Anthony
Mangano

2/10/19 - Iowa commit. 6-foot, 165-pound, athletically-built, well-proportioned, left-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 6.73 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride and maintains balance. Presence in the box, hard swing, controlled aggression, flat bat, extension through contact, routinely found the barrel and uses the big part of the field. 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick feet, steady hands, works through the baseball. Long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 80 mph across the infield.

2.18.18 - Iowa commit. 5-foot-11, 165-pound, athletically built, infielder. Ran a 6.93 laser-timed 60. Continues to impress with his left-handed bat. Controlled aggression in swing, attacks the baseball, ball jumps off the bat and makes a lot of hard contact. Creates bat speed, long and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach and 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick to both sides, feet get sped up at times, hands works steady, clean release. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 78 mph.

9.23.17 - Currently ranked No. 10 in Illinois’ Class of 2020 and No. 188 overall. 5-foot-11, 165-pound, athletic, savvy, left-handed hitting middle infielder. Defensively, smooth, athletic actions, high ¾ slot, quick, fluid footwork, quick, clean on exchanges, maintains body control. Offensively, sees the ball well, loose hands, maintains barrel control, was able to get on top of a high fastball for a base hit.  

7.24.17 - 5-foot-11, 165-pound, athletically built, left-handed hitting middle infielder. High-level 2020 left-handed bat. Balanced setup, short stride and maintains good balance through contact. Aggressive swing, looks to do damage and creates explosive bat speed. Controls the barrel, stays short to the ball, has a knack for finding the barrel and consistently hits balls on a line. Line-drive approach, looks to pull at times. Took some of the best in game at-bats on the day. Middle of the order potential with the bat. 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran a 4.32 down the line in game. Defensively, steady hands, quick feet, ranges well to both sides, funnels on exchange at times, clean transfer. Arm works short, from a high ¾ slot; accurate throws across the diamond clocked at 77 mph.

7.14.17 - 5-foot-11, 155-pound, athletic, left-handed hitting shortstop. Should continue to get stronger as he matures. Hits from a balanced setup, short stride, smooth load. Line drive approach, path stays level through the zone. Present bat speed. Showed ability to hit line drives to all fields. Went 3-for-4 in Friday’s game with a double, and 2 RBI. Defensively, smooth actions with soft hands. Throws had accuracy across the diamond.

2.20.17 - 5-foot-11, 160-pound, lanky, athletically-built left-handed hitting shortstop. Physically advanced for his age. Offensively, balanced, open setup, short stride, fluid rhythm, maintains balance throughout. Line drive hitter, sprayed the ball, level swing with extension, able to backspin the baseball. Recorded an 89 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.20 laser-timed 60. Defensively, throws from a high ¾ arm slot with short action. Fields his position athletically with soft hands and fluid footwork. Clocked at 75 mph across the infield.

10.23.16 - 5-foot-11, 150-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. Emerged as a high-follow left-handed bat in the class. Compact swing, present bat speed, a lot of loud hard contact and some quick twitch in swing. Fluid rhythm, line-drive approach, path works level and gets extension through contact. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick and fluid footwork on the infield. Athletic fielding position, out in front of body, receptive hands. Short arm from a high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 71 mph. Also, ran a 7.23 laser-timed 60.