Mike
Addante

2.12.16 - Verbally committed to the University of Nebraska.

10.18.15 - Currently ranked No. 30 in the Illinois Class of 2017. 5-foot-10, 155-pound left-handed hitting outfielder, with present strength. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Fluid, athletic actions with a clean exchange, while playing thru the ball. Reads hops well, with soft, sure hands. Showed off plus arm strength throwing 88 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a tall, slightly open stance with a high hand set away from the body. Explosiveness in the lower half with good balance and fluid rhythm. Line drive hitter with an advanced approach at the plate. Plus strength thru contact with 95 mph exit velocity from a tee. 6.84 runner in the 60.

1.18.15 - 5-foot-10, 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder hits from a balanced setup, slightly closed stance, high back elbow setup, short, level bat path produced line drives to left center field during batting practice. Fluid rhythm, above average bat speed, plus feel for barrel, 78 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 82 mph from the outfield from short, high ¾ arm slot with life and carry. Quick footwork, plays though the baseball aggressively. Ran a 7.07 laser timed 60, previously recorded 6.90 60 times. Addante is a high follow prospect in the 2017 class, and possibly the top defensive outfielder in the class.

10.26.14 - 5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic left-handed hitting outfielder hits from a balanced spread out stance, hands load back smoothly, short stride, fluid rhythm, slightly uphill bat path, gap-to-gap hitter, 77 mph exit velocity off the tee.. Defensively, threw 83 mph from the outfield from long, loose, high ¾ with carry and accuracy. Showcased soft hands, quick and fluid footwork, aggressively attacks the baseball with quick and clean exchanges, natural instincts. Ran a 7.00 60-yard dash. Addante looks to be the premier defensive outfielder in the 2017 class we’ve seen so far.