Player Spotlight: C Derrek Lathon, Jr
August 28, 2018
Derrek Lathon, Jr.
Class of 2020 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 53 / POS: 5
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: University LabState: LA
- Summer Team: Louisiana Knights 17U White
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Height: 5-7Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.21
60-yard
1.94 - 2.08
Pop Time
73
C Velo
90
Exit Velo
(07/24/18)
Videos
(7/24/18)
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Scouting Report
Medium 5-foot-7, 180-pound frame with strong, developed build. Showed off quality athleticism posting a 7.21 60-yard dash. Catcher that displayed flexibility in hips with quality catch and throw skills, quick, clean exchanges with fundamental footwork posting pop times ranging 1.94-2.11 and a positional velocity of 73 mph from crouched position. Right-handed hitter starts from a tall and open setup. Works closed with simple rhythm and short stride, creating separation with hands. Strong, compact stroke with quality bat speed posting an exit velocity of 90 mph.