LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 Jr. National Showcase
Carson Applegate is a 2022 SS/RHP with a 5-11 180 lb. frame from Columbus, NJ who attends The Hun. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and present strength to frame, additional room to fill. Quick-twitch, posted a 6.71 60-yard dash. Primary shortstop, active footwork moving towards the ball, works through the ball, will continue to refine actions, quick transfer into a short arm action, nice carry and accurate across. Showed upside on the mound, similar short and quick arm action through the back working to a three-quarters slot. Fastball topped out at 92 mph, some effort at release, tighter release point and shows comfort mixing pitches; changeup shows fade to arm side at 82 mph and curveball shows shorter shape and late bite up to 78 mph. Three pitches for strikes. Righthanded hitter, begins with a slightly open stance and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate; gets closed moving into contact. Lowers hands at start of swing, works on a linear plane and incorporates physical strength well, creates present bat speed and shows carry off the barrel when squared. Very good student. Verbal commitment to Kentucky.