Michael Athanasoulas: OF/RHP, (2024) New Hampton, MA. 6-foot-2, 170-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, Athanasoulas had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. (71.9 mph bat speed average). (24.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was developing,  displays a long, flat swing plane and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 80 mph; shows developing soft hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.4. Projectable ands capable on the mound, uss a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 77-78 mph; shows running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1682; Avg 1464). Showed sweeping action and glove side around the zone command on his curveball (66-68). (Max spin 1571; Avg 1536). Has glove side control and slurvey action on his slider (69-70). (Max spin 1685; Avg 1587). 

Michael Athanasoulas: OF/C, (2024) New Hampton, MA. 6-foot-2, 165-pound athletic projectable build. Projectable and athletic at the plate, Athanasoulas had a max exit velocity of 94 mph. (69.5 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was above average, showed a flat loose swing plane and level finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 83 mph; showed developing athletic feet, a clean exchange, and developing soft hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.0. Projectable and capable on the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses high effort. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph; had running action and arm side control. (Max spin 1613; Avg 1498). His curveball (63-64) shows sweeping action and glove side around the zone command. (Max spin 1582; Avg 1490). Had sinking action and arm side control on his changeup (64-64). 

Michael Athanasoulas: OF/C, (2024) New Hampton School, MA. 6-foot-1, 160-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable in the box, Athanasoulas had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (65.1 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a small closed stride. Bat speed was  quick, had a short ,flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Base hit line drive approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 70 mph; had a clean transfer, soft hands, and consistent developing footwork. produced pop times of 2.15-2.20. Calm clean setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot and a long arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Michael Athanasoulas, New Hampton School, 2024, MA

Position: OF/C

Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in a balanced open stance with a small load, then uses a small closed stride. Developing quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short flat swing. Base hit line drive approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 72.0 mph. 65.1 mph bat speed average. 22.4 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.15-2.20 pop times. Soft hands, consistent developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Some flexibility and calm clean setup. 

Arm: 70 mph catcher velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.