10/14/2012 - College PREP - Hoover (Birmingham), AL Alex is a lanky RHP/SS that will graduate in 2013. Currently, he projects best at SS for the next level. Feet are quick, athletic as he moves well laterally, flashing range and displays soft / clean hands. He needs to play through balls more through a low approach to continue to improve defensive grade. Throws are accurate, flashing carry across the diamond. At the plate, Golden shows a balanced approach with rhythm. Hands are work through a level swing path as he makes consistent contact, mainly to the pull side. For hitting grades to continue to improve, he needs to work to stay inside the ball to utilize all fields. Power numbers will continue to improve as he learns to load and use his lower half more through the swing. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 73-75 mph. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup but needs to develop more movement on pitch. Alex has abilities with a lot of room to improve.