LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2022 World Showcase
Michael Oates is a 2023 C/RHP/OF with a 5-7 180 lb. frame from North Weymouth, MA who attends Xaverian Brothers. Compact athletic build with very good present strength. 7.08 runner in the sixty. Versatile defensive player, plays both catcher and outfield and has tools at both positions. Raw arm strength stands out behind the plate, gets on line carry on his throws, has a pause in his release that slows down his pop times, showed plenty of lower half life and actions as a catcher. Right handed hitter, hits from a narrow upright stance with a long and extended swing, looking to pull and lift the ball but also showed the ability to make game adjustments and shorten up against off-speed pitches. Also pitched, has a slow paced delivery with a quick and compact arm action, good lower half direction to the plate, over the top arm slot that creates good angle. Fastball worked in the mid-80's and topped out at 87 mph, landed a solid slider consistently with some tilt to it, nice ability as a strike throwing secondary pitcher with good stuff. Hard worker on the field and enjoys the game. Good student. Named to the World Showcase Top Prospect List.