LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Rafael Vazquez Jr is a 2017 1B/2B with a 5-10 177 lb. frame from Elizabeth, NJ who attends Elizabeth High School. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and present strength proportioned throughout frame. Ran a 7.49 60-yard dash. Primary first baseman, shows a quick pivot coming off the base with athletic actions, fields the ball out front and hands play at ball, accurate throws across with carry out of hand. Shows quick footwork in the infield and works through the backhand well, gets on top of throws and showcase carry across the diamond on throws with strength. Switch-hitter at the plate, begins with a wide base and a high back elbow at the plate with balance to set up. Line drive contact with ability to hit the ball out front. Shorter swing plane, easy path with feel for the barrel and balance through swing. From the right side begins with a wide base and a slightly open stance. High back elbow to begin and gets closed at point of contact, full swing, can hit to the opposite field, occasionally pulls front shoulder off.