Marco Zirpolo

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Marco Zirpolo: SS/2B, (2023) St. Johns Preparatory School, MA. 5-foot-11, 170-pound projectable athletic frame. Above average and projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 91 mph. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (23.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Had explosive above average bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 84 mph; has a clean natural exchange, soft developing hands, and athletic developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.78. 

Scout Evaluation 

Marco Zirpolo, St. Johns Preparatory School, 2023, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound projectable athletic frame.

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

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 85.3 mph. 67.5 mph bat speed average. 23.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average.  Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. 

Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.78 (60-yard).

Marco Zirpolo: SS/2B, (2023) St. John's Preparatory School, MA. 5-foot-11, 170-pound lean athletic build. Above average projectable in the box, Zirpolo had a max exit velocity of 93 mph. (70.5 mph bat speed average). (23.3 mph hand speed average). Sets up in a balanced wide stance with a toe tap stride. Bat speed was explosive above average, displayed an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 81 mph; shows soft sure hands, athletic developing feet, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing and athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Marco Zirpolo, St. John's Preparatory School, 2023, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average projectable. Setup consisted of a balanced wide stance and a toe tap stride. Explosive above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 82.4 mph. 70.5 mph bat speed average. 23.3 mph hand speed average.

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

Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.