11/09/2014 - College PREP - Middletown (Hartford), CT Alan is a lean, wiry LHP/1B that will graduate in 2016. Currently, he projects best at 1B for the next level. At the plate is where he shows best, displaying well above average hitting / power potential through an athletic setup with balance. Hands are quick, generating bat speed as he attacks the ball through a level swing path. He has leverage in his swing with strength as the baseball explodes off the bat when centered, as he works to keep hands inside the ball to utilize all fields. Power potential is present, currently showing best to the pull side. At 1B, he shows proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are soft / clean and he consistently showed the ability to pick balls out of the dirt, saving throws. Defensive grade will continue to improve as he presents hands more out front and increase foot quickness. Throws are accurate with carry but will benefit by building more arm strength and work to get rid of the ball quicker. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 72-73 mph with sinking action. Breaking ball displays 1/7 shape with late break and shows as a quality pitch when he stays on top. He maintains arm speed on his changeup, showing a feel for but needs to develop more movement on pitch. Control is solid as he throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock to the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength. With 2 years to further develop, Alan has a lot of potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches as he continues to improve.