09/04/2020 - HS All-Region Tournament Holden continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 6.34 runner. In the OF, defensive abilities are well above average as he takes proper routes / angles in tracking balls down. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. Range is a plus as he moves well laterally and covers ground. Throws are accurate with on line carry (84 mph velocity) to his target. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying excellent hitting abilities with outstanding power potential. Hands are quick (89 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 77 mph. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with short break. He throws a knuckleball that has tumbling action. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.