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2016 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Kevin Gurcan is a 2017 OF/LHP with a 5-10 165 lb. frame from Gaithersburg, MD who attends Quince Orchard. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and present strength to build, additional room to fill out moving forward. Ran a 7.88 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, short steps to the ball but moves well with athletic actions, fields the ball out front with extra step at release, repeats actions, full and clean arm action, gets on top and ball comes out of hand well. Also pitched, shows nice balance to delivery with hip coil at top of balance point, gets on line towards the plate and throws from a mid three-quarters arm slot. Topped out at 74 mph with fastball, true in life, mixes in a 2-8 curveball with depth and throws both pitches for strikes. Righthanded hitter, begins with an upright stance and a high hand set and back elbow in the box. Stays upright through swing, small leg lift trigger for timing. Upper body swing, creates contact out front and looks to elevate, nice rhythm to swing, best contact comes to pull side, uphill path with short and direct path to the ball. Good student.