11/20/2016 - College PREP - Pearland, TX Michael is a solid, athletic C/OF who has a tremendous future on the diamond. Foot speed is solid as indicated by his 60 time of 7.39. Behind the plate, hands / feet work well together through a quick / clean transfer exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Pop times show a range of 2.09-2.15 with accuracy and carry on his throws. Hands are soft as he lets the ball travel, sticking well in the zone. He shows off his athletic abilities through the blocking process as he gets down and around, keeping balls in front. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying solid hitting / power potential. Hands are quick (80 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive approach. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will continue to increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently through his swing. In the OF, defensive abilities are well above average as he shows smooth / clean actions. He takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He is aggressive and gets behind balls with his feet / body, playing through with momentum to target. Range is a plus as he reads balls well off the bat and covers a lot of ground. With 2 years to further develop, Michael has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.