Exclusive College Recruiting Program Rex is an athletic catching prospect who shows an ability to receive with smooth hands and strong wrists and understanding of how to beat the pitch to the spot and present it extremely well. His blocking is solid from a one knee stance with soft actions and ability to get to his feet quickly. The arm strength is above average with sub 2.0 workout pop times and plays right at the 2.0 range in game with accuracy and carry. He has an aggressive RH swing with power to the pull side working from a simple load with efficient use of this lower half and bat speed to handle velocity, but the ability to hold his hands back and adjust to pitch type and location. On the mound he has a reliever profile throwing with aggressive FB that is up to 89 MPH and pitches at 84-86 MPH consistently and a sharp breaking slider that is still developing. He plays at IMG academy during the school year getting a high level of development and competition as he plays on one of their upper-level varsity programs in his first year. A 4.43 GPA student with strong academic background and work ethic.