Evan
Damario

Evan Damario, Rockhurst (MO), 2025 Missouri Commit
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 174-pounds. Athletic build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a neutral stance with an athletic posture and hands getting set at shoulder height. Strong rocking load into the lower half.  Knee knock leg lift stride with good balance and control.  Loose hands with good bat speed.  Level bat path and a line drive approach with good extension and hands working inside the ball well.  Shows some strength at contact.  Maintains balance well throughout the swing.  Lower half works rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg.
Power: 88.7 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 83 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Behind the plate receives the ball a traditional set up and limited body movements.  Quick release on throws to second with lower half working in good direction to the bag.  Throws had good accuracy to the bag.  Shows good hip flexibility and upright posture on blocks.  In the infield attacks the ball with lateral routes and a feel for glove action and soft hands.  Shows the ability to field the ball on the move well and has clean and quick exchanges.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot.  Works to a high balance point with weight leaning slightly back onto the heels.  Uptempo pace to the delivery.  Hand breaks from the glove at the top of the delivery with a high glove front side.  Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the slope with good momentum headed towards the plate.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
FB: T85.8, 84.9-85.6 mph. Mostly straight shape with good riding life through the zone. T2224, 2065 average rpm.
SL: 64.8-67.3 mph. Heavy downward depth with strong action. T2048, 2002 average rpm.
CH: 72.0-74.0 mph. Feel for command with straight shape and some downward depth. T1901, 1808 average rpm.

Positional Profile: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pound proportional frame with room for added strength and size in the future

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and athletic posture.  Big leg kick stride into a wider base.  Lower half works linearly through the swing with a slight scissor kick action with the back foot.  Plays the ball out in front of the plate and utilizes a pull side approach.  Shows some strength at contact with the hands.  Slight uphill bat path and shows the ability to get to extension.

Power:  89 mph exit velocity in BP.

Arm: RH.  INF- 72 mph.  C-71 mph.  Pop Times: 2.12-2.26.  High ¾ arm slot with a short and quick arm action.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with active feet and a developing feel for routes working around the ball.  Fields the ball with soft hands and some glove action with the clean exchanges out of the glove.  Behind the plate shows quick feet and quick exchange out of the glove with throws having developing accuracy and carry.  Shows good posture with blocking technique and good hip flexibility.

Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.