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2022 National Uncommitted Showcase (2023 Grads)
Willard Smith is a 2023 RHP/3B with a 6-0 156 lb. frame from McDonough, GA who attends Ola. Primary right-handed pitcher with a medium frame and slender build. Recorded a 7.13 second 60-yard dash time. Staggered feet start from first base side of the slab with short side step and higher lift. Medium arm swing to high 3/4 arm slot getting down the slope. Direct to the plate with fastball up to 82 mph (1994 RPM) and works the changeup in same lane around 75 mph (1790 RPM). Curveball in the low-70s (1967 RPM) rounds out his three pitch mix. Strike-thrower with all three and the ability to command the changeup on consecutive pitches. Secondary third baseman with quick release on throws across at 81 mph. Moves well laterally to both sides and ability to drop arm slot moving to his left. Right-handed hitter with balanced setup in the box and high back elbow slot. Short knee-lift trigger stride and rotational upper half swing path. Leverage in the frame with strength out front to the pull side with lofted impact. Good student.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+18 MPH
FB Velo since 09/30/2017
+4.72 MPH
Max Barrel Speed
since 06/14/2022
+1.94
Impact Momentum
since 06/14/2022
+4.60 Gs
Max Acceleration since 06/14/2022
Best
PG Grade:
8
2022 National Uncommitted Showcase (2023 Grads)
Right Handed Hitting
Swing Efficiency™
Swing Efficiency™ is a score from 0-100 based on how fast you move your body compared to other players of a similar height and weight. Our library of over 10,000 hitters shows that for a given body type, higher swing efficiencies generate higher exit velos. PG All-American Arjun Nimmala may only weigh 170 lbs, but he can still hit 103MPH off a tee thanks to his elite Swing Efficiency™.
49%
The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed
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