Michael
Rizzo

5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He is improving each time we see him as the receiving has improved immensely and his swing is trending up. Behind the dish, he threw 71 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.04. The feet can continue to improve during the transfer. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 86. The setup is wide, uses a big step to the ball. The path is long and strong to contact. The hands work freely. The body can add physical strength to it as he matures in age. Solid prospect. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 86 mph

Catching Velocity- 71 mph

Pop Time -2.04 

5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Much improved since seeing him last August, looks as if he has been working hard. Threw 68 mph from behind the dish with a pop time of 2.12. The transfer can continue to improve with cleaner footwork and improved arm strength. The receiving is trending up as he is doing a better job of securing the catch and catching with confidence. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 78 mph. The setup is slightly open to start. The front foot dives into the plate, and the path needs to be flattened through the zone for better contact coverage. The hands have a small load and work freely.

Tee Exit Velocity - 78 mph
Catching Velocity - 68 mph
Pop Time - 2.12

5-foot-8, 160-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Threw 67 mph down to second base during the catching defensive portion of the workout. The pop time was 2.19 as the feet and arm strength can improve as he matures in age. The receiving is  a work in progress as securing the catch and softening the glove are trending up. Ran a 4.66 down the line on his dig to first base. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 77 mph. The setup is wide in base, pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The bat has a small wrap to it prior to separation. The swing is long, the body needs physical strength so he can advance his offensive game.

Tee Exit Velocity- 77 mph
Catching Velocity-  67 mph
Pop Time- 2.19

5-foot-7, 150-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Threw 66 mph down to second base during the workout. The feet and the arm work during the transfer, needs to get stronger as he develops. The pop time is 2.12.  The receiving is solid at his age, continuing to work on softening the glove will be a priority. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 75 mph. The stance is even, front foot is slightly open as he begins. The front foot closes down as the ball approaches. The path is long to the ball, strength will clean that up. There is a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. Has a small bat wrap prior to separation. Solid prospect.

Tee Exit Velocity- 75 mph
Catching Velocity - 66 mph
Pop Time- 2.12