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2021 PG Underclass All-American Games
Derek Curiel is a 2024 OF with a 6-1 168 lb. frame from West Covina, CA who attends Orange Lutheran. Large, athletic frame with square shoulders and a high waist, room to fill throughout moving forward. Primary outfielder, moves well in the outfield with graceful actions, covers ground and is smooth in all his movements, works through the ball with confidence and shows a very quick release with carry and accuracy to the intended base, impact type defender in outfield. Left-handed hitter, begins with a higher hand set at the plate, coils at top of swing and holds it well, tight swing coming through the zone. Excellent bat-to-ball skills with length through the point of contact, employs a gap to gap approach. Power continues to develop in swing and can impact when lifted out to pull side, fluid path and bat speed throughout the zone. High end skills on both sides of the ball. Very good student. Named to PG Underclass All-American Games Top Prospect List.