Max
LaMonica

2028 RHP/OF Max LaMonica (Dexter Southfield, ME) stands out with an XL, durable 6-2, 190-pound frame built for leverage, driving physical and strength-based movements. On the mound, his fastball sat 87-89 mph (T89), averaging 2073 RPM, featuring tight spin. He also mixed in a curveball at 76-79 mph (2634 RPM). He recorded a max exit velocity of 95 mph and an average exit velocity of 85.7 mph. The fastball generates ride, showing 16.9 inches of IVB. The curveball features -13.3 inches of IVB and -12.6 inches of HB, with a spin rate above 2600 RPM, the pitch has tight late breaking movement.

Max LaMonica, North Quincy High (MA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 181-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. T2006, 1862 average rpm.
CB: 77-77 mph. T2363, 2363 average rpm.
SL: 81-81 mph. T2333, 2333 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. T1592, 1592 average rpm.

Max LaMonica, North Quincy High (MA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 181-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder and right-handed pitcher. The approach in the infield was athletic and appropriate, throwing 87 mph during the infield workout. The movements are athletic and the glove is reliable. The bat had an exit velocity of 93 mph. The setup at the dish was wide in base and the front foot gains ground as the swing is launched. The path is uphill to contact. The hands work freely. On the mound, the fastball sat 86-87 mph with arm side run to it. The breaking ball was 75-76 mph and good in shape. The changeup was 77-78 mph and showed minimal fade action to it. The delivery was solid in tempo and he was aggressive with his pitches. Shows a plus feel for all his pitches.

Max LaMonica: RHP/SS, (2028) North Quincy High, MA. 155-pound lean build. Projectable at the plate, the hitter's best exit velocity was 81 mph. Started in a wide open stance with a low load, then used a closed small stride. Had developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 81 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing in control feet, and developing hands. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot and a consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.63. Projectable on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a consistent loose arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. And topped out at 80 mph; had running sinking action and control of  arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2039; Avg 2015). His changeup (71-72) showed arm side control and gradual fading action.