01/21/2024 - National Showcase - Highland Park (DFW), TX Preston is an athletic catcher who is a prospect on the diamond. Behind the dish, he presents a soft mitt and sticks pitches in the zone as he tracks the ball well. He uses his body through the blocking process centering balls well out front. Pop times showed in 2.43 range. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying solid hitting/power potential through a squared, athletic setup. Hands are quick (81 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. With 3 1/2 years to further develop, Preston has a lot of potential and with time and room to progress his game.