Chase
Pinheiro

CV Preseason ID

Pinheiro showed the skills needed to stick behind the plate and the advanced baseball knowledge to be able to help a team at the next level. At the plate it’s a quiet stance with hands low and a balanced lower half. There’s no wasted movement with a slight sway and foot lift before having the hands work directly to the baseball keeping the hands tight through his turn and being able to lift the ball into both gaps. There was some lag of the barrel through the zone allowing him to control the barrel and having time where he really exploded through contact (88 EV). Behind the plate his actions were smooth and his ability to get rid of the baseball stood out along with his athleticism. Pinheiro worked with a wider base and consistent footwork to produce low pop times on the day (1.97-2.08, 76 MPH), that matched with his arm strength to keep throws accurate to the bag. When receiving he showed the ability to manipulate the baseball especially on his glove side where he could stick it; that wide base allowed for him to throw the hips back and keep balls in front of him.

7/19/18 NCTB Upperclass Tourney - Lean and athletic build, swing plane and bat speed have a chance, patient hitter, good set-up, didn't chase, was CLOSE on many pitches but just off, would like to see just a bit better barrel control on way to contact, top hand adjustment would be good, there are hit tools present and can use the whole field if it all clicks.