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2023 Sunshine South Showcase (Tues/Wed)
Paden Tortorice is a 2023 C/1B with a 5-8 160 lb. frame from Katy, TX who attends Cypress Lakes. Recorded a 7.63 second 60-yard dash time. Primary catcher with a medium frame and strong build. Narrow base with a staggered feet stance behind the plate on throws. Works under the ball replacing his feet with clean exchange and release from a high slot. Some carry to the bag on throws with online accuracy. Secondary first baseman with fundamental footwork moving around the bag. Clean funnel out front with deliberate exchange and throws across the diamond at 75 mph. Right-handed hitter with a slightly open and even base with high hands. Short heal-lift trigger stride and rotational bat path through the zone. Dominant upper-half with bat speed and heavy hands at contact. Impact through the middle when he stays connected out front. Excellent student.