| Player: Louis Hernandez II | |||||||||||
| School: Lake Mary (FL) | Position(s): 3B | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 205 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Hernandez is an imposing presence on the field, a long athlete whose combination of power, speed, and agility makes him one of the more intriguing physical profiles in the class. The right-handed bat brings plus bat speed and big raw strength, producing easy pull-side juice with natural leverage in the swing. He hits from an upright stance with a mild toe-tap load, generating loud contact when he syncs his long levers and timing. There’s some swing-and-miss risk given the length of his frame, but the power ceiling is undeniable—balls jump off the barrel with carry that already translates in games. Despite his size, Hernandez moves with surprising quickness and coordination. He’s a plus runner with more than enough arm to zip the ball across the diamond, giving him the defensive tools to remain on the dirt if the footwork continues to tighten. His hands and reactions at third base have improved, and he’s athletic enough to handle shortstop in stretches, though the long-term fit likely lands at third. With middle-of-the-order potential, rare size-speed traits, and athletic versatility, Hernandez projects as one of the higher-upside power bats in his class. | |||||||||||
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