CJ
Freeland

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic and physical build with present strength.
Hit: SH. Starts with a neutral stance and athletic posture with hands getting set at shoulder height and a vertical bat angle.  From the left side a similar set up but with stance slightly more open. Quick rocking load into the lower half.  Short stride with foot getting down early.  Rotational lower half into a firm front side.  Stays centered with the weight distribution throughout the swing.  Has quick hands through the zone and shows good bat speed from both sides of the plate.  Maintains balance well throughout the swing.  True switch hitter that can handle the bat from both sides of the plate.
Power: 92.1 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph.  OF - 90 mph. In the outfield shows an over the top arm slot with a long and loose arm action.  Behind the plate shows more 3/4 with a short and quick arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with shorter strides and controlled rhythm.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with a feel for glove action.  Creates good momentum headed towards the target on the throws.  Behind the plate receives the ball with one knee in the dirt and a firm wrist.  Feet work really quick out of the crouch with an open throwing stance.  Shows the ability to throw to second on the knees with good carry and accuracy.  Strong blocking technique with good posture and recovery skills.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pound lean and long-limbed/projectable frame.

Hit: Switch.  At the plate starts with a neutral stride and athletic posture.  Hands get set slightly below shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow.  Simple stride with foot getting down early in the process.  Barrel wraps a bit around the head and bat path is slightly rotational.  Shows some strength at contact.  From the right side has a similar set up as the left side.  Barrel has more of a vertical angle at takeaway.  Pull side approach with slightly up hill bat path.  Good overall balance throughout the swing. 

Power: 82 mph exit velocity off the tee and 90 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH.  C-78 mph.  OF-90 mph.  Behind the plate has a very short arm action with above average hand speed.  In the outfield has more of an over the top arm slot with a clean arm action and longer release.

Defense: Behind the plate shows solid receiving skills and good hip flexibility on blocking.  Gets into good blocking position.  Very quick out of the crouch on throws to second base with above average arm strength.  Very quick transfers out of the glove.  In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and does a good job of working behind the ball with rhythm.  Fields ground balls on the inside of the glove side leg with a feel for glove action and soft hands.

Run: 4.72 runner to first base.

A 5-foot-10, 155-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the switch-hitter bats from similar set-ups from both sides with a wide and open base with rhythm in his hands, more front foot heavy from the left. Uses a short and smooth load from the left and a rocking load from the right before launching his hands on an uphill path with some length and extension and a high finish. In BP shows, 75 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.84 60. Defensively, receives from a narrow setup with his left-knee turned in slightly and flexibility in his hips and some strength in his hands along with advanced blocking for his age. On throws down, shows short and quick feet and uses a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with some accuracy at 66 mph for showcase pop times of 2.19-2.32. 

A 5-foot-10, 155 pound lean frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from a slightly up tempo and simple delivery with a power tap and rhythm before driving down the mound. Arm action is full, clean, quick, and fluid before coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 73-74 mph, mostly strikes. Changeup shows consistent fade at 64-72, mostly strikes. Slider is short at  66-67 mph.