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2015 Southeast Underclass Showcase
Ethan Hess is a 2017 C/1B/RHP with a 6-2 195 lb. frame from Panama City Beach, FL who attends J.R. Arnold HS. Strong athletic build, especially strong in the hips and lower half. Right handed hitter, spread stance with a lift and replace front foot trigger, limited shift and lower half use, rotational uphill swing, has strength in his swing, puts the ball in the air consistently, can improve with adjustments and has the strength to hit. Good arm strength behind the plate, sound transfer and release, tends to stand up to throw, 2.08 best pop time. Also pitched, high 3/4's arm slot, fluid and loose arm action, does not always get over front side well. Fastball topped out at 81 mph, mostly straight. Curveball had outstanding spin and bite at times with big 11/5 depth, threw strikes with his curveball, impressive pitch for a secondary pitcher. Good student.