Unsigned Senior Spotlight: John LaMantia
December 16, 2016
Graduating Class: 2017
Position: OF
School: St. Ignatius
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
The Outlook: Lamantia is a physical left-handed hitting outfielder with good speed for his size; sub 7.0 runner in the 60. At the plate he has loose, quick hands, creating whip through the hitting zone.
Scouting Report: 8/12/16 - 6-foot-3, 190-pound left-handed hitting outfielder with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a tall, balanced setup with a leg kick stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with fluid rhythm and a level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.51 runner down the line. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Plays thru the ball with a long exchange and full crow hop. Clocked at 80 mph from the outfield.
GPA Games (8.12.16)
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