11/09/2017 - Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition in Arizona (Ages 12-14) Ely is a strong, athletic built shortstop prospect who projects well on the diamond. Offensively, Ely has a square, athletic stance with a firm front side and centered balance. He has fluid rhythm with a smooth load and short, on-time stride as he uses his lower half throughout his swing. Ely shows fast bat speed with a short swing path getting good extension at contact. He is a line drive type hitter who produces hard contact and shows power. In the field, Ely plays with fluid, active footwork and agile actions covering good ground. He presents his glove and fields the ball in a low, athletic position with firm hands. Ely has a clean exchange leading into a short, quick arm action throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. He plays with momentum through the baseball with a quick release showing strong throws across the diamond. Overall, Ely is a talented prospect who has skill on both sides of the ball.