09/04/2020 - HS All-Region Tournament Max continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. At 1B, defensive abilities are now near a pro level as he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Hands / feet work together as he gets rid of the baseball quickly with accuracy and on line zip (92 mph velocity) to his target. At the plate, power potential is now excellent through an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He has strength in his swing and drives the ball to the deepest part of the park. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 84 mph. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with cutting action. Control is well above average as he throws strikes with all his pitches.