Rafael
Medina IV

Rafael Medina IV: RHP/1B, (2026) The MacDuffie School, MA, CT. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a simple uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 78 mph; showed consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.57. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Changeup (62-65 mph). Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1815). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (61-64). 

5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic mature build. Solid during batting practice, Medina iv had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall athletic stance with a smooth high load, then used a short stride. Has a loose upward swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 78 mph. Athletic In the infield, shows smooth feet, soft hands, and a clean natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a quick arm action. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.85. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action while showing some arm speed. Stretch only type pitcher who uses easy effort. In line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 70-74 mph; had arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1691; Avg 1565). Has slurvey action and glove side command on his 1/7 curveball (59-63). (Max spin 1617; Avg 1559). 

Exit Velocity: 83 mph

Arm Velocity: 78 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash:  7.85

5-foot-10, 140-pound athletic proportional frame. Projectable on the mound, used low ¾ arm angle with a longer arm action while showing some arm speed. Up-tempo stretch only type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands closed with upright finish, could finish more. Threw his fastball 70-73 mph; has sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 1631; Avg 1501). Has a 1/7 curveball (56-60) that shows early slurvey action and glove side command. (Max spin 1705; Avg 1566). His changeup (64-65) had arm side command and fading action. Mixed in all three pitches for strikes.

5-foot-10, 140-pound athletic frame. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled stride. Has a short upward swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 71 mph; shows a quick exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a long loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.63. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays in line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 67-70 mph; has arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 1672; Avg 1534). His curveball (53-55) has glove side control and early action. (Max spin 1602; Avg 1602). His changeup (60-61) had arm side command and fading action. 

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 71 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.63

5-foot-10, 140-pound solid athletic build. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average).Began in an open wide stance with a tight compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a short flat swing plane and good extension on his level finish. Had loud contact and found lots of barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; shows quick aggressive feet, a clean natural exchange, and developing hands. Projectable his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 76 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and fluid footwork. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a long consistent arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base.

Exit Velocity: 85 mph

Arm Velocity: 76 mph