LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Thomas Girard is a 2017 RHP with a 5-11 160 lb. frame from Simsbury, CT who attends Avon Old Farms HS. Medium, athletic frame with broad shoulders, has room to fill out at maturity. Energetic delivery, repeats well and maintains solid body control with high leg lift, can land slightly open at times but has solid direction to plate. Works to a 3/4's arm slot, stays short on the backside, comes through the path well. Fastball up to 85 mph, showed ability to stay on top of ball and create downhill angle, pitch shows some armside run. Stayed low in the strike zone and generated weak ground ball contact. Solid feel for slider, can manipulate depth on the pitch. Good late bite on the breaking ball with 10/4 shape, was a very effective second pitch. Named to the National Underclass Main Event Top Prospect List.