LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 PG National Underclass West Showcase
Nainoa Cardinez is a 2020 C/RHP/SS with a 6-1 190 lb. frame from Kapaa, HI who attends Kapaa HS. Large and strong frame with broad shoulders. Ran a 7.79 second 60 yard dash. Primary catcher, sets up in a low and athletic stance behind the plate, receives the baseball cleanly with a sure mitt, comes out of his crouch transitioning well and taking his arm back to a long arm action into throw downs, stays online into throws with accuracy to second base, 2.01 second best pop time. Secondary righthanded pitcher, showcased plenty of projectability on the mound, starts his delivery with a short turn step up to a high leg lift, takes his arm back to a long and loose arm action up to a high ¾ arm slot, extends out in front well, could improve arm strength with added lower half involvement, fastball topped out at 84 mph, mixed in a developing curveball and feel for a low-70s changeup. Switch hitter, graded out best from the right side, sets up in an open stance, loose swing getting the bat head out on front flashing jump off of the barrel. Sets up in a similar open stance and upright position at the plate from the left side, utilizes a toe tap trigger for timing, younger bat speed from the left side with a pull side approach and contact. Great student.