01/13/2017 - Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament
Tyrin is an impressive two-way talent who picks it at shorts and mows guys down on the mound. His hands and feet work efficient in the field, working to balls quickly and fielding cleanly. He turns a great DP and has a strong arm to throw from the hole. A switch hitter, he looks to swing it at the dish with a strong lower half. Hands work on plane with a quick bat through the zone and he makes hard contact with extension through the ball to drive it. He attacks the zone on the bump with a hard running 84mph fastball and a 10-4 curve. His ball explodes on hitters and his quick arm makes him hard to hit. An all-around talent, Tyrin has the skills to play at the next level.
11/13/2016 - National Tryout Plus - Midland, TX
Tyrin is a SS/RHP with an athletic frame (6'0", 185lbs). In the field, Tyrin shows fluid movements and is very agile when covering ground. He presents his hands out front to field the ball softly. He has a clean exchange to throw with a loose arm action from a high 3/4 angle. His quick release allows his throws to remain on-line and carry through his target. Tyrin can improve defensively by getting into a lower position to field ground balls. At the plate, Tyrin sets up in a square, athletic stance and takes a square stride to the ball. He is smooth getting back into his load and comes through the zone well with his lower half. He takes a direct swing path to the ball with explosive bat speed which leads to hard contact and gap to gap power. Tyrin can improve as a hitter by getting his front foot down sooner to improve his timing. On the mound, Tyrin shows a three pitch mix with his fastball sitting from 82-84mph with late arm side run and sinking action. Breaking ball sits from 73-75mph with 11-5 movement and late break. Changeup ranges from 73-77mph as he throws with fastball arm speed and great sinking action. Tyrin can improve as a pitcher by separating his hands sooner in his delivery. Overall, Tyrin is a talented prospect who has the potential to contribute at the next level.
10/16/2016 - National Tryout Plus - El Paso, TX
Tryin continues to show the makings of a special type player both on the mound and in the MIF. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 84 mph. FB shows good cutting action through a repeatable delivery. Changeup is best off speed pitch as he shows a plus feel for pitch with sinking action. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape, flashing late break. Control is outstanding as he attacks hitters, throwing strikes with all his pitches. He continues to improve his foot quickness as he ran his best 60 time to date at 7.05. In the MIF, he displays smooth / athletic actions. He moves well laterally, covering a lot of ground, displaying range. Feet are aggressive as he attacks balls and plays through well with his body. He shows off his athletic abilities on feeds / turns of the double play. Hands / feet work well together as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. At the plate he continues to show as a switch hitter with similar abilities from both sides. He has improved his power potential from right side, now showing as outstanding. Hands are quick (86 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path, creating extension. He works to keep hands inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap to gap pop. Barrel accuracy is outstanding with baseball exploding off the bat when centered. Tyrin will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities, possibly as a two-way guy.
07/18/2016 - National Tryout Plus - Plano (DFW), TX
Tyrin continues to show a promising future on the diamond as a SS/RHP. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a well above average runner at 7.13. At SS, he displays smooth, fluid actions. Feet are quick as he moves well laterally, displaying range. He plays through balls and presents glove well out front. Hands / feet work well together and he shows off his athletic abilities on his feeds / turn of the double play. At the plate, he continues to show as a switch hitter with similar abilities from both sides. Hands are quick (85 mph exit velocity) and work to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. On the mound, fastball shows in the low 80 range with arm side run. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with arm side run. Control is solid as he throws strikes with all his pitches. Getting on a long toss program will help to increase arm strength which will aid in his development on the mound. With 2 years to further develop, Tyrin has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities, possibly as a two-way guy.
12/27/2015 - Under Armour Baseball Factory Recruiting Classic
Tyrin is a hardworking, coachable player who continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities with a promising future on the diamond. At SS, defensive grade are now outstanding, displaying smooth / fluid actions. He utilizes his quick feet well in his lateral movements as he displays range in the MIF. Feet are active and aggressive as he attacks and plays through balls, presenting sure hands well out front. At the plate, he continues to show as a switch hitter with similar abilities from both sides. Hands are quick and work inside the ball as he utilizes all fields through a line drive type path. Power numbers will increase as he works to utilize his lower half more aggressively through the swing. At the event, he was 2 for 8 with a 2B. On the mound, fastball displays good arm side run with late life, showing in the high 70 range. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with late break and shows as a quality pitch that will get outs. Control is outstanding as he throws strikes with all his pitches, attacking hitters. He did throw from the left side with fastball showing in the mid 60 range. A 2018 graduate, Tyrin has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities, possibly as a two-way guy.
10/18/2015 - College PREP - El Paso, TX
Tyrin is a talented, switch-hitting 2-way player (SS/RHP). At the plate, he currently shows slightly better from the right side. He has a balanced setup with patience, letting the ball travel into the zone. He whips the barrel on a level path, connecting and hitting line-drives back up the middle of the field. Even more power potential is there with more lower 1/2 dive. At SS, Tyrin has active footwork and comes to get the GB picking out the hops well. He has range to his glove-side, can pick it and is sure handed. Exchange is quick/clean with accurate throws across the diamond. On the mound, this RHP has a 3-pitch mix coming from a high 3/4 arm slot. He works to a tall balance point, maintains level shoulders and has smooth separation. He repeats well and throws strikes. FB ranges from 75-76 mph with some sink as he can hit his spots well. Curveball has 10/4 shape with gradual action. Changeup has cut as he throws it with FB arm speed. He finishes complete out over his front side. Tyrin is a skilled, versatile athlete who can make things happen in many aspects of the game.