07/16/2012 - Interactive Video Program - Trenton, NJ Michael is a young catcher with a thin frame. Behind the plate, Michael has soft / firm hands, active feet, and he stays behind the ball well. He uses his body to block, he gains ground, and throws with consistency to his target. Offensively, Michael has an open stance, good balance, and he makes square contact. He swings in good rhythm, his bat path is level, and he uses some lower 1/2. Overall abilities can improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Long toss 2. Quicken exchange 3. Less body movements Offense 1. Shorten swing 2. More lower 1/2 3. Let ball travel