Player Spotlight: C Derrek Lathon, Jr

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.