LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2011 National Showcase
Niklas Stephenson is a 2012 C/RHP with a 6-3 195 lb. frame from Del Mar, CA who attends Sunset. Tall slender build, wide shoulders, projects added strength. Straight back set up defensively, very good arm strength, easy controlled catching actions, very accurate throws, 1.88 best pop, good agility behind the plate, athletic actions. Right handed hitter, high hands, bit of an arm bar, creates bat speed and some leverage, ball comes off the barrel hard, can drive the gaps, has hitting tools but can shorten up his path to the ball. Also pitched, full tall delivery, high 3/4's, some effort on release, fastball to 90 mph, some spin to mid 70's curveball. Good student, verbal commitment to Hawaii.