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2018 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Chad Baker is a 2020 1B/LHP, OF with a 5-10 170 lb. frame from Crisfield, MD who attends Crisfield. Primary first baseman with a medium frame, broad shoulders and room to fill out, 7.61 runner in the 60. Moves feet well to play through the ball and transitions well to throw. Compact arm action with a quick release, created online and accurate throws to the bases. Hits from a slightly closed and crouched stance with a high hand set. Pull side approach at the plate with a swing that generates slight lift through the zone. Present gap power and can move the ball well when centered in the barrel. Also pitches, easy effort delivery with a short arm circle and high 3/4 arm slot. Maintains direction to the plate with higher leg lift and slight hip turn at the top of the delivery. Fastball shows arm side run while sitting in the middle 60's, topping at 69 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape with top to bottom acton more than side to side. Good student.