08/08/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Trenton, NJ TIno is a SS/C who will graduate in 2023. Defensively at SS, he takes a prep step and stays low fielding GB's in an athletic position. He funnels the GB with smooth hands and gets rid of it with a clean/quick exchange. Behind the plate, he displays a low/square setup. He has a smooth transfer and gains ground on his throws down to 2B. With the stick, Tino has smooth rhythm to load. He rips his lower 1/2, swings on-plane through the zone and drives pitches on a line. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Infield 1. Play through the ball 2. Arm strength (long toss) Catching 1. Track pitches 2. Transfer/exchange 3. Receiving technique Offense 1. Contact points 2. Improve bat speed