05/14/2023 - National Showcase - Bowie, MD Daniel an athletic catcher who will graduate in 2024. Behind the plate he shows a squared setup and tracks the ball well with soft glove. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process but needs to work to get body down sooner. Pop times showed in the 2.27 range with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to improve as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to shine through a closed setup. Hands are quick (85 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path, creating extension. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. Daniel has potential with time and room to progress his game.