Michael
Arroyo

Verbally committed to Heartland CC.

INF Michael Arroyo (Plainfield Central, 2026) was a standout from gameplay. Natural, comfortable actions at third base, showed proper timing with fluidity and soft hands, quality arm to pair. Found some success in gameplay, finishing 3-for-7with a home run, double, three RBIs and two runs scored - loose and athletic swing with a flat path, showed the ability to drive the ball with authority to the whole field with his home run going out to right field.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10.3, 174.6-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, short lift/place stride. Flatter path with length through the zone, line drive oriented, utilizes the middle parts of the field. 67.2 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.9 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Steady one hand gather out front, works around ball, direct, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.65 Edge Score.

OF/INF Michael Arroyo (Plainfield Central) is a lean and athletic 5-foot-11, 167-pound right-handed hitter who showed the ability to be on the barrel to all fields. Arroyo displayed his barrel ability in batting practice also; posting an average EV of 85 mph, to add to an 88% sweet spot percentage. He utilizes a slightly uphill path with intent to lift the ball and collected two hits during the gameplay portion of the event.

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 167-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, rhythmic hands load, short leg-kick trigger, utilizes lower-half. Slightly uphill path, on the barrel, driving the ball in the air to the pull-side. 65.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic mover in the outfield, attacks the ball in-stride, shuffle steps on throws to home.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Arroyo sat at the bottom of the Sparks lineup Friday but acted as an offensive catalyst for the squad. The outfielder would go 2-for-2 with a double and a home run, producing six RBIs. Arroyo showed a simple offensive approach, not looking to do too much in any of his at-bats. The rising junior presents an athletic 5-foot-11, 170 pounds.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap stride. Athletic look, lets the ball travel, stays on-plane with loft through the zone and works the middle of the field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Life out of the hand with carry, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands with athletic actions, clean transfer, plays with rhythm and feel.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 137-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup. Toe-tap trigger. Rhythm throughout. Loose athletic hands, long and uphill bat path, flashed gap-to-gap feel, works in a fluid rhythm.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Clean 3/4 slot, some carry to the base.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands, plays through.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.