07/28/2021 - Baseball Factory Southwest Championships 17U Derek is a coachable RHP/OF prospect who showed well during the Southwest Championships. On the mound, Derek gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a clean arm and accelerates through his release, finishing square to his target. Derek operates with a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 79mph with arm side run. Breaking ball sits from 64-65mph with 11-5 break. Changeup sits from 68-70mph with arm side run as he throws with deceptive arm speed. In the field, Derek shows quick footwork and moves well laterally. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. His exchange is clean and he gets rid of the ball quickly, making accurate throws with carry through his target. At the plate, this LHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a short stride. He gets his hands activated in his load and hits against a strong front side. He generates fast bat speed through the zone and drives the ball from gap to gap. Overall, Derek is a talented prospect who has the potential to contribute at the next level.