22.2
Hand Speed (max)
9/13/26
CLASS OF 2028
C
1B
Roman
Defalco
Carolina Forest (HS) • SC
5' 11" • 178.9LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: DPC GHOST SOUTHEAST NATIONAL
5' 11" • 178.9LBSR/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: DPC GHOST SOUTHEAST NATIONAL
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2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
9/13/26
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/13/26
57
Hard Hit %
12/13/25
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
12/13/25
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/13/26
362
Distance (max)
9/13/26
50
Sweet Spot %
9/13/26
7.22
60-yd
9/13/26
3.92
30-yd
9/13/26
1.70
10-yd
9/13/26
18.6
Run speed (max)
9/13/26
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
9/13/26
2.18 - 2.20
Pop Time
9/13/26
Fastball
60
Velocity (max)
6/29/23
59 - 59
Velo Range
6/29/23
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Spin Rate (avg)
Game Performance
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Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with repeatable leg kick and lively hands Quick, flat path that extends quickly 68.2 mph bat speed with 8.2 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 362' max distance. Gap to gap approach with present pullside power
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Controlled action from lower slot
Defense: 2.18-2.20 pop times. Sets up throws well, decent receiver
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.