08/08/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Trenton, NJ Brian is a talented/projectable (6'2"/178) 2-way player (1B/LHP) who can swing it. Defensively at 1B, he moves well laterally and has awareness around the bag, adjusting his footwork to throws up and down the line. He has a quick/clean exchange to throw and makes strong/accurate throws to his target. On the mound, this LHP gathers over the rubber and keeps his eyes locked in. He works on a downhill plane, delivers from a hi 3/4 arm slot and pounds the zone with strikes. FB has some arm-side run (66-69 mph). With the stick, Brian stands big/tall in the box. He rips engages his lower 1/2 and consistently drives pitches on a line with hard contact. Dino has a solid skill-set with upside. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Defense 1. Lateral quickness 2. Develop soft hands 3. Play through Pitching 1. Loosen arm action 2. Arm strength (long toss) 3. Finish strong Offense 1. Shorten stride (don't lung) 2. Improve bat speed 3. More lower 1/2 drive