LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 National Academic Showcase
John Barnhart III is a 2019 LHP/1B, OF with a 5-9 145 lb. frame from Brazoria, TX who attends Brazosport Christian. Compact frame with a lean build. Frame projects to support additional strength. Primary left handed pitcher who worked primarily from the stretch. Medium leg lift and stayed flexed on back side at gather. Worked to the plate with drop and drive lower half actions, tends to land on a closed front side at release. Compact arm circle at take back and released from a three-quarters arm slot. Fastball created some downhill tilt through the zone with occasional sink in the mid 70's, topped at 77 miles per hour. Curveball showed 12/6 shape with tight spin and late bite in the low 60's. Maintained arm speed with breaking ball creating good deception at release. Showed developing feel for the zone but was able to consistently keep hitter off balance due to delivery and changing speeds. Also worked out defensively from the outfield showing clean footwork while closing to and working through the baseball. Fluid glove actions at pick up and created some on line carry to the bag at release topping at 78 miles per hour. Left handed hitter with a slightly crouched, even stance and quick leg lift trigger. Sinks weight into back side and works to contact with linear lower half actions. Loose hand path to baseball with a naturally lifted barrel plane through extension. Displayed solid feel for the barrel while employing a mid field approach. Flashed the barrel control to work the other way when staying balanced at contact as well. Very good student.