12/27/2024 - Baseball Factory East Coast Winter Classic (MS) Thatcher continues to impress with his improving skills behind the plate and at bat. Defensively, he presents a soft, sure mitt, showing excellent pocket awareness by sticking pitches effectively. He uses his body well in the blocking process, though getting his body down sooner will further improve this area. His pop times are currently around 2.85 seconds, and these will drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Offensively, Thatcher features a squared setup, with loose hands working through an aggressive swing path, staying inside the ball for a line-drive approach and using all fields. As he involves his lower half more, his power will increase. Known for his strong mental makeup, Thatcher is highly coachable, displays a positive attitude, and works hard to become the best player he can be.