LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2014 National Underclass West Showcase
Jacob Padilla is a 2016 RHP/IF with a 6-1 170 lb. frame from Thornton, CO who attends Mountain Range HS. Young athletic build, long limbs, projects well physically. Long extended arm action, 3/4's arm slot, drifting on line delivery with limited lower half use, arm thrower. Mid-70's fastball, mostly straight with occasional sinking action down in the zone. Soft curveball with some occasional two-plane depth, threw curveball consistently for strikes, some feel for his change up with running action. Competed and challenged hitters. Right handed hitter, calm and simple hitting approach, uppercut swing plane, looks to pull the ball. Good student.