LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 PG CPBL Showcase
Gino De Santis is a 2027 C with a 6-2 220 lb. frame from Chatham, ON who attends John McGregor Secondary School. Extra-large, sturdy build with well-proportioned strength present. Primary catcher, sets up in a slightly open stance and gets out of the crouch with urgency. Remains direct with his footwork, utilizing a midline transfer before separating into a medium arm path. Gets rid of the baseball quickly and repeats his mechanics well. Displayed impressive lateral agility and explosiveness in the lower-half. Kept his throws around the bag, recording arm strength up to 73 mph with a pop time of 1.93 sec. Left-handed hitter, starts in an even stance with a high hand set-up and high back elbow. Utilizes a coiling load for timing before working into a slightly uphill bat path. Gets the barrel out front and on-time, snapping it through impact with intent. Has plenty of strength and controlled quickness in the hands and lower-half. Displayed the ability to generate lift and backspin to both gaps. Produced consistently loud line drives to the pull-side and middle of the field during batting practice. Posted an exit velocity of 87 mph. Ran an 8.09 sixty-yard dash. Excellent student. Named to the 2024 CPBL Showcase Top Prospect List.