Joseph Champa: OF/RHP, (2023) Reading Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 78 mph. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Sets up in a balanced athletic stance then used a short stride. Has a simple flat swing plane and has good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 80 mph; had sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, and a clean exchange. Used a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and an long arm action. Showed easy effort in his delivery. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-75 mph. Shows running action. (Max spin 1947; Avg 1790). He threw a 12/6 curveball (60-61). (Max spin 2132; Avg 1822). His changeup (67-68) had fading action.
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Joseph Champa: OF/RHP, (2023) Reading Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 78 mph. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Sets up in a balanced athletic stance then used a short stride. Has a simple flat swing plane and has good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 80 mph; had sure hands, consistent smooth footwork, and a clean exchange. Used a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and an long arm action. Showed easy effort in his delivery. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-75 mph. Shows running action. (Max spin 1947; Avg 1790). He threw a 12/6 curveball (60-61). (Max spin 2132; Avg 1822). His changeup (67-68) had fading action.