LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Devin Hackney is a 2021 LHP/1B/OF with a 5-9 145 lb. frame from Ranger, GA who attends Sonoraville HS. Compact frame with a lean build. Projects for additional strength. Primary left handed pitcher with a simple side step to medium leg lift delivery. Stays balanced at gather and works to the plate with easy actions. Stays on top of the baseball well while releasing from a three-quarters arm slot. Fastball came out of hand cleanly producing some natural cut to glove side in the mid to upper 60's, topped at 68 miles per hour. Curveball had 1/5 shape with solid spin and some depth in the upper 50's. Displayed good command for curveball offering and consistently located to the bottom quadrants of the zone. Also worked out defensively from the outfield showing clean footwork while closing to the baseball. Clean glove actions at pick up and worked through exchange well. Released from a three-quarters arm slot generating occasional carry to the bag at 68 miles per hour. Left handed hitter with an upright, open stance and high back elbow set. Compact stride to contact with rotational actions. Loose hand path to baseball with a linear barrel plane through extension. Primarily looked to stay behind the baseball at contact and work to the middle of the field. Excellent student.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+23 MPH
FB Velo since 05/29/2015
+1.95 MPH
Max Barrel Speed
since 12/28/2018
+1.76
Impact Momentum
since 12/28/2018
+1.42 Gs
Max Acceleration since 12/28/2018
Best
FB Velo:
83
MPH