07/14/2008 - College PREP - Cedar Hill (DFW), TX John is a young SS with above average foot speed displaying lateral range in the middle of the infield. He does need to utilize his feet more efficiently in coming to get routine ground balls, playing through. Arm strength is slightly below average. He does need to get on a strict long toss program to build more arm strength. Glove action is soft, sure with his forehand and backhand. Glove does get a little deep allowing the baseball to dictate play due to feet stopping on approach. At the plate, Beard shows near average ability, flashing some bat speed. Hitting grades will improve quickly with some instruction and work on approach and mechanics. Power is limited to the pull side due to long swing path. John David shows some potential with a lot of room to improve. He is young 2010 graduate with 2 years to build his tools.
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