12/19/2009 - Christmas Camp and Tournament #1 Mark is an athletic 2B that will graduate in 2010. Mark showed improvement in many areas since we last saw him, and he demonstrated good baseball instincts and play skills during his time at Pirate City. At 2B, his hands and feet are good, and he shows good actions around the bag. His arm strength showed improvement and improved from 40 to 45, as did his overall fielding from 40 to 50. Offensively, Mark has good balance, bat speed, and he works the ball up the middle of the field. He has a short stroke, he handles the bat well, and is a solid singles and gap hitter. With improved plate discipline and physical strength, Mark can further improve both hitting and power numbers. Overall, Mark is a solid offensive and defensive player and has the ability to play at the next level.