LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Jordan Wendel is a 2017 C/3B with a 6-1 210 lb. frame from Schaller, IA who attends Alta Senior. Large frame with a strong, athletic build. Primary catcher with a low athletic stance while setting up to receive the baseball. Gains ground while working out of crouch with a long front side stride. Smooth paced exchange while work through transition and released from a compact three-quarters arm slot. Throws produced stiff on line carry to the bag topping at 84 miles per hour, best workout pop time of 1.91. Right handed hitter with a spread, slightly closed stance and high back elbow set at load. Stays weight on back side and works to contact with rotational actions. Barrel comes through the zone on an uphill plane through extension. Swings with intent showing present bat speed and strength at contact. Ball jumped off the barrel well throughout batting practice creating hard line drive contact to the middle of the field and pull side gap. Excellent student. Committed to Butler.