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PBR MN- Top Ten Viewed Profiles Of 2020- #7


Andy Judkins
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

Over the next 10 days we we will be counting down the 2020 calendar year with a look at the Top Ten Viewed Profiles Of 2020. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most viewed profiles on the PBR Minnesota website by you, the readers, over the past year.

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#7 - Nicholas Argento




Scouting Report

7/07/20

 

Impressive 6-foot-5, 200-pound, loose-armed right-hander who repeated a simple, on-line delivery with good finish out front. Full arm circle, average arm speed. Controlled a heavy, sinking 89-90 (T91) mph fastball from a three-quarter slot. Max spin rate of 2,324 rpm. Kept consistently down in the zone with late action. Average slider 81-82 mph with more cutter-like action and late break. Mixed in low-spin changeup at 77-78 mph at an average 1,668 rpm. Future average to better pitch. Entered the ProCase uncommitted but has since committed to North Carolina.

 

6/15/20

 

Positional Profile: RHP/1B High follow on mound in 2021 class.
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery. Repeatable tempo w/ good direction.
Arm Action: RH. Clean 3/4 arm action.
FB: T92, 89-92 mph. Run and sink w/ life.
SL: 83-85 mph. Sharp cut action. Small shape w/ tight spin.
CH: 81-82 mph. Firm w/ avg. fade action.

Hit: RHH. Balanced wide stance. Hand and toe tap load w/ small stride.  Line-drive swing to middle of field. Some length in swing. Solid contact.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Strength in barrel.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Clean arm action w/ carry and accuracy.
IF Defense: Sure hands around 1B. Slower, methodical footwork w/ strong arm. Makes routine plays.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

 

10/20/19

 

6-foot-5, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.25 runner.  Squared stance with relaxed handset.  Hand load down and back with small stride.  Hands push away and create slight arm bar.  Some length to contact.  Middle approach with mainly line drive contact.  Average barrel when on time with flashes of strength.  89 mph exit velocity.  IF- Active feet and attacks ball.  Plays high and sits up in fielding position.  Makes routine play.  82 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Projectable frame with room to fill out.  Simple delivery and repeats well.  Lands down mound just across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and good extension.  Fastball is 85-88 mph topping at 90 mph with life.  Curveball has 12/6 break with average feel at 66-68 mph.  Slider has 11/5 break with tight spin and good depth at 74-77 mph.  Change-up has average action and firm at 77-80 mph.  A follow arm in 2021 class

 

9/15/19

 

 '21 RHP Nicholas Argento for Pine Tar has a great frame on the mound.  Pitched 3 plus innings striking out five.  Fastball sat 81-83 mph and  T84 mph.  He also came up clutch at the plate with a couple of hits and 4 RBIs.  

 

7/10/19

 

6-foot-4, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.46 runner.  Slightly closed upright stance.  Small stride and hand load back.  Flat swing plane.  Pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  Average contact and flashed pop in barrel.  85 mph exit velocity.  IF- Attacks ball and feet move well.  Fields ball high.  Makes routine play.  Longer arm action.  80 mph arm strength with good carry and average accuracy.  Follow bat in 2021 class.