LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 West Academic Showcase
Julio Marcano is a 2017 MIF/3B with a 5-8 160 lb. frame from Katy, TX who attends Obra D. Tompkins. Medium frame with an athletic build. Shows beginnings of present strength throughout frame, projects for additional size with strength. Ran a 7.33 sixty yard dash. Primary middle infielder, Smooth funneling glove actions and footwork while surrounding the baseball. Balls gets to a deeper position at times while funneling. Clean, athletic actions while working through back hand. Creates solid momentum to the bag while working into throw. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot that produces accurate, on line carry to the bag topping at 77 mph. Right handed hitter with an open stance and large leg lift trigger. Loose, extended swing plane that produces leverage through extension. Flashed some strength to the gaps when front side trigger was on time. Swings with intent to drive the baseball into the gaps, flashing present bat speed. Solid barrel and hand skills throughout the zone with ability to use all fields. Showed best balance and jump off barrel when front side trigger was on time. Very good student as well.