06/21/2010 - College PREP - Amelia (Cincinnati), OH Derek is a tall, thin, 1st Baseman that will graduate in 2011. Defensively, Derek has long actions and shows some range laterally. He makes plays on balls hit his way and is a nice sized target. If Derek can quicken his feet and his exchange, and field the ball further out in front of his body, defensive grades can improve. At the plate, Derek is a strong hitter with okay balance and bat speed. He finds the barrel, works the middle of the field, and has some pop to the pull side. Hitting grades can further improve with a looser grip, more level swing, and by staying on the baseball.