06/27/2011 - Interactive Video Program - Pittsburgh, PA CJ is a small, young, OF / catcher with a thin frame. In the OF, CJ has an aggressive approach, a clean glove, and his footwork is efficient. He fields in a low position, makes plays, and he shows a good idea. CJ has a clean exchange, and he throws with a long arm action with accuracy to his target. Behind the plate, CJ has a wide base, he keeps his eyes to the ball, and he looks it in well. He has some feel, he keeps the ball in front, and he gains ground well. CJ stays on-line to his target, and he throws with some accuracy to 2nd base. At the plate, CJ has a tall set-up, a short / square stride, and good balance. He has average bat speed, he is short to the ball, and he finds the barrel. CJ has a consistent approach, he can spray to all fields, and he is able to create some backspin on the ball. Overall abilities can further improve with work on the following.
Defense 1. Work behind ball quicker 2. Long toss Catching 1. Blocking 2. Quicken exchange 3. Lateral movements Offense 1. More extension 2. Rhythm / Timing 3. More lower 1/2