LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Great Lakes Showcase
Brendan Kates is a 2016 C/3B with a 5-11 175 lb. frame from Duxbury, MA who attends Duxbury. Good size with athletic frame. Even stance at plate with linear lower half actions to contact. Hands stay quiet at load and creates good coil. Has ability to match plane at contact. Keeps barrel in the hitting zone while extending through contact well. Present strength off barrel when squared. Recieves well behind the plate with good balance and athleticism. Quick release and exchanges with online carry to throws to 2nd. Gets tall at times on throws. Solid footwork behind the plate with good direction. Best pop 1.88. Projects as a good next level receiver. Good student as well.