LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Thomas Barca is a 2021 LHP/1B, OF with a 6-0 185 lb. frame from Watchung, NJ who attends Watchung Hills Regional. Large, athletic frame with square shoulders and present strength to frame proportioned throughout. Ran a 7.81 60-yard dash. Primary lefthanded pitcher, get tall on backside during gather, strides open coming down the mound and shows ability to work over front side; full arm action through the back working to a high three-quarters release point. Fastball topped out at 79 mph, worked on top well and generates steep downhill plane to the pitch, energy at release, will continue to refine a consistent release point. Flashed a curveball at 58 mph, tends to slow arm action prior to release. Fields the ball out front at first base, developing footwork off of the bag, similar high slot on throws across the diamond. Righthanded hitter, begins with a wide and spread stance with a high hand set and back elbow at the plate; upper body dominant swing. Full swing path through the zone, generates present bat speed through the zone and able to generate backspin to his pull side. Occasionally gets uphill with swing path, shows jump off barrel and will continue to unlock more with additional lower half incorporated.