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2023 Sunshine West Showcase
Joey Kim is a 2026 OF/LHP/1B with a 5-8 145 lb. frame from Torrance, CA who attends West Torrance. Features a smaller build with athleticism present. Ran a 7.33 60-yard dash. Worked out at first base and in the outfield. Charges the ball well in the outfield with proper actions through the catchpoint. Creates good momentum into accruate throws. Can generate solid carry, reaching 77 mph during workouts. Stood out defensively at first base. Can make the routine play and more. Showcased advanced glove actions with the ability to pick balls extremely well. Still developing consistent accruate throws on double play feeds. Left-handed hitter. Utilizes an open stance into a hanging leg kick timing mechanism. Swings with plenty of intent, flashing solid bat speed at times. Can drive balls well when squared up. Should generate more in-game power as barrel feel in refined. Left-handed pitcher. Throws primarily out fo the strengh. Fastball got up 75 mph. Paired it with a low-60’s curveball showing 12-6 action. Can land the offering for strikes consistently. Also flashed solid, upper-60’s changeup. Quality fading action makes the offering tough on right-handed hitters. Excellent student.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+4 MPH
FB Velo since 04/29/2022
+5.42 MPH
Max Barrel Speed
since 05/20/2023
+2.01
Impact Momentum
since 05/20/2023
+4.93 Gs
Max Acceleration since 05/20/2023
Best
PG Grade:
7
2023 Sunshine West Showcase
Left Handed Hitting
Swing Efficiency™
Swing Efficiency™ is a score from 0-100 based on how fast you move your body compared to other players of a similar height and weight. Our library of over 10,000 hitters shows that for a given body type, higher swing efficiencies generate higher exit velos. PG All-American Arjun Nimmala may only weigh 170 lbs, but he can still hit 103MPH off a tee thanks to his elite Swing Efficiency™.
42%
The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed
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