LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Sunshine West Showcase
Kaliu Lapera is a 2016 C/RHP, 3B with a 5-7 185 lb. frame from Kailua, HI who attends Kalaheo. Medium frame with excellent present build throughout body and good strength throughout. Hits from very open stance with slight leg lift trigger, when timed up he squares up the baseball with authority all over the field, with a mostly middle field approach to hitting. Line drive swing plane with good strength off the barrel and quality hands. Higher set behind the plate with some flex, shows quality footwork throughout catch and throw mechanics. Repeats mechanics well throughout, popping a 2.01 down to 2B and throwing 73 MPH. Pitched as well, showing long arm action up to high 3/4 slot with good looseness. Front hip will open up early and cause arm to drag at times. FB has solid arm side run on it, working in the 78-81 MPH range. Showed an 11/5 CB as well, with solid shape and depth.