Dominic
Spina

Dominic Spina: SS/C, (2024) Hilliard Darby, OH. 5-foot-9, 168-pound. (63.8 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Began in an active stance with a compact load, then used a controlled leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a simple upward swing plane and high finish. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 72 mph; had quick footwork, a fluid transfer, and sure hands. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.94-2.03 pop time. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot.   

Dominic Spina: SS/C, (2024) Hilliard Darby, OH. 5-foot-9, 168-pound athletic build. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed was electric, had a short loose swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Through the round he found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, his best throw was registered at 74 mph; has consistent next level hands, rhythmic in control feet, and a clean fluid exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used uninterrupted slot with a short loose arm action. Clocked a time of 7.75 in the 60-yard dash. 

Dominic Spina: SS/C, (2024) Hilliard Darby, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound lean build. Capable during batting practice, the switch hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. (60.7 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is average and exhibits an uphill swing plane. Up the middle opposite field approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 75 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a quick exchange. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.86. 

Dominic Spina: SS/C, (2024) Hilliard Darby, OH. 5-foot-7, 136-pound. During batting practice, the switch hitter's best exit velocity was 82 mph. (56.4 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic active stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 68 mph; has soft hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.17.  

Dominic Spina: SS/C, (2024) Hilliard Darby, OH. 5-foot-7, 136-pound. During batting practice, Spina recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (55.6 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a crouched balanced stance with a small load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient present, displays an upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 67 mph; showed a natural exchange, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 65 mph; showed consistent feet, a clean transfer, and soft hands. he had a pop time of 2.15-2.21. Calm setup with some flexibility. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Recorded a time of 8.13 in the 60-yard dash.  

Scout Evaluation 

Dominic Spina: SS/C, (2024) Hilliard Darby, OH. 5-foot-7, 136-pound. During batting practice, the switch hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (54.5 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had a short on top swing plane, developing efficient bat speed and balanced finish. While in the infield, made throws up to 78 mph; had soft sure hands, athletic in control footwork, and a fluid natural exchange. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 67 mph; had a natural fluid exchange, soft sure hands, and athletic in control footwork. Deep fielding mechanics. He ran a 4.31 30 yard dash.

Dominic Spina: SS/2B, (2024) Hilliard Darby, OH. 5-foot-6, 131-pound lean frame. At the plate, Spina's best exit velocity was 71 mph. Started in a tall balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is raw and shows a level swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 64 mph; had a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic quick footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.25. Raw on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Showed easy effort in his delivery. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 65-68 mph; showed running action and arm side control. Throws a 11/5 curveball (60-64) with gradual action. Has arm side command and fading action on his changeup (59-62).