04/28/2013 - Interactive Video Program - Mesa (Phoenix), AZ Tanner is a thin, 2-way player who catches and plays SS. Behind the plate, Tanner has firm hands, playable feet, and he catches in a square / athletic set-up. He gains ground, has solid direction, and he throws with a long arm action to 2nd base. At SS, Tanner has active feet, solid range, and he fields in a low / square position. At the plate, Tanner has an athletic set-up, a short stride, and good balance. He has direct hands to the ball, stays inside, and his swing is level. Overall abilities can improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Blocking 2. Quicken exchange 3. Long toss Infield 1. Earlier glove 2. Throwing accuracy 3. Soften glove Offense 1. Lower 1/2 2. Finish swing