A 5-foot-6, 120-pound infield prospect. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 80 mph with a (62.9 mph bat speed average) and (18.4 mph hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A controlled stride initiates a simple, flat swing with good extension. In the infield, Pino was up to 73 mph on his throws across the diamond while showing he had sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent, smooth footwork. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.0.

Lorenzo Pino: 2B/SS, (2023) Fairfield College Preparatory School, CT. 5-foot-6, 120-pound slim build. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 77 mph. (60.74 mph bat speed average). (18.18 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a slow load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is developing, uses an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a few barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 77 mph; had consistent smooth footwork, sure hands, and a clean exchange. Used a long arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.05. 

Scout Evaluation 

Lorenzo Pino, Fairfield College Preparatory School, 2023, CT

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pound slim build.

Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in a balanced open stance with a slow load, then used a controlled stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 77 mph exit velocity, average 66.08 mph. 60.74 mph bat speed average. 18.18 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, clean exchange. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.05 (60-yard).

5-foot-5, 115-pound athletic projectable frame. Solid during batting practice, Pino recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. (60.55 mph bat speed average). (17.07 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Had quick bat speed, short level swing plane and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; has next level hands, a twitchy exchange, and quick fluid feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.2 in the 60-yard dash. With added strength, game will climb.

Exit Velocity: 76 mph

Arm Velocity: 72 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.2

5-foot-5, 108-pound, smaller athletic frame, with room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitting middle infielder, showed well on both sides of the field. At the plate, even feet, hands loose at the shoulders. The lower half is under control, swing is level through the zone, hands inside the baseball, barrel stays in the zone, middle of the field approach spraying line drives. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 63 mph and ran a 7.17 sixty-yard dash, moves and runs well. Defensively, showed solid fluid actions in the infield. The hands are soft out front, footwork is active and clean. The arm action was clocked at 64 mph, working free and easy out of a higher slot. Added strength will aid in his development, good looking young player.

Tee Exit Velocity: 64 mph

Arm Velocity: 63 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.17