Michael
Mancini

Physical: Lean / athletic 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with high level movement patterns and projectability in the build. 6.94 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: LHH. If there was an award for biggest breakout performance at the Northeast Future Games, Mancini might have it in the bag. The lefty started with a balanced, slightly open stance as the hands showed moderate rhythm on the shoulder. Slight move backwards towards the load coupled with a leg-hang stride to initiate a fluid, slightly uphill barrel path into the hitting zone with lift after contact. Was repeatedly on plane early and whipped the bat head through towards extension, athletic lower half allowed for adjustability on pitches in different quadrants leading to plenty of loud barrels during a standout batting practice round. Strong top hand created tight turns on the pitch middle-in while showing that he has no issues facing high velocity in game action. Accrued multiple extra base hits and led Team NY in base knocks displaying a mature approach at the dish and ability to situationally hit. Recorded a peak bat-exit velocity of 92 mph according to Trackman Baseball / 328 foot maximum batted ball distance. Home run power to the pull-side on occasion. 

Defensively: The primary shortstop featured advanced footwork beating the ball to the spot and playing downhill with regularity through the fielding window. A soft glove hand approached the ball off of the left side and funneled it smoothly into the chest towards the break point. Utilized an accurate, high ¾ slot on throws across the diamond with noticeable carry (full arm circle). Made the play on the run look routine and demonstrated comfortability ranging deep to either side / impact defender qualities stood out. INF - 83 mph

Pitching: RHP - Started from the middle of the rubber with a side rocker step, moderate pace throughout the delivery, medium-leg lift while landing directional towards the plate with solid lower half drive, advanced quickness out of a high ¾ slot with good hand speed at release. FB ranged from 85-88 mph with adequate spin (2082 rpms) and was commanded well around the zone. Mixed in a hammer 70-72 mph wipeout breaking ball with 11/5 shape and 2676 peak rpms / obvious strikeout offering with plus spin. Countered with a 76-77 mph CH thrown with quality sell while displaying slight arm-side fade on occasion. 

Physical: 5-foot-10, 160 pounds; lean frame with present athleticism. 6.94 runner in the 60.
 

Offensively: LHH. Tall, upright stance with an even base; small lift and replace leg lift. Average effort, generates some loft with an uphill swing plane. Line drive approach; peak Trackman exit velocity of 93 MPH.
 

Defensively: Steps into ready position; aggressively approaches the ball, plays downhill. Smooth hands, plays from the ground up; short arm swing with a low 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 84 MPH.
 

Pitching: Sets up in the middle of the rubber, clean, repeatable windup with a leg kick up to his waist, strides out towards home plate. Moderate take back with a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 86 MPH, while sitting 83-86 MPH. Arm side run, heavy ball. CB: 71-73 MPH. 11-5 shape. CH: 80 MPH. Late fade.

Physical: 5-foot-9, 158-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Run: 7.4 runner in the 60.
Hit: LHH. Wide open narrow stance: toe tap for timing; smooth separation between hands and stride Quick but controlled hands through the zone; strong contact.
Power: 90 MPH raw exit velocity. Effortless power, strong two-handed finish through contact.
Defense: Quick reads on groundballs, smooth footwork.
Arm: Fluent, strong 3/4 arm slot. INF - 77 MPH.

Pitching Delivery: Slow repeatable delivery; quiet leg lift; uses legs to generate power .
Arm Action: Short quick arm motion.
FB: T81, 78-81 MPH. Sinking fastball.
CB: 65-67 MPH. Sweeping curve with tight spin; locates very well.
CH: 72-73 MPH. Firm change with some late movement.

Mancini is an athletic 5-foot-9 160 pounds who ran a personal best 6.84 60 in Georgia. The LHH hitter grinds out most of his at-bats and can work the ball around the field with ease; tough out who will be a solid table setter. Will hit for average at the next level. Defensively he can handle either side of the bag with no panic; reliant on his steady glove and quick release. Plays the game with a quiet confidence. 

Has an athletic build at 5-foot-9,158 pounds. Ran a 7.01 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively-  The left handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance. Short simple load actions.  Fast-twitch actions. Displayed some pull side pop. Stays balanced throughout his swing.  Low effort. Top exit velocity was 90 MPH. Defensively- Showed active footwork. Gets himself in a good position before fielding the baseball. Takes his time to gather himself when throwing the baseball. Low effort delivery arm action from a mid ¾ arm slot. Moves well laterally. The top throwing velocity across the diamond was 75 MPH. The 2022 graduate is a must follow.

Athletic 5-foot-9, 150 pounds two-way player. Offensively- The left-handed hitter stands in with a wide base and quiet hands near the head in the box. Simple load, quick to the point of contact with a strong flat bat bath. Ball jumps off the bat, stays balanced and under control throughout the swing with a two-hand finish. Displayed a ton of line drives in the hitting portion. Had an exit velocity of 84 MPH. Defensively- Stays low with a wide base and soft hands when fielding the ball. Active feet and above average laterally. Gets rid of the ball from a ¾ slot with a fast release. The throws across the diamond peaked out at 74 MPH. Pitching- From the windup, RHP has a repeatable delivery with good tempo from a high 3/4 slot. Gets downhill and on plane with smooth hand separation. From the stretch, will set up from a wide base. Has command of the FB (79 MPH) and CB (66-68 MPH) with a sharp 11/5 break down in the zone.  Feel for a CH (71-74 MPH). The 2022 graduate has a lot in the tank with an athletic frame that will only get better at the plate and on the mound. The dual guy is a must follow going forward.

5-foot-9 145-pounds. Athletic frame, well built with muscle. On the mound has a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball sits 77-79 MPH run at times. Locates well down in the zone. Curveball has tight 11/5 action breaking late in the zone.