The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.95
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.20 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
6-foot-1 ,170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Ran a 4.95 home to first at the workout. Threw 70 mph down to second base, pop time of 2.2. The feet need to improve during the release. The arm would benefit from a long toss program over the winter. Securing the catch and softening up the glove is imperative to development. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 83 mph. The setup is wide in base, the bottom half stays under control. The path is long to contact, flat through the strike zone. Uses a 1-handed finish after contact.
Tee Exit Velocity- 83 mph
Catching Velocity 70 mph
Pop Time- 2.2
6/26/19
Arena has an athletic build at 6-foot-1 170-pounds. Ran the 60-yard dash in 7.59 seconds and recorded in exit velocity of 86 mph. Offensively, Right-handed hitter, stands tall with a narrow stance at start. As pitch comes in, uses a small foot stride as hands load back slightly. relaxed compact swing with some Line Drive pop. Behind the plate, throws to second base top at 70 miles per hour. Pop times between 2.20 - 2.30 seconds. throws were mostly towards the arm side of second base with some loft to the carry.
6/02/19
6.2.18 Arena stands at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. Has a lanky and athletic frame. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.69 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 81 MPH. At the plate, begins in an open stance with his knees slightly bent. Hands start below shoulder height. Creates pre-swing rhythm. Hands go up and back during his load, and elbow becomes parallel to the ground. Uses a small stride, on time. Maintains rhythm, stays short to the ball and shows barrel awareness. Defensively, took reps behind the plate. Recorded a velo of 67 MPH. On throws to bases, brings ball to his chest and transfers it away from his body. Gets rid of the ball quickly from a high 3/4 slot and a compact arm action. Recorded pop times ranging from 2.25-2.40 seconds.
Futures Preview North ( June 3, 2017) Athletic right handed hitter with room to fill out. Arena is 6-foot, 150-pounds. He ran a 7.98 60-yard dash. Defensively, had a catcher pop time of 2.3-2.37 seconds with velocity of 65 MPH from outfield throws. Arena shows a balanced stance with his feet shoulder width apart and a balanced weight distribution. Takes a short stride towards the ball. A lot of pull side swings. Young prospect in the class of 2020.
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6-foot-1 ,170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Ran a 4.95 home to first at the workout. Threw 70 mph down to second base, pop time of 2.2. The feet need to improve during the release. The arm would benefit from a long toss program over the winter. Securing the catch and softening up the glove is imperative to development. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 83 mph. The setup is wide in base, the bottom half stays under control. The path is long to contact, flat through the strike zone. Uses a 1-handed finish after contact.
Tee Exit Velocity- 83 mph
Catching Velocity 70 mph
Pop Time- 2.2
Arena has an athletic build at 6-foot-1 170-pounds. Ran the 60-yard dash in 7.59 seconds and recorded in exit velocity of 86 mph. Offensively, Right-handed hitter, stands tall with a narrow stance at start. As pitch comes in, uses a small foot stride as hands load back slightly. relaxed compact swing with some Line Drive pop. Behind the plate, throws to second base top at 70 miles per hour. Pop times between 2.20 - 2.30 seconds. throws were mostly towards the arm side of second base with some loft to the carry.
6.2.18
Arena stands at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. Has a lanky and athletic frame. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.69 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 81 MPH. At the plate, begins in an open stance with his knees slightly bent. Hands start below shoulder height. Creates pre-swing rhythm. Hands go up and back during his load, and elbow becomes parallel to the ground. Uses a small stride, on time. Maintains rhythm, stays short to the ball and shows barrel awareness. Defensively, took reps behind the plate. Recorded a velo of 67 MPH. On throws to bases, brings ball to his chest and transfers it away from his body. Gets rid of the ball quickly from a high 3/4 slot and a compact arm action. Recorded pop times ranging from 2.25-2.40 seconds.
Futures Preview North ( June 3, 2017)
Athletic right handed hitter with room to fill out. Arena is 6-foot, 150-pounds. He ran a 7.98 60-yard dash. Defensively, had a catcher pop time of 2.3-2.37 seconds with velocity of 65 MPH from outfield throws. Arena shows a balanced stance with his feet shoulder width apart and a balanced weight distribution. Takes a short stride towards the ball. A lot of pull side swings. Young prospect in the class of 2020.