Gianni
Di Redo

Event: Fresno Preseason ID
Positional Profile: MIF
Physical: 5-9, 175-pounds; 4.10 30-yard, 24.2” max jump height; Compact body type with strength on average size frame, muscular through legs w/shoulder strength as well.
Offensively: RH. EV max – 92.3 mph, hand speed max – 19.9 mph, bat speed max – 67.6 mph; Feet outside shoulders slightly open, slight crouch with pinched knees, hands start over backside, small load and compact to ball, short powerful stroke, small foot lift toward plate, back foot and front foot switch alignment as swing finishes, puts nose on ball, stays on-plane as he chases barrel through contact, stroke tailored for CF/RF hard contact, physical use of core, short two handed finish, doesn’t need ‘his’ pitch to make impact contact, hitterish is an apt term for him.
Defensively: SS – 81 mph; One step into low ready position, chops feet as he’s reading the play, fields out front before funneling to mid-section, sound glove skills, gritty defensively presence with tools likely tailored best for 2B as he moves toward baseball after the high school level.

Positional Profile: 2B/C

Physical: 5-8, 165 pounds; Muscular, sturdy build. 7.48 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a high finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 95 MPH via Trackman. Power stroke, physical young hitter w/hitterish feel.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH. Plays with focus and grinder type approach. Did not participate at the catcher position.