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Caruso

A physical projectable stance at 5-foot -11 185 pounds. Ran a 7.65 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- Stands in the box with a tall stance and slightly open. Simple load, drops the hands slightly before entering the hitting zone. Shows slight lift at the point of contact. Projects to hit for some power at the college level. Stays balanced throughout his swing. Top exit velocity 90 MPH. Defensively- Displayed soft hands. Sits back on the ground ball. Above average funnel action. Quick release from a mid ¾ arm slot on throws across the infield. Top throwing velocity 82 MPH.

Last Chance Preview – Downstate (October 28, 2018)

Proportional frame with medium build at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Offensively – Wide, slightly open stance. Closes off front side to pitcher with short stride while keeping weight gathered on backside. Hands stay loaded above back shoulder and work down to the ball. Barrel whips thru the zone with quickness. High, one-handed finish after contact. Hits against firm front side with aggressive intent. Defensively – Active feet on defense. Keeps momentum going as he comes thru the baseball. Maintains posture while funneling the ball in. Keeps glove hand centered. Uses side shuffle to redirect feet towards target. Clean arm action from low ¾ slot.

June 25-27, 2018 (NYS Games) 

60 Yard Dash: 7.79
Exit Velocity: 90
Positional Arm: 78

5-foot-10, 160-pounds from a frame able to hold more weight. Defensively, simple actions. 78 MPH arm strength with carry from a 3/4 slot. Slightly open stance in the box. Powerful hip transfer to the ball. Impressive 90 MPH bat speed. Consistent hard contact from a short compact path.

Crusaders Workout (February 10, 2018)

Caruso stands 5-foot-10, 155 pounds with a strong build. Ran a 7.87 60 yard dash time.  Offensively- Righty sets up slightly open to the pitcher in a wide stance with his feet outside shoulder width. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso holding the bat in front of the back shoulder using little pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch, his front side squares to the pitcher and moves into a stride forward while his hands move back slightly into his hitting position. Shows quick hands to the hitting zone with level barrel action throughout into a high two-handed finish; line drive results. Recorded an exit velocity of 86 MPH. Defensively- Approaches the ball with short, smooth steps to position himself well when receiving the ball.  Uses a ¾ to side- arm angle to deliver the ball across the diamond with an infield velocity of 75 MPH.  Footwork into his shuffle and throw a bit choppy; arm showed enough carry to handle 3B. Next level 3B/1B projection.