LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 Rocky Mountain Showcase
Kevin Newkirk is a 2021 1B/OF with a 6-1 170 lb. frame from Friendswood, TX who attends Friendswood. Strong athletic build with long triggers and room to fill out. Ran a 7.20 second sixty-yard dash. Worked out defensively as a primary first baseman. Showed the ability to work around through the baseball with athletic footwork. Flashed confident glove actions with clean exchanges into throws with good arm strength and accurate carry to the bases topping out at 76 MPH from first base. Left handed hitter. Employs a slightly open stance with a leg lift trigger. Displayed a line drive plane with good barrel speed. Rotational upper half mechanics looking to drive the ball in the air working mostly to the middle and pull sides of the field. Also pitched at the event. Employs a small side step to belt high leg lift staying slightly flexed at gather going to drop and drive actions down the mound landing online with the plate and staying online through finish. Flashed a long loose take back going to a mid three-quarter arm slot with good arm speed and getting extended out front well. Uses a fastball with good control to both sides of the plate up to 77 MPH and a 1/7 curveball with good depth up to 67 MPH. Great student.