LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 National Academic Showcase
Ross Friedrick is a 2019 C/1B with a 6-3 200 lb. frame from Alpharetta, GA who attends Cambridge. Large frame with broad shoulders and a strong, athletic build. Primary catcher with a low, slightly side set stance while receiving the baseball. Gains ground well while working out of crouch with quick, explosive footwork. Clean arm circle and released from a compact arm slot. Throws generated stiff, on line carry to the bag at 77 miles per hour, best workout pop time of 1.88. Also worked out defensively from first base showing fluid glove actions with good range to each side. Loose arm action at released and created accurate carry across the infield at 81 miles per hour. Left handed hitter with a crouched, slightly open stance and medium leg lift trigger. Created some linear shift into contact with lower half. Loose, fluid hand path to contact with a line drive barrel plane through extension. Displayed good feel for the barrel with the ability to drive the ball though each outfield gap with ease. Very good student. Named to the 2018 National Academic Showcase Top Prospect List.