LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2005 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase
John Trepel is a 2005 right handed pitcher from Channahan, Illinois, with a 6'1", 185 lb. frame. Trepel throws from a normal 3/4 arm slot with some arm speed. He has a long arm circle in the back, and takes a big stride to the plate. He uses a drop and drive delivery and really uses his legs. Trepel's best pitch is his slider/cutter that is nasty at times, and we are not sure he means to throw it. Trepel's fastball topped out at 83 mph, and he should throw harder in the near future. He doesn't stay behind the pitch and gets to the side of the ball, and that is when he throws his slider/cutter. Just staying behind the ball better on his fastball should improve his velocity. He also mixes in a 10 to 4 breaking ball that would have to be called a slurve, and is a very good pitch. He gets sharp break on the slurve and can throw it for strikes. Trepel also has a solid change up at 75 mph. He has a great mix of pitches, and he throws them all for strikes. Trepel has a projectable body and velocity, and will be tough to hit at the next level. He is a solid follow, and a very good student.