LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 National Showcase
Joe Olson is a 2025 LHP/1B with a 6-1 210 lb. frame from Chicago, IL who attends St. Laurence HS. Physical build and frame with a good proportioned amount of strength throughout. Primary left-handed pitcher who only pitched during the event. Turn step into a leg lift above the belt and lands crossfired to create good deception. High three-quarters release slot and has a fuller, slightly offline, arm action through the back. Holds stuff well and sat in the 89-90 mph range, topping out at 91 mph, throughout the duration of the outing. Fastball showed around 15-17" of IVB with the fastball. Showed two different breaking balls, a flat sweeper with up to 14" of horizontal as well as a gyro slider. Both were in similar velocity bands with different shapes. Also flashed a changeup with good arm side action to it. Great student. Verbal commitment to Louisville.