07/27/2023 - Southwest Championships 17U, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One Darren is an athletic catcher in the 2024 class. Defensively, shows a strong arm and can shut down the running game. Arm plays at 84 velo and a 2.02 pop. Can gets rid of the baseball in a hurry and feeds have carry and life to the bag. Working to add flexibility in his hips will allow him to sit under the baseball and stick the pitch. At the plate, he has great bat to ball and extension skills. His short and simple stride is under great control. Hands are fast at 81 exit velo and demonstrates pull side production. Shows versatility by jumping on the mound and sitting 73-5 with his FB with good tempo. Overall, Darren is a gamer and a player to watch.