26.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/08/22
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Physical: 6-foot-5, 220 pounds; Long, sturdy build. 7.07 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet narrow; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 95 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH.
Physical: Lengthy, 6-foot-5, 195lb frame with sneaky athleticism and obvious projectability. 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Upright, even stance with the hands starting high by the head in rhythm. Utilized a leg lift stride, landing even and rotating through a flat path into the hitting zone. Worked through a high finish, producing lift at times en route to a 75% fly ball rate during his batting practice round. Backspun the baseball up to a 337 foot batted ball distance (via Trackman) pointing towards doubles power to pull and a middle of the order presence lurking as he continues adding strength. Notched a T93 mph bat-exit velocity and showed consistent bat-speed hovering around 70 mph, which is a solid base to build from.
Defensively: The primary first baseman showcased quick, attacking footwork with natural feel around the bag at the corner. Read the ball off the bat and approached with a loose glove hand out in front. Funneled cleanly and released with a quick trigger from H ¾ slot (75 mph arm) sometimes dropping down lower to be fluid.
6-foot-4, 186-pound long athletic build. Above average at the plate, Link recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (64.09 mph bat speed average). (21.96 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has a short upward swing plane, raw bat speed and high finish. Was able to create loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average In the infield, shows athletic quick feet, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.22.
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.22