Mike
Sabatine

 
East-West Battle (July 2017)

 Athletic 5-foot-9, 175-pound outfielder, ran a 6.38/60. Offensively - effective load, fluid swing, keeps bat on level path through strike zone with full extension and an exit velocity of 80 MPH; repeatable motion, comfortable driving ball to middle third, evident lower body engagement, developing rhythm. Defensively - University of Maine commit has agile footwork, no wasted motion, smooth and easy transfer, gathers body behind ball, gets downward plane, accurate arm at 79 MPH, savvy outfielder who tracks with economic lines.

Sabatine stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 170-pounds, from a strong extremely athletic build. His well above average 6.6-second 60 makes him a threat on the base paths and in the outfield. Offensively- Hands start at shoulder with slight movement back during load. Flat barrel, stays level through the zone and stays on back leg well, consistent contact from a compact athletic swing. High finish with an exit velocity of 84 MPH. Defensively- Comes through ball smoothly in the outfield and uses momentum and strong over the top arm angle to throw 82 MPH from the outfield, clear signs of more velocity projection. Reads fly balls and ground balls well with little-to-no wasted movement. Top-end 2018 from the western side of NY.