Prep Baseball Report

Fall Campus Tour: University of Georgia- Position Player Reports


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Athens, GA - The UGA Fall Campus Tour took place on November 8th as staff traveled to the campus of UGA for the 3rd stop of the Fall Campus Tour, that featured widespread talent across the state of Georgia from the 2026-2030 classes. 

View all stats from the event HERE.

Today, we take a closer look at the scouting reports for the position players. ⤵️


Chase Alonso, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with toe-tap. Gets in good rhythm with swift hands up to contact. Upward swing path that presents loud juice especially to pull-side. Stays well balanced with each swing. 70.4 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: INF - Athletic mover at the position with good footwork; displays good range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove swiftly with firm arm action.

Tristan Arrowood, Villa Rica (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 178.6 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with big leg kick. Flat barrel through the swing path that consistently punishes baseballs. Consistent ability to stay connected with the upper/lower half in the box. Really sees baseballs up in the zone well. 73.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: INF - Good mover on the dirt, shows ability to retrieve baseballs in either infield pockets while displaying firm arm action.

Jace Barrow, Athens Christian (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Calm hands up to contact with good bat-to-ball skills. Consistent ability to square up baseballs across all parts of the zone. 64.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (77 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid actions on the dirt and good range to both sides.

Jayden Bloodworth, Eastside (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 146.2 pounds.
Hit: SH. LHH - Level stance with leg kick. RHH - Open stance with leg kick. Stays athletic with each swing and doesn't overstride up to contact. Swift hand speed through the zone with good feel for the barrel. Easy gap-to-gap approach that stays well balanced. More fluid and more power swinging from the left. 65 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover at the position with athletic footwork; displays good range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove swiftly.

Tate Broom, Sonoraville (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 157 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with subtle leg kick. Upward swing path generating loft to baseball with ability to hit to all fields. Calm hands in the box that stay well connected through swing trajectory. 63.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; good instincts and mover behind the dish that receives the baseball well. Shows good blocking tendencies as well.

Ryan Castillo, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with big leg kick. Good bat-to-ball skills in the box. Level hands creating a flat barrel through the zone. Consistent ability to stay well connected through each swing. 65.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover at the position with good footwork; displays athletic range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove swiftly with good arm action.

Carter Chavez, West Forsyth (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-5, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed off stance with subtle leg kick. Flat barrel through the zone with gap-to-gap approach. Long levers in the box but stays short and firm to the baseball. Level hands that create violent bat speed with each swing. 66.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: 1B - Fluid mover with instincts of the position; athletic actions both off and on the base and can pick it.

Walker Duvall, Oconee County (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Level hands with good feel for the barrel. Ability to create loud results to the pull-side while staying controlled within each swing. 62.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; good instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Casper Emory, Clarke Central High School (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with big leg kick. Swift hands through the zone creating easy loft to all fields. Intriguing lower half strength with loud pull-side power. Hands and body stay incredibly well connected with swings. 72.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good actions with intriguing arm speed; Good instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

JD Floyd, Pope (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 168 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Level stance with subtle leg kick. Level hands and a flat barrel through the bat path. Quick and swift reactions while staying short to the baseball and getting the bat head out front. 62.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 63.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: 1B - Fluid mover with understood instincts of the position; athletic actions both off and on the base.

Rylan Gaeth, Jefferson (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 158 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Level hands in the box with good bat-to-ball skills. Slight upward barrel path that creates loud power to the pull-side. Controlled swing with an easy two-hand finish. 62.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.5 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; understood instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Gavin Harris, Jackson County (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed off stance with toe-tap. Gets in good rhythm with his hands up to contact. Strong bat-to-ball abilities with good bat speed through the zone. Smooth swing with easy two-hand finish. 66.9 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.1 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; athletic instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Anthony Higgins, Maynard Jackson (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 197 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with quiet toe-tap. Hitterish feel in the box. Gets in a really good rhythm with the hands that generate loud results gap-to-gap. Impressive balance consistently with swings as well as staying well connected. Obvious lower half strength that creates powerful force into the ball. 68.6 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: 1B - Fluid mover with understood instincts of the position; good actions both off and on the base.

Nathan Hinnant, Buford (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 151 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with calm drag load. Swift hands through the zone with good bat-to-ball skills. Does a good job of not overloading and controlling his load up to contact. Upper/lower half connection is present with each swing. 64.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover at the position with athletic footwork; displays good range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove with good arm action.

Noah Holbrooks, Stephens County (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance. Level hands creating swift bat speed through the zone. Creates loud power to all fields especially to his pull-side. Really strong upper/lower half connection within each swing. 65.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. OF - 77.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with intriguing arm speed; understood instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line. 1B - Good mover with instincts of the position; fluid actions both off and on the base.

Ryan Johansen, Buford (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 159 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with leg kick. Gap-to-gap approach in the box with swift bat speed. Slight upward swing creating easy loft deep into outfield pockets. Stays well balanced and firm to the baseball with swings. 66.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: INF - Dynamic mover at the position with athletic footwork; displays plus range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove swiftly with good arm action.

Tyler Jordan, Upson-Lee High School (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed off stance with subtle leg kick. Impressive lower half strength that creates good force within his swings. Upward swing path that produces loud results gap-to-gap. 63.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; good instincts and mover behind the dish that receives the baseball well. Shows good blocking tendencies as well.

