Derrek
Lathon, Jr.

7/24/18 Currently ranked No. 38 in Louisiana’s 2020 class. Medium 5-foot-7, 180-pound frame with strong, developed build. Catcher that displayed flexibility in hips with quality catch and throw skills, quick, clean exchanges with fundamental footwork posting pop times ranging 1.97-2.08 and a positional velocity of 70 mph from crouched position. Right-handed hitter starts from a tall and open setup. Works closed with simple rhythm and short stride, creating separation with hands. Strong, compact stroke with quality bat speed posting an exit velocity of 90 mph. Ran a 7.26 60-yard dash.

5/20/2018 Medium 5-foot-7, 180-pound frame with strong, developed build. Showed off quality athleticism posting a 7.21 60-yard dash. Catcher that displayed flexibility in hips with quality catch and throw skills, quick, clean exchanges with fundamental footwork posting pop times ranging 1.94-2.11 and a positional velocity of 73 mph from crouched position. Right-handed hitter starts from a tall and open setup. Works closed with simple rhythm and short stride, creating separation with hands. Strong, compact stroke with quality bat speed posting an exit velocity of 84 mph.