04/05/2024 - All-Ripken Games - Myrtle Beach, SC Derek already shows the signs of an athletic, projectable frame with a solid skill set and has a lot of upside potential. His left-handed stroke features quick hands and a feel for the barrel that in includes some signs of pull-side power. Better head discipline and maintaining a square stride will help the consistency of barrel contact off of Derek's bat. Behind the dish, Derek shows good hands to frame and is very good at absorbing balls in the dirt. He provides his pitchers with a good target and instills confidence in them when he is back there. Quicker feet will help him out of the chute to throw and his lateral blocking range, but the pieces are in place to be very good at the premium position of catcher. Derek also jumped on the mound and showed solid mechanics with a consistent release point. His fastball/changeup mix was effective. Overall, this is an exciting young prospect who fits an enticing profile of a LHH catcher with a quality all-around game.