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2015 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Alex Mixon is a 2016 C/RHP, 1B with a 5-11 215 lb. frame from Ely, IA who attends Prairie. Large frame with solid build. Right handed hitter with a line drive swing plane and mid-field appraoch. Stays behind the baseball well while hitting of a strong front side. Strong at contact with some pop to pull side. Shows balance throughout swing with a one hand finish, releases top hand early at times. Behind the plate has a clean exchange with a quick release. Direction tends to fall towards 3B side and produces accurate throws to the bag topping at 68 mph, best pop 2.19. Balanced set behind the plate and receives well within body frame. Flexibility of lower half has improved since last event. Also pitched showing a simple, repeatable delivery and stiff arm actions from a high 3/4 slot. Has command of the fastball that was in the zone often ranging from 74-77 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape with depth, topped at 63 mph. Has a good feel for curveball and will break from the hand at times. Flashed a changeup with sinking action. Outstanding student.