06/23/2011 - Omaha Pro Select Training and Tournament - Week 2 Rivera showed defensive improvements and similar offensive abilities during his workout in Omaha. Defensively, Julian is aggressive to the ball, fields out in front, and makes plays consistently. He has a clean / smooth exchange and throws with decent strength and good accuracy to his target. At the plate, Justin is a strong hitter with a balanced approach and good bat speed. He has a middle of the field approach, hits the ball hard, and has some pop in his bat.