Frank Knowles III, Greater Atlanta Christian (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 163 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with toe tap. Level hands creating a flat barrel through the zone. Smooth swing with easy two-hand finish. Has the ability to show off real pull-side power. 65 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; great instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Caden Miller, Brookwood (GA), 2025 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 150 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with leg kick. Slight upward swing that does real damage when the barrel gets out front. Calm hands and easy approach in the box. Intriguing upper body strength. 63.9 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good actions with good arm speed; good instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Brayden Miller, Jefferson (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Good bat-to-ball skills with ability to hit baseballs where they're thrown. Creates good bat speed through the zone with real lower half strength. 65.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (68.5 avg.); 172-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; athletic instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Maddox Nuckols, Augusta Christian (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 134 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with leg kick. Good rhythm with hands that stay on time. Upward swing path creating gap-to-gap loft deep into outfield pockets. Stays well connected with each swing and doesn't flail out through contact. 67.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover on the dirt, plays comfortable going into both infield pockets while displaying firm arm action.

Augi Pelt, Thomasville (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with toe-tap. Violent hand speed through the bat path. Creates loft with each swing generating easy pull-side power. Upper and lower half connection work really well together. Impressive lower half strength in the box. 66 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; athletic instincts and mover behind the dish that receives the baseball well. Shows good blocking tendencies as well.

Anthony Pisano, North Oconee (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Flat barrel path with ability to spray baseballs where they're pitched. Produces swift hands through the zone with ability to lift abilities to pull-side. Upper/lower half connection is visible and stays balanced through swings. 64.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (71.1 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; understood instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Matthew Poole, North Oconee (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with subtle leg kick. Really loud pull-side power. Creates good bat speed with ability to lift the baseball. Really nice bat-to-ball skills with smooth two-hand finish. 59.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Good mover at the position with good footwork; displays good range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove comfortably.

Luciano Poveromo, Lanier High School (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 110 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Calm approach in the box with easy bat-to-ball skills. Stays short and swift to the baseball while staying well balanced with his swings. 52.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (64.5 avg.); 202-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Good actions on the dirt and fluid range to both sides. Understood instincts of the position.

Michael Queen, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Good rhythm with the hands up to contact. Really good hand speed through the zone with good bat-to-ball abilities. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good actions with good arm speed; athletic instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Mark Sanchez, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School (NY), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Consistent ability to get the bat head out. Slight upward swing path creating easy loft to all fields. Gets in good rhythm on pitches that stay well connected. 61.8 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (73.6 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: C - Level crotch position; good instincts and mover behind the dish that receives the baseball well. Shows good blocking tendencies as well.

Jaylen Seabrooks, Georgia Premier (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Good rhythm with the hands through the load. Violent hand speed with slight upward loft swing generating loud results when getting barrel out front specifically to pull-side. 70.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 93.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with intriguing arm speed; good instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick.

Trevor Seguin, South Effingham (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance wth subtle leg kick. Flat barrel with quick actions in the box. Good bat-to-ball skills that squares baseballs up where they're thrown. Impressive lower half strength that's incorporated within each swing. 71.5 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; good instincts and mover behind the dish that receives the baseball well. Shows athletic blocking tendencies as well.

Buck Shepherd , West Laurens (GA), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 199 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Level hands in the box that create easy juice to the pull-side. Impressive raw power while staying short to the baseball and getting the barrel out front. Comfortable swings with easy two-hand finish. 73.7 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.6 avg.); 380-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover at the position with good footwork; displays athletic range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove with good arm action.

Luke Stefl, Fellowship Christian (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-4, 190 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Level stance with leg kick. Long levers that don't overload or do too much in the box. Flat barrel that punishes baseballs gap-to-gap. Impressive upper body strength and calm approach that generate violent hands. 66.6 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 85.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: 1B - Good mover with understood instincts of the position; fluid actions both off and on the base and can pick it.

Max Taylor, Denmark (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 130 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Level stance with leg kick. Calm approach with the box with long levers through the zone. Slight upward swing path that creates loft to pull-side. Stays well connected and controlled within his swings. 66 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; great instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.

Dillon Thomas, Paideia (GA), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Upward swing path generating loft into baseball to all fields. Hands and body work well together with swings. Swift bat speed and intriguing bat-to-ball connection. 69.8 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good actions with good arm speed; understood instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick. INF - Athletic mover on the dirt with good actions; displays really good range to both sides while keeping balance on tough throws.

Noah Thomas, White County (GA), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 183 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance with leg kick. Level hands in the box that stays there up to contact. Flat barrel that gets in good position swiftly and torches baseballs to all fields. Consistently stays closed with upper half through swings. 70.3 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.7 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: 1B - Good mover with understood instincts of the position; good actions both off and on the bag.

Ollie Tingelhoff, Jackson County (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Level stance with toe-tap. Upward bat plane with loud juice to all fields. Stays well connected and balanced through each swing while creating violent bat speed. Easy and smooth swing with two-hand finish. 69.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: OF - Good actions with intriguing arm speed; good instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick.

Cash Unruh, Tallulah Falls (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with toe-tap. Level hands that create violent bat speed with swings. Gap-to-gap approach in the box with ability to create loft into baseballs with easy pull-side power. The upper and lower half connections work well together and also stay balanced. 67.3 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: C - Slightly open crotch position; athletic instincts and mover behind the dish that receives the baseball well. Shows athletic blocking tendencies as well.

Jerrett Vaughan, Florida State University School (FL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 206 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Level hands that create loud results and whippy bat speed. Slight upward swing and easy juice to all fields with obvious lower half strength in the box. Stays well balanced and connected with each swing. 67.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Intriguing arm strength.
Defense: C - Level crotch position; good instincts and mover behind the dish that receives the baseball well. Shows athletic blocking tendencies as well.

Trey Windham, North Forsyth (GA), 2026 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with toe-tap. Gets in good hand rhythm in the box creating violent hand speed through the bat path. Easy ability to square baseballs up deep into outfield pockets. Hitterish feel in the box. 71.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.9 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90.00 mph. Excellent arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with intriguing arm speed; understood instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.