LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Great Lakes Showcase
Liam Higgins is a 2020 C/OF with a 5-9 175 lb. frame from New Lenox, IL who attends Lincoln-Way Central HS. Medium frame with solid build, projects well moving forward. Ran 60 yard dash in 8.13 seconds. Sets up to hit from slightly open stance with leg lift trigger, strides online with hips, shows good bat speed on lofted plane, does a good job getting the barrel turned out front and driving the ball on a firm line. Worked to all fields with some authority; good raw hitting tools to profile with middle-field approach. Worked out defensively behind the plate; even set with good flex, receives well out front, stands up to throw down to 2nd base, gains well with extra steps out, showed solid accuracy around the bag, popped as low as 2.25 seconds. Named to 2017 Great Lakes Showcase Top Prospect List, very good student.