LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 World Showcase
Joab Gonzalez is a 2017 SS/2B with a 6-0 170 lb. frame from Arecibo, PR who attends Puerto Rico BB Academy. Large, athletic frame with square shoulders and present strength to frame, additional room to fill. Didn't run this event but did post a 6.69 60 at the Caribbean Showcase in November. Primary shortstop, fields the ball out front with soft hands that play very well, polished actions overall, shows balance to footwork and moving up the middle, athleticism shows, clean release and ball comes out well, solid arm strength across with good ride to low, accurate throws. Righthanded hitter, begins with a high back elbow in the box and lowers hands and loaded them back at start of swing. Shows quickness to hands and hits the ball out front with extension well. Stays through the ball with a full and loose swing path, can work all fields and handles the barrel well. Nice feel for the barrel and able to repeat mechanics. Named to World Showcase Top Prospect List. Very good student.