LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 Sunshine South Showcase
Joel Maldonado is a 2021 C/3B with a 5-8 160 lb. frame from Fort Worth, TX who attends Byron Nelson. Primary catcher with a smaller build and some room to add strength. Recorded a 7.36 second sixty-yard dash time. Fundamentally sound catch-and-throw skills with low stance, soft hands to receive and repeatable game like actions. Gains ground well, replacing feet quickly and staying online towards his target, longer arm action and developing arm strength on his throws to bags. Right-handed hitter that hits from a slightly crouched, even stance while using a simple leg lift trigger for timing and rotational lower half to get to launch. Middle-to-pull side approach with clean, direct hand path, slightly lofted swing plane and consistent bat-to-ball skills. Showed present bat speed with developing barrel control that produces occasional carry to the pull side when on time. Overall swing mechanics are there and will continue to improve with added strength and proper refinement. Excellent Student.