New England Top Prospect Games Session 4 2027 C Rocco Dafonseca (Barrington, RI) possesses a strong, physical 5-9, 193-pound frame. He has an explosive lower half evidenced by his 24 vertical jump. He ran a 7.24 60-yard dash. He recorded a max exit velocity of 100 mph, showcasing potential for power at the next level and an average exit velocity of 90.2 mph, showcasing the ability to impact the ball consistently, producing carry and distance off the barrel. Behind the plate, he threw 75 mph, showcasing above average arm strength with a pop time of 1.91-2.04.
5-foot-9, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.2 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is very good, throwing 71 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.0. The feet and transfer are extremely clean. The arm is short and simple. The bat had an exit velocity of 95 mph. The setup at the plate was even in base and the front foot gains ground as the swing is launched. The path is flat and simple to contact. He showed gap to gap power.
3/02/25
5-foot-9, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.14 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish was solid, throwing 72 mph with a 1.92 pop time at the event. The movements are quick and clean. The bat had an exit velocity of 91 mph. The setup at the dish was even in base with the front foot open to start. The stride has length to it and the path is short and tight to contact.
2/25/24
Rocco DoFonseca: C, (2027) Barrington,. 5-foot-9, 175-pound athletic strong frame. Solid projectable at the plate, had an exit velocity of 80 mph. Starts in a wide athletic stance with a compact tight load, then uses a short stride. Had above average bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive pull side approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 69 mph. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 8.85.
Exit Velocity: 80 mph
Arm Velocity: 69 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 8.85
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2027 C Rocco Dafonseca (Barrington, RI) possesses a strong, physical 5-9, 193-pound frame. He has an explosive lower half evidenced by his 24 vertical jump. He ran a 7.24 60-yard dash. He recorded a max exit velocity of 100 mph, showcasing potential for power at the next level and an average exit velocity of 90.2 mph, showcasing the ability to impact the ball consistently, producing carry and distance off the barrel. Behind the plate, he threw 75 mph, showcasing above average arm strength with a pop time of 1.91-2.04.
Athletic Testing
- 60 Yard Dash: (10 yard) 1.66 sec (30 yard) 3.97 sec (60 yard) 7.24 sec
- Peak Jump Height: 24 in
- Grip Strength (R/L): 144.1 lbs/ 128.2 lbs
- Vizual Edge Score: 71.58
5-foot-9, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.14 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish was solid, throwing 72 mph with a 1.92 pop time at the event. The movements are quick and clean. The bat had an exit velocity of 91 mph. The setup at the dish was even in base with the front foot open to start. The stride has length to it and the path is short and tight to contact.
Rocco DoFonseca: C, (2027) Barrington,. 5-foot-9, 175-pound athletic strong frame. Solid projectable at the plate, had an exit velocity of 80 mph. Starts in a wide athletic stance with a compact tight load, then uses a short stride. Had above average bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive pull side approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 69 mph. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 8.85.
Exit Velocity: 80 mph
Arm Velocity: 69 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 8.85