Monty
Gantz

Monty Gantz: C/OF, (2025) La Salle Academy, RI. 180-pound athletic solid build. Above average and projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (69.7 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Has developing, quick bat speed, short loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 80 mph; had a natural clean transfer, developing soft hands, and developing athletic footwork. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. 

Montgomery Gantz: C/OF, (2025) La Salle Academy, RI. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. (68.9 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 76 mph; had sure hands, a natural transfer, and consistent footwork. recorded a pop time of 2.03-2.13. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

Montgomery Gantz: C/OF, (2025) La Salle Academy, RI. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic lean build. Projectable and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. (64.6 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a rhythmic load, then used a small stride. Has developing bat speed, long swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph; has athletic quick feet, soft developing hands, and a quick natural transfer. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.97-2.03 pop time. Calm setup. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.4. 

5-foot-11, 165-pound athletic strong frame. Above average in the box, Gantz clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Had a short flat swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 69 mph during throw downs; has soft hands, quick feet, and a developing transfer. had a pop time of 2.25-2.37. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Using a short quick arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.92 in the 60-yard dash. 

Exit Velocity: 87 mph

Arm Velocity: 69 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.92

Physical: 5-foot-7, 159LBS. 8.18SEC 60-Yard Dash.

Offensively: RHH. Wide base with bend in the knees. Weight slightly on the frontside and hands high above shoulder. Hands works back and down in the load as weight transfers to the rear leg. Uses a toe tap for timing. Slightly downhill bat path to contact with a high finish. 

Defensively: Primary C. Works out of a two knee up set up. Firm on receive with limited post catch movement. Hops into a secondary stance during the catch & throw sequence. Lets ball travel close to body setting up an efficient exchange. Abbreviated arm swing from an over the top arm slot.