LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Sunshine West Showcase
Austin Kovalcheck is a 2017 OF with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from National City, CA who attends Helix HS. Large frame with present strength. Projects for additional size with strength. Left handed hitter with a narrow straight stance. Hands load to a deep position while lower half strides to a wide position. Lower half launches to contact with rotational actions and occasional shift. Swings with intent showing an uphill swing plane through contact. Extends through contact well with pop to the gaps when timed. Worked out defensively from the outfield showing a compact arm cirlce at seperation with a long arm action at release. Ball comes out of hand cleanly with good arm strength, topped at 86 mph from the outfield. Has athletic, fundamental actions while closing on the baseball and working through transition with clean glove to hand exchanges. Accurate throws to the bag with on line carry. Outstanding student.