12/11/2022 - National Showcase - San Antonio, TX Austin is a C/1B who will graduate in 2023. Tall frame athletic build with strong lower half and strength present. Behind the dish, he works to center the baseball and presents a low target with some pocket awareness. He works around the baseball and gains ground towards second base with good direction. Throws from a high 3/4 release point, with a short arm stroke in back, and has an arm velocity up to 84mph and a best pop time of 2.35 seconds. At 1B, he works to center the baseball and keep ball in front of him. He fields from an athletic/low fielding position with hands out front and a low funnel. Made accurate and on-line throws to second base. At the plate, he hits from an athletic and closed stance. Natural juice in swing and he doesn't get cheated. Showed a good bat angle at contact as he hit balls hard to the pull side with a bat exit velocity up to 80mph. With another season of development, we foresee Austin having a bright future on the baseball field.