12/27/2017 - Under Armour Baseball Factory Recruiting Classic (Ages 14-18) Lyle is a tall, athletic OF who has a promising future on the diamond. Foot speed is solid as indicated by his 60 time of 7.33. In the OF, defensive abilities are solid as he displays smooth / athletic actions. He utilizes his athletic feet well in tracking down balls through proper routes / angles and utilizes two hands well through the fielding process. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. Range is a plus as he reads balls well off the bat and moves well laterally, covering a lot ground. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying well above average hitting abilities with solid power potential through an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Mental makeup is outstanding as he has a positive attitude, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be. Lyle has potential with time and room to progress his game.
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