09/16/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Indianapolis, IN James is a young, 2-way player who catches and plays 1B. Behind the plate, James has quick feet, he sits in low, and he looks the ball into his glove. He centers and deadens when blocking, his exchange is clean, and James throws with a quick release to 2nd base. At 1B, James has firm hands, he fields in a square position, and his exchange is clean with accuracy to his target. Offensively, James has a square set-up, good balance, and he swings in good rhythm. He has an aggressive approach, he can spray to all fields, and gets his lower body through. James can further improve skills with work on the following.
Catching 1. Widen base 2. Hands 3. Accuracy Infield 1. Lighten feet 2. Range 3. Hands Offense 1. Rhythm 2. Swing path 3. Let ball travel