LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 Iowa Indoor Showcase
David Gartner is a 2025 C/RHP, 2B, 3B with a 5-6 165 lb. frame from Riverdale, IA who attends Assumption. He has a medium frame with an athletic build and room to add strength. Ran the 40-Yard Dash in 5.30 seconds. Primary catcher that starts with an open stance and has quick actions behind the plate. He does a nice job of exploding out of his stance and covers ground towards second base. He has a high effort release and shows nice arm strength from behind the plate. Secondary right-handed pitcher that uses a knee to chest leg kick and does a nice job of working in line with the plate and getting extension down the mound. He fires with a short arm action and delivers from a 3/4 slot. He goes after hitters with his fastball that showed late life through the zone. He pairs his fastball with a slider that has shorter horizontal break and a curveball that has 12/6 shape with solid depth. Right-handed hitter that has a medium base with even hands. He uses a simple stride for timing and has a longer bat path through the zone. He showed quick hands and the ability to cause the ball to jump off his barrel when he makes contact out in front of the plate. Excellent student.