LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2007 Sunshine West Showcase
James McCann is a 2008 C/3B with a 6'2'', 185 lb. frame from Santa Barbara, CA, who attends Dos Pueblos HS. McCann has a nice long and lanky frame that is projectable. Defensively he has an accurate arm from behind the plate with a good release. He has solid arm strength (75 mph), and he produced good pop times, including a 2.05 game pop. He keeps the ball in front of him well, and he has soft hands. McCann also has the ability to play 3B as well. At the plate he is a legitimate switch hitter who has a solid approach from both sides. He has bat speed through the zone, and he has a nice line drive swing plane. He stays inside the ball with the ability to hit to all fields. McCann has a nice approach, and he centers the ball consistently. Even though he is not listed as a pitcher, he threw at the event touching 84 mph. He throws from a 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm. He stays balanced and has good arm speed. McCann struck out 5 in 2 innings of work. He is an excellent student as well.