02/12/2021 - Baseball Factory Opening Day Classic (HS - East) Ethan continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. At the plate, hitting / power has improved through a squared setup. Hands are quick (83 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. At SS, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth / fluid actions. Feet are active as he plays through with his body. Glove action is clean but needs to present more out front. He moves well laterally with range improving as he continues to increase foot quickness. Throws are accurate with carry (87 mph exit velocity) to his target. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 83 mph. Fastball showed a range of 81-83 mph. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.