LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Charlie Garten is a 2027 1B/3B/MIF with a 6-3 175 lb. frame from Atlanta, GA who attends Marietta. Large, athletic frame with long levers and plenty of projection remaining. Primary first baseman, shows the glove on-time and fields the baseball with soft hands. Displayed developing lateral agility and range in the dirt. Made efficient turns and accurate throws across the diamond while recording arm strength up to 73 mph at first base. Right-handed hitter, starts in an upright, even stance with an even hand set-up. Utilizes a hanging leg lift trigger for timing before working into a level bat path. Blocks his front-side off and struggles to get off his back-side. Remains short and tight through the zone while following a steep barrel path. Has some present strength in the hands with good consistency to the opposite-field gap. Projects for more power with additional strength and mechanical refinement. Posted an exit velocity of 82 mph. Ran a 7.48 sixty-yard dash. Excellent student.