John Philip
Ferraro

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Large frame with strength.
Hits: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Repeatable swing, stays inside, drive the ball the other way and stayed on the barrel throughout.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 MPH. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Arm plays short and clean from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop times. Easy soft hands, clean repeatable release, quiet blocker.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 82.63 Edge Score

C John Philip Ferraro (Oak Park - River Forest, 2023) took an impressive round of catcher defense. His lower half worked directly to his target, without much added movement, and his quick, clean transfer allowed him to generate pop times in the 1.94-to-2.04 range while topping at 76 mph, too. 

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup. Smooth load with a short and repeatable stride. Direct hands to the ball. Loose arms throughout the swing. Flat path into the zone with a line-drive approach.
Power: 86.3 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, over-the-top slot, throws were consistently on the bag.
Defense: 1.94 - 2.04 pop times. Quick/clean transfer with directional footwork. Deadens the ball out front on blocks.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, slightly open, toe tap, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Fluid swing, path works uphill, looks to make contact out front.
Power: 86.51 max exit velocity, averaged 75.46 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.33 pop times. Advanced blocker, easy receiver, quick transfer.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.