07/29/2013 - Under Armour Southwest Championships, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One Mitchell has really improved his baseball abilities baseball abilities both on the mound and at SS. Arm strength has improved, now showing as outstanding as he threw his best velocity to date, topping out at 83 mph. Fastball showed a range of 80-83 mph with good sinking action. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with sharp / late break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup, showing a plus feel for with sinking action. Off speed pitches are outstanding and will get outs at the next level. Command / control are outstanding as he throws strikes with all his pitches, changing speeds well. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as more arm strength is developed through a long toss program. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a well above average runner at 7.03. Defensive abilities are now superior. He utilizes his quick, feet well in his lateral movement, displaying range in the MIF. Feet are aggressive as he attacks ground balls and plays through with his body, showing soft / sure hands. He shows big play potential with his defensive abilities. At the plate, hitting abilities and power grades are now outstanding through an athletic setup. Hands are quick, generating plus bat speed through a level swing path. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields and has power to all fields. Once on the bases is he aggressive and will take the extra base, showing good instincts. At the event, he was 5 for 12 with 2 2B. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great attitude, works hard and is willing to make adjustments.