LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 New England Indoor Showcase (Saturday)
Griffin Schutte is a 2024 1B/RHP with a 6-5 210 lb. frame from Hopkinton, MA who attends Rivers. Extra-large, athletic frame with long limbs and present strength to frame, additional room to grow moving forward. Primary first baseman, fields the ball out front with two hands and a wide base, young actions, tight arm stroke through the back, shows quickness to footwork on pivot, moves well coming off the base, some carry on throws across. Also pitched, worked exclusively out of the stretch, lower leg raise at start of delivery, works to a three-quarts release point. Fastball topped out at 81 mph, tends opens front shoulder early coming down the mound; shorter stride with lower half, mixed a curveball with short shape up to 67 mph, slows arm some at release. Right-handed hitter, begins with a high hand set and back elbow at the plate with a closed stance; subtle weight shift moving into contact. Stays short to the ball and creates carry off of the barrel when extended out front. Handsy swing, showed comfort turning on the ball, will continue to unlock additional strength with added lower half into mechanics. Very good student.