Eric
Soccio

9/15/18 Defensively, as catcher glove hand is quiet and confident in receiving and framing. Maintains solid trunk angle in blocking. Feet are quick. Transfer and throwing motion had some length on this day on throw of 72 mph. A pop time of 2.25 was registered.

Offensively, 6-foot 180 pound, right-handed hitter initiates swing from open set up with controlled stride staying closed. Separation is reduced by passive back elbow in load. Back elbow leaks in front of hands creating some drag. Weight shift and hip turn are adequate. Bat path is flat. A bat exit velocity of 80 mph was registered.

 
1/21/18 Offensively, initiates swing from open with stride to neutral. Weight shift and separation are adequate. Solid balance and barrel feel are present. Back elbow is passive in load. A bat exit velocity of 81 mph was recorded.

Defensively, hands are adequate in framing and receiving. Transfer is clean, feet work well and throwing motion is short with 69 mph arm strength present out of crouch. Shows soft wall while maintaining good upper body angle in blocking.