LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Indoor Showcase
Chandler Jones is a 2017 1B/LHP with a 5-10 195 lb. frame from Springfield, MO who attends Kickapoo HS. Medium frame with a thick build and some present strength. Left handed hitter with an open, narrow stance. Clean, compact hand path through contact with natural lift. Shows barrel and hand skills to hit to all fields. Good rhythm and timing ot swing and flashes strength to gaps when squared. Has hitting tools that will continue to develop with physical maturity. Worked out defensively from first base. Covers ground well to each side with a smooth arm action while throwing. Solid footwork around the bag with developing glove actions. Also pitches showing a 3/4 arm slot with quality sink on a fastball that topped at 77 mph. Arm slot hides the ball well while also promoting fading action at times. Curveball has 1/7 shape with good depth at 67 mph. Deceptive arm speed on a change up that has fading action at 70 mph. Repeats mechanics well. Tools project nicely for first base. Good student as well.