LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 14U National Showcase
Amari Jefferson is a 2024 OF/IF with a 6-1 180 lb. frame from Chattanooga, TN who attends Baylor. Large and projectable frame with strength present in his lower half already. Ran a 6.95 second 60 yard dash. Primary outfielder, fields the ball out in front, generates uphill carry to his throws, clean mechanics into his throws just needs to work on getting out in front more with his release point, topped out at 82 mph from the outfield. Also pitched, good tempo delivery with a side step up to a bel high leg lift, takes his arm back to a long arm action up to a 3/4 arm slot, works quickly with a fastball/changeup combination, topped out at 82 mph with the fastball with running life to the pitch, maintain arm speed on the changeup making it deceptive, stays around the zone and shows plenty of upside on the mound. Right-handed hitter, sets up with a very high hand set at the plate, takes a short stride into contact with a lift to his path, looks to pull for power with projectable juice to do so, fast hands to the baseball, turns quickly and showcased easy jump off of the barrel, projects for plenty more as he matures.