Joshua
Gerken

Showcased an advanced 6-foot, 185-pound frame with present physicality and strength in his actions. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even setup utilizing a controlled leg-hang to initiate a flat-barrel path through the hitting zone. Displayed a repeatable, short stroke with a line-drive approach during batting practice with feel for all fields. Demonstrated occasional pull-side lift when contacting the ball out in front. Hit into a stiff front side allowing for an impressive 89 mph bat-exit velocity and ran a 7.19 60-yard dash. The primary third baseman featured a low center of gravity with long, easy movements generating repeatable momentum towards the target upon fielding. A soft glove hand worked well out in front and smooth transfers yielding accurate 73 mph arm-strength across the diamond out of a high ¾ arm-slot with a moderate takeaway.