Young SS with a chance to hit for serious power. Prototyp. modern build. Long, Lean frame
with minimal visible muscle right now. Frame is narrow, flat shoulders. Young face. May not gain
a whole lot of weight as he matures due to thin frame and generally wiry features. Built like a
college age Garrett Atkins. FB hitter. Upright stance w/ back knee flexed slightly. Sets up
w/loose high hds and loads down. Very gd rythm in swing. Bars a bit due to long arms but gets
bat head thru with ease. Generates tremendous whip and bat speed from quick wrists. Very good
hitting hands. Long arms make it a bit hard for him to stay inside at times and doesn't center the
ball consis. enuf right now. Can get long and hand path could be tightened up a bit. Plus raw
power plays to avg right now. Misses his pitch too often right now, gets long when his eyes get
big. Will need to control zone better as he moves up but shows an eye for what he wants to hit
and it's just a matter of sticking with his approach over the course of the game. Below avg runner
with choppy side to side strides. Better athlete than he looks running. True SS actions and hands,
solid avg arm strength and accuracy should improve with time. Stays behind ball well and moves
thru his throws smoothly. Range is avg now and if he gains weight he will prob. lose quickness to
remain @ SS. Length of swing provides whippy power and I would be hesitent to shorten him
up too much, he will strike out some and not hit for plus avg but will make up for it with pop. I
believe body will allow him to remain @ short. Value is more @ SS as a capable defender with
solid avg and chance to hit for impact power. Plus Plus ML player down line on first division
team. Should play in All Star games.
