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2020 Gulf Coast Prospect Showcase
Thomas Hoover is a 2022 RHP/1B with a 6-0 190 lb. frame from Spanish Fort, AL who attends Spanish Fort. Medium to Large frame with an already filling out build showing strength throughout the frame. Ran a 7.73 second sixty yard dash. Primary Right-Handed Pitcher, working exclusively from the stretch as he lifts to the belt and then drives down the mound. Compact arm action as he released from an over the top slot. Did a great job of staying direct to the dish while being repeatable in his actions. Fastball was up to 83 mph with life out hands. Mixed in a 12-to-6 breaking ball with depth and a tumbling changeup in the low-70's as well. Pitchablility starting to show and projects well on the mound. Secondary First Baseman, sitting back on the baseball as he looks to keep it in front. Full arm action as he releases with accuracy. Low, hard throws as the arm showed well. Young footwork showing but is confident with the glove. Right-Handed Hitter, starting spread open while balanced. One big weight transfer forward and then works with an uphill swing path. Gap to gap type approach. Proved to he could drive it deep when he squared it up. Very strong hands generating easy power. Outstanding Student. Named to Gulf Coast Top Prospect List.