01/16/2009 - Under Armour Pre-Season All America - 2009 Hawes continues to show steady improvements in his baseball abilities. He shows as a two way player at 2B and on the mound, projecting best at 2B for the next level. Foot speed is well above average and he utilizes his quick, athletic feet well through the fielding and throwing process. He does need to come get ground balls more with his feet, playing through with momentum to his target. Backhand is solid and he is not afraid to use it. He shows off his athletic ability on his play on slow rollers. He needs to stay on a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength. Power at the plate has improved, now showing above average. He has strength in his swing as the baseball jumps off his bat. He does show potential on the mound and could develop into a two way player at the next level. Jimmy has the makings to be a solid player as he continues to develop.
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