12/27/2024 - Baseball Factory Holiday Classic at Pirate City Colton is a skilled catcher from Melissa, TX, in the 2025 graduating class who worked diligently to improve his abilities at the Baseball Factory Pirate City Holiday Camp. Defensively, Colton starts in a relaxed primary stance with an easy sit and demonstrates solid footwork, replacing his feet quickly on throws to second base. His throws are strong and on the bag, with a best pop time of 2.2 seconds and an arm velocity of up to 82 mph. He creates good blocking angles, is quick down to his knees, and effectively covers the 5-hole. With a quicker exchange, Colton’s pop time could improve even further. As a leader behind the plate, he calls a good game, and pitchers enjoy throwing to him. At the plate, Colton starts in a square stance with his hands low and shows natural strength in his swing. He has a good ability to drive the ball to the pull side, with bat velocity up to 83 mph. During live game action, Colton made hard contact, including two doubles and a single, showcasing his power and consistency. Another season of growth and development will help him continue to refine his game and further elevate his skills.