LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2005 Southeast Top Prospect Showcase
Michael Demperio is a 2006 2B from Kell High School in Atlanta, GA, with a lean and athletic 5'11'', 165 lb. frame. Demperio didn't run the sixty at this event, but he is one of the quicker players in the country. Defensively, he has good actions and softer hands that will allow him to play up the middle. Demperio has a quick release and an accurate arm. He turns the double play well and has nice footwork around the second base bag. He made a great diving play to his right during one of the showcase games showing great range and instincts. At the plate he is a right handed hitter who was more aggressive at this event than he has shown in the past. He is a line drive hitter with good bat speed and tries to get the ball in play and hurt you with his speed. He beats out infield hits better than anyone, but his most impressive at bat came against Josh Smoker. Demperio fouled off about 10 pitches and battled the tough lefty. Demperio has a great awareness of the strike zone and will be a top level leadoff hitter. A fun player to watch.