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2016 Midwest Underclass Showcase
Joe Osborn is a 2019 SS/OF with a 5-11 155 lb. frame from Firth, NE who attends Norris HS. Medium frame with a lean build and wiry strength. Projects for additional strength with continue physical development. Ran a 7.90 sixty yard dash. Primary shortstop, aggressively closes to baseball with compact footwork. Funnels baseball from a slightly deeper position and works through transfer with developing fluidity. High energy arm action while throwing across the infield, topped at 70 mph. Throws created some carry across the infield with developing accuracy to the bag. Right handed hitter with an upright, slightly open stance. Lower half launches to contact with linear actions generating some shift. Inside hand path to contact with a line drive plane through extension. Primarily worked the baseball the other way throughout batting practice. Created best contact when getting barrel out front and working the baseball to the middle of the field. Very good student. Tools will continue to develop with physical maturity.