10/10/2018 - Arizona Senior Fall Classic
Todd is an athletic and talented 2-way prospect that worked hard all week. At 1B, Todd is on time with his prep step, presents a low/early glove, and works well off the bag. He fields the ball in front of his body and makes accurate throws to 2B. Continuing to practice game like throws in his throwing program will increase his ability to throw from multiple arm angles and on the run. At the plate, Todd starts in an open stance, loads his hands back, and gets extension thru the ball. He needs to continue to attack the inside part of the ball and create backside rotation with his lower half. On the bump, Todd gathers over the rubber, separates on time, and stays squared toward his target. He showed the ability to throw strikes and control the running game. His fastball tops out at 72mph, his curveball has an 11-7 break, and his changeup has downward sink. Todd will continue to improve with experience and by following a throwing program.
01/12/2018 - 2018 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament
Todd continues to show as a prospect on the diamond. At 1B, he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are soft / sure and he showed the ability to pick balls out of the dirt, saving throws. Feet / hands work well together as he gets rid of the baseball quickly with accuracy / carry on his throws. At the plate he shows a crouched / open setup. Hands are quick, generating bat speed through an aggressive swing path. Barrel accuracy is a plus and he has strength in his swing with power showing best to the pull side. Todd has a lot of potential and will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.
09/13/2017 - Under Armour Fall Classic, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One
Todd is a coachable 1B/LHP prospect who worked hard on his skills during his time at the Under Armour Fall Classic. In the field, Todd shows active footwork and is very agile moving to the ball. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He has a clean exchange and gains momentum on his throws which allows them to be consistently on-line to his target. Todd can improve defensively by presenting his hands to the ball sooner. At the plate, this LHH sets up in a square stance and takes a square stride. He is fluid getting into his load and comes through well with his lower half. He takes a direct swing with fast bat speed which leads to solid contact and gap to gap pop. Todd can improve as a hitter by maintaining center balance throughout his swing. On the mound, Todd repeats his delivery well and works downhill towards the plate. He shows a two pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 70mph with sinking action. Breaking balls sits from 58-61mph with 2-8 break. Todd can improve as a pitcher by loosening his arm action. Overall, Todd is a solid prospect who has the potential to contribute at the next level.
04/30/2017 - College PREP - Charlottesville, VA
Todd showed as a 1B and on the mound for the first time at the event. He continues to show improvements in his baseball and has a promising future on the diamond. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a well above average runner at 7.03. At the plate, hitting / power potential has improved, now showing well above average through a squared setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields and has strength in his swing with gap-to-gap pop. At 1B, defensive abilities have improved as he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Glove action soft / sure and he presents well out front. Range is a plus as he moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. On the mound, delivery is sound / repeatable allowing his arm action to work free to the plate. Fastball shows a range of 66-70 mph with arm side run. Breaking ball displays 1/7 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sinking action. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.
06/25/2016 - Omaha National World Series - Session 2
Todd continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has really improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a well above average runner at 7.19. At 1B, feet are active as he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. At the plate, he shows a closed setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he works to utilize his lower half more efficiently. He shows a good idea of the strike zone and is a patient hitter as he drew 5 BB at event. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
03/13/2016 - College PREP - Ashburn (DC), VA
Todd is a tall, lean 1B with a promising future on the diamond. At 1B, defensive abilities are solid, displaying smooth / fluid actions. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver, stretching out well. He moves well laterally and shows off his athletic abilities on his feeds of the double play. Glove action is soft / sure and he consistently showed the ability to pick balls out of the dirt, saving throws. At the plate he shows a balanced setup. Hands are quick and he works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields. Barrel accuracy is a plus with ball jumping off the bat when centered. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more aggressively. With 3 years to further develop, Todd has a lot of potential with time and room to progress his game.