8/23/2014 11:46:43 PM
OF Ryan Kayhill (2015, Lee's Sumitt, MO) hits from an open stance and uses his hips very well to generate bat speed. He pulled the ball hard in batting practice.
3B Joey Polak (2016, Quincy, IL) is one of the top 2016 hitters in the country, with the strength that comes with a 6-foot-5, 210 pound frame and a right handed swing that is wonderfully short for a hitter that size. It's a swing that will translate very well to better raw stuff.
3B Alec Boehm (2015, Omaha, NE) has added some length to his swing since we saw him three months ago and that will have to be addressed. What doesn't have to be addressed is the huge bat speed and lever Boehm generates from the right side.
IF Christopher Riddle (2015, Omaha, NE) worked through a hand hitch start to his swing square the ball up very well with lots of pull and lift and loose extension out front that took advantage of his compact strength.
OF Luke Farley (2015, Denver, IA) continues to establish himself as one of the better pure hitters in the 2015 class nationally, just not in the Midwest. His swing mechanics, and especially his shift into contact and lower half use, is superior and he's stronger than he's ever been.
3B Kyle Crowl (2016, Council Bluffs, IA) hasn't gained the strength yet that we're waiting patiently before but until that happens he's just using his fast hands and plus bat control to continue to drive the ball hard.