| Player: RJ Austin | |||||||||||
| School: Vanderbilt | Position(s): 3B/OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 5’11” | Weight: 193 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Fielding: 50 | Overall: 50 | ||||||
| Summary: Austin came into college baseball as an elite athlete but with many flaws in his game. He had a massive leg kick that saw his weight drift far too much and SEC pitchers were able to keep him off balance pretty often. In his second season he quieted that leg kick to more of a toe tap and keeps his balance much better which has allowed him to really tap into solid power especially to the pull side. His contact rates have soared and he just knows how to make contact. He has played all over the diamond but his future is probably best suited to be center where his plus speed can shine. If a team wants to roll him out in the dirt, third base is a good spot as he has plenty of arm. | |||||||||||
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