LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Caribbean Underclass Showcase
Ricardo Rivera is a 2018 LHP/OF with a 6-2 155 lb. frame from San Juan, PR who attends Colegio De La Salle. Nice long and loose pitcher's build, young look with plenty of physical projection. Side arm to low 3/4's arm slot, has arm speed and looseness from that slot, fast paced delivery with some effort but holds his mechanics together well and has deception, has some cross fire action on release, ball gets on the hitters quickly and he created uncomfortable at-bats and swings. Fastball topped out at 80 mph, more velocity there in the future as he gets stronger, works low in the zone with his fastball. Primary fastball pitcher, mixed in an occasional slurve type breaking ball with occasional spin and depth, can develop this pitch further. Interesting young lefty who was very effective. Good student.