Top Performer Spotlight: 2020 1B/C Justin Cabrera (Cardinal Hayes HS)
January 19, 2018
The last chance preview (Nov. 18) in Ardsley, NY displayed 60 high-end prospects showing off their skill-sets in front of our PBR NY scouting staff and finally the smoke as cleared. We are fast-at-work piecing together all the scouting data we collected. Today we highlight a player who's performance earns an extra look.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| New York Winter Open | NY | 02/11 | Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
| Rising Stars Winter Showcase | NY | 02/11 | Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
| Preseason All-State West (NYS Games Trials) SOLD OUT | NY | 02/19 | Pinnacle Sports Campus - Victor, NY |
| Preseason All-State Downstate (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/21 | House Of Sports - Ardsley, NY |
| Preseason All-State East (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/22 | All-Star Academy - Latham, NY |
| Preseason All-State Long Island (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/23 | All Pro Fieldhouse - East Setauket, NY |
| Rising Stars Instructional Showcase | NY | 02/25 | Spencerport, NY |
Last Chance Preview-Downstate (November 18, 2017) Full frame at 6-foot-2 250 pounds. The right-handed hitting catcher ran an improved 8.30 60. Offensively- Sets up slightly open with hands just off/up back shoulder. Barrel tips towards the mound during load phase; improved lower half aggression then from October event. Varied swing length; with power signs. Exit velocity was up 5 MPH to 90 MPH. Defensively- Behind the plate Cabrera sets up in a square position; gains ground during transfer. Arm action stays short with limited carry. Arm strength peaked at 68 MPH with pop times ranging from 2.26-2.38. Will need to be more explosive with actions behind the plate. The bat projects early in his HS career, overall body strength improvements will go a long way with Cabrera, excited to see him in February.