07/16/2019 - College PREP - Highland Park (DFW), TX Ian is a solid, strong, and athletic catcher who has a tremendous future on the diamond. Foot speed is well above average as indicated by his 60 time of 7.10. Behind the dish, he utilizes his feet well in working in line to his target through a clean transfer / exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Pop times show a range of 2.00 – 2.10 with accuracy and on line zip (87 mph velocity) on his throws. He is flexible and displays a solid setup and utilizes his body well through the blocking process, centering balls well out front. Receiving / blocking skills show as outstanding tools that will play well at the next level. At the plate, he continues to shine displaying tremendous hitting / power potential through an athletic setup. He gets to a strong launch position and shows quick hands (86 mph exit velocity) that work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Ian will get it done both offensively and defensively as he will get looks from the top collegiate coaches with his baseball tools.