Angel
Gonzalez

08.19.17
Strong, compact frame at 5-foot-10, 176 pounds.  Ball jumped off the barrel, with exit velocities reaching 92 mph.  Right handed hitter works from a tall, narrow base.  Uses a leg kick to position his weight, working to a short stride.  High hands and a vertical bat that works to a lagged position at the launch point.  Stays in his legs and base through contact.  Quick bat through the zone works with leverage through the ball, staying in the middle of the field.  Moving parts throughout the swing can get him out of rhythm and limit some barrel awareness.  Loose throughout the swing.  Behind the plate works with clean exchanges to a short arm swing and high-3/4 slot producing pop times ranging 2.07 – 2.20.  Feet are aggressive and quick through the exchange.  Setup side-saddled and working high through his hips to receive.  Hands are average, showing an ability to receive pitches in his frame well.  Positional velocity of 74 from the crouch.  On the infield, hands can get stiff as the ball gets deep in the frame, allowing him to stay on his heels.  79 across the diamond, showing carry and some accuracy.  Ran a 7.37 sixty.