LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2014 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase
John Howard is a 2015 RHP/SS with a 6-0 180 lb. frame from St. Louis, MO who attends Clayton HS. Young athletic build, good well proportioned strength. Quick leg lift delivery, compact quick arm action, arm is loose and quick, 3/4's arm slot, has balanced energy going towards the plate, repeats his delivery very well. Mid 80's fastball, mostly straight with good angle and occasional arm side run. Hard slider with consistent short lane changing break, good bite, curveball has a deeper slurve type shape with hard spin at times, nice change up with arm speed and sink. Commands all four pitches well and lives at the bottom of the zone, polished pitcher. Has two-way potential with the bat, good strength in his swing, solid present bat speed, line drive swing plane, best swings on pitches middle away, looks to get his hands extended and drive the ball, hits to all fields, gap power. Projects as a very good college level pitcher with normal velocity gains. Good student. Named to the Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase Top Prospect Team.