5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic strong frame. Projectable raw during batting practice, Palmese displayed an exit velocity of 96 mph, 3rd Best EV of the day. (75.61 mph bat speed average). (23.66 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic active stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is electric, shows a short upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Created tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Pull side aggressive approach. Advanced in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 86 mph; shows aggressive athletic feet, soft next level hands, and a quick clean exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a short loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.78.

Exit Velocity: 96 mph

Arm Velocity: 86 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.78

5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic strong build. Athletic above average at the plate, Palmese's 99 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (75.48 mph bat speed average). (23.42 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled leg kick. Bat speed is electric, shows a loose upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average projectable from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 87 mph; shows a twitchy clean exchange, athletic quick feet, and next level soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short very quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.56.

Exit Velocity: 99 mph

Arm Velocity: 87 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.56

5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic, physical, one of the more athletic players at this event. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. Began in a tall athletic stance with a quick load, then used a big leg kick. Had a short level swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach, creates backspin to the baseball, enough juice to beat the outfielders. Above average in the outfield, he used momentum and arm strength to record throws up to 89 mph;had soft hands, quick fluid footwork, and a twitchy exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.75, can really move. 

Exit Velocity: 93 mph

Arm Velocity: 89 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.75 

5-foot-10, 170-pound, strong, super athletic athlete. Showing strength throughout, is a plus runner, ran the sixty-yard dash in 6.53 can absolutely move. A right-handed hitting outfielder, showing plus tools across the board. At the plate, shorter taller stance, hands are loose and set below the shoulders, using a higher leg kick, gains a good amount of distance, getting momentum moving forward. The swing is powerful, a line drive approach, more pull side, showing hard contact throughout. The exit velocity was clocked at 94 mph. Defensively, can out run the baseball in outfield, a legitimate centerfielder. The approach is under control, steps through hard, gaining ground, arm working from a higher slot, its fast and powerful, touching 90 mph. Look for him to burst onto the scene this year. Big time athlete and projection.

Exit Velocity: 94 mph

Arm Velocity: 90 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.53

Jamie Palmese: OF/SS, (2022) Berlin, CT. 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic build. Above average at the plate, Palmese's best exit velocity was 93 mph. (70.81 mph bat speed average). (23.75 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick stride. Bat speed is above average, exhibits an uphill swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 87 mph; had a clean exchange, aggressive footwork, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. On the mound, curveball (67-69 mph). 

Scout Evaluation 

Jamie Palmese, Berlin, 2022, CT

Position: OF/SS

Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Starts in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 81.90 mph. 70.81 mph bat speed average. 23.75 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft hands, aggressive footwork, clean exchange. Above average.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.