LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 13U National Showcase
Pierce Buckey is a 2029 1B/RHP/3B with a 6-3 200 lb. frame from Bakersfield, CA who attends Liberty. Extra-large, physical build with present strength proportioned throughout, additional room to grow moving forward. Ran a 7.66 60-yard dash. Primary first baseman, glove plays out front, shows quickness in footwork around the bag, clean funnel and shows present arm strength on throws across. Fields the ball in rhythm in the outfield and works through the ball well with acceleration, higher slot on throws, quickness to both the exchange and release. Also pitched, over-the-top release point and gets on top of the ball to generate downhill plane; fastball topped out at 81 mph, heaviness to the pitch and maintained velocity well. Showed both a top to bottom curveball in upper-60s and a tighter slider up to 70 mph with back-foot ability; maintained arm speed well on changeup with heavy fading life. Right-handed hitter, begins with a wide base and tight hands, quick turn and does a nice job of staying compact in swing. Able to generate the ball to the middle of the field when on time with toe tap, power projects well moving forward and shows occasional loft in path. Excellent student.