26.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/22
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Schaefer took one of the day’s cleaner rounds of catcher defense, working quick to the bag with efficiency and accurate throws to pair. Schaefer is an adept receiver as well and he’s handled some high-quality arms well in front of our staff previously, too.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, thin.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, vertical posture, deep load. High handset with stiffness. Direct to the ball over the top with the entry. Low flights through the gaps. Feel for creating line drives.
Power: 82.6 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 slot with accuracy to the target and carry that plays above speed.
Defense: 2.03-2.13 pop times. Explosive athlete gaining ground on the ball well with clean footwork. Capturing more momentum into the throw than in previous looks.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.