01/18/2019 - 2019 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament
Ethan is a speedy and compact 2019 SS. Defensively, he has all of the right actions. Athletic and ready, he approaches the ball and sets good angles and showcases a very quick and short release. He showed very good range to his backhand. At the plate, Ethan has an open setup but gets through his load on time and stays centered throughout his swing. He stays on plane and makes consistent line drive contact. A good runner, Ethan posted a 60yd dash time of 6.87.
10/28/2018 - College PREP - Corpus Christi, TX
Ethan is a tall and lean 2019 SS prospect. At SS, Ethan is on time with his prep step, presents a low/early glove, and works from the ground up. He fields the ball in front of his body, funnels the ball into his body, and has a clean exchange. He throws from multiple arm angles and has carry on the ball. Ethan will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future.
07/25/2018 - Under Armour Southwest Championships 17U, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One
Ethan continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and he is a prospect on the diamond. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now an outstanding runner at 6.82. In the MIF, defensive abilities are outstanding as he displays smooth fluid actions. Feet are aggressive as he attacks balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is soft and presents well out front. Range is a plus as he moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. Hands/feet work well together as he gets rid of the baseball quickly with accuracy and zip (84 mph velocity) on his throws. He shows big play potential. At the plate, hitting/power potential are now well above average through an athletic setup. Hands are quick (85 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball utilizing all fields and has strength in his swing with gap-to-gap pop. Mental makeup may be his best tool as he plays the game the right way. Ethan has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from collegiate coaches with his baseball tools.
03/11/2018 - College PREP - Corpus Christi, TX
Ethan continues to shine on the diamond. At the plate, he shows an open / athletic setup. Hands are quick (82 mph exit velocity) and work through a compact swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap power. At SS, he shows smooth clean actions. He displays proper footwork in creating proper angles in attacking and playing through balls with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. He shows off his athletic abilities on his body control on the slow roller play. Range is outstanding as he utilizes his outstanding foot speed well in covering a lot of ground. Hands / feet work well together as he gets rid of the baseball quickly with accuracy and zip across the diamond.
02/19/2017 - College PREP - Sugar Land (Houston), TX
Ethan is a compact, athletic 2018 SS prospect. He is a smooth defender at short with the range and arm strength to anchor the infield and make the tough plays. He gets around the ball to field and play through to gain momentum to his target to make accurate throws and feeds. His smooth actions and soft hands allow him to make plays cleanly and get rid of the ball quickly. He is very smooth in the box, loading to a stacked position and activating his lower half. He whips the bat through the zone on a short, direct path to the ball to make consistent, square contact and spray hard hit balls to all fields. As he grows and gets stronger, singles will turn into extra base hits and he will hit for more power. Ethan is an exciting prospect with a high ceiling in the game.
10/19/2016 - Arizona Junior Fall Classic
Ethan is a wiry built 2B prospect who has good upside and a solid skill set. In the field, Ethan has a good pre-pitch with a good first step and fluid footwork. He presents his glove and fields the ball squarely with a clean exchange. Ethan isn't afraid to get dirty on the field. Offensively, Ethan has a crouched stance with an on time stride and lower half that leads his swing. He has smooth rhythm and takes an on plane swing path. Ethan effectively engages his hips and stays balanced. He shows solid contact to all fields. Ethan is a talented ball player who has a bright future as he continues to develop his game.
06/18/2016 - Omaha National World Series - Session 1
Ethan continues to show a promising future on the diamond with improvements in his baseball abilities. At 2B, he can pick it and displays smooth/fluid actions. He moves well laterally and flashes range to his right and left. Transfer/exchange is quick as he turns the DP efficiently. At the plate, he shows a squared and athletic setup. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields hitting line-drives. Ethan's hitting skills will continue to improve as he works to get his stride foot down sooner. His mental makeup is a plus as he is great team player and carries himself in a positive manner with high energy. He is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
05/01/2016 - College PREP - College Station, TX
Ethan only showed at 2B at the event and continues to show progress in his baseball tools. In the MIF, he utilizes his quick feet well, taking proper first steps and displaying range in the MIF. Hands are soft/sure as he presents well out front. He shows off his athletic abilities on his feeds/turns of the double play. Hands/feet work well together as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. At the plate, hands work through a level swing plane and aggressive approach. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields well. Working to get his stride foot down sooner to be on time will aid in improving hitting abilities.
07/11/2015 - Cape Cod Select Training & Competition - Session 1
Ethan is an extremely mature young man that has great passion for the game and an impressive baseball IQ. At the Cape Cod Select Training and Competition with Baseball Factory, he worked out as a 2B, RHP that does a lot of things with fundamental soundness. Defensively, he showed soft hands with good fluidity and overall feel for the position. He worked good angles and had a clean transfer to throw. Offensively, he had an athletic setup and got the barrel through the zone with surprising bat speed, by utilizing his hands/hips together. He was consistent with contact and repeated his swing with some ease. On the hill, he ran his FB up to 67, threw an 11/5 CB, and repeated his actions with a good tempo. He was strong with his front side on the target and wasn't afraid to attack hitters. In all - when Ethan becomes more physically mature, he will be a definite prospect to watch out for with intangibles and fundamental ability.
01/25/2015 - College PREP - Jackson, MS
Ethan is a young, lean 2B/RHP that will graduate in 2018. At 2B, he shows good body control and clean hands as he works to get around balls. Hands are soft/clean and he shows off his athletic abilities on his feeds of the double play. Defensive grade will continue to improve as he plays through balls more with his body and increases foot quickness. At the plate, he shows an open/balanced setup. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He makes consistent contact through an aggressive approach. Hitting grade will continue to improve as he works to get stride down sooner to work on time and works to keep hands inside the ball more to utilize all fields. Power numbers will increase as he learns to utilize his lower half more efficiently. On the mound, delivery is repeatable as he uses his lower half well and allows his arm action to work long and well to the plate through a high 3/4 arm slot. Fastball shows a range of 58-63 mph. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He slows arm speed on changeup, tipping off pitch to hitters. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program and works to throw more strikes. With 3 years to further develop, Ethan has abilities with time and room to improve.