LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2006 Sunshine West Showcase
Craig Rasmussen is a 2007 LHP/1B with a 6'1'', 188 lb. frame from Chula Vista, CA, who attends Hilltop HS. Rasmussen has an extra large, athletic frame with present strength. On the mound he throws from a 3/4 arm slot with a short arm circle on the back side. Rasmussen has solid arm speed with low effort in his delivery. He hides the ball well with deception, and finished well towards the plate. His fastball topped out at 76 mph with arm side run and sink. Also mixes in a 12 to 6 curveball with depth at 66 mph. Rasmussen stays inline and balanced through his delivery, and has upside on the mound. Defensively he moves well around the first base bag with good hands and arm strength. At the plate he is a switch hitter with very good bat speed. There is strength in his swing and he shows present power with more to come. Rasmussen dives in on his swing, but still has the ability to turn on the inside fastball hitting it with authority. He stays back well on off-speed. Two-way prospect with very good upside. He is a very good student as well.