LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Caleb Kempler is a 2022 RHP/UT with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Princeton Junction, NJ who attends West Windsor-Plainsboro North. Medium frame with longer limbs and an athletic build. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple side step to medium leg lift delivery. Stays tall with slight coil over back leg at gather. Works to the plate with drop and drive lower half actions. Stays on line with front side and carries momentum well. Clean arm circle at take back and released from a high three-quarters slot. Fastball showed some natural run to arm side with occasional sink in the low to mid 80's, topped at 86 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape with solid spin and good depth in the upper 60's. Tends to slow arm speed slightly with curveball offering. Also showed a slider that produced good sweep in the mid 70's. Was able to add and subtract velocity with slider offering. Also worked out defensively from the outfield showing clean, aggressive footwork while closing to the baseball. Funnels with fluidity and worked through exchange well. Created good arm speed at release generating accurate carry to the bag at 86 mph. Right handed hitter with a balanced, open stance and simple front side trigger. Clean hand path to baseball with a level, line drive barrel plane through extension. Looked to attack the baseball with intent creating good barrel whip when on time. Primarily worked to the middle of the field flashing the strength to split the gaps as well. Named to the 2020 National Underclass Main Event Showcase, Top Prospect List.