Christian Salzarulo: SS/2B, (2024) Taconic, MA. 5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic projectable build. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (66.0 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Had an uphill loose swing plane, quick developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 84 mph; has developing soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing athletic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. 

Christian Salzarulo: SS/2B, (2024) Taconic, MA. 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean athletic frame. Advanced during batting practice, Salzarulo clocked an exit velocity of 88.2 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Has a simple upward swing plane, electric bat speed and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 80 mph; had next level hands, a twitchy exchange, and athletic footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.37. 

Exit Velocity: 88 mph

Arm Velocity: 80 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.37

Christian Salzarulo: SS/2B, (2024) Taconic, MA. 5-foot-10, 170-pound

5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic lean frame. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 89 mph. (69.4 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic tall stance with a smooth tight load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Had electric bat speed, short upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; shows a clean exchange, twitchy hands, and athletic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a short quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.35. 

Exit Velocity: 89 mph

Arm Velocity: 79 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.35

Christian Salzarulo: SS/2B, (2024) Taconic, MA. 5-foot-9, 160-pound lean athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was above average explosive, showed an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 83 mph; has a clean natural exchange, athletic developing feet, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Christian Salzarulo, Taconic, 2024, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and projectable. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Above average explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 82.2 mph. 71.2 mph bat speed average. 22.1 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Developing soft hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 83 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.