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2020 Great Lakes Prospect Showcase
Joel Villarreal is a 2022 RHP/3B with a 5-11 160 lb. frame from Buffalo Grove, IL who attends Buffalo Grove. Medium and strong frame. Only pitched at the event, right-handed pitcher only, takes his arm back to a compact arm action up to a high 3/4 arm slot, loads deep onto his back hip at the top of his balance point, compact stride down the mound, compact with release causes some deception. Fastball topped out at 77 mph and will cut the heater at times, developing spin to his curveball and can bury it when needed for whiffs, flashes a slider at times as well.