10/26/2014 - College PREP - Peachtree City (Atlanta), GA Austin is a solid, athletic C/SS that will graduate in 2017 with a lot of potential at both positions. Foot speed is well above average as indicated by his 7.16 60 time. Behind the plate, feet are quick / active as he works in line through a clean transfer / exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Pop times shows a range of 1.94-2.07 with accuracy and carry on his throws as he displays outstanding arm strength. Receiving / blocking skills show as outstanding tools that will play well at the next level. At SS, he moves well laterally, displaying range in the MIF with hands / feet working well together through the fielding process. Defensive grade will continue to improve as he attacks balls more and play through will presenting hands more out front. At the plate, he continues to shine through an athletic setup, displaying well above average hitting abilities with solid power potential. Hands are quick, generating bat speed to and through the point of contact, creating extension. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields with the baseball exploding off his bat when centered, displaying gap to gap pop. With 3 years to further develop, Austin has the makings of a special type player and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.