Top Performer Spotlight: 2020 SS/RHP Derek Livingston (Paul D. Schreiber HS)
February 14, 2018
The Winter Open (Feb. 11) hosted at Paul Gerry Fieldhouse on the campus of SUNY Sullivan displayed 40 players showing off their skill-sets in front of our PBR NY boots-on-the-ground scouting staff. We are fast-at-work piecing together all the scouting data we collected. Today we highlight a player who's performance earned an extra look.
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TOP PERFORMER REPORT
Winter Open (February 11, 2018) Livingston stands 5-foot-11, 170-pounds with a lean but strong appearance. The current sophomore ran a 7.49 60-yard dash on lasers, that time should slowly start to improve as he matures physically. At the plate he uses a shoulder width setup, back elbow high with looseness to his hands in the pre-pitch. He uses a back load, short front side stride, compact path to the ball, barrel works slightly uphill with a tighter finish. Would like to see barrel stay in the zone a little longer with more extension. 83 mph exit velocity showing signs of power projection in the future. Defensively, active fluid lower half, soft quick hands, throws from a high 3/4 slot, infield arm-strength was 76 mph. Pitching, currently plenty to like from Livingston on the mound. Quick tempo using a long side-step, hands swing high around his head for rhythm, shoulders and hips show advanced separation, stays on the power-line releasing the ball from a high 3/4 slot. Fastball was mostly 80-81 mph with some angle, occasional arm-side run. Curveball sat in the mid-60's, mostly loose with 10/4 shape backing up. Once he gets his release point more out-in-front with the CB he will see more velocity, bit and depth. Overall, we left very impressed with the Long Island prospect. There's bat-speed, hand-speed, and some signs of athleticism. It's still early so most of his numbers will improve when we see him again this summer.