09/08/2019 - College PREP - La Verne (Los Angeles), CA Parker continues to show as a prospect on the diamond with improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 7.25 runner. Defensively at 3B, he shows active prep with fluid actions. He works around the GB and through it as he gains ground toward his target. Exchange is clean with strong throws. Backhand is smooth with a quick release with zip across the diamond (88 mph velocity). At the plate, he shows an athletic setup. He has fluid rhythm while getting good hand separation. Barrel is whipped through the zone (94 mph exit velocity) as he connects with strength. The ball jumps off of his barrel as he crushes it to the gaps. On the bump, he had a solid showing at the event. He attacks hitters, throwing a lot of strikes as he works to get ahead of hitters through a quick tempo. Fastball showed range of 82-84 mph. Breaking ball displays 3/9 shape with across break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with arm side run. Control is outstanding as he attacks hitters and works to get ahead, utilizing both sides of the plate. Parker has a big upside and will get looks from top collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.