04/09/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Bartlett (Memphis), TN Denton is a SS/RHP who will graduate in 2024. Defensively at SS, he takes fluid glove-side angles and gets into an athletic fielding position. He funnels gb's with soft hands and makes accurate throws to his target. On the hill, this RHP delivers a 3-pitch mix from a hi 3/4 arm slot. He separates on time and finishes in line towards home plate. With the bat, Denton sets up square in the box. He tracks pitches well into the zone as he whips his barrel/hands quickly to the ball. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Defense 1. Prep step 2. Smooth backhand glove 3. Arm strength (long toss) Pitching 1. Repeat delivery 2. Loose arm action 3. Develop CH Offense 1. Develop a load 2. Level bat path 3. Lower 1/2 drive