LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 Sunshine West Showcase
Tanner Shinkle is a 2020 C/1B with a 6-0 195 lb. frame from San Diego, CA who attends Point Loma HS. Large frame with broad shoulders and beginnings of strength. Primary catcher wit a low stance while receiving the baseball. Gains some ground while working out of crouch. Tends to close of front side at release. Flashed solid foot quickness with clean exchanges. Released from a high slot producing accurate carry to the bag a 76 miles per hour, best workout pop time of 2.16. Also worked out defensively from first base showing smooth paced, deliberate footwork while centering the baseball. Funnels baseball out front and worked through transfer quickly. Released from an over top arm slot topping at 76 miles per hour across the infield. Right handed hitter with a crouched, open stance and medium leg lift trigger. Aggressively shifts into contact with linear lower half actions. Direct path to contact with a naturally leverage barrel plane through extension. Displayed bat speed with good strength at contact when on time and behind contact. Consistently worked between the gaps but flashed the hand speed to turn the barrel and work to pull side with aggression. Outstanding student as well.