01/18/2013 - 2013 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament James is an athletic OF/LHP that will graduate in 2014. Foot speed is well above average as indicated by his 7.00 60 time. Feet are quick / athletic as he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls and works to get behind balls playing through well with momentum to his target. Arm strength is well above average with throws displaying life, accuracy, and on line carry into his target but needs to work on getting rid of the baseball quicker. At the plate, hitting / power grades are outstanding through an athletic setup. Hands are quick, generating plus bat speed through a level swing path. He works to stay inside the ball utilizing all fields well. Barrel accuracy is a plus with baseball exploding off his bat when centered. At the event, he was 2 for 6 with 2 BB as he displays a solid eye and is patient at the plate. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 78-83 mph with arm side run. Breaking ball displays 2/8 shape, late / sharp break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup showing a feel for with solid arm side run. Command / control are a plus as he throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to improve as he continues to build more arm strength. James has a ton of potential and the makings to be a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches.