LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Jr National Showcase
Manuel Santiago is a 2018 LHP/ with a 6-2 190 lb. frame from Maracaibo, VE who attends Occidental Deportiva. Large frame, athletic build and long loose limbs with broad shoulders. Impressive present strength despite young age. Natural, fluid mechanics with slight hip turn at apex of leg lift, repeats delivery well. Hides ball well on backside, quick arm coming through. Fastball up to 84 mph, solid downhill plane on pitch, able to locate offering well to glove side, shows natural armside run, can occasionally cut the fastball as well. Good feel for curveball in upper-60s, pitch has 12/6 shape and good depth, able to locate down in zone, although can slow delivery a bit. Also adeptly works in mid-70s changeup that has mild fading action, maintains solid armspeed. Impressive overall feel for pitching and ability to throw quality strikes.