LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Joey Polak is a 2016 3B/1B with a 6-5 225 lb. frame from Quincy, IL who attends Quincy Notre Dame. Large frame with present strength throughout. Strength and athleticism already plays at next level. Right handed hitter with a slight crouched, straight stance and high back elbow set. Shows excellent balance throughout with smooth actions. Linear lower half mechanics to contact with plus shift, tends to hit of a taller front side. Shows excellent fast twitch actions with ability to aggresivly turn barrel head to contact generating plus backspin and carry to the gaps. Loud, consistent barrel contact throughout batting practice with easy power to all fields. Repeats swing well with solid barrel skills. Worked out defensively from the infield should a three-quarters arm slot with good carry and accuracy. Athletic actions for size with long strides while ranging to ground balls in each hole. Shows smooth, fundamental footwork while surrounding the baseball with clean glove actions while funneling. Good student. Commited to University of South Carolina. Named to 2016 Pre-Draft Showcase Top Prospect List.