Tyler
Martin

Physical: 5-foot-10, 150 pounds; Wiry, long build. 7.48 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a one-handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front while staying low during transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots.  INF - 69 MPH.

Physical: 5-foot-10, 140 pounds; Wiry, lean build. 7.57 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with finish around the back. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH.

Physical: 5-foot-10, 140 pounds; Average, lean build. 7.58 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a long swing path with a one-handed finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 79 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; walks into ready position while sits back. Hands are out in front while funnelling to the hip before transfer. Short take back  from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 69 MPH. 

Physical: 5-foot-10, 140 pounds; Lean, slight build. 7.47 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 82 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; walks into ready position while plays low to the ground. Hands are out in front while funnelling to the hip before transfer. Short take back  from a low 3/4 arm slot.   INF - 68 MPH.  

Physical: Lean 5-foot-9, 130 lb frame with room to add size and strength. 

Offensively: Balanced, open stance with a bend in the knees, hands start back and in with a slight barrel tilt; gains some ground with a low leg kick back to even while the hands load back and up to initiate the swing; strong effort from the lower half hitting into a stiff front side; showcased fluid hands with a direct path to contact and a high finish. Peak exit velo 81 MPH per Trackman.

Defensively: Uses prep step pre pitch; active footwork playing through the ball routinely; the glove is soft fielding the ball in front with funnel action into the body; short arm action to a natural 3/4 release on accurate throws. INF: 68 MPH 

Physical: Lean and wiry 5-foot-7, 115-pound frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength. 8.30 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH. Crouched, slightly open stance with the hands high by the head. Utilized a lift-and-replace stride coupled with a slight shoulder turn in the load to initiate a flat barrel path to initiate his swing. Showcased the ability to use the middle of the field with a line drive approach while demonstrating feel for his hands at the plate. Was repeatedly on time out in front at impact delivering the barrel head to the baseball. Hit into a stiff front side while recording a top bat-exit velocity of 70 mph per Trackman Baseball. 

Defensively: The primary middle infielder flashed short, choppy actions with adequate footwork and a soft glove hand playing in the middle of his body through the fielding window. Featured an accurate, high ¾ slot with a short arm circle, projects the best at 2B at the moment. INF - 60 mph

Physical: 5-foot-7, 115-pounds. Lean, wiry frame with room for added weight.  4.63 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Has a slightly open stance, hands start high, knees bent, hands work back on load along with a medium leg kick for timing Barrel path is direct and level to the baseball and finishes high. Opposite field/up the middle approach. 70 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: Starts low and approaches the ball low to the ground and fields it out in front in the middle of his body, gets rid of the ball quickly. Medium arm swing with a low 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 60 MPH. 

Rising Stars (February 11, 2018)

Martin is a 5’1” 80 pound 2B/SS with a slight frame.  He ran an 8.70 60 and a Home to 1st time of 5.38.  Offensively - Even stance with weight distributed evenly; slight leg kick into load phase; attacks the baseball with his lower half, getting the barrel on plane. Exit Velo 57 MPH off the tee Demonstrated the ability to get the barrel to the inside pitch and was also able to use the middle of the field as well. Defensively - Good instincts and first step to the ball; moved well laterally; infield velocity 52 MPH. Martin has a good base to work from as he continues to mature.