LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 Lone Star Showcase
Kaleb Vela is a 2022 RHP/1B/3B with a 6-1 225 lb. frame from Hondo, TX who attends Hondo. Big and stocky build with plenty of present strength. Works from the stretch with a simple leg lift start to his delivery, compact arm action in back with a mid-3/4's arm slot. Worked in the low-70's with his fastball while topping out at 74 mph early, gets some sink and run when he's low in the zone. Also threw a big slow curveball to keep hitters off balance. Right handed hitter, has a busy load with a big leg lift trigger and a short line drive swing plane, has some strength at contact and showed the ability to drive the ball with some carry to the middle of the field. 8.35 runner who is a primary first baseman on defense.