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2017 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Walter Harmstead is a 2019 1B/RHP, 3B with a 6-0 210 lb. frame from Manasquan, NJ who attends Manasquan. Large frame with broad shoulder and present strength. Primary first baseman with clean, smooth paced footwork while centering the baseball. Funnel baseball out front with fluid actions while working through transfer. Long arm circle while separating and released from a compact three-quarters arm slot topping at 71 miles per hour across the infield. Right handed hitter with an upright, slightly open stance and high back elbow set. Creates some lower half shift into contact with linear actions. Simple hand path to contact with a slightly lifted barrel plane through extension. Stays tall at contact while primarily working to the middle of the field throughout batting practice. Flashed some jump off the barrel when on time and connecting out front. Good student.