LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 National Underclass East Showcase
Cole Tolbert is a 2021 SS/RHP/3B with a 6-1 171 lb. frame from Laurel, MS who attends West Jones HS. Large frame with a lean, athletic build and long limbs. Frame projects for additional size and strength with continued physical maturity. Primary shortstop with deliberate footwork while centering the baseball from a slightly deeper position. Bends at waist while funneling the baseball with developing fluidity while working through transition. Released from a compact, three-quarters arm slot creating occasional on line carry to the bag, topped at 72 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with a spread, even stance and high back elbow set. Stays balanced through swing with a rotational lower half to contact. Hands launch on a loose, extended path creating a line drive plane through extension. Produced good extension through the baseball when working between the outfield gaps. Flashed developing bat speed through the zone when staying compact and direct to contact. Also pitched showing a long, loose arm action from a high three-quarters arm slot. Fastball flashed occasional life to the plate with some arm side run topping at 75 miles per hour. Curveball had 11/5 shape with proper rotation and slight sweeping action to glove side. Has the feel and command to double up with curveball offering for strikes. Also flashed a changeup that has good arm side run with sinking action at 56 miles per hour. Tools will continue to develop with maturity and repetition. Excellent student.