06/20/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Bridgeport, CT Michael is a 2B/OF who will graduate in 2022. Defensively at 2B, he hustles laterally and tries to work around the GB. He tries to get into a square fielding position and gives maximum effort on every play. In the OF, he takes aggressive routes as he tracks down fly balls. He stays low when fielding GB's and comes up with a clean exchange to throw. With the stick, Michael sets up square in the box. He takes aggressive hacks through the zone and looks to drive the ball back up through the middle of the field. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Infield 1. Prep step 2. Improve backhand footwork 3. Develop soft hands Outfield 1. Work behind the fly ball 2. Lateral range 3. Play through the ball Offense 1. Develop a load 2. Improve bat speed 3. Lower 1/2 drive