01/20/2020 - College PREP - Mesa (Phoenix), AZ Malachi is a lean, athletic SS who has a tremendous future on the diamond. Foot speed is well above average as indicated by his 60 time of 7.19. At SS, defensive abilities are outstanding as he displays smooth / clean actions. Feet are active and aggressive as he attacks balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is soft /sure and presents well out front. Range is a plus as he moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. He shows off his athletic abilities on his feeds / turn of the double play. Throws are accurate with carry (81 mph velocity) across the diamond. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying outstanding hitting abilities with solid power potential through an athletic setup. Hands are quick (80 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through with gap-to-gap pop. With 2 years to further develop, Malachi has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches as he continues to progress his game.