08/07/2016 - Interactive Video Program - Dublin (Columbus), OH Michael is a young, R/R 2-way player as a C/3B. With the bat, this righty has an aggressive approach as he's looking to swing it. He has fluid rhythm and gets back into a strong loaded position. He barrels the ball up and hits line drives. Behind the plate, Michael sits in well and tracks pitches into a soft mitt. He centers pitches in the dirt off of his chest and keeps the ball in front. At 3B - he hustles into a square fielding position and tracks GB's into his mitt. He has a clean exchange and makes accurate throws across the diamond. Continuing to work on the following will help to improve the following.
Offense 1. Swing path 2. Contact points 3. Lower 1/2 drive Catching 1. Receiving 2. Lateral quickness Infield 1. Glove presentation 2. Play through the ball 3. Arm strength (long toss)