09/07/2014 - College PREP - Indianapolis, IN AJ is a lean SS that will graduate in 2016. Foot speed is above average as indicated by his 7.28 60 time. Defensive abilities are slightly above average as he displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active / aggressive as he attacks ground balls and makes the routine plays, displaying clean hands. He moves well laterally, displaying range in the MIF. Defensive grade will continue to improve as he plays through balls more while presenting hands more out front. Throws are accurate, flashing carry but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows a balanced / athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He works to stay inside the ball to utilize all fields through an aggressive approach. Hitting grade will continue to improve as he works to get stride foot down to work on time. Power numbers will continue to increase as he learns to use his lower half more. With 2 years to further develop, AJ has abilities with time and room to continue to improve.