08/02/2017 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 (Ages 14-18) Shane is a talented C/1B prospect who has a versatile skill set and graduates in 2019. Behind the plate, Shane is a very effective all-around defensive catcher. He has an athletic setup and moves with agile actions. Shane stays square to the pitcher and receives the ball with a strong, firm glove. He has a quick, clean exchange leading into a short, loose arm action throwing from a 3/4 arm slot. He has a quick release and his throws are consistently accurate with POP times ranging 2.06-2.18 seconds. He does a great job blocking the baseball. Offensively, Shane has an open stance with a centered balance. He has a fluid load with an open stride as he uses his lower half throughout his swing. Shane shows fast bat speed with an on-plane swing path producing consistent contact. He has the ability to drive the ball to each gap and use the whole field. Overall, Shane is a very strong defensive catcher with offensive upside to give him a bright future on the diamond.