Robert Brooks: OF/SS, (2023) East Greenwich, RI. 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean, athletic build. Projectable in the box, Brooks had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (71.28 mph bat speed average). (22.56 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was developing, had a simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; has sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent smooth feet. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 81 mph; had a clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent smooth footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a quick loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.88.
Scout Evaluation
Robert Brooks, East Greenwich, 2023, RI
Position: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 78.61 mph. 71.28 mph bat speed average. 22.56 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, clean exchange. Capable. (OF) Sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. 81 mph outfield velocity. Quick loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.88 (60-yard).
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Robert Brooks: OF/SS, (2023) East Greenwich High School, RI. 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic lean frame. Athletic during batting practice, Brooks’ best exit velocity was 85 mph. (72.88 mph bat speed average). (21.74 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Had efficient bat speed, flat swing plane and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; has sure hands, a clean exchange, and average feet. Smooth in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 79 mph; has a clean exchange, sure hands, and athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.4. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Robert Brooks, East Greenwich High School, 2023, RI
Position: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Starts in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Efficient bat speed. Level finish, flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 78.64 mph. 72.88 mph bat speed average. 21.74 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 79 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.40 (60-yard).
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Robert Brooks: OF/SS, (2023) East Greenwich, RI. 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean, athletic build. Projectable in the box, Brooks had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (71.28 mph bat speed average). (22.56 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was developing, had a simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; has sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent smooth feet. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 81 mph; had a clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent smooth footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a quick loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.88.
Scout Evaluation
Robert Brooks, East Greenwich, 2023, RI
Position: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 78.61 mph. 71.28 mph bat speed average. 22.56 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, clean exchange. Capable. (OF) Sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. 81 mph outfield velocity. Quick loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.88 (60-yard).
Robert Brooks: OF/SS, (2023) East Greenwich High School, RI. 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic lean frame. Athletic during batting practice, Brooks’ best exit velocity was 85 mph. (72.88 mph bat speed average). (21.74 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Had efficient bat speed, flat swing plane and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; has sure hands, a clean exchange, and average feet. Smooth in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 79 mph; has a clean exchange, sure hands, and athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.4. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Robert Brooks, East Greenwich High School, 2023, RI
Position: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Starts in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Efficient bat speed. Level finish, flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 78.64 mph. 72.88 mph bat speed average. 21.74 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 79 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.40 (60-yard).