John
Badalucco

Physical: Long and lean 5-foot-9, 145-pound frame with room to continue adding strength as he matures; 8.07 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Open, loose setup with the barrel showing controlled, minor rhythm operating off of the shoulder. Utilized a quick leg lift stride in order to initiate the hands through a flat path into the hitting zone yielding hard middle of the field contact during batting practice. Recorded a 40% line drive rate per Trackman Baseball with a moderately high posture at the plate; hit into a stiff front side at impact. Liked to get leveraged at the front of the plate while flashing an interesting power ceiling down the line that he can tap into (21.1 G’s of rotational acceleration). Notched a 75 mph bat-exit velocity with room for more as he keeps adding strength. 

Defensively: The primary backstop showcased a low, narrow one-knee receiving technique with adequate feel; pop times ranged from 2.19-2.26 with short and quick transfers to the throwing ear, short high ¾ slot on the way through and had confidence in the catch / throw phase (65 mph arm strength). Easy blocking abilities with above-average feel in all phases. With added strength could be an intriguing option behind the dish.

Physical: 5-foot-9, 145 pounds; lean, slender build. 7.85 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Slightly open front side with a relaxed bat on his shoulder; transfers weight onto backfoot and thrusts himself forward into the pitch. Clean lower half, good use of the back hip with uphill swing path along with hands that remain tight to his body throughout the swing. Pulled the ball very well in the air and on the ground, also barreled some balls up the middle; peak Trackman exit velocity of 76 MPH.
Defensively: Angled off, glove foot is in front of the other with a small, compact set up; gained momentum on the foot switch, throws uphill. Good, clean transfer to throw; short arm action, quick draw back from the glove to the ear. 2.25-2.40. C - 65 MPH