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2014 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Brent Rice is a 2015 LHP/1B with a 6-4 200 lb. frame from Cochranville, PA who attends Avon Grove. Extra-large, athletic build with long limbs and a lean, projectable build. Ran a 7.76 60-yard dash. Primary left-handed pitcher, works from a high-three quarter arm with an easy arm action in the back. High leg raise delivery, gets on top of the ball and works downhill really well, creates nice angle from first base side. Fastball topped at 82 mph with occasional cutting action, and located it to both sides, especially to glove side. Very good pitchability, curveball shows 1-7 shape with fading action on changeup at 73 mph. Filled up the strike zone with all three pitches. Fields out front at first base, short steps off the bag, accurate throws across. Right-handed hitter, high hand set, creates consistent line drive contact to the middle of the field with some leverage in swing. Projects very well on the mound. Named to Sunshine Northeast Top Prospect List. Excellent student.