Florida ProCase Preview: SS Hector Mangual
May 25, 2020
The PBR ProCase has been a staple of the Prep Baseball Report's pro coverage over the last 17 years. The event has become one of the more high-powered pro showcases in the state and has seen multiple high draft picks in year’s past. There have been four players drafted in the top five rounds of the MLB Draft to have attended the Florida ProCase in previous years. The biggest of them all was Mason Denaburg, who was taken in the 1st round of the 2018 draft by the Washington Nationals. Another ProCase alum was Freddy Tarnok. He was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 3rd round of the 2017 draft. Sam McMillan attended the first Florida ProCase in 2016. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2017 draft by the Detroit Tigers. And just last year, Tyler Callihan was selected in the 3rd round of the 2019 draft by the Cincinnati Reds.
The 2020 Florida ProCase will take place Friday, May 29th at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona, Florida. The event will feature a pro-style workout followed by simulated gameplay that we will be broadcasting live on Twitter. Continuing today, we will be spotlighting some of the players that will be in attendance at the 2020 Florida ProCase.
If you still wish to attend the 2020 Florida ProCase you can request your invite and register HERE.
Next up is 2021 SS Hector Mangual (TNXL Academy). Mangual is a tall, athletic 6-foot-4, 190 pound shortstop. Hector was a participant in the 2018 Top Prospects Games where he showed his gap-to-gap power at the plate and long range in the infield. The Missouri commit was also a standout at the UCF Top Prospect Games last August. Mangual ranks No. 65 in the PBR Florida Class of 2021 rankings.
SS Hector Mangual
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Scouting Report
Missouri commit. Athletically built was at 6-foot-3, 160-pounds, has continued to grow into frame, adding inches and significant muscle structure with more to come as he matures. Ran a 7.09 laser-timed 60. Defensively, showcased smooth actions, used his long frame well to range to both sides, quick and clean on transfers, quick to release. Arm works short with a low draw, plays at multiple slots, 84 mph across the infield. Offensively, balanced setup, long, hanging leg stride, hands start back and load further, remains balanced. Smooth swing, barrel path is level through the zone, drives the ball gap-to-gap 85 mph exit velocity.
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-3, 160 pounds with a highly projectable, athletic frame. In the field, he shows advanced defensive actions and plenty of range. Shows quick feet and moves laterally with ease, ranging backhand and forehand while fielding the ball under control. Throws to the bag are accurate and have carry, topping out at 80 mph. Offensively, he starts from a slightly open stance with a leg kick for his load, showing present bat speed through the zone and gap-to-gap power potential. At times he can be a little out in front, but when he is in rhythm, he generates hard contact which translated to the cage where he registered an exit velocity of 86 mph. Clocked in at 7.17 seconds for his 60 yard dash time.
Uncommitted. Tall and athletic frame standing at 6-foot-3, 160 pounds. Really stood out defensively in the field where he showed range and athletic, defensive actions. Confident hands. Offensively, there is some swing and miss at times, but he creates leverage with his long limbs and creates hard contact when he squares it up. This translated to the cage where he registered an 83 mph exit velocity off a tee. Had a loud single down the left field line during gameplay.