Donte
Valentine

Donte Valentine: SS/2B, (2024) Fitch, CT. 5-foot-9, 153-pound athletic lean build. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. (67.1 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap line drive approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 81 mph; shows next level hands, athletic quick feet, and a twitchy exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.22. 

Exit Velocity: 87 mph

Arm Velocity: 81 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.22

Donte Valentine: SS/2B, (2024) out of Fitch, CT. is a 5-foot-9, 153-pound infield prospect. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 84 MPH, with a  (63.20 MPH bat speed average) and (19.70 MPH hand speed average). Valentine hits out of a balanced, athletic stance with a slow load and controlled stride. The swing is an uphill stroke with good extension utilizing a gap to gap approach. In the infield, his best throws across the diamond were up to 78 MPH, while showing he has sure hands, smooth consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Valentine also recorded a time of 7.37 in the 60-yard dash.