01/12/2024 - 2024 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Joel Adrian is an excellent 6ft/165 C/1B in the 2024 class. He recently impressed scouts with his talents at the BF Preseason All American Tournament at IMG Academy. Behind the plate, he is active and under control. His feet are athletic and he can move laterally well. He displays a firm pocket and keeps his thumb under the pitch. He works up through the zone properly and the ball sticks to the mitt. He can redirect the baseball with clean actions and gains a short 3 qtr slot. Registered at 2.24 pop while showing a quick release. Working to throw the top of the baseball will be key point as he progresses to the next level. Is an advanced blocker and keeps the ball in front. At the plate, he begins with an open stance and displays a simple and repeatable swing. He swings with the intent to do damage and creates line drive power at 92 exit velo. Uses his lower half well and hits off a firm front side. Showed well in games and scouts feel he has a swing that can adapt to the next level. Overall, Joel Adrian is a gifted player who can be a difference maker.