09/13/2009 - College PREP - Adrian (Detroit), MI James is a young two-way player at SS and on the mound with an average frame that shows projection as he continues to physically mature. Foot speed is below average and he must get on a speed / agility program to improve foot quickness for the next level. Feet are active but needs to be more aggressive in coming to get and playing through ground balls with his feet and hands. Defensive abilities are below average in the middle of the IF. Arm strength is near average and he must get on a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength, raising velocities. At the plate, hitting abilities and power are below average. He keeps his head down on the ball, making contact but has some mechanical flaws that are hindering him from reaching his full potential at the plate with grades improving quickly with instruction and adjustments. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 66-71 mph with arm side run and sink. Breaking ball is below average and needs further development to be a quality pitch at the next level. With 2 years to further develop, Tiedt has abilities with a lot of room to improve.