LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 Rocky Mountain Showcase
Morgan Baker is a 2020 RHP/3B, OF with a 5-11 175 lb. frame from Boise, ID who attends Timberline. Medium frame with a lean build. Projects for additional strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a balanced, repeatable delivery. Stays balanced at gather, swings front side slightly while working to the plate. Clean arm circle at take back and released from a compact three-quarters arm slot. Fastball flashed some sink with run to the bottom of the zone in the low 70's, topped at 72 miles per hour. Curveball generated 12/6 shape with softer spin and solid depth when staying on top of offering. Consistently changed speeds and looked to challenge hitters to the bottom of the zone. Also worked out defensively from the outfield showing compact footwork while closing to the baseball. Funnels to side of body and work through exchange well. Released from a full, over top arm slot producing some carry to the bag at 70 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with a wide baseball and large leg lift trigger. Works to contact with rotational lower half actions. Loose, extended hand path to baseball with a line drive barrel plane through extension. Created occasional lift that produced some carry to the bags when squared. Primarily looked to work the middle of the field with a line drive approach. Very good student as well.