LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 National Indoor Showcase (Sunday)
Barrett Palen is a 2022 1B/RHP with a 5-11 190 lb. frame from Springfield, MO who attends New Covenant Academy. Ran an 8.77 second sixty-yard dash. Primary first baseman with developing footwork and glove actions to field, has comfortable actions around the bag and makes accurate throws across the diamond. Has developing arm strength with throws up to 58 miles per hour. Right-handed hitter that starts from a tall and slightly open stance, a double tap load and high back elbow. Gets narrow at load with a developing shift to contact, showcasing developing barrel control and feel. Has some power at the plate, flashing some impact off the barrel at times when on time. Secondary right-handed pitcher that starts from the windup with a small side step into a belt high leg lift. Has drop and drive actions down the mound, landing online to the plate at foot strike. Has developing arm speed from an over the top slot, showcasing developing command of the strike zone with the fastball up to 63 miles per hour. Flashed a curveball with some shape and depth in the low-50s. Good student.