Jared Carrier
Director of Scouting, NY

Name: Anthony DeNobrega 
High School:  Rocky Point
Grad Year: 2018
Position: 3B
Next Event: Long Island Top Prospect

Scouting Report    
DeNobrega, stands at 5-foot-10 and weighs a solid 165-pounds. He ran a 7.63 60 and plays 3B/RHP. Offensively- Base is just further then shoulder width with knees bent slightly inward. Bat wiggle pre-pitch with hands at ear level. Small leg kick and good stride. Little hand separation, but hands attack the ball swiftly. Drove the ball well to the middle of the field. DeNobrega’s hands will begin his swing with his hip rotation slightly delayed. With a more consistent launch keeping his rotation ahead of his hand movements, should be able to improve on his exit velocity of 74 MPH. Shows power potential. Was able to drive the ball to the gaps during batting batting practice. Improvements to hip torque can increase bat speed even more. Defensively-  Starts with feet a little more than shoulder width apart. Approaches the ball aggressively, fielding the ball of the left side of his body. Will transfer the ball low and a times to the right hip, which delays arm speed. Transfer of the ball more towards the center of the body and funneling the ball higher will help improve the throwing velocity of 70 MPH. Pitching- Positioned in the center of the rubber with his feet wider than shoulder width. Takes a side step towards first base, before getting into a gathered position. Hand separation is chest level, with the throwing arm extending out towards center field, glove side action is shorter and tighter. Hides the ball during the entire delivery. Throws from an over the top arm angle topping out at 78 MPH on the fastball. With little more extension from the right side, should be able to get the velocity over 80. Showed the ability to repeat the delivery on all off-speed pitches. Had an acceptable speed differential on the change-up  (70 MPH) with downward movement and tight spin.

 
 What to Expect 
 "DeNobrega demonstrated a decent foundation as a position player with a more polished approach on the mound. Would like to see the confidence and free actions displayed on the mound carry over to the plate this time around as we feel there is more in the tank with the bat. Aggressive with glove at the hot corner and if that velocity that he showed on the mound make it's way to the field, his stock at the hot corner will rise.  "