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David Smiley — Baseball Hitting & Pitching Report

Baseball Hitting Report

David Smiley

  • Age15 yrs
  • Height6’1”
  • Weight170 lbs
  • Years of Playing11
  • Level of PlayLevel 4 (15-16u)
  • BatsRight
  • ThrowsRight
  • GenderMale
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Strengths

Strength 1: Excellent head stability and vision, keeping his eyes on the ball through contact.

Strength 2: Strong, stable base with good balance from stance through finish, particularly the firm front leg.

Areas For Improvement

Improvement 1: Increase hip and torso separation during the load to create more elastic energy and rotational power.

Improvement 2: Improve bat path to create more backspin and lift by getting the barrel on plane with the pitch earlier.

Hitting Mechanics Evaluation

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Baseball Pitching Report

David Smiley

  • Age15 yrs
  • Height6’1”
  • Weight170 lbs
  • Years of Playing11
  • Level of PlayDeveloping
  • BatsRight
  • ThrowsRight
  • GenderMale
Drill Video Recap
AI Analysis Video

Strengths

Projectable Physical Frame: At 6’1” and 15 years old, the pitcher possesses a tall, long-levered frame that is ideal for future velocity development as he adds strength and improves mechanical efficiency.

Fluid Arm Path: When viewed in isolation, the arm action demonstrates a fluid, continuous path to release. The primary issue is that the body’s rotational sequence does not properly support this arm action.

Areas For Improvement

Postural Instability (Head/Trunk Tilt): The most critical area for improvement is the severe lateral tilt of the head and trunk towards the glove side. This is the root cause of balance issues, reduced power, and potential command problems.

Lack of Hip-Shoulder Separation: The pitcher rotates as a single unit (‘opening early’), which significantly limits his ability to create elastic energy (torque) and maximize velocity. This is largely caused by the premature glove-side pull.

Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

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