USLSoccer.com, in conjunction with the staff at TopDrawerSoccer.com, continue their second-annual 20 Under 20 list to highlight the top young players that have competed in the USL this season.
Coming in at No. 8 is T2 defender Lamar Batista. In his first season with the club, Batista leads the team with 31 interceptions and 46 clearances in 14 appearances (13 starts). Additionally, the Oklahoma City, Okla., native ranks second on the team with 704 completed passes.
TopDrawerSoccer.com Scouting Report
Another promising central defender with the physical abilities to compete and stand out in the USL, he's learning on the job as he seeks to improve his understanding of the game and defensive positioning against experienced competition.
Head over to USLSoccer.com to see No. 10-6 and keep an eye out as they continue the countdown in the coming days.
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T2's Lamar Batista lands at #8 on the USL 20 Under 20 list
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