MJ
Stavola

11/4/18 - Verbally committed to Indiana Wesleyan.

9.16.18 - Unsigned senior. 5-foot-10, 150-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting outfielder. Plays the game with high energy and takes competitive at-bats. Open setup and flashed a short, quick swing with sneaky pop for size. Flew out deep to center field. Ranges well in the outfield and has a plus arm; up to 91 mph at a past PBR event.

8.7.18 - 5-foot-9, 150-pound, right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing outfielder, high-waisted, lanky, athletic frame. Confident defender, feet work in rhythm, soft hands, exchanges are quick and clean, plays through the ball, makes tough plays look easy. Short, athletic arm action, present quick arm speed, high ¾ slot. Ball comes out firm, accurate throws to home, topped 91 mph from the outfield. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, maintains balance. Loose hands, bat path is short and direct to the ball, controls barrel in the zone, present bat speed, exit velocity topped 88 mph from a tee. Repeatedly hit line drives up the middle and translated ability to gameplay singling to center, stole second handedly. 7.30 runner in the 60.

5.8.18 - Uncommitted junior. Currently ranked No. 143 in the Illinois’ 2019 class. 5-foot-9, 145 pound, left-handed throwing, right-handed hitting two-way player, wiry frame, plenty of room to thicken out. Impressed in multiple aspects throughout the game. Started on the mound for the Eagles and also hit in the two hole. Tilt and topple delivery, deliberate pace in the windup, coils at balance point, works in line, athletic finish slightly towards third base; easy effort throughout. Loose arm, long on the back side, easy and quick out front, high ¾ slot. Changed his timing out of the stretch and showed multiple athletic pickoff moves. Occasional timing issues; separation can be late, causing him to cut the baseball. When on top of the baseball and working downhill, fastball showed run and sink at the bottom of the zone. Fastball topped at 84 mph, sat 81-83 throughout. Curveball was his only secondary offering he featured in game. When thrown aggressively, flashed depth, inconsistent shape, 60-67 mph. Occasionally gets loose and early out of his hand when he does not maintain arm speed. Saw minimal changeups, only in warmups; cutting action. Offensively, open setup, short stride, takes competitive at-bats. Worked multiple deep counts, fouling pitches off. Contact approach, looks to put the ball in play, works middle of the field, aggressive and thinks two out of the box on any ball in the outfield. Savvy on the basepaths with present foot speed. Looks to steal, ultra-aggressive on dirt ball reads and looks to take the extra base.

2.11.18 - 5-foot-9, 140-pound left-handed throwing outfielder, lean frame. Plus arm from the outfield for his age, carries and accurate to target, short over the top slot, 90 mph. Plays through the baseball, feet work crow hop release. 7.09 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action with short stride that slightly dives. Path is short level through contact, aggressive swing flashes quick twitch. 84 mph exit velocity form the tee.

1.15.17 - 5-foot-9, 140-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a lanky frame. Currently ranked No. 66 in Illinois. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with aggressive footwork and soft hands. Throws showed carry throwing an event best 89 mph from the outfield. Arm would be interesting to see play on the mound as a left-handed pitcher. At the plate hits from a balanced slightly open setup with a short stride and good balance. Level swing path with fluid rhythm. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.22.

10.23.16 - 5-foot-9, 140-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, left-handed thrower with advanced arm strength; throws were accurate with life and carry, clocked at 89 mph. Arm is extremely quick from an over-the-top slot; arm could translate to the mound. Athletic actions, attacks, plays through the baseball with a clean and quick exchange. Offensively, bat stays flat through the zone and a gap-to-gap approach. Open crouched setup, short stride that gets back to even and maintains balance through contact; registered a 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Also, ran a 7.43 laser-timed 60.