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2016 West Coast Underclass Showcase
Elie Helfand is a 2018 2B/RHP with a 5-9 135 lb. frame from Los Angeles, CA who attends Shalhevet HS. Medium frame with a lean, compact build. Projects for additional strength with continued physical development. Ran a 8.08 sixty yard dash. Primary second baseman with smooth, deliberate footwork while working to and surrounding the baseball. Funnels the baseball from a slightly deeper position with clean glove to hand exchanges. Flashed good first step angles to each side with solid range to the hole. Throws created some carry across the infield with accuracy, topped at 64 mph. Right handed hitter with an open stance. Lower half launches to contact with rotational actions and occasional shift. Works to front side, hitting off a tall front leg at times. Looks to connect with baseball out front while turning the barrel to contact. Baseball will jump some when squared to the pull side gap. Also pitched showing a compact, quick arm action from a high three-quarters slot. Fastball flashed solid downhill angle to the plate in the mid to upper 60's, topped at 69 mph. Showed good feel for a curveball that had 10/5 shape with softer spin and good depth down in the zone. Consistently missed barrel while creating some swings and misses. Induced weak contact creating quick outs while on the mound. Good student as well. Will continue to develop with continued physical maturity.