08/10/2014 - College PREP - Burlington, VT Joseph is a big, solid RHP/1B that will graduate in 2015. Currently, he projects best on the mound for the next level. Delivery is repeatable as he uses his lower half well and allows his arm action to work long and well to the plate through a high 3/4 arm slot. Fastball shows a range of 78-81 mph. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with late break and good bite. He maintains arm speed on his changeup, showing a feel for with sinking action. Off speed stuff show potential as being quality pitches that will get outs at the next level. Command / control are well above average as he throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At 1B, he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are soft / clean but needs to present more out front and increase foot quickness to improve defensive grade. At the plate, he shows a squared / balanced setup. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He has strength in his swing, showing a feel for the barrel and makes consistent contact, mainly to the pull side. Hitting grade will continue to improve as he works to keep hands inside the ball to utilize all fields. Joseph has abilities with a lot of room to improve.