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2024 Fall East Coast Workout Showcase (Friday)
Joel Fernandez is a 2025 MIF/3B with a 5-7 155 lb. frame from Newark, NJ who attends East Side. Well proportioned shorter build with some present strength. 7.41 runner in the sixty. Primary middle-infielder on defense, gets a good first step on the baseball and takes longer strides to it. Funnels it cleanly with soft hands and stays behind the backhands. Utilizes a clean arm stroke to deliver accurate throws across the diamond. Recorded arm strength up to 71 mph. Arm will continue to develop over time. Right-handed hitter, starts in a narrow stance with an inverted front foot and low hand set-up. Utilizes a small leg lift trigger for timing before working into a slightly downhill bat path. Limited separation present in the operation with some length to the bat path. Tends to get around the baseball. Has good consistency in the barrel with the ability to work all parts of the field. Projects for more power with additional strength and mechanical refinement. Posted an exit velocity of 72 mph. Great student.