LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2014 National Underclass Session 3
Rock Cates is a 2015 SS/RHP with a 6-3 161 lb. frame from Madison, WI who attends West. Large frame, tall slender build. Hits from a open and upright setup in the box with a high leg kick trigger, long swing with good extension through contact, creates leverage with lower half, uppercut swing plane, accelerates hands well to the baseball, potential to develop power as he gets stronger. Moves well defensively due to stride length, still growing into frame and developing coordination, footwork can improve but shows underlying fundamentals, can incorporate lower half into throwing motion better for increased velocity on throws. Pitches from a three quarter arm slot with a short arm action, good shape on slider, slow deep curveball, threw strikes but less developed on the mound at this point. Good student.