Joe
Longo

Physical 6-foot-1, 215-pound catcher. Michigan commit. The right-handed hitter displays a balanced, square setup with rhythm. Quick line-drive swing, generating some lift and making consistent hard contact to all fields. Took one of the better BP rounds on the day, spraying line-drives to all fields. 92 mph exit velocity off the tee. Behind the plate, has above-average catch and throw skills, utilizing a quick release and footwork. 1.89-1.96 pop times. 79 mph arm strength with solid accuracy to the bag. Ran a 7.25 60-yard dash.

Ranked No. 6 in Minnesota and one of the top uncommitted prospects in the Midwest. 6-foot, 205-pound, broad-shouldered, physical, right-handed hitter; primary catcher but showed plenty of athleticism to handle third base. Longo made a number of plays, including starting a double play turn, showing a quick glove-to-hand exchange and feel to throw from multiple slots. Offensively, his strong/physical frame stands out in the box as he swings with intent and hunts the fastball. Longo is a high-level 2021 still on the market.

Longo excelled with short footwork and a quick release which produced 1.88-2.01 pop times behind the dish, despite fringe average arm strength (75 mph). His throws were on-line and accurate; the most accurate of all catchers at the event. At 6-foot, 205 pounds there was some stiffness to his gait and too much side-to-side motion during his initial acceleration as he sprinted to 7.22 sixty. Despite some effort and stiffness to his swing, the right-handed hitter displayed a balanced approach and solid bat strength (88 mph exit velocity of tee). He hit against a firm front side with good lift and high finish to his stroke.

Positional Profile: C/SS Follow in 2021 class.
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic balanced stance w/ rhythm. Small body load w/ barrel control. Solid line-drive swing w/ gap to gap approach. Generates backspin and lift w/ bat. Consistent loud LD contact during BP.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Strength in barrel.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short quick arm action w/ above avg. carry and accuracy.
C Defense: 1.87-2.03 pop times. Athletic setup w/ clean transfers and footwork. Quick release and quiet glove. Blocks well w/ refined movements. Solid C prospect.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Solid frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance Leg lift and hand load. Controlled swing and barrel. Gap to gap with line drive contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Solid contact with pop
Arm: RH. C - 84 mph. INF - 83 mph. Short quick arm action
Defense: 1.83-1.95 pop times. Athletic stance. Clean exchange and footwork. Glove works low to high and holds the zone. Move well laterally and to block. IF- Average and active feet. Good glove and fields clean.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

6-foot, 195-pound right-handed hitting third baseman.  7.50 runner.  Balanced stance with high handset.  Rhythm in load.  Leg lift start and hand load back.  East swing.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Consistently hard barrel contact and flashed pop.  86 mph exit velocity.  IF- Good actions.  Light feet and moves well to field.  Solids hands and fields ball clean.  80 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy. 

6-foot, 195-pound right-handed hitting third baseman. 7.65 runner. Square stance with easy load, quiet consistent hands, squares baseball with authority, hard line drive contact, mid/pull approach, has pop in bat to all fields, 81 mph exit velocity. Good first step, lighter on feet for big frame, soft hands, easier movements, flashes actions in field, 77 mph arm across infield.