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2023 14U National Showcase
Santiago Ponte is a 2027 1B/RHP/3B with a 6-2 205 lb. frame from Miami, FL who attends Felix Varela. Recorded an 8.76 60-yard dash. Primary first baseman with some present strength. moved around the bag methodically and recorded throws up to 77 mph across the diamond. Left-handed hitter and starts from an open stance. Takes a small stride forward to initiate swing. Can lift the ball and produced hard line drive contact to pull side during round. Meets the ball with strength at the point of contact and power projects well. Ball comes off the bat well with some jump. Secondary right-handed pitcher and begins delivery with a leg lift to waist level. Employs a medium length arm action, releasing from a high-3/4 slot. Can sink the fastball down in the zone and threw strikes, working an efficient inning on the mound.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+14 MPH
FB Velo since 02/26/2021
+12 MPH
Exit Velo since 07/19/2021
+.98 MPH
Max Barrel Speed
since 07/28/2023
+.57
Impact Momentum
since 07/28/2023
+1.73 Gs
Max Acceleration since 07/28/2023
Best
PG Grade:
8
2023 14U National Showcase
Left Handed Hitting
Swing Efficiency™
Swing Efficiency™ is a score from 0-100 based on how fast you move your body compared to other players of a similar height and weight. Our library of over 10,000 hitters shows that for a given body type, higher swing efficiencies generate higher exit velos. PG All-American Arjun Nimmala may only weigh 170 lbs, but he can still hit 103MPH off a tee thanks to his elite Swing Efficiency™.
19%
The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed
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