06/21/2009 - College PREP - Medford (Boston), MA Kyle is an OF with a small, solid average body that shows projection as he continues to physically mature and fill out. Foot speed is slightly above average and he needs to get on a speed / agility program to improve foot quickness for the next level. He takes proper routes and angles in tracking down balls in the OF but needs to work behind more to play through fly balls with momentum to target. Approaches on ground balls are solid as he plays through. Defensive abilities in the OF are near average. Arm strength is near average through a long release. He must get on a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength and carry on throws. At the plate, Heath has near average abilities and power. Swing path is compact and he makes contact. He has some mechanical flaws that are hindering him from reaching his full potential. Hitting grades and power will improve with instruction and adjustments at the plate. Kyle has abilities with a lot of room to improve.
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