LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 National Academic Showcase
Tim Chiapel is a 2020 C/3B with a 5-11 165 lb. frame from Chesterfield, MO who attends De Smet Jesuit. Strong athletic build with square shoulders and longer limbs. Ran a 7.05 second sixty-yard dash. Worked out defensively as a primary catcher. Employs a higher even start with confident, clean receiving actions. Displayed quick footwork gaining ground well from behind the plate into throws. Flashed quick transfers into throws with good arm strength topping out at 78 MPH and posting a 1.93 second pop time during defensive workouts. Right handed hitter. Employs a wide stance with a high hand set and leg lift trigger. Utilizes a high intent swing producing good barrel speed and whip through the zone with rotational lower half actions. Showed a line drive barrel plane with good carry to and through the gaps in the outfield when on time and squared. Displayed the ability to drive the ball to all fields with consistent line drives.