Top Performer Spotlight: 2019 SS Chad Gartland (Irondequoit HS)
January 20, 2018
The 2017 WNY All-Star Games took place back on Sept. 24 at the College of Brockport. Over 60 high-end prospects took the field showing off their skill-sets in front of our PBR NY scouting staff and nearly a dozen college coaches. As the smoke continues to clear, we are fast-at-work piecing together all the scouting data we collected more than three weeks prior. Today we highlight yet another player who's performance earns an extra look.
WNY All-Star Games (September 24, 2017) Wiry, athletic 6-foot-0 170 pound SS/RHP. Offensively- An impressive round of BP with mostly line drive results through the middle of the field. Flexion in the lower half with stance with a spring load of weight back during the load of his hands. Short quiet stride before he explodes through contact. Swing path stays short with a 2-handed finish. Repeatable stroke with room for power potential with improved extension. Exit velocity was 82 MPH. Defensively- Choppy but active breakdown steps to the ball, hands can get underneath at times with a bit of stab towards the ball. Upright in throwing motion with short, over-the-top release with carry at 79 MPH across the diamond. Pitching- Live arm sitting 80-82 MPH, works center of the rubber with a chest high leg drive with slight coil away from the plate. Features some cross fire action with stride to the 3B side; arm slot traditional 3/4. FB command will need to improve but foundation is there. Mixed in change up at 71-72 MPH.
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Preseason All-State Long Island (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/23 | All Pro Fieldhouse - East Setauket, NY |
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