LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Sunshine East Showcase
Steven M. Rivera Chijin is a 2017 SS/2B with a 6-1 172 lb. frame from Toa Baja, PR who attends Puerto Rico BB Academy. Large, athletic build with long limbs and high waist, lean and projectable build with room to add additional strength moving forward. Ran a 6.93 60-yard dash. Primary middle infielder, short and quick steps moving towards the ball, attacks it well, full arm action with quickness to it, gets on top of the ball and it comes out clean, good carry and present strength, 88 mph top throw, hands play well at the ball. Switch-hitter at the plate, shows better bat speed and fluidity from the left side of the plate at present. Begins with a high back elbow and has a slight upper cut to swing path, builds momentum well heading into swing and shows good bat speed with solid strength at point of contact. Good balance to righthanded swing, line drive swing plane and swings hard and with intent. Good student.