LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2009 National Showcase
Manny Machado is a 2010 SS with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Hialeah, FL who attends Miami Brito HS. Lean athletic frame, projects large. Smooth footwork at SS, quick hands, showed good arm strength, athletic actions on all plays, solid body control. Starts his swing with wrapped bat but catches up to 90+ FB just fine, has leverage and hit balls hard in games, gets good extension, swing looked better against higher velocity. Pitched from 3/4 arm slot, good easy arm action, 90 mph FB has good movement, showed some good CB spin as well. Scouts need to keep a close eye on this talented player. Good student, verbal to Florida International.