LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Alex Smith is a 2017 LHP/1B with a 6-0 165 lb. frame from Tampa, FL who attends Cambridge Christian HS. Medium, athletic frame with long limbs and a lean, projectable build with room to add additional strength. Primary lefthanded pitcher, simple and compact set of mechanics, slight pause at top of balance point with deliberate tempo to delivery. Big rock step into delivery but maintains balance, works from an extended and low three-quarters arm slot and shows some angle to ball when down in the zone. Exhibits command of the strike zone, fastball topped out at 77 mph with some running life when down in the zone. Pitches to contact, maintains arm speed well on curveball, shows sweeping action with occasional sharp bite. Keeps hitters off balance and mixes frequently. Fields the ball close to body at first, shows footwork coming off the base, smooth transfer in accurate throws across diamond. Righthanded hitter, begins with a toe tap trigger, full swing with a line drive swing plane. Repeats swing well and shows feel for the barrel, line drive contact and looks to pull. Very good student.