06/24/2024 - National Showcase - Rosemont (Chicago), IL Derek is a rising 8th grader who is a SS/RHP. In the infield, he has a good prep step with proper glove angle. Made accurate throws to first base from multiple arm slots with an arm velocity up to 67mph. Has good balance, with a quiet head, and shows some rhythm at the plate. A flat barrel path allows him to hit balls to all fields. A RHP who works with good tempo and gets his chest to his glove. Lands square to his target with a loose arm stroke. A 3-pitch pitcher who works off his FB that sits 65-67mph. He mixes in an 11/5 curve ball and a changeup with arm side run. Derek should have a bright future on the baseball field with continued growth and development.