12/19/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - North Branford, CT Derek is a young, solid, two-way player who plays first base and right hand pitcher. Defensively, Derrick shows active feet, firm hands, and he fields in a square position. He moves well around the bag, centers well on his body, and his exchange is quick/clean with an accurate arm to his target. Added range and playing a bit lower, will help the abilities at first base get better. On the mound, Derek has OK balance, a quick arm action, and he works in good rhythm. He has some glove side lead, a controlled landing towards home, and he throw strikes with all of his pitches. Mound effectiveness can improve if Derek can work on balance point, get more front arm extension, and finish in a more complete position. Offensively, Derek has a closed set up, he loads his hands back well, and he stands in well-balanced. He swings on plane, works the ball well gap to gap, and he uses his lower body well. An earlier hand load, keeping his hands high, and improved barrel accuracy will help hitting numbers get better.