Michael
Villani

Villani possesses a lanky and projectable frame at 6-foot, 160-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.94 seconds with a top exit velocity recorded at 91 MPH. Offensively, has a wider, crouched stance with significant bend in the knees. Smooth weight transfer with a minimal load. Has moves directly backwards, keeping the bat angle up. Explosive through the zone with a strong lower half. Easy juice off the bat, working both gaps. In the infield, smooth footwork, works around the baseball. Small shuffle before making throws, where he topped at 86 MPH. On the mound, Villani set up offset on the first base side. In the stretch, feet start nearly even with his back leg slightly preset. Moves his hands in sync with his leg kick. Frontside is slightly angled up. Feet stay in line down the mound. Loose arm, high ¾ slot. FB had some down angle on it at 84-85 MPH, touching 86 MPH. CB was more lateral at 66-67 MPH. Mixed in a CH with later fade at 72-74 MPH. 

Athletic and lean frame at 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. 60 yard dash time was 7.08 seconds while his top exit velocity was 89 MPH. Wide and athletic base in his stance. Starts his hands low and gradually brings them up and back during his load. Barrel stays upright. Small toe tap in his stride. Easy lefty stroke, is strong through the zone. Consistent barrels, quality round. Recorded a throwing velo of 82 MPH in the IF. Twitchy, athletic actions in the field. Quick transfer, aggressive through throws. On the mound, Villani starts offset on the first base side of the rubber. Works his glove in sync with his lower half. Slight uphill shoulder tilt. Closed at foot strike. Gets over his frontside. Long, loose arm. High 3/4 arm slot. FB was located in the zone at 81-83 MPH, touching 84 MPH. CB had big 11/6 shape at 66-69 MPH. Straight CH at 69-71 MPH. 

5-foot-11, 150lb lean frame with room to add; 7.12 runner in the 60 yard dash. At the plate, Villani starts in a straight up stance with relaxed hands below the back shoulder. Shifts the weight on his back foot during the load while the hands work into an arm bar, slams the foot down initiating the high intent swing that works uphill with a strong turn in his shoulders. Hits the ball in the air with some pop to the pull side while posting an 87 MPH max exit velo. In the infield, Villani moves well and stays low while fielding the ball with a soft glove. Fields out in front and works a smooth exchange into the throw. Throws from a high 3/4 slot with accuracy in the throws, posted a 78 MPH infield velocity. 

On the mound, Villani works with repeatable tempo into a consistent hand break. Throws from a high 3/4 slot with good downhill action in the arm. Holds the fastball around 79-80 MPH with feel for the bottom of the zone. Throws the curveball 64-65 MPH with a small break in it, could be used as a possible two strike pitch. Flashes a changeup at 69-71 MPH with developing feel to the arm side. 

5-foot-9, 140-pound athletic frame. Recorded a time of 7.5 in the 60-yard dash. Began in a balanced crouched stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap to start his swing. Had raw bat speed, simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a few barrels through his round. Line drive approach. the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 83 mph. Smooth while in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; has soft hands, a quick exchange and athletic feet. Used a quick arm action and a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. On the mound, threw his fastball 76-78 mph with a max of 79 mph. Curveball showed some 11/5 tilt at 64-65 mph, flashed a  changeup as well at 68-69 mph.