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Elite Prospect Showcase: Middle Infield Analysis

November 9, 2013

By Greg Williams
PA Director of Scouting

The Elite Prospect Showcase showcased 68 talented prospects from four states. A talented group of 16 middle infielders were on display. Following is a look at the top prospects among middle infielders in attendance.


Top Prospects

Alex DirienzoSS/RHP Alex Dirienzo (Somerset HS, Class of 2014)

Dirienzo is a 6-foot, 180-pound two-way prospect that sat 85-86 during his bullpen session. The uncommitted senior possesses above average feet and solid hands. At times, he let ground balls get deep on him, but he exhibited good body control on the slow roller play and his 84 mph throws showed carry across the diamond that should allow him to stay on the left side at the next level. At the dish, Dirienzo starts from a slightly open, relaxed stance. He holds his hands at a good launch point and has a chance to develop gap power with his 87 mph exit velocity.

Ross Dirienzo2B/OF Ross Dirienzo (Somerset HS, Class of 2014)

Dirienzo is an uncommitted senior with gap power potential from the left side of the plate. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound prospect hits from a slightly open stance and has some lift to his swing. Dirienzo stays on his backside for a long period of time and displayed above average hip rotation. He barreled the baseball routinely in batting practice with a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. Dirienzo is a capable 2B as well as outfielder with the athleticism to play both positions at the next level. He showcased solid glove work and an 84 mph arm across the diamond.

Matt GormanSS/RHP Matt Gorman (William Penn Charter, Class of 2017

The youngest of the middle infielders in attendance, Gorman was also the most impressive. He sat 84-85 off the mound demonstrating his two-way abilities. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitter started from an open stance and exhibited good pre-swing rhythm in his round of batting practice. He showed solid bat speed (87mph exit velocity), a short path, and an advanced feel at his age for creating backspin. On defense, Gorman's feet, hands, and arm (82 mph across the diamond) would all be quality for a high school senior, let alone a player who has yet to play a high school game, while he completed the slow roller play with ease.

Grayson MillerSS/2B Grayson Miller (East Pennsboro HS, Class of 2015)

Miller impressed defensively during his workout with solid footwork and soft hands. He registered a top throwing speed of 77 mph across the diamond with an easy arm action that looks to have more in there when he needs it. Miller displayed the ability to play the baseball on the move and showed fluidity to all of his actions. At the plate, his swing has a bit of a loop, but the 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter has a chance to develop gap power. He barreled the baseball consistently and displayed a bat exit velocity of 84 mph.

Ty Reginelli2B/SS Ty Reginelli (Mars Area HS, Class of 2015)

Reginelli is a 5-foot-10, 155-pound middle infielder that is just beginning to mature into his body. The left handed hitter showcased quick hands and a fluid swing from the left side of the plate with a bat exit velocity of 75 mph. He showed a bit of lift to his swing path and the ability to barrel the baseball frequently. Reginelli displayed an improved  80 mph arm across the diamond and soft hands. He has fluid actions in the field and demonstrated the ability to play the ball on the move.


Best of the Rest (Alphabetical order)

2B/OF Andrew Collins (Central Bucks East HS, Class of 2016)

Collins is a 5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitter that utilizes a high hands load out of an open stance. He displayed the ability to barrel the baseball frequently with a bat exit velocity of 74 mph. He showed capable glove work in the field with some range and accurate throws of 74 mph across the diamond.

2B/SS Colton Currey (Central Dauphin HS, Class of 2015)l

Currey is a strong 5-foot-9, 170-pound middle infielder that has shown considerable progress in his game in the past year. The right-handed hitter barreled the baseball routinely, showing some gap power potential during his round of batting practice. Currey hits from a slightly open stance and gets to extension consistently with a very solid bat exit velocity of 89 mph. He displayed an improving 75 mph arm across the diamond, but will need to continue to work on his footwork and fluidity as a defender.

