Progress Report: 2026 3B Owen Rozzi (West Chester East)
April 25, 2023
Throughout the spring, we will be comparing some of the improvements made from the biggest winners of the preseason. One of our largest events took place in Palmyra, PA in February, where 200 players joined for the annual ID: East showcase. Among the standouts, '26 3B Owen Rozzi (West Chester East) impressed our staff with effortless feel to turn the barrel and strong forearms that kept the sweet spot in the hitting zone.
Owen Rozzi 3B / 1B / West Chester East, PA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 2
Initial Look Notes: 6/21/22, Junior PA State Games. Confident in the box with room to add at 5-foot-8, 160lbs. Plenty of lift and tilt in the forward move and carries the ball for distance towards the middle of the field. There's big extension through impact with an aggressive approach in-game. Will continue trending as he holds muscle. Recent Improvements: At 5-foot-10, 185lbs, there's more power to tap into and the base maintains throughout the swing, staying balanced towards a whippy finish. Over a year's time, increased both bat-speed and exit velocity by +4MPH (71) and +6MPH (93) respectively. Took out length and now controls a higher position around the corner, as he enters plane. The overall repeatability and ease of operation points to an exciting ceiling with advanced pull-side juice. Projection: After resurfacing with an upgraded body, Rozzi could fill a future role of a middle of the order power bat. The defense at the hot corner is only a bonus, as he shuffles around with choppy feet and enough athleticism to stick. An 81MPH arm-strength could also be used as a versatility piece for a corner outfield position if necessary.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2023 Summer Open: Northeast | PA | 06/05 | Volpe Field / Scranton, PA |
2023 Summer Open: Southeast | PA | 06/08 | Phillies Urban Youth Academy / Philadelphia, PA |
2023 JR PA State Games | PA | 06/20 | In the Net Sports Complex / Palmyra, PA |
PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/25 | LakePoint |
2023 Summer Open: West | PA | 08/01 | TBD |