Maxwell
Molessa

Maxwell Molessa: SS/OF, (2024) Williamstown, WV. West Virginia Commit, 5-foot-11, 180-pound. In the box, Molessa's best exit velocity was 90 mph. (68.9 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick compact load, then used a controlled leg kick. Has present bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 78 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.99.  

Maxwell Molessa: SS/OF, (2024) Williamstown, WV. 5-foot-10, 164-pound athletic frame. In the box, Molessa's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed is above average and shows a level rotational swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 78 mph; had smooth athletic footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Above average from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 71 mph; shows smooth rhythmic feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.16. 

Hit: Left-handed hitter that starts in a crouched setup. Very simple, quiet load that leads to a balanced launch. Good athlete with burst through the zone. Stays inside the baseball nicely and can spin it naturally. Very solid round.
Power: Gap pop.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 82mph.
Max BP Distance: 283ft.
Field: Smooth actions in the outfield with above average glove skills. Looks comfortable out there with the ability to maintain rhythm.
Throw: Loose, clean arm with more velo to come.
Defensive Projection: UTL.

Body Type: 5-foot-5, 120-pounds with average build

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: The RHP starts tall and has a slow-paced delivery. He is very mechanical throughout the whole delivery. Throws from a stiff ¾ slot

Fastball: FB is straight with little to no movement (61-65)

Curveball: CB is developing with little 12/6 break (58)

Changeup: CH is developing with little depth (55)

Pitchability: Has command of FB with developing off speed. Secondary pitches will have more command as he matures

Role: TBD

Additional Comments: He has good pitching mechanics but focuses too much on them. Once he loosens his body up, velocity and command should work as one.

Hit: Has a toe tap stride for timing with good hand to shoulders separation in his load. Sowed line drive production with a fluid swing. Showed the ability to hit to all sides of the field

Power: Line drive capabilities with some pop

Offensive Projections: Top of the order (72 exit velocity)

Run: 8.00 (60-yard dash)

Field: From the IF, he displays average footwork when taking angles on the baseball. Has decent glover work as he approaches the ball. Throws will a clean arm. He tends to play on his heels at times

Defensive Projection: SS

Molessa is a 5-foot-5, 120-pound SS/OF from Williamstown, HS