08/01/2021 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 (HS)
Devin is a coachable 2B/3B prospect who worked hard on his skills during the National World Series at Pirate City. In the field, Devin takes good angles to the ball and gets into a low position. He fields the ball out in front with soft hands and has a clean exchange. He gets rid of the ball quickly and makes strong throws to his target. Increasing his lateral range can help Devin make more plays. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a square stance and takes a soft stride. He gets into a small load and works through a level swing, producing loud line drives. Devin can generate more pop off the barrel by driving his lower half more. Overall, Devin is a solid prospect who has the potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
05/23/2021 - All-In Membership - Highland Park (DFW), TX
Devin is a 2B/3B who will graduate in 2022. Medium frame, barrel chested, with an athletic build and strength present and plenty of room to develop. At 2B, he showed a good pre-pitch routine and quick/active footwork. Creates good angles glove side as he works through the ball. Works into an athletic fielding position and fields out front. Short arm action into a 3/4 arm slot with a recorded arm velocity of 80mph. Showed good touch on his DP feeds. At 3B, tries to create good fielding angles. Ability to throw from multiple arm slots, with clean transfers, and made accurate/on-line throws across the diamond. A right-handed hitter who hits from an athletic and open stance. A simple load, with good balance at contact, who keeps his hands inside ball. Short bat path through the zone with good extension through contact. Hit balls hard into both gaps with a bat exit velocity of 84mph. With another year of growth and development, we foresee Devin having opportunities to play at the next level.
03/21/2021 - All-In Membership - Frisco (DFW), TX
Devin continues to shine on the diamond. At 2B, he displays smooth / athletic actions. Feet are active as he works around balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is firm and presents out front. He moves well laterally with range improving as he increases foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently.
11/04/2020 - Texas Fall Classic
Devin improved his foot speed at the Texas Fall Classic as he ran his best 60 time to date. At 2B, defensive abilities are outstanding as he displays smooth / athletic actions. Feet are active as he works around balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. He shows off his athletic abilities on his feeds of the double play. He moves well laterally with range increasing as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to shine through an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
09/12/2020 - Fall Pro Training Experience - TX (HS)
Devin continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. At the plate, hitting / power potential has improved through an open setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. At 2B, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth actions. Feet are active as he works to square balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program.
11/03/2019 - College PREP - Tampa, FL
Devin is an athletic and talented 2022 Infield prospect with a solid frame. At the hot corner, Devin starts in an athletic position, he presents a low/early glove, and works from the ground up. He has range on both sides of the glove and follows through on his throws. At 2B, Devin is on time with his prep step, he creates good angels to the ball, and has range on both sides of the glove. He makes good feeds on double plays and has a quick release on double plays. At the plate, Devin starts in an open stance and keeps a quiet head. He gets to balance through contact, he attacks the inside part of the ball, and makes contact to all fields. Devin will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future.
04/07/2019 - College PREP - Sanford (Orlando), FL
Devin continues to shine on the diamond with improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. In the INF, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth / clean actions. Feet are active but needs to be more aggressive in attacking ground balls and playing through with his body. Glove action is soft / clean and presents well out front. Range will continue to improve as he continues to improve foot quickness. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to improvements in his hitting / power potential through an open setup. Hands are loose and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently.
07/17/2018 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 1 (Ages 12-14)
Devin is an athletic and talented 2022 2-way prospect that made several adjustments throughout the week at pirate city. At the hot corner, Devin is aggressive to the ball, plays through his back hand, and makes accurate throws. Presenting a low/early glove and working from the ground up will allow him to be a more consistent fielder. At the plate, Devin starts in a crouched stance, loads his hands back, and shows pop to the pull side. He needs to continue to get his front foot down on time, create separation, and be aggressive in fastball counts. On the bump, Devin gathers over the rubber, has good direction to the plate, and repeats his delivery. He needs to continue to work north to south and control the bottom part of the strike zone. Devin will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future.
04/08/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Sanford (Orlando), FL
Devin is a young, solid, 2-way player who plays 3B and RHP. Defensively, Devin has efficient footwork, soft hands, and he makes plays on balls hit his way. He has a clean exchange, and a long arm action with accuracy to his target. On the mound, Devin has a loose arm action, a repeatable delivery, and good glove side lead with direction toward his target. At the plate, Devin has an open stance, a short stride, and his hands are quick. He tracks well, has some bat speed, and uses his lower body. Devin can improve overall skills with work on the following.
Defense
1. Follow throws
2. Play lower
3. Release
Pitching
1. Lengthen arm action
2. Finish
3. CB
Offense
1. Balance
2. Swing path
3. Contact points