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2015 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
Dan Paul is a 2016 LHP/1B with a 6-3 195 lb. frame from Farmington, CT who attends Avon Old Farms. Extra-large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and a high waist with strength throughout frame. Ran a 7.75 60-yard dash. Primary left-handed pitcher, throws from an over the top slot with a short and quick arm action through the backside. High leg raise up past belt, slight hip turn at top with an online finish. Works on top of ball well, generates downhill plane on fastball, mostly true with occasional running life to arm side, up to 82 mph. Feel for curveball, shows 12-6 shape when on top with depth and downward life. Straight changeup at 72 mph, flashed some late fade to arm side. Similar arm action at first base, fields out front, moves well on feet and shows soft hands. Left-handed hitter, starts with a balanced stance and a high hand set, back elbow. Upper body swing, line drive swing plane with some leverage out front to pull side. Simple approach at the plate, longer swing, uses all fields well and shows carry off barrel. Good student.