Jared Carrier
Director of Scouting, NY

Name: Frankie Collora
High School: Ward-Mellville
Grad Year: 2020
Position: RHP/OF
PBR Debut: Long Island Top Prospect

The First Impression

FB Velocity: 77 MPH
CH Velocity: 64-65 MPH
CB Velocity: 65-66 MPH
OF Velocity: 77 MPH
Exit Velocity: 74 MPH

Scouting Report 
Collora is an impressive 2020 right-handed hitting first baseman/RHP. Checks in at 5-foot-11 and weighs 140 pounds, ran a 4.88 home to first. Offensively- Hits from a slightly opened wide base, both knees bent, with the hands starting below the back shoulder and bat nearly resting on the shoulder. Uses a shift of weight to the backside while the lead foot elevates, kicking back toe down to the ground, while the hands are loaded straight back staying on the edge of the back shoulder and barrel of the bat getting almost perpendicular to the ground with no wrap during the launch phase of the swing. Displayed pop from the pull side line to the center of the field, using a quick hands and a compact path to the ball. Recorded an exit velocity of 75 MPH on the day. Defensively- Showed fluid and athletic movements to the ball both on the ground and in the air. Fielded the ball in a strong position above the glove side getting the body into a quality athletic position to throw. Recorded an arm velocity of 77 MPH, with throws showing carry and life out of the hand. Pitching- Worked from the stretch, pivot foot center of the rubber while the hands come set in front of the right ear, for the duration of the event. Lifted the lead knee well above the waistline, showing good balance and a stable back leg, while the hands remained ear height during the gathered phase of the delivery. Stuck the landing with the lead toe slightly closed keeping the lead arm and front side tight with little to no horizontal movement. Slight recoil with finish. Fastball, thrown from a high  arm slot, topped out at 77 MPH showing extreme arm side run and heaviness as well as late life. Demonstrated the ability to locate it to both sides of the plate. Change up with some late sink that drops off the table. Breaking ball has some late lateral action (65-66 MPH), as it sharpens this will become a very good secondary offering.

THOUGHTS on the Future
"At a 140 pounds, Collora packs a solid punch and will only get stronger as his frame fills out. Young dual position player who impressed in all three departments. Balanced stroke at the plate that will be able to handle additional aggression. Fundamentally sound in the outfield. Some of the best movement we've seen on the mound in some time, change up disappears to his arm side, fastball changes lanes and has some feel for his breaking ball (slider like). Promising future ahead for this Long Island player."

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