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2017 14U National Showcase
Joseph "Karson" Ligon is a 2021 RHP/3B with a 5-11 135 lb. frame from Sarasota, FL who attends Riverview HS. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.36 60-yard dash. Primary righthanded pitcher, steady delivery and incorporates lower half well while striding on line down the mound, able to create torque. Works to a high three-quarters release point, shows nice arm speed and up to 82 mph with fastball while controlling both sides of the plate. Keeps ball down and shows life through the zone. Keeps hitters off balance with curveball, shows depth and 11-5 shape. Changes looks and controls runners; fields position well. Big crow hop into release from the outfield, generates momentum, quick release and transfer, gets on top of throws and shows nice arm strength and carry. Fields the ball out front in the infield, gets it out of glove quickly, shows carry on throws across diamond. Righthanded hitter, begins with a wide base and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate, loads hands back at start of swing. Contact approach in the box, looks to lift the ball, occasionally gets to front side early. Shows carry off the barrel when squared to pull side. Named to 14U National Top Prospect List. Very good student.