LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Raul Ortega is a 2018 C/1B with a 5-11 210 lb. frame from Nutley, NJ who attends Nutley High School. Medium, athletic frame with broad shoulders present strength proportioned throughout frame. Ran a 7.64 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, comes out of crouch well from behind the plate, short arm action with present strength out of the hand, gets it out of glove quickly with sound transfer, accurate throws, overall footwork will continue to develop. Switch-hitter, shows quickness to hands from both sides with more from the right side at present. Nice balance to swing with ability to turn on inner half, begins with an open stance and shows a full swing through the zone, present strength off the barrel to pull side. Begins with an even stance from the left side, shows slight lift to swing plane with natural strength showing in contact off the barrel, shows a feel for it too. Good student.