Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

1B
RHP

Giovanni
Buccino

West Forsyth (HS) • NC
6' 4" • 296LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Five Star

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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Pitch Scores
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/02/24
88.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/02/24
19.7
Rot. Acc (max)
8/02/24
70
Hard Hit %
8/02/24
Power
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
11/02/24
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/02/24
384
Distance (max)
10/29/23
85
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
Run
7.89
60
8/02/24
4.37
30-yd
8/02/24
1.61
10-yd
2/10/24
17.5
Run speed (max)
8/02/24
Defense
81
INF Velo
11/02/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81
Velocity (max)
2/10/24
76.9 - 80
Velo Range
2/10/24
1895
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24

Changeup

71.3 - 73.2
Velo Range
2/10/24
1744
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24

Curveball

66.1 - 69
Velo Range
5/13/23
1529
Spin Rate (avg)
5/13/23

Slider

69 - 70
Velo Range
2/10/24
1881
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
8.11
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
12.6
Infield Velocity
77.0

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
101.8
Exit Velocity Avg
90.4
Distance Max
384
Distance Avg
275
Launch Angle Avg
26.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
99.9
Exit Velocity Avg
86.2
Distance Max
384
Distance Avg
268
Launch Angle Avg
28.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fall Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
281
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (NC Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.4
Exit Velocity (max)
93.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
296
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Team Carolina Trials: Queen City
Jun 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
384
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
384
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: Dirtbags
May 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
357
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
88.3
Bat Speed Avg
73.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
18.4
Bat Speed Max
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
70.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Fall Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (NC Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
88.3
Bat Speed (max)
78.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Carolina Trials: Queen City
Jun 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
74.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1895
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1744
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1881
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
76.5
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
1826
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1658
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1529
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1402
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 80.0
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,939
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.7
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 69.7
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,909
Spin Rate (max)
1,881
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.2
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,887
Spin Rate (max)
1,744
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
76.6
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 76.6
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,856
Spin Rate (max)
1,826
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Scout Day: Dirtbags
May 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 79.7
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,828
Spin Rate (max)
1,658
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,599
Spin Rate (max)
1,529
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.0
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 73.0
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,543
Spin Rate (max)
1,402
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
PBR Scout Day: Dirtbags
May 13, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.5
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
77 - 80
FB
71 - 73
CH
69 - 70
SL
76 - 77
CT

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.61
30 Yard Dash
4.37
60 Yard Dash
7.89
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.80
30 Yard Dash
4.42
60 Yard Dash
8.05
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2024 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (NC Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2024
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.37
30-yd
7.89
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
1.39
RSi (max)
21.5
Jump Height (max)
Team Carolina Trials: Queen City
Jun 3, 2024
Swift
1.73
RSi (max)
20.1
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Swift
1.61
10-yd
4.39
30-yd
14.7
Run speed (max)
1.43
RSi (max)
19.5
Jump Height (max)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 29, 2023
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.42
30-yd
8.05
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
1.78
RSi (max)
20.2
Jump Height (max)
16.7
Jump Height (avg)
PBR Scout Day: Dirtbags
May 13, 2023
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.47
30-yd
8.45
60-yd
15.6
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2024
Edge Score
60.85

Pitch Ai

Notes

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Comments

6/03/24
Giovanni Buccino, West Forsyth (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Nimble feet and athleticism in a big frame. Electric bat speed with the chance to drive the baseball to all fields.
Body: 6-4, 260-pounds. Big Body with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Average base. On-line. Tall. Neutral bat. Small rhythm settles as he gets to his launch. Leg kick rocks his weight back. Average stride. Balanced throughout. Direct. Natural loft. Excellent bat speed. 74.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 384' max distance. Advanced strength at contact. Ball flies off the barrel to all fields. Chance to be an advanced middle of the order type hitter.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Short, athletic release. High-3/4. Good carry. Showed accuracy on several types of throws.
Defense: Solid bend. Active feet. Good feet. Solid rhythm between hands and feet. Athletic in a big frame.
ATH: 8.11 runner in the 60. 1.91 in the 10 yard split. 20.10 max vertical.
2/10/24
Giovanni Buccino, West Forsyth (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 272-pounds. Physical, Borad Shoulders
Delivery: Tall setup. Windup into 1B side. Loads hips with leg kick and hip coil. sinks into legs. finishes slightly across body. Stable head
Arm Action: RH. Short action. Stabs downward after hand break. Over top release.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Worked up in the zone. Some run and sink T1939, 1895 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Throws with conviction. Better arm side. T1909, 1881 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. FB slot and arm speed. Dives down and runs at the zone. T1887, 1744 average rpm.
CUT: 76-77 mph.
ATH: 1.61 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.50 max vertical.
2/10/24
Giovanni Buccino, West Forsyth (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 272-pounds. Physical, Borad Shoulders
Hit: RHH. Vertical Setup, No stride, Bat waggle, Hip rock to load. Flat bat to set postion. Whippy. Rotational exceleration, Slight uphill path. 67.4 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 330' max distance. Bat speed and Strength are present. Power will continue to increase as body matures.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Medium arm swing, Scap load, 3/4 slot, Accurate
Defense: Nimble for size, Active feet, Good rhythm in hands.
ATH: 1.61 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.50 max vertical.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Fall Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 2, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 4"
Ht
296.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2024 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (NC Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 3"
Ht
291.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Team Carolina Trials: Queen City
Jun 3, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 4"
Ht
260.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 4"
Ht
272.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)