LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Genki Muroi is a 2017 LHP with a 6-0 165 lb. frame from Kawasaki, KN who attends Centennial HS (Canada). Medium frame with a lean, athletic build and wiry strength throughout. Primary left handed pitcher with a smooth paced, balanced delivery with a high leg kick. Creates an extended pause at balance point at stays tall on back side. Utilizes lower half well while creating good push to the plate. Stays on line throughout delivery and repeats mechanics well. Front foot lands in line with the plate while carrying momentum through finish well. Releases from a high three-quarters arm slot and creates good plane on the ball down in the strike zone. Works both sides of the plate and will challenge inner half with fastball. Consistently worked ahead in the count with fastball ranging in the upper 70's to low 80's, topped at 83 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape with good depth and tight rotation. Flashed big breaking action at times when maintaining arm speed. Also mixed in a slider with 2/7 shape with tighter rotation and solid tilt to glove side. Flashed good late depth with some sweeping action as well when maintaining arm speed.