LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Jr. National Showcase
Josh Hudgins is a 2018 3B/RHP/OF with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Dunwoody, GA who attends Dunwoody HS. Large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and nice present strength proportioned throughout frame. Excellent athlete, posted a 6.69 60-yard dash. Primary third baseman, moves well on feet with long strides to backhand, shows quickness to both feet and transfer, fluidity to actions, shows solid arm strength across the diamond with nice carry out of the hand. Works through the ball well in the outfield, mostly upper body at release and occasionally gets under throws, shows arm strength and projects for more with additional lower half implemented. Also pitched, full and loose arm action through the backside, leg lift up slightly past belt with nice balance to delivery. Lower three-quarters arm slot generates solid running life to fastball, topped out at 86 mph with quick arm action. Short sinking life to glove side, mostly upper body in delivery but projects well, flashed slider at 74 mph. Righthanded hitter, begins with a high back elbow in the box and shows a simple set of mechanics. Repeats them nicely, uses a toe tap trigger for timing, shows ability to drive the ball with a line drive swing plane, quick hands and creates nice torque with lower half. Ball jumps when squared off the barrel, easy strength and projects well moving forward. Good student.