LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 Jr. National Showcase
Davis Shackelford is a 2020 OF/RHP with a 6-0 190 lb. frame from Nemo, TX who attends Glen Rose. Large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and long limbs, present physical strength proportioned nicely throughout frame. Ran a 6.94 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, fields the ball out front and funnels into a full arm stroke through the back, solid arm strength on throws out of hand, shows athleticism to actions and utilizes a big crow hop to gain momentum, has some fluidity to actions, best when working on top of the ball. Also pitched, worked exclusively out of the stretch; full arm action through the back working to a high three-quarters release point. Clean arm through backside, flashed cutting action on fastball up to 88 mph, can continue to refine a consistent release point. Stays on line and incorporates lower half well, curveball tightened throughout outing showing depth, mixed in a straight changeup at 77 mph. Righthanded hitter, begins with a wide base and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate; upper body dominant swing and can continue to incorporate additional lower half into weight shift. Simple swing and shows quick hands with solid present bat speed through the zone. Natural loft to swing and shows a handle for the barrel, easy strength coming off when squared with leverage and extension out front. Offensive tools project with refinements. Very good student.