@GioMala14 
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/28/21
CLASS OF 2022
2B
SS
Giovanni
Malatesta
Lampeter-Strasburg (HS) • PA
5' 7" • 165LBS
R/R • 22yr 8mo
Travel Team: Keystone State Bombers
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/21
26.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/28/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/28/21
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/13/21
317
Distance (max)
6/13/21
69
Sweet Spot %
6/13/21
7.24
60-yd
2/28/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
6/13/21
84
OF Velo
2/28/21
-
C Velo
-
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Physical: Compact, strong/athletic 5-foot-7, 165lb frame for the two-sport athlete (football). 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Balanced, wide attack at the shoulder-width showing some rhythm in the hands at the shoulder; utilized a short, quick toe-tap stride in order to initiate the swing through a strong, flat/rotational path into the hitting zone. Used the ground well in the box (near 20 G’s of rotational acceleration) while notching a peak of 74 mph bat-speed per Blast Motion. Featured a mostly pull-side approach with jump off the barrel down the LF line for hits (88 mph bat-exit velocity). Posted an impressive 61% line drive rate, flashing the obvious bat to ball skills, which made him dangerous during HS season.
Defensively: The primary middle infielder featured highly up-tempo feet and got over his toes with the chest early creating momentum; natural, soft hands that worked out in front, keeping the feet moving towards the target with consistency. Operated from right to left generating good pace during defensive evaluations and released from a high ¾, accurate slot (84 mph arm).
5-foot-5, 130-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Showcased a short swing with a feel for the barrel. Registered a bat exit velocity of 73 mph and ran a 7.77 60-yard dash. Displayed the ability to play through the baseball defensively with accurate 79 mph arm strength from the outfield.