11/09/2014 - Interactive Video Program - Middletown (Hartford), CT Larkin is a young, 2-way player as a C/3B. Behind the plate, he sits in well, presents a low target, and tracks the ball into his mitt. On throws down to 2B he gains ground and works in-line with a clean exchange to throw. At 3B, Colin works hard into a square fielding position. He fields the ball cleanly and make accurate throws to 1B. With the bat, this RHH shows a balanced setup with a solid base. He has the ability to take the pitch not he outer 1/2 to the opposite field. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Quicken exchange 2. Arm strength (long toss) 3. Blocking Infield 1. More aggressiveness 2. Glove presentation 3. Play through ball Offense 1. Stride square 2. Increase bat speed 3. Lower 1/2 drive