LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Northeast Underclass Showcase
Justin Olson is a 2017 RHP/SS with a 5-11 170 lb. frame from Avon, CT who attends Avon. Medium frame with strong, athletic present build and good projection remaining on frame. Primary pitcher, shows smooth, repeatable delivery with good rhythm and tempo, short and compact arm action, good arm speed, throws from extended low 3/4 slot, FB worked 80-83 and touched 84 with good running and sinking action, commanded FB well down in zone and to both sides of the plate. FB is very heavy and hard for opposing hitters to lift, attacks hitters well and gets weak contact, showed CB with lots of depth, changes eye levels with pitch. Also flashed firmer SL with good sweeping shape. Hits from tall stance, weight shifted way back before load, inconsistent weight shift forward, good hands and some barrel control, LD swing plane with some jump off barrel. Good first step defensively, fields clean and shows quick release across diamond with IF velocity topping at 79 MPH. Named to 2015 Northeast Underclass Showcase Top Prospect List. Very good student.