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2020 California Workout Camp (Sunday)
Darren Roberts is a 2022 RHP/1B, 3B, IF, OF with a 6-0 170 lb. frame from Palmdale, CA who attends Highland. Large physical build with room to still fill out and strengthen as he continues to develop. Primary pitcher, has a shorter arm action from a high three-quarters slot. Fastball up to 83 mph, able to locate it to all four quadrants with intent. Occasionally possesses some natural arm side run. Arm will lag behind at times, flashes strong stuff. Breaking ball is a true 11-to-5 shaped curveball that sits around 62 mph. Also mixes in a 72 mph changeup. In the infield, shows some fluidity to and through the baseball. Good softness to his glove work when working to his forehand side. Meticulous with his reads off the bat. Solid arm across the diamond. From the outfield, moves well and makes similar meticulous reads off the bat. Clean gather and transfer, strong arm will play, ability to throw guys out as the plate. At the plate, uses an upright and even stance with a simple stride trigger. Fantastic bat speed through the zone that he's still learning to harness. Can really drive the baseball to all fields when he connects. Huge potential with his quick twitch actions at the plate.