Brendan
Spulnick

April 2017

Came on in relief and showed a simple arm path and competed. Bigger size kid, all arm strength, as there isn't a ton of quickness to the arm but it works.

Athletic 6-foot-4, 195-pound RHP. Offensively - out of a nearly upright stance, keeps bats on level path through the zone with full extension after contact for an exit velocity of 83 MPH, evidence of inner knee rotation but further lower body engagement will increase power, just scratching the surface with his power. Defensively - fundamentally sound, basic footwork, sure glove, accurate arm at 74 MPH. Pitching - uses height to get downward plane on fastball at 81-82 MPH, clean arm action, could add power during hip tilt at balance point - hesitation stops forward momentum, throws curveball for strikes at 70-71 MPH.

Eastern NY Prospect Preview (August 2, 2016)

Spulnick stands a highly projectable 6-foot-3, 180-pounds with a frame to dream on. Offensively, he uses a slightly open stance, hands appear loose with a high-elbow. Stride back to even on the pitch, hands power inside the ball on a short path, barrel stays mostly flat traveling through the strike zone a long time. Long athletic finish. Defensively- great size at the corner with above average athleticism for the position (7.11 60 time), stays behind balls fielding with a clean quick glove, throws with a shorter arm-action. Pitching- uses a balanced delivery, high knee-lift, breaks his hands as his front leg starts to power forward. Arm-action is back and short, releases from a high 3/4 slot with above average arm-speed. Fastball sat 80-81, peaking at 82 with some downward angle. Curveball checked in at 62-64 (needs to utilize his arm-speed on this pitch) with 12/6 shape, more gradual break. Overall, Spulnick holds the tools of an easy next-level prospect. How far he takes his development will depend on his off-season training, but currently there's a lot to like from the Albany area prospect.