Bauersmith is an athletic and fleet footed defensive prospect with an aggressive style of play. Combine those assets with his lively stick and you get an LSM who dominates the middle third of the field. Bauersmith does a fantastic job of exploding out of the box to the ball and then stopping the opposing team’s charge down the field. On those stops, Bauersmith frequently causes turnovers via fierce stick check or crafty lifts. His ability to scoop up the ensuing GB and quickly convert that turnover into a transition scoring chance is impressive. Once Bauersmith gets below the restraining line, he is a legitimate threat to score / drop a dime. In 6v6 action, Bauersmith will arrive early and stay glued to a ball carrier for long stretches. When the opportunity presents itself, Bauersmith will deliver a lift, can opener or body check that puts the ball on the ground. Bauersmith’s high IQ allows him to smoothly navigate screen action and execute timely slides as well as double teams.