12/27/2024 - Baseball Factory Holiday Classic at Pirate City Dawson is a 2026 right-handed pitcher and shortstop from Somers, IA, who worked on his abilities at the Baseball Factory Pirate City Holiday Camp. Defensively, he fields from a square fielding position and demonstrates the ability to pick out hops with a clean transfer and low funnel. He will benefit from working on attacking the baseball downhill for improved range and reaction time. At the plate, Dawson starts with a wide stance, rotating his core effectively and using the whole field. He proved to be a tough out in live game action, collecting three singles, a walk, and being hit by a pitch twice. On the mound, Dawson works exclusively from the stretch and shows good extension on his fastball. He did not allow a hit and struck out five batters during his outings. Continued development in all phases of his game will help Dawson reach his full potential and take his skills to the next level.