Stirling
Thomas

08.13.17
Battled through the day with what turned out to be the flu.  Numbers are expected to jump when he works out healthy.  Fastball ranged 70-72 from a high-3/4 slot, with run.  Erratic early, command settled as the bullpen finished.  Change-up sat 63-67, again with run to the arm side.  Hand speed allowed for deception.  Showed feel for location and aggression with the pitch.  Breaking ball works with 1/7 shape and gradual action at 57-60, missing arm side and up.  Choppy delivery works to close the front side at balance while the shoulders stay level.  Long arm swing.  Lands on front side, closed, spinning to the 3B side.  Tough angle vs. left handed hitters.

Left handed hitter works from an open stance, using a leg kick to shift weight and then diving on stride back toward the plate.  Bat head loads to a vertical position.  Aggressive demeanor.  Some barrel awareness as extension can be cut off.  Line drive approach with a pull emphasis.  Exit velocity peaked at 77 off the barrel.  Defensively is clean with the baseball.  Catches the ball with ease.  Long arm swing, with a slight stab at the bottom of the arm arc.  Topped at 68 across the diamond, showing some accuracy.  Ran an 8.83 sixty.