Michael
Ciavolella

Michael Ciavolella: OF/1B, (2024) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound. At the plate, Ciavolella had an exit velocity of 94 mph. (70.9 mph bat speed average). (24.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, used a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 82 mph; had soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Ran a 4.03 30 yard dash.

Michael Ciavolella: OF/1B, (2024) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound lean frame. Athletic at the plate, Ciavolella was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 92 mph. (66.68 mph bat speed average). (24.23 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, used a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 74 mph; showed rhythmic feet, sure soft hands, and a natural exchange. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.13.  

Michael Ciavolella: OF/1B, (2024) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound lean frame. Athletic during batting practice, Ciavolella displayed an exit velocity of 92 mph, 3rd Best EV of the day. Starts in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, showed a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had a lot of loud contact during the round. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 74 mph; had sure soft hands, a natural exchange, and rhythmic footwork. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.13 at the event. 

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a slightly open athletic stance. Begins with hands high and uses a slight leg lift for timing. Uptempo, simple loading sequence, with a level bat path through the zone. Possesses above average hand speed and strength for class.
Power: Present Gap Abilities
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles
Field:Good tempo in his approach to the ball from the OF position, with above average ball skills for class.
Throw: Above average arm strength for class, touching 82MPH from the OF position.
Defensive Projection: Corner OF