07/06/2016 - Interactive Video Program - Trenton, NJ Brendan is a R/R 2-way player as a catcher and short-stop. Behind the plate, he sits in well and tracks pitches into a soft mitt. He has a clean exchange to throw making accurate throws down to 2B - pop times of 2.88. At SS, he has active footwork and is aggressive to come and get the GB. He works efficiently around the 2B bag and can turn the DP smoothly. As a hitter - Brendan has a balanced/square setup with fluid rhythm. He takes an aggressive hack and engages his lower 1/2 well. Only a 2021 grad - Brendan will continue to improve with work on the following.
Offense 1. Lower 1/2 drive 2. Contact points 3. Swing path Catching 1. Blocking 2. Setup 3. Stay low to throw Infield 1. Play through 2. Arm strength (long toss)