LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Sunshine West Showcase
Austin Bell is a 2019 C/RHP/3B with a 5-7 158 lb. frame from Lakeside, CA who attends El Capitan HS. Medium, athletic frame with solid projection remaining on body. Ran 60 yard dash in 7.69 seconds. Sets up to hit from straight, even stance; shifts well into contact and keeps lower half online. Extended swing path through the zone, shows some pop to the pull field, will improve with shortened hand path. Low set behind the plate, receives well, small gain forward with quick exchange, quick release to 2B with pop times as low as 2.13 seconds. Sits back on the ball in the infield, fields cleanly for the most part, quick/short release across the infield up to 74 MPH. Pitched as well, loose arm with solid arm speed, fastball worked 76-78 MPH with good running and sinking life. CB showed 11/5 shape with good depth, turns over CH well with fading action as well, pounded zone with all 3 pitches and has upside on the mound. Good student.