LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Anthony Bongiovanni is a 2022 1B/LHP, OF with a 5-10 180 lb. frame from Newington, CT who attends Newington. Medium frame with beginnings of strength. Primary first baseman with fluid footwork while traveling to and surrounding the baseball. Funnels with two hands and worked through exchange efficiently. Released from a compact, over top arm slot creating some online carry to the bag topping at 78 mph. Left handed hitter with a narrow stance. Medium leg lift and hands launched from a slightly lower position. Worked inside the baseball at contact with a linear barrel plane. Primarily utilized a mid field to opposite field approach while at the plate. Flashed some jump off the barrel when squared. Also pitched working exclusively from the stretch. Medium leg lift and stayed tall on back side at gather. Worked to the plate with drop and drive lower half actions. Clean arm circle at take back and released from a three-quarters arm slot. Fastball created occasional downhill tilt in the mid to upper 70's, topped at 78 mph. Curveball showed 1/7 shape with solid spin and good depth to glove side. Flashed the ability to pitch backwards and keep hitters off balance. Primarily challenged the zone and induced weaker contact. Good student as well.