LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Michael Beans is a 2017 OF/2B/RHP with a 5-10 170 lb. frame from Hartsville, SC who attends Hartsville HS. Has a medium frame and athletic build, room to put on additional muscle as he continues to add strength. Posted a 7.06 yard dash. From the outfield, displayed smooth actions to the baseball with a clean transfer. Has short arm action on throws with developing arm strength. At the plate, right-handed hitter that starts with an open stance and high back elbow. Full swing on a line drive swing plane with some natural lift at the point of contact, natural strength in swing. Has strong lower half weight shift Shows consistent hard pull side contact with good bat speed and barrel control. Ball jumps well off the bat when barreled with loud contact. On the mound, throws from a three-quarter to high three-quarter arm slot with short arm action through the back. Faster paced delivery, works from first base side of rubber with hip coil to second base on leg lift. Fastball generates natural cutting action, solid command. Curveball has 11/5 shape, showed depth. Pounds the strike zone and works quickly, struck out first three hitters he faced. Good student.