12/27/2024 - Baseball Factory Holiday Classic at Pirate City Darren is a versatile shortstop and right-handed pitcher from Ellicott City, MD, who will graduate in 2026. He worked hard to develop his skills at the Baseball Factory Pirate City Holiday Camp. Defensively, Darren shows a relaxed pre-pitch and has a low funnel in the infield. Made accurate throws across the diamond with a clean arm stroke and over-the-top arm slot, with an arm velocity of up to 80 mph. At the plate, Darren starts with a square stance and keeps his weight centered between his knees, utilizing his big frame to generate power as he rotates his core. He made consistent contact during the games, demonstrating his solid offensive skills. On the mound, Darren shows good direction with a long, clean arm action and good extension on his fastball. He mixes his pitches well, striking out three batters in two innings and throwing over 50% of his pitches for strikes. Another year of growth and development will only help Darren continue to refine his game and elevate his performance.