LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Nicholas Messina is a 2021 1B/RHP with a 5-11 210 lb. frame from Staten Island, NY who attends St. Joseph by the Sea. Medium frame with a stocky build. Ran a 8.13 second sixty yard dash. Primary Firstbaseman, sitting back on the baseball as he makes sure he keeps it in front of him. Glove showing to be smooth as he scooped everything up. Arm strength starting to show as he threw it accurately at 78 MPH in drills. Secondary Righthanded Pitcher, working exclusively from the stretch. Balanced start to a higher leg kick . Drop and drive mechanics. Longer arm action as he delivered from a high three-quarter slot. Fastball was up to 76 MPH and he mixed in a depthy 12-to-5 curveball. Righthanded Hitter, working from a balanced stance as he shows a lift and replace type stride. Bat speed showing as he flashed a somewhat uphill swing path. Found barrels consistently and proved to have some juice in the bat when he got extended. Outstanding Student.