Trace
Burchard

JU commit- Strong and athletic frame at 5 foot 10 inches and 180 pounds. Moves well behind the plate with blocking balls in the center of his body and receives with strong hands.  Has carry on his throws and carry with pop times to 2nd at 1.95-2.0 with accuracy. Balanced approach at the plate with rhythm and smooth load while using the lower half well.  Has a level bat path with gap to gap power and average bat speed.

12/03/16- The 5-foot-7, 138-pound C/2B gets the most out of his small frame with quick actions and high energy.  The right handed hitter started with high hands which loaded down to a desired hitting position showing good bat speed with an easy uphill swing path.  The lower half mixed between a toe tap and a dive throughout batting practice creating minimal timing issues.  Defensively, he had showed first step quickness that will play in the middle infield but his hands showed firmness from lack of moving feet to position to field a proper hop.  Behind the plate his strong forearms proved beneficial in his sound receiving.  His pop times will improve with footwork current at 1.95 - 2.08.  As he continues to grow and become bigger and strong, he has a potential to be very solid all around.

8/13/16- 5-foot-7, 135 pounds with a skinny frame. Showed good athleticism behind the plate. Displayed a quick transfer along with accurate throws on the bag that ranged from a 2.0-2.01 second pop time range.