Age: 21
Born: April 3, 1992
Bedford, TX
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
Drafted: 1st round, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
High School: Cleveland HS (NM)
ETA: 2016

Photo © William Parmeter

Scouting Report: Athletic, switch hitting catcher. Possesses fluid swings from both sides of the plate. Plus batspeed via quick, explosive hands. Swing is more compact as a lefty, but needs improvement getting hands above the ball against offerings above the thighs.  Creates strong backspin.  Hit tool to profile as a plus hitter for average as he matures. Needs work developing a professional approach. Below-average pitch recognition. Solid-average power potential.  Can develop ability to hit home runs as swing gains more leverage and lower body torque.  Presently on the lean side and lacks strength. Early game power will be below-average. Played both third base and catcher during his senior season, but will start out as a catcher as a professional.  Excellent reflexes.  Fluid actions.  Moves well laterally and has quick feet.  Pops out of crouch easily.  Plus arm, with smooth release.  On the small side for a catcher and not overly filled out in the legs.  Average runner. Type of athlete that can move off the position down the line similar to Craig Biggio. Third base or second base likely destination if moves off of catching position. 

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2012 Prospect Preview
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2013 Prospect Preview