12/27/2018 - Baseball Factory Winter Classic - Session 2 (Ages 12-14) James is an athletic and talented 2023 2-way prospect. At SS, James is in time with his prep step, presents a low/early glove, and anticipates the ball off the bat. At the plate, James has fast hands to the ball, has a strong barrel, and creates backside drive with his lower half. He needs to continue to load his hands back into the drive position, and attack the inside part of the ball. Having a middle approach will getting his front foot down on time will allow him to be on time for the fastball more consistently. On the bump, James gathers over the rubber, separates on time, and works over the front side. He mixes all three pitches and competes. Continuing to work downhill and riding his back leg toward the plate will increase his velocity. James will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future.