Joey
Guiliano

An infielder to watch, who saw time on varsity as a sophomore for Plainfield North is 2024 Joey Guiliano. Defensively, Guiliano has fluid/athletic feet with a quick first step, moving well laterally to both sides of his glove. He secures the ball out front with a two-hand gather before moving into a loose/clean ¾ slot that topped at 83 mph across the diamond. At the plate, the right-handed hitter has a loose, quick swing with a pull-side approach. Guiliano also hopped on the mound and sat 83-84 mph, touching 85.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Compact, proportional frame with room for growth.
Delivery: Tall, quick pace delivery, closed landing strike.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Plays mostly straight, around the zone. T2311, 2209 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Tight breaking, 11/5 shape, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2416, 2334 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup, toe-tap stride. Loose, quick hands, short path, pull-side approach, occasional lift.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves with intent, light on his feet, maintains body control on the move, clean transfer.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.