LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 14u Main Event Showcase
Matthew Caudill is a 2022 C/3B/RHP with a 5-8 210 lb. frame from St Joseph, MO who attends Central. Medium and sturdy frame. Ran an 8.30 second 60 yard dash. Primary catcher, sets up in a low crouched position behind the plate, receives the baseball out in front transferring it to his hand in a low exchanging position, takes his arm back to a short arm action, gains ground into his throw downs and strides online to the second base bag, developing arm strength currently, 2.31 second best pop time. Also pitched at the event, begins his delivery with a large rocker step up to a belt high leg lift, stays flexed on back side at gather and worked to the plate with drop and drive actions, takes his arm back to a compact arm action up to a 3/4 arm slot, lands online to the plate, fastball flashed armside run at times topping out at 74 mph, mixed in an 11-to-5 curveball with some depth. Righthanded hitter, sets up at the plate with a high hand set and a high back elbow, weight begins on his backside before striding with a leg lift trigger into contact, best when working his hands directly to the baseball, long swing plane with a flat bat path through the hitting zone, looks to lift the baseball. Good student.