07/29/2008 - Under Armour Southwest Regional Tournament - 2008 Michael improved his hitting grade, overall power grade, and pitching mechanics while at UA SW. At the plate, showed good bat speed with power to all fields. Ball jumped off barrel. Had a good approach to each at bat. When he keeps hands inside ball, had good path to zone instead of sweeping around ball. At 1B, was aggressive to ball with ability to play thru. Long toss will help loosen his arm action. On the mound, stayed closed and this allowed him to hide ball. Showed good direction with extension thru pitch. Lower half explosion will improve by getting to balance point consistently and having a consistent landing spot.