Alex
Hlivia

Physical: Lean / athletic 5-foot-8, 160-pound frame with feel for his body and room to add strength as he matures. 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH. Tall, open stance with controlled bat wiggle for rhythm in the hands at the shoulder as the barrel points upwards. Utilized a repeatable leg-hang stride while landing slightly upwards with the posture, hit into a stiff front side while launching the hands through a flat barrel path into the hitting zone. Not a lot extra going on the swing allowing for high level bat to ball skills in the box and a mature approach at the plate. Was consistently on time on pitches in any quadrant making for a tough out / showcased two-strike hitting abilities with a short time to contact. Lived gap to gap during batting practice with head high line drives / recorded a peak bat-exit velocity of 87 mph per Trackman Baseball and notched a solid 40% line drive rate.  

Defensively: The primary middle infielder featured active footwork getting around the ball and downhill through the fielding window with a soft glove hand playing out in front of the left foot, smooth transfers on funnels into the chest, solid catch and throw skills out of a quick high ¾ slot with a medium arm circle; solid arm strength across the diamond with natural instincts / pace from the left side. INF - 83 mph

Physical: 5-foot-8, 160 pounds; slender, athletic frame. 7.47 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Tall even stance with an upright bat; hands have a small load back and raise slightly, moderate hang & go stride with the front side. Strong lower half with swing stays on plane well in the zone. Displayed a middle to opposite field approach; peak Trackman exit velocity of 86 MPH.
Defensively: Active pre-pitch; clean footwork with a quick first step, can cover ground laterally, works through the ball with smooth actions. Soft hands with quick transfer; short arm swing, standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH.

Physical: 5-foot-6, 155 pounds; compact, athletic frame. 7.63 runner in the 60.

 Offensively: RHH. Upright, wide base, slightly open; hands work back along with a small toe tap. Limited effort with the barrel flat and direct to the point of contact finishing high; 13 degree bat angle into the zone via Blast Motion. Hlivia is able to produce 6.3 G’s of force with an on-plane efficiency of 69%.  Line drives to the LCF gap; average Trackman exit velocity of 82 MPH; peak exit velo was 87 MPH.

Defensively: Upright, prep hop; consistent footwork on approach to come across the ball. fields the ball on the inside of his glove foot out in front, soft hands; short arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 80 MPH.  

Displayed a compact 5-foot-8, 155-pound frame with more physicality and strength in his actions than the last time we’ve seen him. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance utilizing a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Generated easy bat speed through a slightly uphill path allowing for occasional lift to the pull side gap. Showcased an overall impressive round of batting practice with advanced barrel control evidenced by an 80 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.30 60-yard dash. The middle infielder demonstrated adequate footwork with above average feel for his hands. Smooth transfers and a strong 82 mph arm-strength with present carry out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot should allow for him to stay on the left-side at the next level. 

5-foot-6, 150-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance an utilizes a heel-raise stride to initiate his swing. Displayed a direct, compact swing with a line drive approach. Registered a 78 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.57 60-yard dash. Showcased sound fundamentals defensively with a quick release and 74 mph arm strength across the diamond.

5-foot-5, 130-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a short leg-hang stride. Displayed solid feel for the barrel with a line drive approach in batting practice with a 76 mph bat exit velocity. Ran a 7.69 60-yard dash and showcased sound defensive skills with accurate 76 mph arm strength across the diamond.