LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 PG Underclass All American Games
Ethan Patera is a 2022 RHP/1B with a 6-4 220 lb. frame from Downers Grove, IL who attends Downers Grove South. He ran a 7.19 second sixty. A primary right-handed pitcher with an extra large build showing some present strength in the lower half. He worked a solid two innings with a low effort delivery showcasing a two-seem four-seem fastball mix in the 86-90 mph range, the two-seem showed heavy arm side sink and was effective diving of the barrel of left-handed hitters, he also showed confidence in his changeup in the low 80's shaking to it late in counts to get strikes, he developed better feel for his slider as his outing went on with feel for the spin, using it effectively on the otter half to right-handed hitters. From the right-side of the plate he starts with a balanced stance and high hand set, he showed strength over bat speed through the zone as he bullied baseballs working up the middle with an exit velocity of 100 mph. Named to the 2020 PG Underclass All American Games Top Prospect List. Good student. Verbal commitment to Louisville