07/26/2011 - College PREP - Trenton, NJ Derek is an average sized 1st baseman who will graduate in 2012. Defensively, Derek has soft / firm hands, active feet, and he attacks the ball aggressively. He picks out the right hops, centers it well, and he fields in a low / athletic position. Derek has a short arm action, and he throws with okay strength across the diamond. Defensive abilities can get better if Derek can add arm strength and improve his accuracy. Offensively, Derek has a tall stance, a short stride, and good balance. He has average bat speed, a repeatable swing, and he can spray to all fields. A looser grip, closing off his stance, and using more lower 1/2 can help improve offensive tool grades.