Hagen Smith (Gary Cosby Jr. / Tuscaloosa News-USA TODAY Network)Arkansas pitching coach Matt Hobbs has had a couple of a-ha moments with fifth overall pick Hagen Smith. “We’re watching him throw and are like, ‘This guy is a slam-dunk Friday night starter in the SEC,'” Hobbs said by phone. “His deception and his ability to spin the baseball, get swings and misses in the zone on his fastball. Even though it was a different heater than he throws currently, he was still getting swings and misses inside the strike zone with his fastball. (If you are a member and still are unable to read this post, follow these troubleshooting instructions .)

Source: New York Times July 16, 2024 16:23 UTC