Angelo Gumbs scouting report from Baseball Beginnings
The local knock I keep hearing on Gumbs is that he won’t hit. I’ve
heard complaints that he has been beaten with soft pitching. Based on
what I saw, that is not the case. I don’t care much for high school
stats, but Gumbs hit about .450 this spring. I felt hitting for him was
more important this spring than for many other players in Southern
California, because I felt if he did, it would show more comfort and
confidence in his hands. When I last interviewed Gumbs, he said he was
pleased with how quickly he was getting his front foot down and how much
deeper he was letting pitches get. Gumbs made good progress this spring,
which is important, because when he signs, it’s going to get much
tougher right away.
In this look, he hit two balls very well to center field. What’s
important here is that Gumbs, as I’ve always said, is at his best
when he lets his power work for him straight away. You don’t find many
high school hitters who are at their best when they lift the ball to
center. A guy like Austin Wilson has power to all fields. Most high
school guys who have power have pull power. Gumbs is best going to
center, which again shows you the ability to let a pitch get to him and
drive it. So the question is not if he can hit. The question is if he
can learn timing and adjustments. If he can master this at faster levels,
you’re going to have yourself a player here.
Not that he’s perfect. He pulled off a ball and rolled one over, but ran
for me. Always appreciated. A very solid 4.28 to first base from the right
side, the best first base time I picked up all spring from him.
Defensively, he finally seemed to be having fun at shortstop. He’s got
to be a center fielder as a pro. He would be a little too confined to
be a pro shortstop prospect, but Gumbs, as noted here, is always better
when he has room to run. It’s center field for me. Let him close the
gaps for the slow corners. He’ll cover gaps. Trust me.
Read Angelo Gumbs Q&A
Read Angelo Gumbs Scouting Report
Watch Angelo Gumbs Video
Read March Angelo Gumbs Scouting Update
Watch more Angelo Gumbs Video
Watch 2009 Angelo Gumbs Video
Read Angelo Gumbs: Best Athlete in 2010 Draft?
Baseball America’s writeup of the 20th-best prospect in the state
of California:
Angelo Gumbs, of
Torrance HS
Gumbs wears No. 21 in tribute to his idol, Roberto Clemente, and plays
with the same energy and abandon, slashing at the ball, diving into bags,
cutting loose with powerful throws and making spectacular plays in the
field. Gumbs also hails from a school with a strong baseball legacy, and
its major league alumni include the father-son tandem of Fred and Jason
Kendall. Gumbs has spent most of his high school career at shortstop, but
the 6-foot, 200-pounder’s future is in the outfield. His tools are
impressive but not overwhelming. His 60-yard dash times were in the
6.75-6.85-second range in showcases last summer, and he zips down the line
in about 4.15 seconds from the right side of the plate. His windmill
delivery produces strong throws, and he has often made breathtaking catches
on the scout ball and showcase circuit. At bat, Gumbs has improved
immensely over the past year, working under the tutelage of professional
coaches at MLB’s Urban Youth Academy in Compton, and he has terrific bat
speed. He got off to a blazing start this spring, only to be slowed in late
April by a sore right elbow and flu symptoms, which reduced him to DH duty.
He has struggled with offspeed stuff and breaking pitches, and battles a
tendency to pull off the ball. Gumbs has the ability to be an electrifying
outfielder with five average to plus tools. He’s just 17, and the club
that drafts him will need to be patient as he develops, but Gumbs could
provide an enormous payoff.
http://www.yankeesdaily.com/?p=15723
--
※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc)
◆ From: 59.113.169.157