05/24/2015 - College PREP - Wappinger Falls, NY Joseph is a big, thick 1B that will graduate in 2016 with a promising future on the diamond. At the plate is where he shows best through an athletic setup as he gets to a strong launch position. Hands are loose / quick, generating bat speed through a level swing path. He is strong with plus strength in his swing as the baseball explodes off the bat when centered, displaying plus pop to all fields as he works to stay inside the ball. At 1B, he shows proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are soft / clean and he consistently showed the ability to pick balls out of the dirt, saving throws. Defensive grade will continue to improve as he increases foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength and work to get rid of the ball quicker. Joseph has a lot of potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.