10/16/2011 - College PREP - Hoover (Birmingham), AL David is a thick RHP / SS that projects best on the mound for the next level. Delivery is sound showing proper mechanics that allow his arm to work loose and quick to the plate. He shows a quick tempo and attacks hitters with all his pitches. Fastball shows a range of 83-84 mph on a slight downhill plane. Off speed pitches are quality pitches that will get outs at the next level. Breaking ball displays downward action, 12/6 shape with tight spin and late sharp break. Changeup shows outstanding feel for with arm side run. Slider resembles breaking ball but is harder. He attacks hitters showing outstanding command / control with all his pitches. At SS, hands / feet work well through the fielding process and he gets rid of the baseball quickly with a strong accurate arm. At the plate, hands are quick, generating bat speed through a level swing path as he shows a solid feel for the barrel. Power is best to the pull side with numbers improving as he learns to transfer weight properly through his lower half. David has an upside on the mound and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches with his abilities.