Lake County team is fun to watch, my kind of team. Solid pitching, defense and a lineup full of tough outs.
Clubhouse name for themselves is Rake County and they did just that.
Furman, the little guy swings hard and has some quick uppercut to it. I've seen him hit several deep to the track in prior games. Now he got rewarded.
Kayfus just works counts, spoils tough pitches and has your typically lefty golf swing. Everything middle in will be crushed. He golfed one 105 EV out of the stadium over the billboard in right center. Even most of his outs just look good. I can't remember a poor looking PA. He's easily a 50/50 hit/power guy with potential for plus at both.
Guy Lipscomb is much more aggressive in the box right now. Next developmental step is power apparently and he's hunting for pitches to drive. He's been a bit too passive, too content to take his walks before and hit singles with 2 strikes.
Now he gets into the box looking to mash. It looks a bit wild, but he has a quick swing and rarely whiffed, fouling off pitches and hit several balls hard. One of his doubles was 103 EV.
I've said this before. He's got plus speed, good contact ability and pull/lift profile in a 6'2 frame. If he gets to power regularly, he's a top prospect.
Denholm, a personal favorite since the shortend 2020 draft, was excellent. He's too old and savvy for this level, need to go to AA. Changeup is a beauty. Really looks like his fastball in slow motion, thrown with the same arm speed.
Hajjar is frustrating. Worked a 10 pitch first inning with 2 K and 3 quick outs, then completely lost his control and imploded in the second. Just move him to the pen. He could become as good as Hentges or Herrin.
Zane Morehouse looks like a dude on the mound. Older Bullpen only prospect to keep an eye on, 14th rd pick last year. Was always on scouts radar, pedigree, might be a late bloomer in the right org.