Peter
Corthinos

C/INF Peter Corthinos (Maine South) was a standout both with his workout performance and his showing throughout gameplay. The right-handed bat started the event with a strong showing during batting practice with a max exit velocity of 94.7 mph, showing a direct and flat path that was on the barrel throughout. His knack for finding the barrel carried over into gameplay where he tallied two doubles and also impressed with his overall motor on the field.

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-6, 158-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, quiet hands load, short leg-kick trigger, aggressive lower-half. Flat, direct path, with extension, pull-side contact, feel for the barrel. 69.7 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 2-for-6 with two doubles, an RBI, run scored, a walk and a stolen base.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.19 pop times. Squatted stance, long footwork, gains ground.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift, short stride. Swings with intent, creates extension out front, intent to elevate, sneaky power. 71.6 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short and quick to the ear with a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.93-2.00 pop times. Soft hands receiving, clean transfer, works in-line out of the chute with intent, proper angles while blocking and works to deaden the ball out front.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup with slight leg kick. Athletic swing, repeatable and on plane, long through the zone and on the barrel.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 255’ max distance.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.

An intriguing young prospect from Saturday’s event is C/INF Peter Corthinos (Maine South, 2026). The 5-foot-7, 160-pound catcher/infielder is athletically built throughout his frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter works with a fluid stroke that creates extension through contact, staying flat through the zone with looseness and the ability to repeat his swing. He put together one of the best defensive rounds behind the plate on the day, working with a quick/clean transfer and directional footwork out of the crouch to produce a pop-time as low as 2.07 seconds (T71 mph). He also showed well on the infield, showcasing quick/athletic footwork that plays through the ball to pair with steady hands and a quick arm (T79 mph). 

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Athletic, frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup into a small leg lift that gains ground. Simple, repeatable with quick hands, uses the whole field on the barrel.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 79 mph. C: Short draw into a 3/4 slot with accuracy to the bag. INF:  Fluid with life out of the hand, plays on the move and from multiple slots, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. C: Soft hands, quick transfer, athletic out of the crouch and gains ground towards second, soft blocker that squares up the baseball. INF: Athletic actions, steady hands, two-hand gather that secures the ball into his body, quick first step with range.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

An intriguing young prospect from Saturday’s event is C/INF Peter Corthinos (Maine South, 2026). The 5-foot-7, 160-pound catcher/infielder is athletically built throughout his frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter works with a fluid stroke that creates extension through contact, staying flat through the zone with looseness and the ability to repeat his swing. He put together one of the best defensive rounds behind the plate on the day, working with a quick/clean transfer and directional footwork out of the crouch to produce a pop-time as low as 2.07 seconds (T71 mph). He also showed well on the infield, showcasing quick/athletic footwork that plays through the ball to pair with steady hands and a quick arm (T79 mph).

C/INF Peter Corthinos (Maine South) is a 2026 who made a name for himself at the event. Listed at 5-foot-5, 140-pounds, Corthinos has a highly-repeatable, athletic right-handed swing that should only continue to ascend as he matures and adds strength over the next few years. His bat stays on-plane, through the zone a long time and finishes on balance. Defensively, he is bouncy and athletic behind the plate, playing quick and efficiently with a strong arm for his age that topped at 73 mph and pop times between 2.11-2.18. 

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-5, 140-pounds. Compact, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Athletic look, balanced setup, smooth and simple hand load, short stride and controlled through contact. Level swing, length through the zone, athletic hands, on plane and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 74 mph. Clean catch/release out of the crouch, short arm circle into an over-the-top slot. On the infield, loose arm action that can play from multiple angles.
Defense: 2.11-2.18 pop times. Active defender, worked out on the infield and behind the plate. Natural catcher, quick and bouncy out of the crouch. On the infield, plays low to the ground, clean, quick release.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.