Andrew
Valentino

Andrew Valentino: SS/RHP, (2027) Trumbull, CT. 6-foot, 161-pound athletic lean frame. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 86 mph, Top 3 EV at the showcase. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a toe tap controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a loose upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 81 mph; shows athletic smooth feet, next level hands, and a clean twitchy exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.97 at the event. Projectable on the mound, showed lightning arm speed with a long loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with downhill in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 1924; Avg 1798). Threw his 1/7 curveball (66-68) with late slurvey action and glove side control. (Max spin 2457; Avg 2318). Has fading swing and miss action and arm side control on his changeup (68-69).  One of the better players around, projects out on both sides of the field.

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 81 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.97

Andrew Valentino: SS/RHP, (2027) Trumbull, CT. 6-foot, 151-pound. (63.8 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 77 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2006; Avg 1816). Shows a 11/5 curveball with late tight action. (Max spin 2591; Avg 2333).

Andrew Valentino: SS/RHP, (2027) Trumbull or Fairfield, CT. 5-foot-10, 143-pound lean athletic frame. Above average projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, loose upward swing plane and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Advanced while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 78 mph; has athletic smooth feet, soft hands, and a twitchy exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.9 at the event. Above average on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. He has in line shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 74-77 mph; has control down in the zone arm side and sinking action. (Max spin 1941; Avg 1821). Shows glove side command and late tight action on his 2/8 slider (62-64). (Max spin 2326; Avg 2207). 

Exit Velocity: 78 mph

Arm Velocity: 78 mph

60-Yard Dash: 7.90

Junior Future Games 

Scouting Report: 5-foot-11, 145-pound, thin, lean athletic frame, with room for added weight gains.  A right-handed hitter, barrel finds the baseball, lots of hard contact, collecting multiple hits. Defensively, moves very well to glove side, feet under control, made all plays. Shows ability off the mound as well.