07/17/2017 - Factory Development Institute National Select Program Austin is an athletic 2B prospect who will graduate in 2019. In the field, Austin shows active footwork and covers ground well. He gets into a low, square position and fields with firm hands. He has a clean exchange with a quick release on his throws and keeps them accurate and on-line to his target. Austin can improve defensively by playing through the ball more. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a square stride. He gets into his load well and finishes with a firm front side in his lower half. He takes a short swing with decent bat speed which leads to consistent contact to all fields. Austin can improve as a hitter by working a smoother rhythm into his swing. With two more years to develop, Austin has the time and potential to further improve his game.