LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Great Lakes Showcase
James Raffauf is a 2017 RHP/OF with a 6-2 155 lb. frame from Richmond, IL who attends Marian Central Catholic. Long, lean frame with room to fill. On the mound throws from a high energy 3/4 arm slot and creates some angle with arm side run on fastball ranging from 76-79 mph. Uses lower half well and shows best velocity and movement when staying online. Curveball has 11/5 shape with depth, topped at 71 mph. Curveball showed best sharpness when front hip stayed on target. Body projects and velocity will increase with strength. Even stance at the plate with a mid-field approach. Had consistent barrel contact and stay behind the ball with ability to hit to all fields. Shows rhythm to swing at times, will improve at plate with continued fluidity. Shows an overtop arm aciton from the outfield with a quick release. Deliberate actions through baseball on throws to bag. Topped at 74 mph on throws from the outfield with accuracy. Good Student as well.