LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Fall Academic Showcase
Dakoda Grove is a 2018 OF/RHP, MIF with a 6-2 170 lb. frame from Winter Garden, FL who attends The First Academy. Large frame with lean, athletic present build; excellent projection remaining on build. Ran 60 yard dash in 7.16 seconds. Sets up to hit from spread-out stance with high back elbow and hands, compact hand path with intent in swing, shows good bat speed and hip turn into swing. Showed ability to use entire field with authority. Worked out in the outfield, gets to ball well with smooth footwork, fields and gathers, shows extremely strong arm with online carry, clocked up to 89 MPH. Pitched as well, longer arm stroke with high take back, coils at balance point, throws from high three quarters slot with good arm speed. Fastball worked 80-84 MPH with good arm side life, showed slider with good tilt and sharp spin, worked up in the zone and challenged hitters. Named to 2016 Fall Academic Showcase Top Prospect List, excellent student.