Bryson
Akins

Bryson Akins: OF/RHP, (2021) Keota, OK. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a low load, then uses a big leg kick to start his swing. Shows some bat speed, exhibits upward swing plane and high finish. Barreled up some balls throughout the round. Pull side approach. Some clean action from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 67 mph; had firm hands, a lengthy exchange and developing footwork. Had a long arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.56 in the 60-yard dash. Average on the mound, used a long arm action with an over-the-top arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Displayed a falling off finish Produced a fastball that came in at 65-66 mph and topped out at 66 mph; has a straight movement. His curveball (51-57) showed control around the zone and gradual action.

A 6-foot-1, 180-pound durable frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from a slightly uptempo delivery with a high leg kick before striding down the mound before finishing to the first base side. Arm action is long and loose in the back before coming through an over the top slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 65-67 mph, mostly strikes. Curveball shows 12/6 shape with consistent drop at 55-56 mph. Changup is thrown with a slower arm speed at 47-48 mph.   

Demonstrated a projectable 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame with a lean frame showcasing long, raw actions. The right-handed hitter begins from a wide, even stance utilizing a quick leg-kick to initiate his swing. Displayed a violent flat barrel path through the zone yielding a 79 mph bat-exit velocity   with some whip. Sudden drive from the lower half into a stiff front side allowed for some barrel speed. Recorded a 7.82 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder generated momentum using long actions during defensive evaluations with accurate 68 mph arm-strength out of a high-effort, high ¾ arm-slot. Played with a low center of gravity allowing for an easy change of direction. 

A 6-foot-1, 180-pound durable frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from an average tempo delivery with a high and aggressive leg kick before sinking into his back side and gliding down the mound finishing to the first base side. Arm action is long in the back with a quick change of direction and early turn over before coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 65-67 mph. Curveball shows near 12/6 shape with rolling action at 55-57 mph. Changeup shows some drop at 51-56 mph.

Displayed a proportional 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame with room to add size and strength in the future. The right-handed hitter begins with a wide, square stance utilizing a quick leg-lift to initiate his swing. Demonstrated long actions in the box with a fast weight shift into a stiff front side. Registered a 76 mph bat-exit velocity . Ran a 7.59 60-yard dash. The primary first baseman showcased average footwork around the bag with a soft glove hand. Utilized a short, high ¾ arm-slot yielding accurate 65 mph throws across the infield. The outfielder featured long actions with adequate footwork. Arrived to the ball on time creating momentum on 67 mph throws from his position.

9-9-18
A 6-foot, 180-pound frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively,  The right-handed hitter bats from an open, narrow, and upright set-up with some rhythm in his high set hands. Uses an aggressive and big leg kick followed by a moderate stride before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with length and a high finish. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach, found a few barrels, 74 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.89 60. Defensively, shows aggressive actions and active feet with developing hands. Throws with a full arm stroke through a ¾ slot with excellent accuracy at 65 mph to second base. 

12-16-2018
A proportional 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a back leg heavy and closed stance with some rhythm in his hands set high and back. Uses a crouching load and slight leg lift with almost no stride before pulling his hands through a slightly uphill path with a short finish. In BP, shows an all fields spray approach with a few barrels, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.88 60. Defensively, shows deliberate and mostly clean footwork coming through the ball in using a short shuffle instead of a crow hop. Arm action is long in the back coming through a high-¾ slot with some stiffness, 67 mph from the outfield with some accuracy.

A proportional 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from a controlled and deliberate delivery with a high up, down, and out leg kick before gliding to the dish. Arm action is long in the back with a quick change of direction at the bottom of his arm stroke before pushing his arm through a high-¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 58-59 mph, some strikes. Curveball has gradual 12/6 break at 44-47 mph. Changeup sits 51-56 with some fade.