LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Sunshine West Showcase
Johnny Wiltfang is a 2016 SS/RHP with a 6-5 185 lb. frame from Clovis, CA who attends Clovis HS. Large frame with a lean, athletic build and present strength. Projects for additional size with strength as well. Right handed hitter with a tall, slightly open stance and high back elbow set at load. Loose swing path with good leverage through extension. Smooth hand path to contact with present bat speed. Consistently squared contact to all fields with the ability to drive the ball through the gaps. Worked out defensively from the infield showing smooth actions while ranging to both sides with clean glove actions. Fundamentally sound footwork while surrounding baseball and working through transition. Baseball comes out of hand cleanly with good arm whip, topped at 86 mph. Throws produced good on line carry with plus accuracy to the bag. Also pitched using a simple, smooth paced leg lift delivery. Drives to plate with a compact stride length while landing in a slightly closed position. Quick, loose arm action through separation and release from a high three-quarters arm slot. Fastball has some jump out of hand, topping at 89 mph. Fastball offering also has occasional running actions that works into right handed hitter nicely. Flashed a curveball that had tight spin with compact depth. Mixed pitches well, but showed the ability to put hitter away with fastball offering. Mature two way prospect that will continue to develop. Good student as well. Named to the 2016 Sunshine West Top Prospect List.