LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Dawson Deitch is a 2017 1B/RHP with a 6-2 205 lb. frame from Ankeny, IA who attends North Polk. Large frame with a solid build and present strength. Did not workout defensively at this event. Right handed hitter with an upright, straight stance and simple leg lift trigger. Lower half shows rotational actions to contact creating some shift. Hands launch on a direct, compact path to contact creating a line drive swing plane through extension with a two handed finish. Primarily worked to the middle of the field but flashed the barrel skills and bat speed to the turn the barrel to contact and generate loud contact to the pull side gap. Flashed pop and good jump off the barrel to all fields when on time and squared. Also pitched showing a simple side step to leg lift delivery. Stays tall on back side at gather and drives to the plate with good on line direction. Releases from an extended three-quarters arm slot with a fastball that sat in the low to mid 70's, topped at 74 mph. Curveball has softer spin with occasional depth when located down in the zone. Shows developing command of the zone while primarily working to the outside edge of the plate.