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2016 National Showcase
Jason Pineda is a 2017 3B with a 6-1 220 lb. frame from Bronx, NY who attends Metropolitan HS. Extra strong and thick build. 7.03 runner, has quick feet on defense at third base and charges the ball quickly, good hands on ground balls, long and somewhat stiff arm action but has good raw arm strength. Right handed hitter, straight stance with a wide base, rotational upper body swing, shifts well into contact, has quick hands getting the bat going, pretty simple swing mechanics with good torque and leverage, line drive swing plane with some lift out front. His bat will be his carrying tool. Verbal commitment to Michigan.