08/01/2011 - College PREP - Cleveland, OH Derek is a thick catcher that will graduate in 2013. Foot speed is below average as he will benefit by getting on a speed / agility program to improve foot quickness for the next level. Feet are active as he works in line to his target through a clean transfer / exchange. Pop time shows a range of 2.10-2.22 with an average of 2.19. Throws are accurate, flashing carry but needs to get on a long toss program to aid in building more arm strength, lowering pop times. Receiving skills are slightly above average as he looks balls in with hands working around the ball. Blocking skills are near average, needing further development to be playable tools at the next level. Offensively is where Brady shows best through an athletic setup with balance. Hands are quick, generating bat speed as he shows a feel for the barrel. Swing path gets long with power showing best to the pull side. He needs to work to keep hands inside the ball and utilize his lower half more efficiently through the swing. With 2 years to further develop, Derek has a lot of potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches as he continues to improve.