LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2023 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Reid Gainous is a 2026 3B/RHP with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Cairo, GA who attends Thomas County Central. Features a physical build with broad shoulders and present strength. Ran a 7.14 60-yd dash. In the INF, showed corner actions. Used quality footwork that showed avg. quickness and range but that got him into good fielding positions. Glovework was there where he exhibited soft hands that field it clean and funnel to the waist. The arm showed easy strength across working with avg. quickness to release. At the plate, he sits in a spread base and uses no stride. Showed a simple approach where turns the barrel well on an uphill path and made consistent out front contact. More of a rotational upperhalf swing due to minimal use of lower half. Noticeable strength to the hands that showed with some of his loud barrels to the pullside. On the mound there was a lot to like. It's clean and repeatable mechanics that allowed him to work fast. Quality engagement with his driveleg as he works with some force down the mound. Arm is loose and continuous out the glove and to release out of a H 3/4 slot. His fastball worked up to 87, producing several in-zone whiffs as well as showing feel to the gloveside. Mixed in a low 70s slider that exhibited late break and depth. Named to Top Prospects list.