07/02/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Wappinger Falls, NY
Hunter is a strong C/1B prospect who continues to showcase his skills on the diamond. Behind the dish, Hunter shows active footwork and covers up well when blocking. He sits in an athletic stance and presents a good target to the pitcher. His exchange is clean and he gains ground well on his throws, keeping them accurate with carry through the 2B bag. At 1B, Hunter works around the ball and fields out in front of his body. His exchange is clean and he gets rid of the ball quickly, making accurate/on-line throws to his target. At the plate, this RHH shows an advanced approach through an athletic setup. He displays smooth rhythm and hits against a strong front side. He works through a short swing with fast bat speed, producing loud line drives. Overall, Hunter is a talented prospect who has the potential to contribute at the next level.
01/15/2021 - 2021 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament (FL)
This talented backstop continues to progress and impress on the diamond. Offensively, Hunter steps into the box with a purpose. Bat speed is evident as he fires the barrel on-plane, connects with strength and engages his lower 1/2 well. The ball jumps off of his barrel when centered (exit velo = 92 mph). He battles at the plate, going 3 for 6 with 3 doubles at the event. Behind the dish, Hunter sits in well with quiet/athletic actions and sway, tracking pitches into a soft mitt. He takes good angles laterally to body/center pitches in the dirt. Throws down to 2B are on the bag with carry - pop times remaining in the low 2's. Lawall's all-around skill-set and coachability combined to produce a very solid 2022 prospect.
09/04/2020 - HS All-Region Tournament
Hunter continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Behind the dish, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process, centering balls well out front. Pop times have improved as he threw his lowest time to date at 2.09 with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying outstanding hitting abilities with excellent power potential through an open setup. Hands are quick (84 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He shows a feel for the barrel and stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop.
12/29/2019 - College PREP - Swarthmore (Philadelphia), PA
Hunter continues to show as a top prospect on the diamond. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. Behind the plate, pop times showed in the 2.28 range with accuracy on his throws. Hands are soft / sure and he sticks balls in the zone. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process but needs to work to get down sooner. At the plate, he continues to shine with now outstanding power potential through a tall, athletic setup. Hands are quick (84 mph exit velocity) and work to and through a level swing path. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 72-74 mph. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He slows arm speed on his changeup tipping off pitch to hitters. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.
09/15/2019 - College PREP - Moosic (Scranton), PA
Hunter raised arm velocity to 78 MPH, exit velocity to 85 MPH, and lowered pop times to 2.25 seconds during his last workout with The Factory. Behind the plate, Hunter sits in squarely, footwork is efficient, and hands are firm. He covers ground, his exchange is clean, and he has a consistent arm to 2nd base. On the mound, Hunter keeps his eyes on target, he separates his hands on time, and competes in the zone. Offensively, Hunter improved hitting numbers to 48's. He stands in tall, has a short/square stride toward the pitcher, and has good balance. He has fast bat speed, a direct barrel, and he uses his lower 1/2 well.
06/22/2019 - Omaha National World Series - Session 2 (Ages 14-18)
Hunter is a coachable C/RHP prospect who worked hard on his skills during the Omaha National World Series. Behind the plate, Hunter presents a good target to the pitcher and tracks the ball into his glove. He replaces his feet to throw and works to keep his throws accurate to the 2B bag. He tucks his chin well when blocking and keeps the ball in front of him. Getting rid of the ball quicker can help Hunter improve defensively. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a relaxed stance and takes a square stride. He is on time getting into a small load and drives through well with his lower half. He rotates his core well and flashes some gap to gap pop. Hunter can improve as a hitter by taking a level swing path. On the mound, Hunter gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He stays inline towards the plate and keeps his pitches around the zone. Hunter shows a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 73mph with arm side run. Breaking ball sits at 67mph with sharp 10-4 break. Changeup sits at 66mph with sinking action as he throws with deceptive arm speed. Lengthening his arm action can help Hunter improve as a pitcher. With three more years to develop, Hunter has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.
12/28/2018 - National Tryout Plus - Swarthmore (Philadelphia), PA
Hunter showed well both behind the plate and on the mound during his last workout in Philly. Behind the plate, Hunter has quick feet, quiet actions, and he tracks the ball well. He has soft hands, a clean exchange, and he throws with momentum and a short arm action to 2nd base. Pop times were as low as 2.28 seconds. On the mound Hunter has good overall mechanics, he works on a downhill plane, and he competes in the zone. He mixes his pitches well and his off-speed show promise. Offensively, Hunter has a rhythmic swing, an open stance, and a good load. He has a level barrel and can work the ball gap to gap.
09/16/2018 - National Tryout Plus - Moosic (Scranton), PA
Hunter is an athletic and thick 2022 2-way prospect. Behind the dish, Hunter shows a low target and starts his glove in a strong position. He tries to work behind the ball when receiving and throws from a low arm slot. At the plate, Hunter starts in an athletic stance, loads his hands back, and uses his lower half. He has good rhythm in his hands and stays balanced through contact. On the bump, Hunter gathers over the rubber, has a clean arm action, and keeps his eyes on his target. He tries to work downhill and has a proper stride length. He creates sink on his fastball, has an 11-5 break on his curveball, and has some feel on the change up. Hunter will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future.
07/18/2017 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 1 (Ages 12-14)
Hunter continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 64 mph. Fastball showed a range of 63-65 mph. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Behind the plate, pop times showed in the 2.87 range with accuracy on his throws. Feet are active working in line through a clean transfer / exchange. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program and works to get rid of the ball quicker. Glove action is soft as he sticks balls well in the zone through the receiving process. He uses his body well through the blocking process but needs to work to get down sooner to improve grade. At the plate, he shows an athletic setup. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He works to keep hands inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
12/27/2015 - Interactive Video Program - Swarthmore (Philadelphia), PA
Hunter is a young R/R 2-way player as a 1B/RHP. With the bat, this righty shows a square setup with good balance. He swings on a level path and extends well through contact. At 1B, Hunter hustles into a square fielding position behind the GB. He tracks the ball into his mitt and gathers well. On the mound, this RHP has a 3-pitch mix coming from an over the top arm slot. He stays directional and repeats his delivery well. FB ranges from 54-55 mph as he fills up the zone with strikes. Changeup shows slight sink cut and compliments his FB well. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Offense
1. Rhythm/Timing
2. Balance throughout entire swing
3. More lower 1/2 drive
Defense
1. Glove presentation
2. Lateral quickness
Pitching
1. Arm strength (long toss)
2. More lower 1/2 drive
3. Finish with extension