LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 Pittsburgh Indoor Showcase (Saturday)
Joe Amberson is a 2026 C/OF with a 5-10 182 lb. frame from Wexford, PA who attends North Allegheny. Medium, sturdy frame with well-proportioned physical strength present throughout. Primary catcher, starts in a slightly side saddled stance and gets out of the crouch with some urgency. Works into a longer arm path before finishing over his front-side. Recorded arm strength up to 66 mph with a pop time of 2.28 sec. Right-handed hitter, starts in an even base with a high back elbow and high hand set-up. Utilizes a hanging leg lift trigger for timing prior to working into an uphill stroke. Gets extended early through the zone, creating some length in the bat path. Has present strength in the hands. Produced contact to the pull-side when timed up. Recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. Ran a 7.75 sixty-yard dash. Excellent student.