Paul
Genna

Paul Genna: C/2B, (2024) St. Lukes, CT. 5-foot-9, 185-pound mature strong build. Above average during batting practice, Genna displayed an exit velocity of 92 mph, 2nd Best EV of the day. (68.2 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed was electric, showed a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 74 mph; has athletic smooth feet, a twitchy transfer, and soft next level hands. had a pop time of 2.00-2.09. Athletic setup with some flexibility. Had a short arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Solid player on both sides of the field.

Exit Velocity: 92 mph

Arm Velocity: 74 mph

5-foot-9, 165-pound lean athletic build. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short small leg kick. Has above average bat speed, short upward swing plane and high balanced finish. Produced tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 71 mph; had athletic footwork, a twitchy transfer, and soft hands. he produced a pop time of 2.00-2.50. Athletic flexible setup with tons of flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a short quick arm action. During the event, ran the60-yard dash in 7.56.

Exit Velocity: 90 mph

Arm Velocity: 73 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.56

Paul Genna: C/2B, (2023) out of Fairfield prep, CT. is a 5-foot-9, 165-pound catching prospect. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 MPH, with a (62.71 MPH bat speed average) and (20.78 MPH hand speed average). He started in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A slow load and a controlled stride get him into a good position to hit. Genna uses a simple, flat path through the hitting zone, utilizing a gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he was up to 71 MPH, with a pop time range of 2.15-2.20 on his throws down to second. His initial set up is staggered, with the glove set in the middle of the chest. As he transitions to throw, he shows a clean transfer, consistent smooth feet, and sure hands. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.31.

5-foot-9, 165-pound athletic strong build. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (61.84 mph bat speed average). (19.10 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide quiet stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a simple flat swing plane and good extension on his high finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 68 mph during throw downs; had a clean natural transfer, quick fluid footwork, and soft sure hands. he had a pop time of 2.01-2.23. Above average flexibility and athletic narrow setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and a short loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.55. Swung the bat very well in game play, multiple hits, including and opposite field home run.

Exit Velocity: 84 mph

Arm Velocity: 68 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.55

5-foot-9, 165-pound lean and athletic, quick hands and writs, room for added weight gains. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Begins in a wide open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is above average, uses a flat short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels.Gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph; had soft hands, a twitchy exchange, and fluid footwork. Movements laterally were quick and he fields the ball out front. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 71 mph; shows quick smooth feet, twitchy hands, and a natural exchange. recorded a pop time of 2.00-2.07. Narrow setup with tons of flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Love him behind the plate, feel for what he is doing back there.

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 4.41

Home to 1st: 74 mph

Junior Future Games Report:
A right-handed hitting utility player, can play all over the field. At the plate simple setup, even feet, slightly wider than shoulder width. The hands are loose and relaxed, pre-pitch movement to them, lower half under control, gains ground with stride foot. The approach is middle to pull spraying line drives, one after another. Showed solid at bats in tournament game play. Defensively, worked out up the middle and behind the plate. Threw 66 mph from home to second with a pop time of 2.19. At shortstop, moves well to both sides, clean hands with active feet. The arm works out of a natural slot, clocked at 68 mph. Good looking athlete, will need to add strength. 

A right-handed hitter, defensively can play all over there field. Clean, smooth actions as SS, arm was clocked at 66 mph, arm works, whip to it. Recorded a pop time of 2.19-2.37, with arm at 62 mph. At the plate, simple line drive approach with power to pull gap when needed, runs well ran a 7.87 sixty-yard dash.