Rocky
Vankoski

Rocky Vankoski: C/OF, (2026) Catholic Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 165-pound lean athletic frame. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was electric, displayed a loose upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Above average in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 71 mph; had athletic quick footwork, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.24 at the event. 

Exit Velocity: 88 mph

Arm Velocity: 71 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.24

Vankoski is a good looking, young right-handed hitting catching prospect. He hits out of a squatty, square stance. The hands are relaxed just off the back shoulder. The bat takes a quick, direct path through the hitting zone producing a lot of solid contact. He remains balanced throughout and extends through contact. Behind the plate, Vankoski starts in a good stance. The feet are slightly staggered, the chest is square and the glove is relaxed. As he transitions to throw, the exchange is clean, the chest opens a bit as he comes up causing a bit of a drift to third base. The arm swing is short and he finishes over his front leg. He also had a vertical of 60.9 cm.

Rocky Vankoski: C/OF, (2026) Catholic Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 165-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 83 mph. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a small closed stride. Had a loose uphill swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 67 mph; shows consistent developing feet, developing soft hands, and a lengthy developing transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.10-2.15. Clean setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.18.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Rocky Vankoski: C/OF, (2026) Catholic Memorial, MA. is a 5-foot-9, 165-pound impressive young catching prospect. During batting practice, Vankoski recorded a max exit velocity of 83 MPH. He begins in a balanced, athletic stance with relaxed hands. He loads to a good hitting position, with the weight stacked over the back leg. A controlled stride triggers a swing that takes a simple, upward path through the hitting zone. Vankoski displays evident bat speed and uses the center of the field. Behind the plate, His throw downs maxed at 70 MPH while using a higher ¾ slot. His initial setup is clean. The feet are square, with the glove set in the middle of the chest and his head up. As he transitioned to throwing, he showed sure hands, a clean transfer, and smooth, consistent footwork. Vankoski is a talented, young prospect. He has great hands at the plate and remains balanced throughout. His defensive skills are advanced and should continue to develop as he gets more work. This is a guy to keep an eye on.

 5-foot-7, 130 pounds this young right-handed hitting catcher/outfielder showed some strength potential.  His tee exit velocity was 68 mph.  The initial set-up is balanced and square to the pitcher.  The hands are relaxed and are quick through the hitting zone.  The bat-path is flat to and through contact, producing a lot of line drives.

In the outfield, he was 63 mph with his throws.  The approach was controlled as he worked into and through the fielding process.  The transition to throw was balanced and in line with the target.  His arm-swing is quick and he finishes well.

Behind the plate, he was 66 mph with his throws.  The stance is square, balanced, with his weight set evenly over his feet.  The glove is relaxed in the center of his chest and provides a good target for pitchers.  As he transfers to throw, his feet move well.  The hips get turned and in line with the target.  The upper body does come out a bit quick, slowing his momentum.  He finishes through his throw, with a clean arm-swing.

Tee Exit Velocity- 68 mph

Catching Velocity- 66 mph

OF Velocity 63 mph