Elijah
Varela

Elijah Varela, Eldorado High (NM), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, narrow stance with the hands starting even with the ear. Quick mover in the box with an athletic look and good overall posture throughout the load and stride. Gets into launch efficiently and shows a fast, aggressive move toward contact. The setup allows him to create bat speed, though the quickness can occasionally rush sequencing. Bat path works flatter to slightly uphill through the zone. Shows decent bat speed and the ability to impact the ball, with a noticeable pull side tendency. At times the swing will work around the ball, pulling the barrel off line, but when he stays more direct the swing shows quality and playable intent. Cleaning up the path and letting the barrel work through the middle of the field more consistently would help unlock more dependable contact. 68.1 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Arm shows minimal carry and throws will miss high at times, especially from the one knee position. Accuracy improves noticeably from two feet, where direction and momentum through the throw are better. Keeping the lower half engaged and staying low through release helps the arm play more efficiently.
Defense: 2.19-2.51 pop times. Works primarily from a one knee stance. Shows some quickness with the feet, but will stand tall into the throw, which affects consistency. Exchange can be decent when he allows the ball to travel to him, though overall actions play cleaner when he transitions to a two feet setup. From two feet, he stays lower, moves through the target better, and maintains improved rhythm and body control.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.74 Edge Score