06/23/2022 - BF Firecracker Classic WEST 16U Declan continues to show as a top prospect with improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 7.32 runner. Behind the dish, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. He uses his body through the blocking process but needs to work to get body down sooner and improve lateral movements. Pop times have improved as he threw his lowest time to date at 2.02 with accuracy and online carry (84 mph velocity) on his throws. At the plate, hitting / power potential are now outstanding through an open setup. Hands are quick (85 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. At the plate, he was 3 for 6 with a 3B. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude, works hard, and is very coachable.