Trent Zuiderweg C/2B

01/18/2019 - Baseball Factory Spring Training in Arizona (Ages 12-14) Trent is a coachable C/2B prospect who worked hard on his skills during his time at the Spring Training in Arizona. Behind the plate, Trent tracks the ball into his glove and works to make accurate throws to 2B. Sitting in a more athletic primary stance can help Trent improve defensively. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a relaxed stance and takes a short stride. He takes a short swing and makes solid contact. Trent can improve as a hitter by working a smoother load into his swing. With four more years to develop, Trent has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.

10/28/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Santa Rosa, CA Trent is a tall, athletic, 2-way player who catches and plays 2nd base. Behind the plate, Trent has active feet, good glove awareness, and he is quick to block. He moves well laterally, keeps the ball in front of his body when blocking, and throws with some accuracy to 2nd base. In the INF, Trent has active footwork to the ball, good range, and he throws with momentum and a loose arm action to his target. Offensively, Trent has an athletic set-up, he loads well, and has a square stride. He swings aggressively and can work the ball to the opposite field. Overall skills can improve if Trent can work on the following.

Catching
1. Set-up
2. Throwing
3. Hands
Infield
1. Fielding position
2. Throwing
3. Hands
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Rhythm
3. Bat speed