Nick Villano: 1B/OF, (2024) Bishop Fenwick, MA. 6-foot-2, 210-pound projectable solid build. Projectable and above average in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 96 mph. Began in a balanced open stance with a controlled load, then used a closed small stride. Bat speed was developing above average, had a long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 79 mph; shows a clean natural exchange, developing soft hands, and consistent developing feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. 

Nick Villano

Player Spotlight 

Nick Villano: 1B/OF, (2024) Bishop Fenwick, MA. 6-foot-2, 203-pound projectable solid frame. Above average and projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (69.3 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced open stance with a wrapping small load, then used a small closed stride. Had developing above average bat speed, loose flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Through his round he found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Nick Villano: 1B/3B, (2023) Peabody, MA. 6-foot-2, 192-pound lean frame. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has efficient bat speed, uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 80 mph; shows consistent feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. 

Scout Evaluation 

Nick Villano, Peabody, 2023, MA

Position: 1B/3B

Body: 6-foot-2, 192-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 80.92 mph. 67.81 mph bat speed average. 21.86 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid.  Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Villano is a big, physical 6-foot-2, 185 pound right-handed hitting infield prospect. He hits out of a narrow, slightly open stance. The load begins with a knee slide to shift the weight over the back leg. The hands push back before heading into the hitting zone. The bat takes a flat path through contact and produced a max exit velocity of 85.2 MPH during the batting practice. He also ran a 7.81 second sixty.

Defensively, Villano worked out at first base and showed a velocity of 69 MPH across the diamond. The young corner infielder has good feet as he works to get into a fundamental fielding position. The glove is in a relaxed position out front. As he transitions through the ground ball, the hands are soft and the hips get into a good line with the target. He finishes through the play using a long arm swing and stays in line with the target.

6-foot-2, 185 pound right handed hitting first baseman. He has done a tremendous job on reshaping his body this offseason. He shows good feel around the bag at first. He threw 70 mph across the diamond during the defensive portion of the workout. He ran a 7.5 sixty at the event. The bat has an exit velocity of 82 mph as he still needs to get physically stronger as he matures in age. The setup is even in base and he uses a knee to knee timing mechanism on the bottom half as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The weight is shifted to the front foot as the swing is produced. The path is flat and the hands work free and clean. 

Exit Velocity- 82 mph

INF Velocity- 70 mph

A very impressive 6-foot-1, 200 pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. He started out with a tee exit velocity of 74 mph.  The stance is athletic, with the hands set in a relaxed position.  The load is triggered by a controlled knee to knee and a seperation of the hands.  The bat-head is loose as it whips through the hitting zone.  There is obvious bat-speed and juice with his swing.

Defensively, he was 68 mph across the diamond.  The feet are deliberate as he works to get into the fielding position.  He breaks down into a balanced fielding position, with the glove in a good spot.  The hands are soft as he fields and transitions to a good throwing position.  As he plays through the ball, he is in line with the target and finishes through his throws.

Tee Exit Velocity- 74 mph

INF Velocity- 68 mph

JUNIOR FUTURES
6-foot, 205-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. Had a good week at the plate with Team Mass. Ran a 8.8 sixty at the event, as the foot speed will improve as he matures. The glove is solid around the bag, and the feet work appropriately. He is reliable at first. Threw 67 mph across the diamond. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 79 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot open to start. The front foot closes down and gains ground to the ball as the swing is produced. The path is long and he uses a 1-handed finish after contact. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 79 mph
INF Velocity- 67 mph

6-foot, 205 pound right-handed hitting first baseman. Ran a 5.2 home to first at the workout. The glove and feet are solid around the bat, Threw 63 mph from deep at first base across the diamond to 3rd. The frame is thick and durable. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 70 mph. The setup is even in base, simple pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is long and flat to contact, needs to stay on the ball longer and spread the field. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 70 mph
INF Velocity- 63 mph

5-foot-11, 205 -pound right-handed hitting first baseman and pitcher. Ran a 8.2 sixty at the event. Threw 68 during the infield work, the arm works free and clean. The glove is soft and used appropriately. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 69 mph. The setup is wide in base and the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The path is long and strong to contact. The potential for power is present in the swing. The frame is solid. On the mound, the fastball is 70-71 mph, minimal arm side run. The spin pitch is 57-59 mph, big in shape. The changeup is 64-65 mph. The delivery is online with the feet, and above 3/4. The tracking is offline prior to foot strike. The arm is clean and the finish showed recoil. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 69 mph
INF Velocity- 68 mph