2B/SS Ben Decembrino (Holy Ghost Prep, Class of 2015)

Decembrino showcased the ability to play through the baseball with capable hands and feet. He displayed accurate throws of 70 mph across the diamond. The 5-foot-8, 145-pound junior barreled most baseballs from a slightly open stance during his round of batting practice. He showcased a flat bat path through the hitting zone and the ability to use all fields.

OF/SS Marcus Gray (Bishop McDevitt HS, Class of 2015)

Gray is an athletic 5-foot-8, 150-pound prospect that showcased the versatility to play outfield and middle infield. He showed capable actions as an infielder with the ability to make plays on the move. With a 71 mph arm across the diamond Gray will likely have to play 2B at the next level. Gray was impressive on offense. The right-handed hitter showcased a short swing path and the ability to stay inside the baseball. He used all fields and barreled pitches in all directions. Gray showcased an 80 mph bat exit velocity off the tee. He is a two-sport athlete in the spring, also sprinting for the track and field team.

SS/2B Tristan Kevitch (Harriton HS, Class of 2015)

Kevitch is a 6-foot, 155-pound middle infielder with an athletic frame. He showcased soft hands and the ability to play the baseball on the move with a solid 77 mph arm across the diamond. Kevitch hits from a slightly open stance and displayed good balance throughout his swing with the ability to stay inside the baseball. He barreled the baseball routinely with a bat exit velocity of 83 mph.

2B/RHP Michael Kuypers (Central Bucks South HS, Class of 2015)

Kuypers is a 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter that utilized a square stance and a strong lower half to barrel the baseball routinely. He has a bit of a long lead arm, but stays flat through the hitting zone allowing him to barrel the baseball with regularity. He showcased an 84 mph bat exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, Kuypers showed solid footwork and good arm strength on throws of 78 mph across the diamond. Kuypers also flashed his two-way abilities, sitting 83-84 from the mound.

SS/2B Riley McGinley (Owen J. Roberts HS, Class of 2016)

McGinley is a right-handed hitter that displayed a square stance with a short stroke and the ability to stay inside the baseball. He barreled the baseball consistently and used all fields well with a bat exit velocity of 75 mph. McGinley showed a soft glove hand and good feet in the middle infield. The 5-foot-8, 140-pound middle infielder showed a quick release and accurate throws of 75 mph across the diamond.

2B/SS Michael Nickolas (Episcopal Academy, Class of 2015)

Nickolas is a 5-foot-10, 160-pound left-handed hitter that utilized a square stance and a high hands load to barrel most baseballs during his round of batting practice. He displayed the ability to use all fields with a bat exit velocity of 81 mph. Nickolas showed capable footwork and hands defensively with accurate throws of 70 mph across the diamond. He will need to improve arm strength to make the move to the left side of the infield.

2B/SS Nick Perilli (Berks Catholic HS, Class of 2015)

Perilli is a 5-foot-8, 170-pound middle infielder that showed the ability to make all plays in the field with an accurate 72 mph arm across the diamond. The right handed hitter hits from a slightly open stance with a toe tap trigger. He hits from a strong base and the ball jumps off his bat at times. He barreled most baseballs during batting practice with a solid bat exit velocity of 86 mph.

SS/3B Jack Shirk (Richland HS, Class of 2015)

Shirk showed solid actions in the field with above average arm strength across the diamond at 79 mph. He displayed good feet, soft hands and the arm to stay on the left side of the infield at the next level. The 5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed hitter has a bit of a loop to his swing from an open stance. He barreled some baseballs in batting practice with a bat exit velocity of 79 mph.

RHP/SS Zack Tocyloski (Mount Carmel HS, Class of 2015)

Tocyloski is a 5-foot-11, 155-pound two-way prospect that sat 82-83 from the mound. The right-handed hitter barreled most baseballs from a square stance, showing a tendency to bar the lead arm causing barrel drag. He showcased a bat exit velocity of 77 mph. Tocyloski showed an accurate arm on throws of 65 mph across the diamond.


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