LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
John Camerota is a 2016 1B/RHP with a 6-1 190 lb. frame from Belchertown, MA who attends Belchertown HS. Large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and nice present strength proportioned well through frame. Ran a 7.47 60-yard dash. Primary first base, shows a quick pivot coming off the bag, fields ball close to body, quick transfer into longer release, full arm action, gets on top and shows strength across. Also pitched, loose arm action with an extended and low three-quarter arm slot. Smooth and repeatable delivery, easy arm action, stays tall on backside and incorporates lower half well. Creates nice running life to arm side on fastball when down in zone, topped out at 81 mph with extension out front. Slows arm action slightly on slider, has nice potential with 10-4 shape and late bite at 70 mph. Graded highest on the mound this event. Left-handed hitter, starts with an upright and slightly open stance. Leg lift trigger for timing at start, shows strength off the ball and a shorter path to the ball. Line drive swing plane, looks to elevate at contact.