LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Northeast Indoor-NJ
Thomas Rodgers is a 2018 C/1B with a 6-0 190 lb. frame from Hazlet, NJ who attends Christian Brothers Academy. Large frame with solid present build; well-proportioned physicality with good projection remaining. Ran 40 yard dash in 5.17 seconds. Sets up to hit from narrow-based stance with medium-high hand set, shows very quick hands with controlled violence into swing, good strength in swing as well. Repeatedly found the barrel with authority, worked consistently to the middle and pull fields, repeated swing well and made hard contact with consistency. Worked out defensively behind the plate, side-set with narrow base, receives cleanly out front with two hands, arm slot tends to vary on throwdowns and can inhibit consistent accuracy, gains ground well and stays balanced, shows solid arm strength down to 2nd base up to 75 MPH. Very good student, named to 2017 Northeast Indoor Showcase Top Prospect List.