LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 13U East Showcase
Derrick Davis is a 2026 SS/UT with a 5-2 96 lb. frame from South Holland, IL. Young, square shouldered frame with a lean frame and room to grow and develop moving forward. Ran a 9.31 60-yard dash. Primary shortstop, rounds the ball well and takes long strides to the ball, fields the ball closer to body, works into a shorter arm action with a tight release, gets uphill at times with throws. Approaches ball well in the outfield with quickness to footwork, utilizes a crow hop moving into release, lower slot on throws and compact through the back, can incorporate additional lower half into release. Young actions behind the plate, extra step moving out of crouch, taller release, receives the ball out front, worked around the bag. Also pitched, similar compact arm action on the mound, short leg lift at top of delivery, comes down the mound well with lower half, fastball topped out at 55 mph and worked around zone. Right-handed hitter, begins with a high hand set and back elbow at the plate with a slightly open stance, limited weight shift moving into contact. Long swing path through the zone, shows looseness to hands, best when getting the barrel out front, handsy swing and can continue to incorporate additional weight shift moving in.