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PBR Colorado Top 20 Most Viewed Profiles of 2018: No. 20 C Tony Castonguay of Grandview HS


John Cackowski
Director of Scouting

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Today we start our season countdown of Top 20 most viewed profiles of 2018. Coming in at the No. 20th most viewed profile in 2018 is Uncommitted No. 10 2020 C Tony Castonguay of Grandview High School  with 550 views. Here is a look at his current profile.




Scouting Report

9-22-18

An athletic, 5-foot-11, 180-pound switch hitting C/3B who ran a 7.21 60.  Slightly open on the right side with an aggressive swing an weight transfer.  Swing path is slightly uphill with good extension at contact.  Exit velocity was 87 mph from the right side.  The left side swing is catching up to the right.  Slightly open with a big leg kick on the pitch.  Strong lower half with a an uphill swing path.  Ball shows good carry to the gaps.  Defensively, he shows solid fundamentals at 3rd base.  Quick feet square him up to the bag and he has a quick glove to hand transfer.  Arm was 84 mph across the diamond.  Behind the plate he shows good athletic actions while blocking balls and throwing down.  Arm is short and accurate and he had a showcase best 1.85 pop-time.

 

1-28-17

5-11, 175 pounds. Switch-hitting catcher who showcases bat-speed on both sides of the plate. Exit velocity was 86 mph from the right side and 83 mph from the left side. Get's money's worth with uphill swing path, and attack ball with good plate coverage on both sides. Wants to crush the ball. Both sides of the plate offensively play well. Can also run with dry 4.1 home to first time. Has a ton of tools. Good feet behind dish with solid receiving skills. Every time we see Castonguay we like him more. Looks like a leader as well.  Pop time ranged from 2.05-2.10.

10-28-17

5-foot-11, 175-pound right hand hitting C/3B.  At the plate he stands open with a long stride to come square.  Lower half is solid through the zone creating good pull side power.  Swing is aggressive and long with extension out front.  Exit velocity was 89 MPH.  Behind the plate he showed a good set up and athletic actions.  Soft hands and frames well.  Pop-time was 1.98-2.01 with accuracy and his arm velocity was 81 MPH.

 

1-29-17
5-foot-10, 180 pounds. Bats and throws right. Wide stance in a croutch. Slight uphill swing with good extension. Gets his moneys worth in swing. 83 mph exit velocity off tee but played better in live round. Good actions at 3B. Fields ball out in front, ranges well to both sides. Accurate throws to 1B. Behind the dish has quick feet and quick release. 2.08-2.10 pop times. Strong receiving skills. Solid young catcher. Ran a 4.6 home to first.