@joshvalente24 
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
12/20/20
CLASS OF 2021
C
RHP
Josh
Valente
Oviedo (HS) • FL
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 23yr 2mo
Travel Team: Florida Sluggers White
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
12/20/20
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/08/21
13
Hard Hit %
6/08/21
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/08/21
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/08/21
323
Distance (max)
12/20/20
63
Sweet Spot %
12/20/20
7.71
60-yd
6/08/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
6/08/21
2.07 - 2.28
Pop Time
6/08/21
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
6/08/21
79 - 81
Velo Range
12/20/20
2050
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Changeup
70.5 - 73.4
Velo Range
6/08/21
1439
Spin Rate (avg)
12/20/20
Curveball
70.2 - 71.4
Velo Range
12/20/20
909
Spin Rate (avg)
12/20/20
Slider
71 - 74
Velo Range
6/08/21
2003
Spin Rate (avg)
12/20/20
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Guilford Technical CC Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound athletic solid build. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (62.73 mph bat speed average). (18.25 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 76 mph; had soft hands, smooth footwork, and a quick exchange. produced pop times of 2.07-2.28. Athletic setup with average flexibility. Showed a ¾ slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.71. On the mound, changeup (71-73 mph), slider (71-74 mph). Threw his fastball 79-81 mph with a max of 82 mph; (Max spin 2154; Avg 2049).
Positional Profile: C/RHP - Uncommitted
Body: 6-foot, 185-pounds. Strong, lean frame. Thick lower half.
Defense: 2.19-2.22 pop times. Flashes upside with receiving. Needs to get a little more consistent with the footwork.
Arm: RH. Gets a little long with the arm. Smoother transfers and more accuracy when he stays within himself.
Hit: RHH. Slightly opened. Athletic stance with weight on the back leg. Hands high with barrel flat. Negative movement in hands to create separation. Displays a strong, quick swing with a line drive approach when he gets the front foot down on time.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Controlled windup. Transfers energy efficiently. Gets to balance point and drives from backside with solid finish.
Arm Action: RH. Reaches back high above the head and loose out front. Fast arm.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Hard 4 seamers.
CB: 69-71 mph. Slower break. 11/5 shape.
SL: 70-73 mph. Late breaking. Some sweeping action. 10/4 shape.