Jack
Giovenco

Physical: Solid and projectable 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame with athleticism in the movements. 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH. Wide, open stance with the hands starting on the shoulder with slight circular rhythm. Utilized a toe tap stride to initiate a flat barrel path into the hitting zone with a relatively high posture throughout the swing. Lets long levers do the work at the front of the plate turning the barrel around early with quality fluidity and barrel whip towards contact. Used the middle of the field during batting practice with ability to manipulate the bat head inside the baseball if need be, stayed in the legs while hitting into a stiff front side at impact. Recorded a peak bat-exit velocity of 85 mph per Trackman Baseball / 297 feet maximum batted ball distance / 18.2% line drive rate. 

Defensively: The primary backstop featured a low setup in the crouch with quality receiving skills, soft glove hand worked with minimal movement at the catch point. Pop times ranged from 2.06-2.12 with long, directional footwork with momentum towards the target, quick transfers and accurate throws from a short, quick high ¾ slot. Moved well laterally while burying the glove into the dirt first when blocking, deadened the ball with recovery skills. C - 73 mph 

Physical: 6-foot-1, 170 pounds; Lean, athletic build. 6.96 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Tall, slightly open stance, hands start up and back; Toe tap stride gaining some ground; quiet load with the hands. Balanced lower half with strong effort with direct to contact and quick out of the zone; 9 degree bat angle into the zone via Blast Motion. Giovenco is able to produce 6.5 G’s of force with an on-plane efficiency of 53%.  Solid contact to all fields; average Trackman exit velocity of 63.62 MPH; peak exit velo was 75 MPH.
Defensively: Balanced set up; Athletic footwork in line to the target. quick transfer in front of chest; short arm action with accurate throws to the bag. 2.01-2.09 pop times. C - 71 MPH.

One of the top uncommitted catchers statewide in his class. Showed well for a second consecutive week. On this date ran a 6.74 60-yard dash and showcased 87 mph bat exit velocity. The athletic backstop showcased pop times of 2.07-2.12 with 74 mph arm strength out of the crouch. Foot speed also makes him a candidate for time in the outfield at the next level.

6-foot, 170-pounder had a breakout performance. Ther right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and uses a knee-to-knee strride to begin. Showcased balance and rhythm throughout with a compact swing path. Registered a bat exit velocity of 81 mph and ran an impressive 6.62 60-yard dash. Showcased polished, athletic actions defensively behind the dish with quick feet, a clean release and pop times of 2.05-2.11 on thrrows of 74 mph out of the crouch.

6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitter uses a toe-tap stride to begin his swing from a crouched, slightly-open stance. Displayed solid hands during batting practice spraying line drives to all fields notching a personal best 78 mph bat-exit-velocity. The catcher showed soft hands behind the dish with controlled receiving abilities. Utilized advanced straight-line footwork to routinely throw pop times of 2.09-2.17 on the bag. Demonstrated his athleticism with a solid 7.02 60-yard dash.

6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a toe-tap stride. Demonstrated a feel for the barrel with the ability to create backspin while using the middle of the field routinely. Registered a bat exit velocity of 73 mph and ran a 6.94 60-yard dash. Quiet receiver shows active feet and a clean transition on throws. Turned in a top pop time of 2.15 on throws of 72 mph from the crouch.

6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from an open stance and utilizes a leg-lift stride to initiate his swing. Showcased a direct swing path with a strong lower half and a bat exit velocity of 77 mph. Ran a 7.07 60-yard dash and displayed pop times of 2.08-2.15 on throws of 70 mph from the crouch. Also displayed athletic actions in the outfield with accurate 75 mph arm strength to home plate.

5-foot-11, 155-pound backstop showcased pop times of 2.24-2.31 on throws of 66 mph from the crouch. Stays directional with a short arm swing, but footwork will need to be cleaned up. Right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed a solid fee for the barrel with a line drive approach resulting in a bat exit velocity of 73 mph. Showcased good feet running a 7.19 60-yard dash. Overall game will benefit from strength gains through physical maturity.