LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 California Underclass Showcase
Troy Lombardo is a 2018 RHP/ with a 5-10 205 lb. frame from Huntington Beach, CA who attends Calvary Chapel. Medium frame with a solid build and some present strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple side step to medium leg kick delivery. Stays tall on back side with slight coil at gather and works to the plate with drop and drive lower half actions. Lands at a slightly closed position on front side producing slight crossfire action at release. Primarily releases from a mid three-quarters arm slot, but flashed a low three-quarters slot at times as well. Fastball has good downward angle to the plate with late cutting actions between 72-75 miles per hour. Shows very good command with fastball and has to ability to work each edge of the plate. Slider has 10/4 shape with softer spin and occasional late tilt to glove side in the upper 60's. Also showed a changeup that flashed late fading action to arm side with a deceptive arm speed that matches fastball offering. Very good command of all three pitches with the ability to throws in positive and negative counts. Consistently changed speeds and mixed pitches in all counts to effectively keep hitters off balance and induced weak ground ball contact. Also showed good composure while on the mound with a solid understanding of pitching. Tools will continue to develop with maturity and repetition. Good student as well.