LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 West Coast Prospect Showcase
John Smythe is a 2020 OF/1B with a 6-2 180 lb. frame from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA who attends Loyola HS. Large, projectable build with square shoulders and room to fill throughout physically moving forward. Ran a 7.78 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, takes short steps moving towards the ball, fields out front, compact front side mechanics, strides slightly open with lower half leading into release, short and quick arm action through the back and shows accuracy on throws to home plate. Righthanded hitter, begins with a slightly open stance and a high hand set in the box. Lower hand load at start of swing, does a nice job of getting closed with leg lift trigger. Stays short to the baseball and keeps hands inside, gets to front foot early with weight shift; employs a gap-to-gap approach with a short finish through contact. Very good student.