LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 South Uncommitted Showcase (2021 Grads)
Gabriel Watson is a 2021 C/1B, OF with a 6-0 165 lb. frame from Georgetown, TX who attends Georgetown. Recorded a 7.14 second sixty-yard dash time. Medium, compact frame with long levers and some present athleticism. Primary catcher with a sold catch-and-throw skill set; started with a knee down setup for first two throws, showing quick release and online throws from this position. Incorporated slight side-saddle stance after that with easy, quick actions out of the crouch, gaining ground towards his target and exhibiting fairly quick mid-line transfers. Quick arm action with looseness to the stroke and present arm speed, delivered online and accurate throws to the bags with game like actions. Secondary outfielder with deliberate movements into and through the fielding process, working uphill into gather and releasing from a lower arm slot. Recorded arm strength up to 77 mph in drills from the outfield. Right-handed hitter that hits from an open stance with a hover trigger for timing and rhythmic hand load to get launch. Longer, loose swing with consistent bat-to-ball skills, present bat speed and feel for the barrel. Pull-side approach with ability to turn the barrel over well and create leverage out in front. Slightly upward swing path with lift and raw power potential. Fundamentally sound skill set with upside at the plate and a solid catch-and-throw operation. Good Student. Named to the 2020 South Uncommitted Showcase Top Prospect List.