Canaan
Monk

08.19.17
Hitterish in the box from the left side.  Uses a waggle, loading the bat head to a vertical position, keeping looseness in the body.  Open and tall, utilizes a leg kick to shift the weight.  Better than average bat speed with some leverage at the point of contact.  Exit velocity peaked at 78.  More coming in the box as strength is added to the 5-foot-10, 165 pound frame.  Defensively cautious at times, securing the ball deep in stance with a low exchange.  Some accuracy from multiple slots, based on the play, from a strong arm swing.  78 across the diamond with average carry.  Ran an 8.05 sixty.

Fastball worked up to 80, sitting 78-79 with occasional run and a feel for the strike zone.  Dropped the slot from an over-the-top release to a side-arm release working at 74.  Breaking ball lacked consistent shape, ranging 68-70.  Worked with good hand speed.  Front side left the pitch early, allowing for the shape.  Dropped down to throw a sweepy slider at 67-69.  Straight change has some deception in the hand speed at 73.  Good arm speed from a long arm action and tall base at balance. Works level and on-line through the delivery.