LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 Southeast Prospect Showcase
Riley Akins is a 2019 RHP/C with a 5-11 190 lb. frame from Birmingham, AL who attends Heritage Christian Academy. Recorded a 7.49 second 60-yard dash time. Medium frame with room to fill out and add strength. Primary righthanded pitcher with a compact delivery and a sidearm release point. Slight hip turn at the top of the delivery. Longer arm stroke with an extended release and a good tempo. Creates some sink and arm side run on the fastball up to 79 mph. Solid feel for the slider with sweeping action. Low effort release with good command of the fastball. Stays online for the most part with good balance and drives well off the back side. Arm strength also plays nicely from secondary position of catcher. Righthanded hitter with a high hand set, high back elbow, and a compact stroke. Good rhythm into the swing with a line drive plane and works to all fields. Flashes some carry off the barrel of the bat and has present bat speed. Maintains balance nicely. Good student.