LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2007 Sunshine West Showcase
Joe Pond is a 2008 RHP/MIF with a 6'1'', 175 lb. frame from Centerville, UT, who attends Judge Memorial HS. Pond was named to the Top Prospect Team. Pond has a nice body with a lean and projectable frame. On the mound he throws from a 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm. He has quickness in his arm that should allow him to throw harder in the future. Pond throws downhill to the plate with a fastball that topped out at 86 mph. He also mixes in a 77 mph curveball that is a potential strike out pitch for him, and an 81 mph cutter. Pond has good upside on the mound. At the plate he is a left handed hitter with a nice swing. He has bat speed through the hitting zone with a line drive swing plane. Keeps his hands inside the ball and he gets good plate coverage giving him the ability to hit to all fields. Defensively he has nice actions in the middle of the diamond showing nice footwork. Pond also showed range and body control that will allow him to stay in the middle infield. He is a must follow, and an excellent student as well.