LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 14U Midwest Showcase
Michael Ascencio is a 2022 3B/RHP with a 6-0 165 lb. frame from Joliet, IL who attends Plainfield Central HS. Large, athletic frame with square shoulders and long limbs, lean and projectable build and has room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.96 60-yard dash. Primary third baseman, shows fluidity to actions and does a nice job of working through the ball with lower half, stays low at the ball, funnels into a full arm action through the back, extra step moving through release, accurate and on top of throws while showing balance. Also pitched, shorter leg lift just below belt with a hip turn at top, shows rhythm to delivery, shorter stride down the mound and tends to open front side early prior to release. Online arm action through the back working to a high three-quarters release point, on top of ball well and generates plane on fastball which topped out at 77 mph. Shows some present feel for curveball and creates 12-6 shape when on top of the pitch and threw it often. Righthanded hitter, begins with a taller stance and a high hand set and back elbow in the box. Starts open with stance and gets closed moving into contact; full swing path with looseness to hands. Best contact when working with a linear plane, did shows strength in game with home run over left field fence; occasionally gets mistimed with weight shift, full finish through point of contact. Named to 14U Midwest Top Prospect List. Very good student.