Justin
Cassella

2.24.18
 
Cassella stands at 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Has a real athletic and lean frame. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.77 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 90 MPH, one of the tops at the event. Starts at the plate in a relaxed and open stance. Knees are slightly bent. Hands begin above shoulder height, away from the body. Creates pre-swing rhythm. Hands go straight back during his load. Slight bat wrap. Utilizes a normal stride. Bat stays on plane with the baseball. Easy bat speed. Explosive lower half, maintains rhythm. Makes consistently strong contact. Defensively, took reps in the infield. Recorded a velo of 83 MPH. Showed an athletic and advanced approach to the baseball. Proper footwork, smooth transfer around his midsection. Long, loose arm action. Throws primarily from a 3/4 slot but will change arm angle when ranging to make a play. 

 

 
Futures Preview North ( June 3, 2017)
Average sized right handed hitter. Cassella is 6-foot, 155-pounds. He ran a 7.19 60-yard dash. At the primary position of shortstop he had a 71 MPH velocity with carry to first base. Defensively, he has average hands, with fluid fielding motion. Transfer was choppy. Cassella batted from a slightly open and crouched stance with a quick load  and stiff follow though. Showed versatility playing at both shortstop and second.