Andrew Duarte: 3B/RHP, (2024) Tyngsboro, MA. 6-foot, 150-pound slim lanky build. Solid during batting practice, Duarte clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. (60.95 mph bat speed average). (20.45 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a big leg kick. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable raw in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 71 mph; has choppy developing feet, soft developing hands, and a developing clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.7. Projectable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a loose short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 69-60 mph and topped out at 70 mph; had arm side control and slight running action. (Max spin ; Avg ). Throws a 11/5 curveball (58-60) that shows glove side control and sweeping action. (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Andrew Duarte, Tyngsboro, 2024, MA

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 150-pound slim lanky build.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a big leg kick. Developing bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 78.76 mph. 60.95 mph bat speed average. 20.45 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, choppy developing footwork, developing clean exchange. Capable raw.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. High ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.7 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, loose short arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.

FB: T70. 69-60 mph. Arm side accuracy, slight running action. 

CB: 58-60 mph. Glove side command, sweeping action, 11/5 shape. 

Andrew Duarte: 3B/RHP, (2024) Tyngsboro, MA. 6-foot, 150-pound slim build. Raw projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. (60.22 mph bat speed average). (20.64 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, has a loose flat swing plane and high finish. He produced loud contact and found a few barrels. Base hit approach. Projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 66 mph; had average developing footwork, sure developing hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a 60 time of 7.81 at the event. Raw on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a short arm action with developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Falling off shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 68-69 mph; shows slight running action and arm side control. (Max spin 2080; Avg 1969). His curveball (58-59) showed glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2137; Avg 2082). His changeup (64-65) shows arm side command and fading action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Andrew Duarte, Tyngsboro, 2024, MA

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 150-pound slim build.

Hit: (RHH) Raw projectable. Begins in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, loose flat swing. Base hit approach. 

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 75.57 mph. 60.22 mph bat speed average. 20.64 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure developing hands, average developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.81 (60-yard).

Pitching: Raw. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.

FB: T69. 68-69 mph. (Max spin 2080;  Avg 1969). Arm side accuracy, slight running action. 

CB: 58-59 mph. Glove side control, sweeping action. (Max spin 2137; Avg 2082). 

CH: 64-65 mph. Arm side command, fading action. 

SL: (Max spin 2062; Avg 2018).