LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Darian Oliva is a 2018 2B/SS with a 5-11 155 lb. frame from Hialeah, FL who attends American Senior HS. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout. ran a 7.27 60-yard dash. Primary middle infielder, fields the ball tall, deliberate tempo to actions, gathers well behind the ball, fields the ball out front, actions and arm strength play well at third base, ball comes out cleanly, shows accuracy when on top of the ball. Lefthanded hitter, begins with an even and upright stance with a high back elbow, nice balance to swing with a simple leg lift trigger for timing. Shifts into contact well, hands stay tight to body, short stroke and shows quickness to hands. Extended well at point of contact, remains direct and works the middle of the field, shows fluidity, gap strength will continue to develop with physicality. Good student.