LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 Great Lakes Indoor Showcase
Samuel Battles is a 2022 C/IF with a 5-10 160 lb. frame from Norwalk, OH who attends Norwalk HS. Medium frame with slender, athletic build; ran 60 yard dash in 7.91 seconds. Hits with high back elbow and hand set, easy swing with good repeatability, middle-field approach with line drive plane, gets barrel out front and shows very good contact skills, will drive the ball more as he gains strength. Primary catcher, athletic actions, bounces out of crouch and shows good footwork, gets rid of the ball quickly, clocked up to 69 mph on throws, good upside behind the plate. Also took solid infield workout, hands work well, shows range with quickness to footwork, clocked up to 78 mph. Very good student.