Andrew Garner OF/RHP

11/08/2018 - Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition at Pirate City (Ages 14-18) Andrew continues to show a promising future on the diamond. At the plate, hitting / power potential has improved through an open setup. Hands are quick (82 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields and has strength in his swing, displaying gap-to-gap pop. At the event, he was 1 for 3 with a 3B. In the OF, he displays smooth actions. Feet are aggressive as he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls but needs to play through with momentum to his target. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 72 mph. Fastball showed a range of 69-72 mph. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with slight tailing action. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and plays the game hard.

06/24/2018 - College PREP - Columbia, MD Andrew is a solid, strong OF/RHP who has a promising future on the diamond. Foot speed is above average as indicated by his 60 time of 7.21. At the plate, he shows an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. In the OF, he utilizes his quick feet well in his lateral movement as he displays range. He works to get behind balls, playing through with momentum to his target. On the mound, delivery is sound / repeatable allowing his arm action to work free to the plate. Fastball showed a range of 68-70 mph. Breaking ball displays 3/9 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sinking action. Stock on the mound will continue to increase as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. With 3 years to further develop, Andrew has abilities with time and room to progress his game.