LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Sunshine East Showcase
Markeys Taveras is a 2018 C/IF with a 5-11 195 lb. frame from Kissimmee, FL who attends Osceola High School. Large, athletic frame with broad shoulders, mature build with present strength throughout frame. Ran a 7.92 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, shows a low set behind the plate, receives the ball out front and gains ground with lower half out of crouch, ball comes out of hand well and likes to throw in live actions, looseness to action, 1.96 best pop, gets on top and shows accuracy. Third base actions in the infield, fields the ball out front, quick transfer and gets on top of throws, effort to throws but shows carry. Also pitched, quick inning, simple side step into delivery with a full arm stroke through the back. Low three-quarters arm slot, fastball topped out at 81 mph with short sinking life, worked around the zone and repeats with limited moving parts to delivery. 11-5 shape to curveball with short break at 66 mph, sweeping finish with release point. Righthanded hitter, begins with a wide and spread stance with a slight crouch. Utilizes a middle of the field approach, stays inside with hands, downward swing plane with extension out front. Creates contact and comes off well when squared, short finish through ball.