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A young projectable catch and throw type catcher that has pop times in the 2.0-2.1 range, yet is accurate and has a fluid arm stroke. Built like the medium build catchers at the next level. Tua receives well and it won’t be long before he takes over the everyday catching duties as a junior in 2023. Blocked by upperclassmen at present, but definitely has next level potential. Also shows a fluid online hitting stroke w/some uphill at times, and the ball jumps off his bat with pull carry. A baseball rat that works hard and loves the game. Plays at powerhouse Pleasant Grove and gets quality coaching from a staff that sends players onto the next level. Keep an eye on this young man.
UPDATE: Has seized the catching position as a sophomore and ran with it early and has caught well, while showing quiet actions, with no head or glove movement. Stung balls in St. George with an early season game of a 3-3 performance with 3 2B's in one game.
11/21/21 - A standout at the Summer ID and earned an invite to the Utah All-State Games at Snow Canyon HS. Tua is showing added hand and bat speed over the last 5 months since I last saw him, and has added strength. With hand and bat speeds of 21 and 67 in June, are now 25 and 74! BIG jumps in these areas, which from an EV standpoint has remained the same. With a level and at times slight uphill angle of approach with his hitting stroke, causes some missed barrels. With a flatter path through the zone, with his added bat speed and squaring the ball up better, the EV would be higher than produced. His approach with a tweak, should take off big time. I believe in his bat and believe it’s a strong suit. Should be able to contribute as a sophomore at a loaded program. If he was in any other program, he would be a lock for everyday playing time. With his defensive versatility and acumen for the game, and the coaching he gets, look for him to earn his way into the lineup with a competitive mentality to do so. Colleges definitely keep your eye on this kid!
7/13/21 - A young 15 year old MIF prospect that profiles as an offensive 2B type down the road. Many years in front of him, as he plays for one of the powerhouse HS programs in the state and for one of the top coaches as well. Defensively showed solid glove actions and educated feet in his approach to the baseball. Has a compact throwing stroke with carry and offensively has a squatted slightly open stance and uses his legs well with a lower hand placement below the back shoulder. Lifts his hands slightly and turns the knob to get to the ready and launch position. Drives the baseball and has present strength to ledge the yard as he had 5 HR for his JV team and saw a recent video that drove a ball high and deep into the big LF net at Pleasant Grove HS. Tua mentioned how much he enjoyed the event and I was glad he attended and look forward to seeing more of him at future events and getting to know him more.
Another surprise at the event and one that looks confident in his abilities and carries himself that way. A young 15 year old MIF prospect that profiles as an offensive 2B type down the road. Many years in front of him, as he plays for one of the powerhouse HS programs in the state and for one of the top coaches as well. Defensively showed solid glove actions and educated feet in his approach to the baseball. Has a compact throwing stroke with carry and offensively has a squatted slightly open stance and uses his legs well with a lower hand placement below the back shoulder. Lifts his hands slightly and turns the knob to get to the ready and launch position. Drives the baseball and has present strength to ledge the yard as he had 5 HR for his JV team and saw a recent video that drove a ball high and deep into the big LF net at Pleasant Grove HS. Tua mentioned how much he enjoyed the event and I was glad he attended and look forward to seeing more of him at future events and getting to know him more.