LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Luis Alvarez is a 2016 SS/2B, 3B with a 5-9 175 lb. frame from New York, NY who attends The Beacon. Medium frame, athletic build. Projects for additional size with strength. Right handed hitter with an upright, open stance and high back elbow set. Loads lower half to a strong position while the hands shift to a slightly lower slot. Launches lower half with linear actions and solid shift producing bat speed. Shows an extended swing plane that generates leverage through the zone. Primarily uses a mid-field approach with intent to drive the baseball through the gaps. Flashed sharp line drive contact to the opposite field when balanced and on time. Worked out defensively from the infield showing clean glove actions through transition and exchange. Smooth footwork while surrounding the baseball, creating good online direction while gathering to throw. Gets ball out quickly with a compact arm action from a three-quarters arm slot. Showed athletic actions throughout the defensive workout with plus range to each side and clean fundamentals on slow roller. Good student as well.