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2018 14U Florida Showcase
Derick Morillo is a 2022 SS/RHP with a 5-6 130 lb. frame from Trujillo Alto, PR who attends Escuela Libre de Musica Ernesto Ramos Antonini. Young, square shouldered build with a lean and projectable build, room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.63 60-yard dash. Primary middle infielder, moves well on feet and takes longer strides moving up the middle, shows lightness to footwork and has balance on the charge, fields out front and funnels into a fuller arm stroke, carry and arm strength will continue to develop. Also pitched, works exclusively out of the stretch, leg lift just up past belt; compact arm action through the back working to a three-quarters release point. Gets across body at release, fastball topped out at 72 mph, occasional sinking life when down in the zone. Will occasionally drop slot with intent, flashed short breaking ball at 64 mph away from righthanded hitters. Righthanded hitter, begins with a high band set and back elbow at the plate; utilizes a toe tap trigger for timing in the box. Upper body dominant swing, stays short to the ball with looseness to hands. Can continue to implement additional lower half into weight shift, creates extension and looks to hit the ball out front with some uphill to swing path.