LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Great Lakes Showcase
Liam Poe is a 2018 C/OF with a 5-11 185 lb. frame from Bolingbrook, IL who attends St Francis. Medium frame with a solid, athletic build. Shows present strength throughout frame with projects for more with maturity. Ran a 7.54 sixty yard dash. Primary catcher, creates good momentum to the bag with fundamental footwork while coming out of crouch. Receives the baseball with soft hands. Clean glove to hand exchanges with a smooth paced transfer. Compact arm action at release topping at 72 mph. Throws produce occasional carry to the bag wit developing accuracy. Best workout pop time of 2.01. Right handed hitter with a slightly closed stance. Front side strides to an extended position. Loose, athletic swing path with a line drive plane through extension. Present bat speed with a mid-field approach. Has good jump off the barrel when squared to the pull side gap. Shows a tendency to lower hand slot at times, creating an uphill swing plane. Consistently squared up contact throughout batting practice. Outstanding student as well.