LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 West Coast Underclass Showcase
Brett Finnel is a 2018 RHP with a 6-3 205 lb. frame from Riverside, CA who attends Woodcrest Christian HS. Large frame with a strong, athletic build and long limbs. Frame projects to support additional strength. Primarily right handed pitcher simple side step delivery to high leg kick. Stays tall on back side at gather while creating solid torque. Works downhill well while driving to the plate on line. Releases from a smooth three-quarters arm slot. Fastball comes out of hand cleanly with running actions down in the zone sitting in the mid to upper 80's, topped at 89 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape with good depth and late biting action in the low 70's. Flashed a straight changeup with very deceptive arm speed matching fastball. Changeup flashed solid cutting action when working to glove side. Consistently worked each pitch to the outer edge of the plate. Has good feel for all pitches with the ability to pitch backwards when needs. Very mature presence on the mound with a good knowledge of pitching. Tools will continue to develop with physical maturity and repetition. Good student. Named to the 2016 West Coast Underclass Showcase Top Prospect List.