COMMITMENT 2020 catcher commits to WVU baseball

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2020 catcher/RHP/3B Mcgwire Holbrook commits to WVU baseball.

Perfect Game profile: https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=389205



Latest Showcase Report

2016 National Underclass Showcase-Main EventDec 28, 2016

PG Grade: 8

McGwire Holbrook is a 2020 C/RHP/3B with a 5-10 180 lb. frame from Orlando, FL who attends Bishop Moore HS. Medium, athletic frame with broad shoulders and present strength proportioned throughout frame, room to continue to grow stronger. Primary catcher, solid tools behind the plate, receives the ball out front, quick transfer out of the glove, shows quickness to arm action and gets on top of throws, nice carry to second base, gains ground with lower half and repeats actions well. Also pitched, big rock step moving into delivery, leg lift just above belt, works with sound rhythm and gets to an extended three-quarters arm slot. Hides the ball well and creates deception, fills zone, topped out at 77 mph with occasional plane, ground ball contact when down. Curveball shows 11-5 shape, slows arm action upon release. Righthanded hitter, begins with a spread, even stance and a high back elbow in the box. Simple leg lift trigger for timing, shifts weight well moving in, keeps hands inside through path, loose coming through the zone, creates leverage at times. Employs a middle of the field approach, has feel for the barrel to work all fields. Very good student.

 

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Prep Baseball comments:

08/14/17- Committed to West Virginia University.

06/21/17 - Currently ranked No. 32 in the Florida 2020 Class. Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds the right handed hitting catcher appears to have leaned out and continued to improve the swing. He has cut down some of the length and the gap-to-gap power has continued to improve. Swing translates to the game where he has a balanced lower half and a feel for the barrel. Defensively, he is becoming more flexible and stays in better positions with soft hands and strong wrists. Projects as an above average defensive catcher. On the mound, he has a short arm action and pounds the zone at 80-82. High two-way follow.

01/21/17 - The 5-foot-11, 180-pound C/RHP showed the ability to throw strikes with all three pitches. With fluid mechanics, the arm action is clean. The fastball ranged from 77-78 mph and could jump with improved extension. Also showed a feel for the slider at 64 mph and a changeup at 72-73 mph. Offensively, the right handed hitter shows a short, direct path to the ball. With quality rhythm and a good path, he projects to have pull side power as he continues to add strength. Defensively, behind the plate he is a solid, sound receiver. He shows a quick and clean transfer with pop times ranging from 2.0-2.1 that will continue to improve with strength. Overall, very intriguing young two-way talent.

11/12/16- 5-foot-10, 180-pounder has a stocky frame with a thick lower half. The right handed hitter has good rhythm in his setup with a strong, balanced lower half in his swing. He is able to clear his lower half creating a good path through the zone. He has a feel for the barrel and some present power for his class with more to come. Defensively, he has good hands, but will need to continue to improve flexibility in his setup. He also has a somewhat long transfer, but has a strong arm resulting in his best pop time of 2.27. On the mound, the righty has a quick delivery with a long arm action and big circle in the back. Some effort in delivery. Fastball ranged from 74-77 mph while the change up was clocked at 63-64 mph. Slowed down arm speed on the change and tended to deliver the CB with a lower elbow not allowing him to get on top of the pitch. The curve ball was clocked at 60-61 mph. Very interesting young prospect, especially offensively.