20.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/25/24
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The Milwaukee recruit had an impressive performance last week finishing 7-for-12 with three walks, two doubles, a triple, a homer, five RBIs, and five stolen bases.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee commit, currently the No. 48th ranked player in the state’s junior class, standing at 5-foot-9, 165 pounds with strength. Started on the mound and tossed five innings allowing two runs, four hits, two walks while striking out two batters. Competitor on the mound, always attacking, feel to repeat and locate two pitches around the zone. The fastball played up to 88 mph early on before settling in the mid-80s later in the outing, showing feel to locate to different areas. Spinning a bigger 11/5 breaking ball in the mid-70s while working off the same plane as the fastball.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, intentful look, minimal load and stride. Repeats and finishes on balance. Direct hands, controls the barrel, tight window, on time. 65.2 mph bat speed with 24 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: max exit velocity, averaged mph. ’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather, breaks down to field, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Banyai has a short compact frame with strength and athleticism. Right-handed hitter with a short, handsy swing, line-drive stroke; consistent quality at bats, tough out with ability to drive balls into gaps. Also a competitive strike-thrower on the mound who works at an uptempo pace. Pounds the zone with upper-70s velocity from a high window that carries some, natural sink/run to it; quick, loose arm. Above-average feel to spin a breaking ball; 12/6 shape with depth, can locate it.
Short compact frame with strength and athleticism. Right-handed hitter with a short, handsy swing, line-drive stroke; consistent quality at bats, tough out with ability to drive balls into gaps. Also a competitive strike-thrower on the mound who works at an uptempo pace. Pounds the zone with upper-70s velocity from high window that carries some, natural sink/run to it; quick, loose arm. Above-average feel to spin a breaking ball; 12/6 shape with depth, can locate it.