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Exit Velocity (max)
1/12/19
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1.12.19
5-foot-11, 170-pounds. The right-hander works from a high slot with a smooth, tall-and-fall delivery, high leg lift, and good direction down the mound. His fastball has some tilt at 78-80, topping out at 81 mph. Changeup is a solid secondary pitch at 73-74 mph with arm side fade. Curveball had early break with 12/6 rotation at 63-66 mph. Offensively, the right-handed hitter starts from a tall, relaxed stance, before using a smooth load as triggers his hands and cocks the barrel forward. Short, controlled stride, lands balanced, flat path through the zone, line drive approach and top exit velocity of 86 mph. Defensively, Harkins has smooth footwork as he plays through the ball with quality posture and soft hands out front. Quick exchange into an accurate throwing motion with a top velocity across the diamond of 79 mph.
9.9.18
Harkins has a durable frame with a strong lower half at 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. The right-hander works from an over the top slot with a long arm stroke and reach out of the glove. Tall-and-fall delivery, he dotted up his fastball at 80-81 with tilt. Curveball flashes tight rotation with 12/6 shape and short break at the bottom of the zone. Threw his changeup 72-75 mph. A two-way player and right-handed hitter, Harkins starts from a tall stance then uses a relaxed load as he triggers his hands and takes a controlled stride, landing balanced. Smooth hack with quick hands and balanced weight shift. Does a nice job of keeping his hands back as he makes his initial move to the ball. Clean path through the zone, Harkins creates hard contact and power with relative ease. Homered during batting practice and posted a top exit velocity of 86 mph off the tee. On the infield, he plays through the ball with quickish footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, and accurate arm at 76 mph across the diamond.