LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Northeast Indoor Showcase-NJ
John Wheeler is a 2018 C with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Valatie, NY who attends Ichabod Crane Senior High School. Large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and a long, projectable frame with room to add additional strength. Ran a 5.44 40-yard dash. Primary catcher, begins with a lower set behind the plate and comes out of crouch gaining short ground with lower half, receives well out front, quickness to actions with a short arm action, upright release, 2.03 pop and will continue to lower with continued incorporation of lower half. Righthanded hitter, begins swing with a simple toe tap trigger for timing. Quick hands with swing and generates bat speed with lift out front at contact. Full swing and shows ability to leverage balls into the air with authority, good extension through the ball and loudest contact comes to pull side. Excellent student.