01/27/2019 - National Tryout Plus - Myrtle Beach, SC Dakota is a well-rounded SS/C prospect who has a versatile skill set. At SS, Dakota plays with fluid, active footwork and agile actions as he covers good ground. Dakota presents his glove and fields the ball in a low, athletic position. He has a quick, clean exchange leading into a short arm action. He throws from a high 3/4 arm slot showing a quick release. Dakota shows accurate throws with good carry across the diamond. Offensively, Dakota has a tall, open setup with a centered balance. He has fluid rhythm with a smooth load and short, square stride. Dakota partially uses his lower half throughout his swing. He has a short, direct swing path and is developing bat speed. Dakota is a line drive type hitter and looks to put the ball in play. Behind the plate, Dakota has an effective setup and he tracks the ball well. He moves with quiet actions and good body control. Dakota stabs at the ball and shows a clean exchange leading into a short arm action. He has a quick release throwing from an over the top arm slot. He shows accurate throws with good carry to 2B. Dakota does a nice job blocking the ball and moves well laterally. Overall, Dakota has skill on both sides of the ball and potential to get even better.