12/27/2016 - Under Armour Baseball Factory Recruiting Classic James continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a promising future on the diamond. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now an outstanding runner at 6.99. In the OF, defensive abilities have improved as he displays quick, athletic actions. He uses his athletic feet well in his lateral movements and displays plus range, covering a lot of ground. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. Throws display accuracy with carry as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. Hands are loose through a direct / level swing path. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields, flashing gap-to-gap pop. Once on base, he uses his outstanding foot quickness to get around the bases, displaying good instincts. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and is a great team player.