Anthony
Bonacci

PBR Showdown

Uncommitted. Bonacci, 6-foot, 188-pounds, was a relief arm over the tournament for Beast Mode and primarily was a two pitch guy in the appearance. He sat 83-87 and paired the fastball with a 70-72 slider and was able to command both pitches enough and be competitive for Beast Mode. He is physical and does have some effort in the delivery but is a solid arm for Beast Mode, especially if he is to continue out of the pen.

Top Prospect Games

Chattanooga State commit. 6-foot, 188-pound right-handed pitcher, strong, sturdy build, room for more physicality. On the mound, works exclusively out of the stretch, arm plays long and loose to a high ¾ slot, quick arm speed, repeats. Drop and drive delivery, uses his strong legs well to get down the mound, works on-line, lands square, finishes square. Fastball has seen steady velo improvements, working 86-88, up from 84-85 in the winter, feel for, running action. Slider, swing and miss pitch, 2600 spin rate, sharp action, 11/5 shape, can throw to either side of the plate. Changeup, fade action, 74.

6-foot, 188-pound right-handed pitcher, high-waist, strong build, strength throughout, especially in the lower half. Long arm action, accelerates quickly to get out front, at-times can get backed up, works out of a high ¾ window. Drop and drive delivery, leads with hip, works on-line, lands square and finishes square to home plate in a good defensive position. Fastball sat 82-83, touched 85, featured running action. Slider, 72-74, late glove-side sweep. Changeup, 74-76, fading action. Struck out two of the five batters he faced, got another to pop-up, and induced a ground ball that resulted in an error by third base.