LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 South Top Prospect Showcase
Kyle Jackson is a 2018 RHP/MIF with a 5-9 140 lb. frame from Conroe, TX who attends College Park HS. Medium frame with a lean build. Frame projects for additional strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a smooth paced, full overhead delivery. Stays balanced on back side at gather and works to the plate with drop and drive lower half actions. Lands at a slightly closed position on front side creating some crossfire. Loose arm circle at take back and released from a high three-quarters slot. Showed good command fastball creating occasional downhill tilt with some run to arm side in the mid to upper 70's, topped at 79 miles per hour. Curveball had 11/5 shape with solid spin and hard depth when maintaining arm speed through extension. Also flashed a changeup with hard, late sink in the low 70's. Consistently looked to work to the outer edge of the plate with all three pitches and induced weak contact throughout each inning of work. Right handed hitter with an upright, open stance and high back elbow set. Loose, extended path to contact with a slightly lifted barrel plane through extension. Primarily looked to work to the middle of the field and showed developing feel for the barrel. Created some sharp line drive contact when on time and squared.