LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 Fall Gulf Coast Showcase
Harlin Hovater is a 2024 C/RHP/OF with a 5-11 172 lb. frame from Hernando, MS who attends Magnolia Heights. Medium athletic build with good length and physical projectability for his age. Left handed hitter, starts a bit open with a bent knee spread stance, has quick hands and creates very good bat speed for a 2024, has an accurate barrel and gets it into the zone on time, hits to all fields with some jump off the barrel. Primary catcher who shows good quick feet behind the plate shifting and blocking, quick transfers and solid fundamental footwork throwing, is also athletic enough to play the outfield. 7.55 runner in the sixty. Took a turn on the mound, has a tall delivery that creates good downhill angle, simple and repeatable mechanics with a clean arm action, low effort release out front. Fastball topped out at 77 mph with plenty more there in the future, has a nice change up he showed confidence in with late running life, tossed in a curveball as well while throwing lots of strikes. Talented young player with skills and projection. Good student. Named to the Fall Gulf Coast Showcase Top Prospect List.