LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 National Academic Showcase
Thomas Swafford is a 2016 LHP/OF with a 5-11 180 lb. frame from Franklin, TN who attends Brentwood Academy. Medium build with some projection, room to get stronger, add more muscle at maturity. Good rhythm in leg lift delivery, builds pace throughout, uses lower half. Compact arm-action with slight hand cup, works to high 3/4, near overhand arm slot. Fastball up to 78 mph, works both sides of the plate well, could locate down in zone more consistently. Uses a curveball with good depth and 1/7 shape, shows tight spin and projects well going forward. Also shows ability to throw second breaking ball, harder slider with late, short movement to glove side. Fields position well and is solid athlete off of mound. Left handed hitter, open stance with wide base, contact-oriented approach with ability to work opposite field. Great student.