Nicholas
Calvanese

Nicholas Calvanese: C/OF, (2022) out of Longmeadow, MA. is an athletic 5-foot-11, 178-pound catching prospect. In the box, Calvanese recorded an exit velocity of 89 MPH, with a (68.22 mph bat speed average) and (21.18 mph hand speed average). He starts in a wide, balanced stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. He wraps a bit on the load before taking a loose, flat path through his level finish. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day was 72 MPH, with a pop time of 2.18. His initial stance is athletic. The feet are square, the glove is relaxed and the weight is on the insides of his feet. As he transitioned to throw, he showed he has a clean transfer, consistent feet, and soft hands. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.34.

Exit Velocity: 89 mph

Arm Velocity: 72 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.34

5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher and outfielder. He ran a 7.28 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is developing. He threw 65 mph to second base with a pop time of 2.25. The receiving needs to continue to develop as the glove needs to soften and securing the catch needs to develop. The bat has an exit velocity of 84 mph. The setup is wide and he uses a toe tap as the ball approaches the zone. The weight is shifted to the front foot as he throws the hands to the ball. The frame needs added strength to aid the development of his game. 

Exit Velocity- 84 mph

Catching Velocity- 65 mph

Pop Time -2.25