LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Northeast Underclass Showcase
Owen Batchelder is a 2017 LHP/OF with a 6-3 175 lb. frame from Amherst, NH who attends Souhegan Coop. Large frame with broad shoulders tapering to narrow waist; highly projectable frame with good athleticism. Shows advanced arm quickness on the mound, ball is easy out of hand, balanced and repeatable delivery, controlled pace and tempo with easy mechanics, good lower half usage, slight wrap in back of arm circle, pounds bottom of the zone with FB at 80-85 MPH, good run on FB. CB showed 1/7 shape with excellent depth and snap, commanding both pitches down in zone, very high upside potential on the mound. Hits from slightly crouched stance with narrow base, generates very good bat speed, inconsistent timing, serious jump off the barrel when squared, leveraged swing with power potential. Smooth fielding actions in the OF, moves to ball well and fields cleanly, works through the ball and shows smooth release, OF velocity topped at 85 MPH with accuracy. Named to 2015 Northeast Underclass Showcase Top Prospect List.