08/05/2013 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 Alex worked out both in the OF and on the mound during his time in Pirate City. Defensively, Alex is aggressive to the ball, he reads it off the bat well, and he throws with life and carry to his target. He threw off the hill and showed good direction, solid control, and he fields his position well. At the plate, Alex has a tall set-up, fast bat speed, and he puts the bat on the ball consistently.