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10/31/20
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6-foot, 170-pound two-way prospect has been a steady climber throughout the summer. Lean, projectable frame with good athleticism. Featured mostly a high spin FB in the mid 80s (Max: 2430 rpm | Avg: 2158 rpm via Trackman) throughout the summer paired with 1/7 CB in the upper 60s. Mixing speeds and tunneling elevated FBs with downer CB, helped Fortner twirl a no-hitter at the PBR Kentucky limited series. Fortner has continued to work and now sits 84-87 T88 w/ a touch more sharpness in his breaking ball at 67-70. On the other side, provides versatility at 3B/2B and a solid bat that draws consistent hard contact and plenty of bat speed.
2B/3B, (2021) Mt. Juliet, TN. 6-foot, 165-pound lean frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 89 mph, showing his ability to drive the ball with power. Starts in an open stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride before his swing. Had simple swing plane and had high finish. Up the middle approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 84 mph; shows soft hands. On the mound, used a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Slow tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Shows an athletic finish. Changeup (71-74 mph).Threw his fastball 80-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph; has tailing action. His 1/7 curveball (67-69) has low in the zone control.
6-foot, 165-pound lean frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. Began in an open tall stance with a quick load, then used a short stride before his swing. Has quick bat speed and a flat swing plane, and he ends his swing with high finish. Line drive approach. In the infield, recorded position velocities up to 77 mph; had soft hands, smooth footwork and a clean exchange. fields the ball out front and has athletic movements laterally. Showed a loose arm action and a ¾ slot.
Positional_Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 6-foot, 165-pound lean frame
Hit: RHH. Open tall stance, quick load, short stride stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, flat swing.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: 77 infield velocity. Clean exchange, soft hands, smooth footwork.
Arm: RH. Loose arm action, ¾ slot.