LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Fall Academic Showcase
Ethan Wright is a 2019 OF/LHP with a 5-9 160 lb. frame from Marietta, GA who attends Hillgrove HS. Recorded a 6.95 second 60-yard dash. Athletic, compact build with good speed and lots of room on the frame to fill out with additional strength and size. Primary outfielder who attacks the ball well with good arm strength recorded up to 83 mph. Quick and tight release as he gets rid of the ball quickly. Smooth actions and throws had good online carry. Quick arm and gets on top well. Secondary lefthanded pitcher where athleticism shines. Stays tall on the backside and works to the plate with drop and drive actions. Lands slightly closed and carries momentum through the finish, Quick, long arm circle and released from a three-quarter arm slot. Flashed quality arm speed through extension. Curveball had 2/7 shape with solid spin. Competes on the mound and did a good job at matching arm speed on secondary pitches. Lefthanded hitter with an upright, slightly open stance. Linear shift into contact with a simple, direct path to contact. Good bat speed and controls the barrel well. Gets some barrel whip through the zone and can pull the ball with authority. Works to all fields with a high hand set and a high back elbow. Quick hands and swings with intent. Turns well over the inside part of the plate. Good student. Named to the 2017 Fall Academic Showcase Top Prospect List.