Ashton
Roache

It was a first look at the uncommitted third baseman, and the first impression was wow. Tapered, athletic frame at 6-foot-0, 160-pounds with huge projection remaining, Roache certainly looks the part on the left side of the infield. Flashed good lateral range with ability to bend and present above-average arm strength across the diamond with easy carry from any angle, but the bat was what really stood out. Showing possible plus-plus bat speed from the left-side, Roache was able to find the barrel on multiple occasions including two massive home runs, the first being as big as it gets. Down one in the 7th, Roache would take a 1-1 fastball off the scoreboard to tie it in what is one of the biggest parks in the state in American Legion field. The ability to take incredibly tight turns on the ball with the premier bat speed allows the third baseman to tap into his potential plus raw power with ease while showing the ability to barrel both velocity and spin. There’s some aggression in the approach but will get his best swings off at will without sacrificing chase too often. Has the makings of a potential game changing bat and has been a major factor in Tallulah Falls’ run to a state championship berth.