LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2014 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
TJ Backer is a 2015 OF/UT with a 6-2 197 lb. frame from Stroudsburg, PA who attends Stroudsburg. Large, athletic build with long limbs and present strength in build with room to fill out. Ran a 7.01 60-yard dash. Gets out of the box well with an IQ on the bases. Primary outfielder, uses a crow hop to gain momentum on throws, deep arm action and throws from an over the top arm slot, accurate throws with more arm strength to comes, gets in a good position to throw. Right-handed hitter, starts with a spread lower half with a toe twist timing trigger. Quick bat with some lift in swing, front side opens early, ball comes off the barrel well, creates contact to the middle of the field, good plate coverage, smooth path with strength in swing.