Dominic
Battista

Left-handed hitting OF Dominic Battista (Oswego East, 2026) has shown well to our staff across multiple spots this year and he wrapped up his summer with another strong look at the Illinois State Games. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound sophomore has above-average bat speed from a short, direct swing that produced line drive contact throughout his BP round. Battista continued to prove he’s an advanced pure hitter for his age, picking up a few hits in the gameplay portion of this event, including a double. He looks the part of a quality defender in the outfield too with fluid, athletic footwork and a strong arm that topped at 87 mph in his workout. 

Hit leadoff in his game on Monday. Had a strong game at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three singles, two runs scored, and an RBI. Showed well above-average speed by stealing two bases, taking extra bases, and advancing on balls in the dirt. Used his speed in the field to play a quality centerfield getting efficient jumps and reading balls well off the bat. Made a diving play late in the game to save a double. 

Went 3-for-4 on the day with two doubles and a single. Each ball was hit hard, and showed power to all fields. Batista has a smooth lefty swing and is able to get off his A-swing each time with balance through contact. Showed well-above average base running, taking extra bases and advancing on balls in the dirt.  

Battista emerged as one of the top players at The Rock this weekend. Athletic, 5-foot-11, 165 pound frame with room to grow. Impressed at the plate on Thursday showing off feel for the barrel with three hits including a double. Hands work quickly to the ball and are loose. Explosive swing that worked to the middle of the field. Flashed some power to the pull-side with a towering double. Quick runner out of the box. Above average movements in the OF.  A high-follow 2026 to keep an eye on the rest of the summer. 

SS Dominic Battista (Oswego East, 2026) is a 2026 name to know coming out of the event. The 5-foot-11, 145-pound, wiry, left-handed hitter has an athletic, fluid swing that spends a long time in the hitting zone with quick hands and barrel feel, averaging 87.2 mph off the bat. The 7.26 runner worked the middle of the field throughout his round and boasted sure hands on the infield with natural actions and clean glove-to-hand transfer while topping at 81 mph.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, wide stance with knee lift trigger. Athletic, fluid swing, long through the zone, on the barrel and used the middle of the field throughout.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 slot, some intent behind the throws.
Defense: Quick hands, clean transfer, plays through the ball with intent, quick first step.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, high back elbow start, hands load back, leg kick trigger.  Athletic hands with above-average hand speed. Level bat path, barrel stays in the zone, gap-to-gap approach, flashed feel to elevate to the pull-side.
Power: 80.7 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Clean arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Highly athletic actions, active/fluid feet with soft hands, plays through.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Up-tempo from balance point into a drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.4, 70.4-71.9 mph. Generally straight.  T1785, 1697 average rpm.
CB: 61.0-62.4 mph. Sharp 11/5 action, kept down, tunnels off fastball. T1957, 1869 average rpm.
SL: 64.2-66.4 mph. Shorter 10/4 action.  T1868, 1754 average rpm.
CH: 68.4-71.4 mph. Some horizontal life to the arm-side.  T1947, 1852 average rpm.