02/05/2012 - College PREP - Mobile, AL Austin is a solid, thick C/RHP that will graduate in 2013. Currently, he projects best behind the plate for the next level. Feet are active as he works in-line through a clean transfer / exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Throws display carry / accuracy with pop times showing a range of 2.00-2.13. Receiving / blocking skills show as quality tools that will play well at the next level. At the plate, Lombardo shows a balanced, squared stance with rhythm. Hands are quick, flashing bat speed as he works to keep hands inside the ball, utilizing all fields. Barrel accuracy is a plus with the baseball jumping off his bat when centered. Power numbers will continue to improve as he learns to use his lower half more. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 78-80 mph. Changeup is his best off speed pitch as he maintains arm speed with slight fading action. Breaking ball has tight spin but displays no real shape as he needs to work to stay on top of pitch and create more extension out front. He attacks hitters through a quick tempo and throws strikes with all his pitches. Austin has potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches as he continues to improve.