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2018 South Prospect Showcase
Joshua Malone is a 2020 LHP/OF with a 6-3 172 lb. frame from New Braunfels, TX who attends Canyon HS. Tall and long-limbed southpaw with a projectable frame and room to fill out more. Easy and compact delivery with a loose arm stroke that reaches a lengthy extension out front at release. Maintains good direction to the plate while hiding the ball behind him creating deception for hitters. Uses a 3/4-arm slot and creates solid downhill plane on his fastball which sits in the upper-70's, topping at 81-mph. Shows good feel for locating his fastball and tight spin on a curveball with 2-to-8 shape, which he can land consistently at 69-mph.. Change up is a developing pitch but is thrown with a good amount of hand speed. Also plays the outfield, showing fluid movements with an aggressive and attacking approach. Athletic ability shows through with whip in his arm and on-line carry and accuracy to the bases. Hits from a narrow and open stance incorporating a slow stride with solid weight shift into contact, showing an aggressive pull-side approach at the plate. Looks to create extension out front at contact and uses his long limbs to create leverage and power. Good student.