Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 1B Christopher Cascardo
February 2, 2021
The 2021 and 2022 classes has received the brunt of the recruiting restrictions created by the Covid-19 virus with a higher volume of projectable, uncommitted players heading into their junior than ever before. Nevada is no different with the unusual wealth of talent still available throughout the state and we will now be spotlighting players throughout the Scout Day Season that you can look out for in upcoming PBR events.
Coronado product and the #5 ranked first baseman in the 2021 class, Christopher Cascardo, has take full advantage of the Covid restricted time period, dedicating himself to the weight room and in turn, seeing it pay off on both sides of the ball. His foot speed has continued to improve at each event he has attended and the his improved physical condition has helped improve his athleticism around the bag. The best part of Cascardo's game has always been at the plate with a compact stroke that stays mostly gap to gap and the occasional flash of power to the pull side evident by the PBR Verified 94 mph Exit Velocity retrieved via TrackMan at the Nevada Top Prospect event last summer. His approach and plate discipline are the seprators as the uncommitted prospect understands the zone, stays within himself and is reluctant to chase pitches out of the zone. With Cascardo set to attend the upcoming Golden Spikes Scout Day later this week, we expect him to show well and continue to cement himself as a prospect that could come off the board in the near future.
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: CoronadoState: NV
- Summer Team: Golden Spikes
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Videos
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- Coronado Scout Day Recap - Jan 23, 2020
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| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Golden Spikes Scout Day | NV | 02/04 | Heritage Park |
| NSA Scout Day | NV | 02/09 | Heritage Park |
| Las Vegas Rams Scout Days | NV | 02/16 | Heritage Park |
| Nevada Athletics Scout Day | NV | 02/17 | Doc Romeo Park |
| Las Vegas Aces Scout Day (Session 1) | NV | 02/18 | Heritage Park |
| Rawlings Tigers Scout Day | NV | 02/22 | Rainbow Family Park |
| Las Vegas Aces Scout Day (Session 2) | NV | 02/23 | Heritage Park |
| Sierra Vista Scout Day | NV | 02/25 | Heritage Park |
| Bishop Manogue Scout Day | NV | 02/27 | Bishop Manogue High School |
| Reno Knights Scout Day | NV | 02/27 | Bishop Manogue High School |
| McQueen Lancers Scout Day | NV | 02/28 | Bishop Manogue High School |
| Northern Nevada Open Scout Day | NV | 02/28 | Bishop Manogue High School |
| Sparks Blue Sox Scout Day | NV | 02/28 | Bishop Manogue High School |
| Bases Loaded Elite Scout Day | NV | 03/03 | Doc Romeo Park |
| Bishop Gorman Scout Day | NV | 03/04 | Heritage Park |
| The Meadows Scout Day | NV | 03/07 | The Meadows |
| Southern Nevada Open Scout Day | NV | 03/13 | Faith Lutheran High School |
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Scouting Report
Body: 6-foot-0, 180 pounds. Athletic, proportionate build. Has continued to add strength. Still has room to add quality size to his frame.
Defense: IF. Lateral quickness and arm strength keep him at 1B. Has improved feel around the bag. Receives the ball well. Footwork is still a work in progress, but has continued to show progress.
Arm: RH. 74 mph. Long arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. Takes his time to get gathered. Accurate on his throws.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, tall stance. Back foot turned slightly inward. Slow, simple rhythm in the hands. Toe tap load into his back side. Efficient hand path to the ball with a level/slight uphill swing path. Shoulder high, two handed finish. Excellent understanding of his swing. His bat is the best part of his game. Middle of the order type. Drove the ball from gap to gap. Power potential is beginning to turn into preset power to the pull side.
Power: 94 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.49 Laser Timed 60