LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Jeriel Pinto is a 2021 1B/3B with a 5-8 164 lb. frame from Orlando, FL who attends Edgewater. Medium frame and build with beginnings of strength. Primary first baseman with smooth paced footwork while working to the baseball. Funnels out front cleanly and worked through exchange efficiently. Flashed clean footwork while pivoting to second base while turning double play. Released from a three-quarters slot creating occasional carry to the bag at 67 mph. Right handed hitter with a slightly crouched, open stance and simple leg lift triggers. Works to contact with rotational lower half actions. Loose hand path the baseball with a clean, repeatable line drive barrel plane through extension. Stays balanced throughout swing and flashed fluidity to finish. Primarily looked to work the ball to the middle of the field between the gaps.