Damian Young 3B/RHP

07/19/2019 - Cape Cod Select Training & Competition (Ages 12-14) Damian is a lean 3B/RHP that was a hard worker in the Cape. At 3B, Damian shows quick feet with agile range to the glove and back hand side. He fields the ball square with firm hands. His throws across the diamond are strong with life and a quick arm action. At the plate Damian sets up tall with low and loose hands. He is aggressive in the zone, rotating against a firm front side with a short and fast swing. His contact is consistent, and power shows more to the pull side. On the mound, Damian has a 2-pitch mix with a FB/CH. He sets up in the stretch only and separates on time. His stride is in-line with proper stride length and an athletic finish. Damian has several years to develop and will continue to grow.

07/07/2019 - Accelerated Interactive Video Program - Lowell (Boston), MA Damian is a 3B/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2023. In the field, Damian shows active footwork and covers ground well. He gets into a square position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He makes a clean exchange and keeps his throws accurate and on-line to his target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a square stance and takes a square stride. He gets back into his load and makes solid contact. On the mound, Damian gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He stays inline towards the plate and finishes with a controlled landing. Damian shows a two pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 61mph. Changeup sits from 48-51mph as he throws with deceptive arm speed. Overall abilities can improve with work on the following.

Infield
1. Get rid of ball quicker
2. Follow throws
Hitting
1. Smoother load
2. Lower half drive
3. Level swing path
Pitching
1. Looser arm action
2. Extend through release
3. Long toss