LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2023 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Brody Hurd is a 2027 OF/RHP/3B with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Buford, GA who attends Buford. Features a medium-sized lean build with room to add. Ran a 7.30 60-yd dash. In the OF, he showed aggressive footwork to start. Avg. actions all together where there was some stiffness to his lower half that didn't get him fully down at reception. Fields it off to the side a bit but clean. Takes a bit longer to release getting into some extra steps/shuffles. Gets uphill with his shoulders and uses a more compact arm action that got off higher arcing throws with avg. strength for his level. Gets onto his front side a bit too much on his throws which hurts potential arm strength. In the INF, showed developing actions. It's avg. glove skill where he lacks feel to the backhand side but fielded it clean when right at him and to the forehand side. Used a shorter arm action that worked to release to a lower 3/4 slot that got off throws with 50/50 accuracy. At the plate, it's a real simple stroke with minimal waisted movement. Starts more upright and uses a smaller forward move and takeback of the hands that stay tight. The hands dominant the swing where they work direct and inside the baseball with minimal adjustability. Showed avg. bat speed and impact. Had some quality LDs back up the middle of the field.