LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2012 National Showcase
John Paul Crawford is a 2013 SS/RHP with a 6-2 180 lb. frame from Lakewood, CA who attends Lakewood HS. Lean loose athletic body, some developing strength. 6.77 runner, quick feet defensively, very athletic and balanced actions, extremely soft and sure hands, quick release with very good arm strength, top level defensive tools and skills. Left handed hitter, very open stance, gets to front side and gets barrel out, smooth swing, handles the barrel very well, consistent hard contact, can drive the gaps. Also pitched, slow paced delivery, loose arm with easy velocity, on line repeatable delivery, mostly fastballs, touched 91 mph. Very projectable athlete who does everything on the field effortlessly, will be scary good if he gains strength while maintaining athletic looseness. Pure shortstop who can hit. Verbal commitment to Southern California.