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2/5/17
Cincinnati recruit. 6-foot-3, 170-pound right-handed hitting shortstop, wiry-athletic build, long limbs, significant projection in frame when/if he physically develops. Fluid, low-effort athlete, easy actions. Glides laterally, athletic hands, ball comes out easy, short athletic arm action, above-average carry, highly accurate, 86 mph across the infield. Offensively, hits from a tall, relaxed setup, leg kick back, hands drop at load, drifts to contact, handsy approach; peppered the middle of the field with line drives during BP. Registered 86 mph exit velocity with wood. Also ran a 6.83 laser-timed 60.

6/21/16
Cincinnati recruit. 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame, wiry-thin, lacks physicality and strength, projection in frame when/if he physically develops. Athletic tendencies and actions, ran a 6.89 laser-timed 60. Defensively, has the requisite tools to stick up the middle. Moves fluidly with little urgency, athletic soft hands, fields the ball deep, slower transfer, short athletic arm action with above-average carry at 81 mph. Offensively, hits from open, balanced setup; relaxed approach, easy swinger. Good rhythm in lower half, average bat speed; registered 81 mph exit velocity. 

7/30/15
6-foot, 160-pound prospect. Smooth fielding shortstop with plus range, a strong arm, and plus glove actions. Recorded an 83 mph infield velocity. Hits from a slightly open stance, with a small leg lift, while getting good arm extension on the swing. Consistently barreled several balls to the pull side during BP. Ran a 6.85 60 yard dash.

6/23/15
6-foot, 160-pound athlete. Athletic and quick swing with a line drive approach to all fields. Good separation at the plate resulted in an 83 mph bat exit velocity. Excellent shortstop instincts. Terrific lateral range and glove actions. Smooth fielder with soft hands. Arm velocity across the diamond was 79 mph. 

6/17/14
5-foot-11, 145 pound long and lanky athletic prospect. On the mound throws strikes, mixes well with his fastball and change-up.  Fastball sits 78-79 with a little sink; curve-ball has a little depth at 68 mph. Great actions at shortstop with excellent range and hands. Threw 75 mph across the infield.  Ran a 4.24 home to 1^st.  Good separation and quick hands at the plate, hits to all fields well. Bat speed registered at 77 mph. Will be a good young follow in the 2017 class.