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2024 National Indoor Showcase (Saturday-Wentzville)
Liam Mahfood-Thurman is a 2026 C/1B with a 6-0 170 lb. frame from St. Louis, MO who attends De Smet Jesuit. Works from a medium compact frame with room to add strength as he continues to physically mature. Primary catcher, starts in a wider side-saddled stance with open feet. Works through the baseball well, utilizing an efficient midline transfer. Gains some ground before accelerating into a short arm stroke. Opens up the front-side at times. Delivered accurate throws to the bag. Recorded arm strength up to 72 mph with a pop time of 1.95. Right-handed hitter, starts in a wider base with a low back elbow and low hand set-up. Utilizes a deep hand load and inward toe-tap trigger for timing. Turns hard to the point of contact and creates some jump off the barrel to the pull-side. Opens up the front-side and gets handsy at times. Recorded an exit velocity of 80 mph. Projects for more power with added strength to his frame. Ran a 7.80 sixty-yard dash. Great student.