LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2012 Sunshine South Showcase
James Bowker is a 2013 C/RHP with a 5-9 180 lb. frame from Ardmore, OK who attends Plainview HS. Stocky catcher's build, very good present strength. Right handed hitter, aggressive hitter, swings hard and creates bat speed, gets to front side but maintains balance, shows pull side power, ball jumps off barrel well, will spin off at times, has hitting tools. Good raw arm strength behind the plate, long arm action, footwork still undeveloped and hindering pop times. 7.03 runner, athletic enough to play other positions. Also pitched, over the top arm slot, compact arm, limited lower half use, fastball to 84 mph, gets good spin on 11/5 curveball, deep bite and shape. Has some tools and strength to develop further. Good student.