Derek declined a scholarship offer from University of Michigan to sign with the Yankees the holder of all, but one offensive record at Central Kalamazoo high school he belted three home runs in his first three games last season. Derek possesses an extremely strong arm. He’s been clocked at 90 miles an hour in throw Form shortstop to first base. He has good range at shortstop and his foot speed is excellent. Derek had a 3.82 grade point average finished 21st in his central high school class of 250.