LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Ethan Vellenga is a 2021 LHP/1B with a 5-6 110 lb. frame from Pine Bush, NY who attends Pine Bush Senior High School. Young, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.85 60-yard dash. Primary lefthanded pitcher, shows deliberate tempo through delivery, high leg lift up past belt, slight hip turn at top while getting tall on back side. Full arm action through the back works to a clean higher three quarters slot, lands slightly closed with front foot. Good glove side mechanics, fastball topped out at 64 mph, able to induce ground ball contact when down in the zone and flashed a curveball at 55 mph. Fundamentally sound at first base, glove plays well at the ball and works behind it, clean transfer, shows footwork, arm strength will continue to develop with additional physical strength. Lefthanded hitter, begins with a slightly open stance with a high back elbow, loads hands back at start of swing. Utilizes a middle of the field approach, stays short to the ball and looks to create contact. Line drive swing plane, can work the opposite field, bat speed will continue to improve, shows rhythm at the plate with feel for the barrel.