11/09/2008 - College PREP - Fresno, CA Kyle is an OF with a thin frame that does show projection as it continue to fill out. Foot speed is near average and needs to get on a speed / agility to improve foot speed for the next level. He reads balls well but does need to take proper first steps to get on the proper routes and angles in working to get behind balls in the outfield. He shows a solid approach in breaking down and ground balls. Arm strength is solid average, showing life but does need to get on a strict long toss program to aid in developing more arm strength. At the plate, Jones has slightly average abilities and power. He loads well but does fly open with his front side as swing starts causing a sweeping path around the baseball. Hitting grades will improve quickly with instruction and adjustments at the plate. Power numbers will increase as he learns to utilize his lower half more efficiently through the swing. Kyle has abilities with room to improve.
ADVANCED SWING METRICS BY