06/10/2024 - National Showcase - Kannapolis (Charlotte), NC Daniel is a solid, athletic OF/1B who is a prospect on the diamond. In the OF, defensive abilities are outstanding as he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He needs to work to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. He utilizes his foot quickness (6.81 60 time) in covering a lot of ground. Throws are accurate with on line carry (86 mph velocity) to his target. At 1B, defensive abilities are outstanding as displays smooth / fluid actions. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are soft, sure and presents out front. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying excellent hitting / power potential through an open setup. Hands are quick (89 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. Daniel has a lot of potential and will get looks from the college coaches as he continues to progress his game.