CLASS OF 2018
C
RHP
Vincent
Caiati
Lackawanna JC
Afton (HS) • NY
6' 1" • 180LBS
R/R • 24yr 6mo
Travel Team: Broome Bandits / Northeast Pride
Afton (HS) • NY
6' 1" • 180LBS
R/R • 24yr 6mo
Travel Team: Broome Bandits / Northeast Pride
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- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: 60 Times - Feb 27, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Catchers' Pop Times and Arm Strength - Feb 22, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Exit Velocity - Feb 21, 2017
- On Deck Preview: Positional Breakdown for the Preseason All-State - Feb 16, 2017
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2018 C Vincent Caiati (NY) - Oct 17, 2016
- New York All-Star Games: Measurable Stats Released - Sep 22, 2016
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Caiati, a 2018 strong and powerful right-handed hitting catcher currently ranked as the 16th best catching prospect for the 2018 class, stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 180 pounds, ran a 7.65 60, but has been as quick as 7.20 at past events. Offensively- Hits from a wide square athletic base, weight evenly disbursed with the hands above and slightly in front of the back shoulder while the barrel of the bat is slightly greater than 45-degrees. Initiates the swing with a subtle shift of weight to the back side while the lead foot is elevated and moderately strides forward towards the pitcher and hands are loaded straight back staying slightly inside the back shoulder with the barrel of the bat remaining 45-degrees with a subtle wrap towards the pitcher. Hand path is clean and direct to the ball, keeping the hands behind the rotation of the hips. Displays the ability to drive the ball well from line to line. Registered an exit velocity of 87 MPH, but has been as high as 89 MPH at previous events. Defensively- Setup is an athletic and balanced square primary stance. Receives the ball with a quiet hand, however could relax the hand and forearm a bit more as the pitch is in flight. On throws to second, transfers the ball from chest height, thumbs down which is efficient, however allows the body to rise instead of driving more towards second base with the right foot. Arm strength is suitable as well as the accuracy on throws to second. With some minor mechanical adjustments, throws will continue to get stronger and improve on the 1.97 pop time, (a new personal best- previous best of 1.98), as well as the arm velocity of 72 MPH, a tick below the personal best of 73 MPH.
Preseason All-State (February 20, 2017)
Caiati, a 2018 right-handed hitting catcher that currently ranks as the 15th best catcher for the 2018 class, stands at 6-foot-1and weighs 180 pounds, ran a 7.20 60. Offensively- Starts from a square balanced lower half, knees bent, with the hands above the back shoulder and barrel of the bat slightly greater than 45-degrees from the ground. Gets to the launch phase of the swing using a moderate front leg lift while the hands are minimally loaded to the back shoulder creating good separation between the lead foot and barrel of the bat gets upright. Showed good pop from the pull side line to the center of the field, especially on the pitches to the lower third of the zone. The barrel of the bat, at times, gets well outside the back shoulder causing a bit of a circular path to the ball. Good lower half rotation but could also get a bit deeper with the back knee which would help generate more bat speed. Recorded an exit velocity of 88 MPH, but has been as high as 89 MPH at previous events. Defensively- Worked from a square primary setup, with the left elbow slightly outside the body and glove angled upward in the strike zone. Received the ball with a quiet body and soft hands, showing a good ability to present the ball well in the lower third of the zone, using a flick technique to keep the ball in the zone. Has a quality and quick transfer from the center of the body, but starts to elevate before the ball gets into the zone costing some momentum and drive to second base. With a more patient approach and getting the body moving more towards second base, throws will continue to improve carry as well as improve the arm velocity of 73 MPH, which was an improvement of the 65 MPH shown at the previous event, and pop time of 2.03, but has been as quick as 1.98, shown on the day.