LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Spencer Wiskus is a 2016 C/1B with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Coralville, IA who attends Iowa City West. Large, athletic frame with present strength. At the plate shows a long loose swing that produces some lift. Creates a coiled lower half on load and move into contact well. Easy effort swing with plus extension through contact. Gap to gap approach with present bat speed and pop to split the gaps. Very comfortable and confident presence at the plate. Good knowledge of the strike zone with barrel control to produce hard contact to all fields. From behind the plate shows a quick exchange and release while producing good direction on throws from a wider set base. Throws showed on line carry with accuracy topping at 73 mph, best pop of 2.13. Tends to push the ball slightly while receiving. Also worked out defensively at 1B. Threw from a high 3/4 arm slot with accuracy across, topped at 78 mph. Smooth athletic actions surrounding the baseball with solid funneling glove work. Shows good range to both sides with fundamental footwork setting up for throws at 1B. Athletic, strong player with projectable next level tools. Good student as well.