Tyler
Staffieri

Wide, projectable frame with athletic build. Ran a 7.32 60 yard dash. Offensively – Wide, athletic stance. Sets up square to the pitcher. Uses a toe-tap before getting into a short forward stride. Maintains constant rhythm with hands before getting into level, compact swing. Keeps hands inside of the ball and showed the ability to produce line drive contact during BP. Remains balanced after contact thru his finish. Exit velocity was 78 MPH. Defensively – Stays balanced and fields the ball with a deliberate tempo. Efficient exchange getting into throws. Long arm action. Manipulates throwing slot when needed. Keeps momentum going after release. Arm strength was 72 MPH. Pitching – Simple delivery with repeatable throwing actions. Remains balanced at leg lift. Controlled forward stride with consistent direction towards target. Clean, compact arm action. High ¾ release point. Maintains hand speed and intent on all offerings. FB topped at 79 MPH and sat 75-78 MPH. CB ranged from 64-67 MPH. CH sat 71-72 MPH with late fade.

8/718 - St. John Fisher
Stands 6-foot-1, 180-pounds from a lean projectable frame, strong athletic appearance. On the mound, sound simple mechanics, arm-swing is fluid coming from a high ¾ slot. Fastball sits 77-78 (peaked 79) with low-effort, CB sits 62-65 with 12/6 loose shape, CH sat 71-72 with fastball handspeed, downward action.  3B – Wide base, short arm action, active feet, 77 mph arm-strength across the diamond from a high arm-slot. 

Staffieri stands 6-foot-1, 165 pounds with a lean athletic body.  Ran a 7.39-60. At the plate, wide setup with relaxed hands held at shoulder height.  Long path to the ball with a slight uphill barrel plane, full finish at 83-MPH exit velocity off tee.  Defensively- attacks the ball with an aggressive approach.  Use front crow hop prior to release, throws from long arm action over the top slot, with 76-MPH arm strength from the outfield.  Pitching- easy tempo to delivery, belt high knee lift, stays on the power line with his direction.  Arm action is long and clean, gets extension out in front, peaks at 78-MPH with signs of a 12/6 shape curve ball.  Staffieri is an intriguing prospect from the mound. 

Staffieri stands 6 feet tall and weighs in at 165 pounds, with a broad frame that shows he will be able to hold more weight and muscle in the future.  Showed good speed and athleticism with a 4.11 home to first time.  Offensively- Starts with feet slightly wider than shoulders, knees bent, hands aligned with back shoulder.  Uses a short stride and front foot lands slightly open.  Does good job of loading hands.  Drives back hip to the ball, using a rotational swing to create a 69 MPH exit velocity.  Good extension with a high finish helps him to elevate the ball.  Defensively- In the outfield, approaches the ball with short choppy steps, and transitions into a long crow hop.  A clean, long arm action and good follow through produces 71 MPH throws.  As an infielder, approaches the ball smoothly and sets up with a wide base.  Fields ball back inside body, and hands will work smoother out in front of him.  Inconsistent footwork limits some velocity on his throws, but he is still able to produce 70 MPH throws.  Showed good body control on slow roller ground ball.  Pitching- Sets up with his hands in front of his chest and feet close together on the middle of the rubber.  Uses a small side step to allow his right foot to pivot onto the rubber and brings front knee to waist height at his balance point.  Drives hard off back leg and lands directly in line with home plate.    Arm slot is straight over the top with good extension and follow through. FB was 71 MPH.  Kept good arm speed with changeup that was thrown at 67 MPH.