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2015 South Top Prospect Showcase
Patrick Bannister is a 2016 RHP/1B, 3B with a 6-2 180 lb. frame from Round Rock, TX who attends Round Rock. Large, athletic frame with long limbs and a projectable build with room to fill out. Ran a 7.31 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, works from a medium arm slot with a short and quick arm action and tight release. Ball comes out of hand clean, balanced and repeatable delivery. Came out attacking hitters and filled up zone, fastball topped at 84 mph, flashed running life and showed ability to cut ball at times. Good presence on the mound and a has an idea of how to mix. Quick tempo, showed changeup at 77 mph and 11-5 curveball at 65 mph. Short arm action from a lower slot across the infield, picks ball well and good with backhand, quick release with accuracy across diamond. Moves well off of first base, accurate throws with strength across. Right-handed hitter, starts with an open stance and high leg lift trigger. Upper body swing, short path to the ball and looks to lift at contact. Creates line drive contact, keeps hands in on swing, shows ability to hit to the opposite field.