Andrew
Pikna

9/14/14 Pikna went 3-for-8 in game action while showcasing a bat exit velocity of 73 mph. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a lift and replace stride to create rhythm. Pikna showed good extension to his swing and the ability to square the baseball to all fields during his round of batting practice. The 5-foot-7, 205-pound junior displayed pop times of 2.11-2.19 on throws of 70 mph from the crouch. Pikna also displayed capable actions at 3B with an accurate 73 mph arm across the diamond.

6/18/13 Pikna is a 5-foot-6, 180-pound prospect that ran an 8.35 60-yard dash, threw 68 mph across the diamond from 3B and showcased pop times of 2.25-2.38 on throws of 67 mph from the crouch. He utilized a full arm circle throwing motion in delivering the ball from behind the plate and will need to shorten up to improve his quickness to 2B. Pikna hits from a square stance with a short swing path that allows him to stay inside the baseball. He squared the baseball often with a bat exit velocity of 72 mph.