LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Sunshine West Showcase
Joey Flannery is a 2016 C/1B/OF with a 6-0 172 lb. frame from Colorado Springs, CO who attends Colorado Springs HS. Medium frame with an athletic build. Project for additional size with strength. Switch hitter with a narrow, open stance from each side of the plate. From the left side shows rotational lower half with some shift. Primarily generates bat speed from top half actions. Solid barrel control with the ability to hit to all fields. From the right side of the plate shows similar lower half rotational actions to contact. Hands load to a deeper position and launch to contact on a slightly lofted path. Swings with intent from the right side with occasional pop that can split the gaps. Worked out defensively from behind the plate and outfield. Low set with good hip flexion from behind the plate. Compact, clean exchanges with downhill angle into throws. Was accurate to the bag with occasional on line carry. Best workout pop of 2.06. From the outfield shows smooth actions while closing on the baseball. Fundamental glove skill while working through transition and releases with a long, high three-quarters arm slot. Throws creates carry to the bag with accuracy, topped at 81 mph from the outfield. Good student as well.