LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Jr National Showcase
Austin Bates is a 2017 C/OF with a 5-11 160 lb. frame from Ossining, NY who attends IMG Academy. Bates has a medium sized frame with an athletic build. Defensively he has quick feet and starts with a bit of a side saddle set up on his pop throws. Bates gains some ground on his pop throws and showed good catch and throw tools with upside. He has fast twitch actions with good arm strength up to 80 MPH with carry on his throws. At the plate, Bates starts with a high hand set and has an early shift to start his swing. He hits off his front foot and swings on a line drive plane. Bates showed some occasional lift at contact and made solid contact to left center field. Athletic catcher with upside. Good student.