Anthony Rivera: C/OF, (2026) Conneaut, OH. 5-foot-7, 168-pound proportional build. (68.0 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced strong stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Has a level swing plane, quick efficient bat speed and good extension on his finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found a few barrels. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 74 mph; shows a clean transfer, consistent feet, and sure hands. consistently had pop times of 2.10-2.26. Calm setup with some flexibility. Used uninterrupted slot with a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.
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Anthony Rivera: C/SS, (2026) Conneaut high school, OH. 5-foot-7, 155-pound solid frame. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide strong stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is present, exhibits a short swing plane and balanced finish. In his round he found some barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 77 mph; has a fluid natural exchange, developing hands, and in control feet. Capable In the outfield, had in control footwork, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 70 mph; showed a fluid natural transfer, smooth consistent feet, and soft sure hands. produced pop times of 2.16-2.21. Wide setup with some flexibility. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.
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Anthony Rivera: C/OF, (2026) Conneaut, OH. 5-foot-7, 168-pound proportional build. (68.0 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced strong stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Has a level swing plane, quick efficient bat speed and good extension on his finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found a few barrels. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 74 mph; shows a clean transfer, consistent feet, and sure hands. consistently had pop times of 2.10-2.26. Calm setup with some flexibility. Used uninterrupted slot with a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.
Anthony Rivera: C/SS, (2026) Conneaut high school, OH. 5-foot-7, 155-pound solid frame. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide strong stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is present, exhibits a short swing plane and balanced finish. In his round he found some barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 77 mph; has a fluid natural exchange, developing hands, and in control feet. Capable In the outfield, had in control footwork, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 70 mph; showed a fluid natural transfer, smooth consistent feet, and soft sure hands. produced pop times of 2.16-2.21. Wide setup with some flexibility. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.