03/17/2024 - National Showcase - Greenville, SC Austin showed as a top prospect with improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 6.69 runner. Behind the dish, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. He uses his body through the blocking process, deadening balls well out front. Pop times showed in 2.03 range with accuracy / carry (85 mph velocity) on his throws. At the plate, power potential is now well above average through an athletic setup. Hands are quick (83 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. Overall, Austin is a talented prospect who has the skill set to contribute at the next level.