10/22/2023 - National Showcase - Montgomery, AL Xavier continues to shine with his baseball on the diamond. On the mound, he works through a sound / repeatable delivery and a quick tempo. Fastball showed a range of 75-77 mph with arm side run with sink. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sinking action. Slider is best off-speed pitch, displaying tight spin and 12/6 downward break. Control is solid as the attacks hitters and throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, power potential is now well above average through an open, crouched setup. Hands are and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Lower half works well through the swing as he transfers weight into a firm front side.