08/01/2012 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 1 Parsons continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. At the plate, hitting / power grades have improved through a solid / athletic setup. His hands are quick, flashing bat speed through a level swing path. For hitting grades to continue to improve, he needs to work to keep his hands inside the ball and utilize all fields. In the OF, he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He is fundamentally sound. On the mound, his fastball shows a range of 74-77 mph with slight arm side run. His breaking ball displays 2/8 shape with gradual break. He shows a feel for his changeup with arm side run. Control is a plus as he throws strikes with all his pitches, changing speeds well. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude and a strong understanding of the game.