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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP/1B Anthony Santos

January 7, 2014

By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Director – Illinois/Wisconsin

Previewing the Unsigned Senior Showcase on January 12, RHP/1B Anthony Santos (York) is one of several ranked players that will be in attendance. Ranked No. 130 in the state of Illinois, Santos was awarded All-Conference and All-Area awards last season for his play at York HS.Anthony Santos

Santos has an athletic build with strength at 6-foot-2, 195-pounds and shows the ability to play both ways. On the mound he uses a short arm action and gets on top of the baseball from a high ¾ arm slot. His fastball has late life through the zone, mostly straight, and has shown the ability to throw it with command at 86-87 mph while touching 88 mph. Santos’ slider has short quick action on a 10/4 plane and showed that he can throw it for strikes. His changeup has sink and also thrown for strikes at 70 mph.

Offensively he hits from a closed stance with a slightly longer stride. He flashes advanced bat speed at 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Shows excellent pop and makes hard contact consistently. His bat path is short with extension and quick through the zone. Defensively, Santos shows athleticism around the bag, displays soft hands and his arm has carry and accuracy at 81 mph across the diamond.

Santos is hoping to take full advantage of his opportunity this weekend and says,

“I am looking for a  larger university that has a strong business program and baseball program. My major will be Marketing and Finance . My goal is to succeed on and off the field.”

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