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2011 Canadian Top Prospect Showcase
Richard James is a 2013 C with a 5-9 154 lb. frame from Brampton, ON who attends St. Marguerite D'Youville. Lean build with lots of room to add strength. Solid receiving skills behind the plate. Low base with good balance and online motions. Footwork is good, gains ground with throws. Solid release with online carry. Projects to gain more velocity with additional body strength. Left-handed bat with a good approach and deep load. Solid swing on good plane. Aggressive to the ball with good balance. Hits the ball to all fields, stays inside well. Good potential at the plate.