06/24/2017 - Omaha National World Series - Session 2 (Ages 14-18) Kruz is an athletic C/3B who has a promising future on the diamond. At the plate, he where he shows best, displaying well above average hitting abilities with outstanding power potential through an open / athletic setup. Hands are quick (82 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He has strength in his swing and stays in the ball, displaying gap-to-gap pop. At the event, he was 5 for 10 with 2 2B and a HR. Behind the dish, feet are active as he works in line through a clean transfer / exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Pop times show in the 2.24 range with accuracy / carry on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. He sticks balls well in the zone through the receiving process. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process but needs to work to get down sooner. At 3B, he makes the routine plays, displaying clean hands and shows proper footwork around the bag. Defensive grade will continue to improve as he attacks balls more, plays through while presenting hands more out front, and improves foot quickness. With 3 years to further develop, Kruz has the makings of a special type player with time and room to progress his game.