07/10/2023 - National Showcase - Sauget (St. Louis), IL James is a 2024 OF prospect with a tall, solid frame at 6'1" 195 pounds. In the OF, he shows off efficient feet and covers ground to all angles. He's very aggressive to ground balls and does a good job of presenting his hands out in front when fielding. He has a clean exchange and makes accurate throws to his targets from a high 3/4 slot. He does a great job of following his throws to the cutoff/infield. At the plate, he starts in a squared, athletic stance and has a short, on-time stride to the pitcher with a good load back. He does well to keep his balance centered and works through the baseball with a strong lower half. He keeps his head quiet throughout his swing and shows off fast bat speed. His swing stays level and on-plane and he gets good extension through contact. He recorded a max exit velo of 80 MPH and projects as a power hitter with pop to the pull side. Overall, James is an intriguing prospect that we are excited to see more of as he enters his senior year of high school!