Cody Palacios RHP/SS

07/16/2019 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 1 (Ages 12-14) Cody is a 2025 2B/RHP that was a grinder at Pirate City. In the Infield Cody shows athletic and active footwork with agile range to the glove and back hand sides. Getting the glove down sooner will improve Cody's fielding. As he makes exchanges, he creates momentum to his targets and makes accurate throws around the diamond. At the plate Cody sets up in a square stance with loose hands and takes a short, square stride. He fires his lower half through getting the barrel on plane and works a line drive approach. On the mound Cody shows a 2-pitch mix with a FB/CB. He shows a balanced mechanics with good rhythm and tempo. Overall, Cody will continue to grow into his body and athleticism.

01/27/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Houston, TX Cody is a thin, 2-way player who plays SS and RHP. Defensively, Cody covers ground well through efficient footwork. He has firm hands, fields in a low position, and throws with a consistent arm across the diamond. On the mound, Cody has a loose arm circle, he separates on time, and gets good extension on his pitches. He lands with a proper length stride toward home and competes in the zone. Offensively, this RHH has a square set-up, good balance, and quick hands. He has a short/direct barrel, swings a level stick, and he uses his lower body. Cody can continue to get better with work on the following.

Infield
1. Arm slot
2. Backhand
3. Release
Pitching
1. Finish
2. Off-speed
3. Keep head still
Offense
1. Let ball travel
2. Back elbow