Brice
Naylor

1/21/19 Pitching

Body Type: 6-foot-2 168-pound prospect with a projectable frame.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Big rocker leading into a high lift. Level shoulders and good direction moving down the slope. Works out of a long arm action through a ¾ slot with regular effort.

Fastball: 73-75 mph fastball works downhill with occasional run to the arm side.

Curveball: 69-70 mph breaking ball has a tight spin to it. Acts more like a slider with a short 11/5 break.

Changeup: 65-67 mph changeup is thrown with deceptive arm action. Pitch shows above average sink and run.  

Pitchability: Fastball/changeup is an above average combo for his age. Worked fastball to both sides of the plate. Slider is still developing, break is inconsistent and flattened out at times.

Role: Likely fills the role of a starter in the immediate future. Solid command for a younger player and feel for three pitches. Development over next couple years will tell us more.

 
1/21/19
Body Type: 6-foot-2 168-pound prospect with a projectable frame.

Swing Mechanics: Tall stance with an easy hands back load during his leg lift for timing.

Hit: Smooth swinger with feel for contact. Stroked line drives to the middle of the field in BP. Swing offers a balanced combination of strength/speed through the zone.

Power: 74 mph exit velocity. Line drive guy with more to come.

Offensive Projection:  Multiple Roles.

Run: 7.89 60-yard dash.

Field: Third baseman with above average athleticism for the position. Plays under control, taking direct routes to the baseball. Ball skills are on par for class.

Throw: 71 mph arm strength across the infield. Shorter arm action with present accuracy and developing strength.

Defensive Projection: 3B.

1/15/18

Ran a 8.3 60-yard dash. A right-handed hitter that starts in a tall setup. Goes with a small leg kick to get things started, while maintaining barrel momentum through load. Naylor has strength to his hands with a level swing. Ball comes off well, showing flashes of gap abilities. Produces easy, regular backspin. Middle of the lineup potential. Reached a top exit velocity of 72 mph. Behind the dish he recorded pop times from 2.37-2.43 and showed off 64 mph arm strength to second base. A 6-foot-1 and 180-pound projectable right-handed pitcher. Uses a long arm action and high-¾ slot. Delivery requires minimal effort and he moves down the slope well. Fastball sat 70-73 mph with slight arm side run at times. Shows good feel for the changeup, the pitch has consistent sink at 60-61 mph. Also offered a 11/5 breaking ball, the pitch currently has gradual break at 62-64 mph.