LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2007 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Brian Baumgarten is a 2008 OF with a 6'0'', 175 lb. frame from Bellaire, TX who attends Bellaire HS. He was selected as a Top Prospect at this event and showed as much upside potential as any player there. Baumgarten has a lean athletic body that is well-proportioned. As he gets stronger some explosiveness will start to emerge in his game, particularly with the bat. Baumgarten did not have the best results with the bat but he showed us the tools that suggest a bright future. He sets up well at the plate and swings with bat speed. There is some leverage in his swing and he has good bat speed. He may need to cut down his swing a bit to make more consistent contact. Baumgarten did show the ability to get to velocity. Defensively he has a chance to be a centerfielder but likely settles in at a corner. His arm is strong and he gets carry on his throws. All around his tools profile well for Baumgarten to someday be a starter at a major D1 program.