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2016 Pitcher Catcher Showcase
Alex Weisshaar is a 2018 C/RHP with a 5-11 185 lb. frame from Lagrange Park, IL who attends Lyons Twp HS. Has a large frame, large build, and signs of potential strength in frame. From behind the plate, starts with a higher set. Showed footwork and actions behind the plate with developing arm strength up to 70 MPH while popping as low as a 2.10 seconds. At the plate, right-handed hitter that starts with a wide base, high back elbow, and a leg lift trigger. Swings on a line drive swing plane with a middle of the field approach. Developing bat speed and lower half weight transfer. On the mound, has a hands over the head delivery and a side step start. Throws from a compact, low elbow arm action and release. Fastball has natural sinking action, change-up had similar action, curveball showed bigger break. Works well low in the zone. Excellent student.