Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 Armani Newton


Rocco Iervasi
PBR Florida Director of Operations/Area Scout

This spring we will be highlighting players throughout the state with Uncommitted Spotlights. We will highlight one 2022, 2023, and 2024 player each week looking for a school to call home. The state of Florida is full of uncommitted players who have the talent to play at the next level. These players deserve as much exposure as they can get in order to help them find the right home.

Today, we will highlight 2022 Armani Newton. Armani is a 6-foot-2, 195 pound outfielder from John Carroll Catholic High School in Fort Pierce, FL. Outside of high school, Armani plays travel ball for Canes Florida. Newton is an athletic outfielder with a lot of physical tools to like. Flashes power potential with quick hands in the box. Newton stood out at the 2022 FL Preseason All-State and should be a high follow this spring.

2022 OF Armani Newton

 

Armani Newton

Class of 2022 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: John Carroll Catholic
    State: FL
  • Summer Team: Canes Florida 18U Prime
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Position
6.84
60-yard
(01/22/22)
88
OF Velo
(01/22/22)
96
Exit Velo
(01/15/22)
Position
60-yard
6.84
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
95
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(01/15/22)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(01/15/22)
267
Distance (avg)
(01/15/22)
361
Distance (max)
(01/15/22)
Hard Hit %
(01/15/22)
Sweet Spot %
(01/15/22)
Line Drive %
(01/15/22)
Fly Ball %
(01/22/22)
Ground Ball %
(01/22/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.5
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
336
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.9
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
361
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
(01/15/22)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/15/22)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
(01/15/22)
74.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(01/15/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(01/22/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(01/22/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(01/15/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(01/15/22)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
73
Bat Speed (avg)
73
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
22.5
Bat Speed (max)
78.8
Bat Speed (avg)
74.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

1/22/22

6-foot-2, 195-pound athletic strong frame. Solid in the box, Newton's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (73.0 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a simple upward swing plane and balanced finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 88 mph;shows a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.84.




 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
FL Rising Stars Spring Games FL 04/23 Lake Bonny Park
FL Rising Stars Summer Games FL 05/07 Clover Park Minor League Complex
Summer Kickoff - USF FL 05/26 USF Baseball Stadium
Summer Kickoff - UCF FL 05/27 John Euliano Park at UCF
2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only) FL 06/01 Ed Smith Stadium
Team Florida ID Games - FIU FL 06/14 FIU Baseball Stadium
FL Unsigned Senior Games FL 07/02 John Euliano Park at UCF
Team Florida ID Games - UCF FL 07/03 John Euliano Park at UCF
Team Florida ID Games - Northwest Florida FL 07/06 Northwest Florida State College
Team Florida ID Games - Jacksonville FL 07/12 John Sessions Stadium at Jacksonville U