David Thomas '20 Recruiting Profile
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March 2017
October 2016
2016 Power ShowcasePersonal Statement
My name is David Thomas. My goal is to play the best baseball I can because I love the game. I continually work hard on all my tools and in game mentality.
I am 6’ 3” and about 200 lbs and currently a freshman at Deerfield Academy in Western Massachusetts. I've always been good in the classroom Math and science come natural to me, but I'm picking up history as one of my successful classes. My SSAT score was 2118 for high school application
At Deerfield my baseball coach is Steven August. I play football and basketball during fall and winter. I’ve played with NorCal Baseball during the summer since 2014 under Coach Rob Bruno. In the past two years, I have also represented Northern California in USA Baseball’s NTIS in NC. I also was selected as an All American representing Northwestern region in USSSA tournaments in FL.
I am primarily a shortstop but often move to third base. I also pitch. On the infield, my strongest tool is my arm. However, a Perfect Game evaluator stated in an article that I showed “solid actions and footwork” and also mentioned that I made “clean transfers.” I was one of the top prospects ranked by PG even though I was one of the youngest at the showcase.
Pitching in that showcase I threw a steady 80 mph, but I know I can throw harder as I get stronger and better coordinated through my growth. A few weeks later I was clocked at 84 in Cary, NC. I also throw a curveball, splitter, and changeup as off-speed. I was starting pitcher and third baseman at Head Royce during middle school. I was the captain of the team and received the Coach's Award in my eighth grade year.
At the plate, I apply a gap-to-gap approach with a slightly open stance and small leg-kick. In the past 3 years, I have worked heavily on using the lower half of my body and keeping the barrel through the zone as long as possible. The same Perfect Game evaluator added that the “ball comes off [my bat] nicely.”
I'll continue to work hard and make it a career that is worth your consideration.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #20
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2018 NorCal Baseball 2020 Blue (Elite)
- 2017 NorCal (2020)
- 2016 NorCal Baseball (14u-16u)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Patrick Moriarty
- Private Coach
- Bert Strane
- Travel / Club Coach
- Rob Bruno
Events
- Camp/Event
- USA Baseball NTIS (National Team Identification Series)
- 8/17/17 to 8/20/17
- Selected to play on the 15U Team Northern California representing our entire region at the USA Baseball NTIS (National Team Identification Series tournament. This event is a premier opportunity for High School aged players and is held annually at the National Training Complex in Cary North Carolina. You can see the complete list of players selected for Team Northern Ca on our website: http://norcalntis.org/2017/07/13/2017-ntis-northern-california-15u16u17u-rosters-announced/
- Camp/Event
- 2016 Power Showcase Miami
- 12/27/16 to 12/30/16
- Hit 13 home runs and won the preliminary home run derby tied with Blaze Jordan. Advanced to the finals. Starter pitcher for the 13u/14u Nationals. Won 14u Most Consecutive Home Runs Award.
- Camp/Event
- National Team Identification Series (NTIS) - USA Baseball
- 8/25/16 to 8/28/16
- Made 14u Northern California Team as starter 1B/P. During the tournament he was selected for the invitation only workout for only 40 top players at the national event.
- Camp/Event
- USSSA 2016 All American
- 8/08/16 to 8/13/16
- Made Northwestern regional team starter SS/P. As captain, took the team to semi final.
- Camp/Event
- Perfect Game 2016 NorCal Showcase
- 7/30/16 to 7/31/16
- Named Top Prospect List and Top Prospect Team List (youngest player on the list) / National Ranking by Perfect Game / 8.5 Grade (Potential Draft Pick - Excellent College Prospect)
- Camp/Event
- National Team Identification Series (NTIS) - USA Baseball
- 8/11/15 to 8/16/15
- Made 13u Northern California NTIS team as starter IF/P.
- Camp/Event
- Stanford Baseball Advanced Hitting Camp
- 7/28/14 to 7/30/14
- Following years at Stanford Baseball Camp from 2012 to 2014, I worked for Coach RW the camp director helping younger players learn to bat in the summer of 2015.
Training
- Batting and Conditioning with Michel Rodriguez
- 4 years
- Michel was a pro baseball player in Cuba. He's a great batting coach and strength trainer. We worked all the weekends since I was 10. He help build my swing. He continues to be my conditioning coach during my winter break and batting coach during summer.
- TPC - Pitch Training
- 4 years
- Professional training at TPC with coach Kevin Kim, Alex Schmarzo and Jason Sekany. http://www.thepitchingcenter.com/
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Avg. | .372 |
| GP/GS | 15 |
| AB | 43 |
| R | 6 |
| H | 16 |
| 2B | 5 |
| 3B | 0 |
| HR | 0 |
| RBI | 10 |
| SLG% | .488 |
| BB | 4 |
| HBP | 0 |
| SO | 5 |
| OB% | .417 |
| SB/Attempts | 1/1 |
| PO | 12 |
| Assists | 29 |
| Errors | 10 |
| Fielding % | .804 |
| Team Record | 5-12 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors GeometryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesTop NCSA Athletes at Deerfield Academy
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
