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10/13/24
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Ian Palacios, Tompkins (TX), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B RHH/INF/OF build/frame to add strength. Defensively will have versatility present, moves well for solid build. Can play CF, infield shows developing actions. Solid bat/power combo in future, adjustment opportunities present with both hit approach and swing. Player to watch develop.
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Good build/frame. Supports added strength in the future. Width to shoulders and back. Strength is currently present in upper and lower half. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Lands in good position to hit after stride. Rotational back foot, get stuck at times, when fully rotated solid use of lower 1/2. Hits into firm front side early, rolls on side of foot hindering balance in swing. Barrel/hands in good position to hit. Takes good path to zone, pulls off at times, caused by lower 1/2.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 360' max distance. Project solid/bat power combo in future. Adjustments to lower 1/2 will improve contact consistency and impact. Nice upside present.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. OF-87 mph. OF...Cutoff circle to back. Throws on a line. Arm speed and strength is present. Arm side misses. INF…Arm works, shows ability to throw from all angles.
Defense: OF…Moves well. Good breakdown of feet. Keeps momentum moving forward. Steady OF defender, has ability to play all 3 OF positions. INF…Feet work fine getting to baseball, nice job of playing thru baseball, would like to see feet widened some when fielding. Field ball off left foot out in front.
ATH: 6.84 runner in the 60. Strides well. Has premium speed. Good runner. Arms swing across body. Work on keeping upper body from swaying side to side. 21.30 max vertical.
Ian Palacios, Tompkins (TX), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B RHH/INF Good build to add strength. Athleticism, plus runner future. Will develop into solid infielder. Like future bat/power combo.
Body: 6-1, 183-pounds. Solid build, good frame to add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Lands in good position to hit after stride. Rotational back foot, gets stuck in rotation hindering full use of lower 1/2 in swing. Work to get fully rotated. Good posture to swing. Barrel/hands in good launch position. Swing works, takes good path to zone with barrel/hands. 68.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 367' max distance. Solid bat/power combo in future. Development opportunities present for adjustments. Simple approach and swing, efficient. Upside.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Arm works, all angles, will add arm speed in future.
Defense: Feet work well fielding, moves to baseball getting body into fielding position. Fields baseball deep, work to field ball out front consistently.
ATH: 6.91 runner in the 60. Runs hard, finished upright, get lean forward.
Vizual Edge: 49.95 Edge Score