LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 New England Indoor Showcase (Saturday)
Justin Black is a 2022 3B/RHP with a 6-0 150 lb. frame from Oxford, CT who attends Oxford. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and long limbs, projectable build with room to fill throughout. Ran a 7.53 60-yard dash. Primary third baseman, fields the ball out front, waits back on the ball, shows accuracy on throws with a shorter arm action through the back, can drop slot on throws, moved well on the charge. Also pitched, chest high leg lift and works down the mound efficiently; long and loose arm action working to a three-quarters release point. Long stride down the mound, gets across body at times, fastball topped out at 79 mph and worked around the zone, mixed a curveball at 64 mph and will continue to develop feel for off speed. Right-handed hitter, begins with a bent knee stance and a high handset and back elbow at the plate. Barrel starts deep, full swing path through the zone, keeps hands inside the ball and creates some lift out front at point of contact. Can short approach moving forward, comfort working to the middle of the field, occasionally opens front side early. Very good student.