11/13/2022 5:25:41 PM
6 - Royal
Michael Smith (2023 OF, Pensacola, FL) was excellent at the plate turning in a three-hit performance (3-for-3) with a triple to the opposite field. With plus size and strength to his current build, Smith looks the part in the box, and uses his size to muscle hard hit contact to the gaps. A plus athlete, Smith has good speed on the bases, with large strides helping him coast around the bases. Tools also are present in the outfield as his speed helps him range to either side, and he has feel for the leather helping him make all plays.
Rodney Mudd (2023 OF, Lilburn, GA) answered the call out of the bullpen and was impressive during his two innings of work. Rodney issued 49-pitches, filling the zone just over 50% of the time with his mix. Worked ahead of hitters with a fastball up to 80-mph with life up in the zone, and a curveball at 62-mph with 11/5 shape. Pitched with confidence and went right at hitters from the jump.
5- Red
Jacori McGee (2023 MIF, Atlanta, GA) was able to get his club off on the right foot, earning the start and working two-innings, where he scattered two-hits while striking out four. Deployed clean mechanics on the mound, allowing him to throw his fastball, curveball, and changeup for strikes. Fastball sat in the upper 70's, high of 80-mph with arm-side-run. Off-speed garnered a lot of swing-and-miss later in the count, as his curveball took 11/5 shape, and his change featured developing sell. Rated as a Top 600 player in the class. McGee has a projectable build at 6-foot, 175-pounds.
Julian Wright (2023 OF, Cartersville, GA) was a high performer in all phases. At the plate, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound, primary outfielder looked the part, as he drove a double into the backside gap. Underway speed present on the bases with plus athleticism. Was called upon in a relief appearance and proved to be reliable for his club, securing the tie, as he worked two-innings, scattered two hits, and struck out five. Mechanically sound delivery, which helped him fill the zone with his fastball that clocked at 83-mph, and worked well off his changeup with fade at 74-mph and a slider with tilt in the low 70's.