Preseason All-State Showcase Spotlight: 2020 OF Domenic Popa
January 3, 2019
The Preseason All-State Showcase annually draws in excess of 100 of the top uncommitted prospects in the state. This winter's event will take place over two days at Keystone State Baseball Academy in Manheim on February 16th and 17th.
As we draw closer to February we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we continue our preview with a look at 2020 OF Domenic Popa.
Domenic Popa
Class of 2020 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 55 / POS: 8
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Seton LaSalle CatholicState: PA
- Summer Team: Keystone State Bombers
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
75 - 78
FB
66 - 68
CB
69 - 70
CH
Position
6.65
60-yard
(02/16/19)
84
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
(02/16/19)
Videos
(8/1/18)
Player News
- PBR Limited Series Review (Scranton): Top Position Player Performances - Jul 23, 2019
- PBR Limited Series: University of Scranton (17U Preview) - Jul 17, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase: Outfield Analysis - Feb 20, 2019
- Preseason All-State Showcase Spotlight: 2020 OF Domenic Popa - Jan 3, 2019
- The Year in Review: Top Offensive Performances at a PBR Event - Dec 17, 2018
- PBR Future Games: Team Pennsylvania HQ - Aug 5, 2018
- 2018 PBR Future Games Preview: Team Pennsylvania Outfielders - Jul 24, 2018
- Ed Santa Showcase: Scout Notes - Jul 5, 2018
- 2018 Western PA Top Prospect Games Analysis: White Team - Jun 18, 2018
- 2018 Western PA Top Prospect Games: Complete Results - Jun 14, 2018
- 2018 Western PA Top Prospect Games: Day One Highlights - Jun 13, 2018
- Spring Update: Pennsylvania Class of 2020 Rankings - Feb 16, 2018
- 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Class of 2020 Two-way Players - Feb 4, 2018
- 2017 Western PA Top Prospect Games Analysis: Red Team (Two-way Prospects) - Jul 22, 2017
UPCOMING EVENTS
RECENT NEWS
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 SS/2B Matthew Mullin (La Salle College HS) 9/09/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 3B/SS Dylan Shawver (Mount Union) 9/06/24
- PA Uncommitted Spotlight: '25 C/OF Patrick White (The Haverford School) 9/05/24
- PA PA Class of 2026 Rankings (Summer Update) 9/03/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 MIF/OF Tanner Cunningham (Pine-Richland) 9/02/24
Scouting Report
2018 PBR Future Games - Team Pennsylvania
6/12/18 - 5-foot-10, 170-pound left-handed hitter is currently ranked No. 44 in the PA Class of 2020 and will be participating as a member of Team Pennsylvania this August in the 2018 PBR Future Games in Indiana. Popa took one of the top rounds of batting practice at the event and carried that into game play going 6-for-7 over the course of two games. The lefty showed advanced feel for his barrel lining hits to all fields while nearly beating out a infield single in the lone at bat where he was retired. Currently nursing a hamstring, Popa did not run the 60-yard dash but has run a 6.90 at past events. The primary outfielder showcased 83 mph arm strength during defensive evaluations, an 86 mph bat exit velocity and worked three scoreless innings on the mound.
1/28/18 - 5-foot-10, 170-pound left-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a toe-tap stride. Hands work very well through contact and displayed an ability to drive both gaps with a bat exit velocity of 83 mph. Ran a 6.92 60-yard dash. Left-hander sat 75-78 from a 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, fluid delivery. Curveball shows biting 1/7 rotation at 66-68 and changeup is thrown with good sell and some sink at 69-70.
7/18/17 - 5-foot-10, 165-pound left-handed hitter displayed an advanced feel for the barrel and an ability to hit the ball where it is pitched both in batting practice and in game action. Went 3-for-6 with a double in game action and registered a bat exit velocity of 82 mph. Showcased fluid actions defensively with good routes to the baseball and current 78 mph arm strength from the outfield. The lefty sat 72-74 from a 3/4 arm slot on the mound with run and sink to his fastball. His curveball displayed 1/7 rotation at 63-64 while his changeup showed action similar to his fastball at 67-68. Worked two innings allowing three hits while recording four ground ball outs. Did not run the 60-yard dash due to a current hamstring injury.