Philip
Ferranti, III

Currently ranked No. 83 in New York's 2017 class; No. 11 among catchers; seeing time at third with senior backstop in the lineup. At 5-foot-11, 185 pounds has a strong, stocky build. Generates strength at the plate with torso; uses his legs well; patient gap-to-gap hitter. Sure glove at third with a strong arm across the diamond; able to make plays in front of him while taking away hits in the hole and down line.

Ferranti stands 5-foot-11, 180-pounds with a strong thick lower body.  We've watched him make some great improvements over the last year.  He's now elevated his exit velocity to 87-mph with signs of more bat-speed to come.  Offensively- Sets up with a wide athletic base, uses a small leg lift to get going with a slight hand load at shoulder level and a compact direct path to the ball.  Showed consistent barrel and pop at the plate, strong player that could combine strength with bat-speed.  Defensively- Phillip sets up low with loose hips and relaxed stance.  Receives with soft hands and a quick transfer.  Pop time was at 2.07 and has been as low as 2.03.  Ferranti with a strong frame and above average tools behind the dish continues to show his upside.  

WNY Pro Holiday Clinic (December 19, 2015)

Stands at 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, with an athletic body build.  He ran a 4.01 Home to 1^st from the right-hand side.  Defensively- As a catcher, he throws with a clean loose action.  He receives the ball with smooth, soft hands and has a clean transfer.  He blocks the ball and keeps it in front of him.  His pop times were consistently at 2.06 down to second base.  As an infielder, he has a good approach through the ball, with smooth hands, throws with a low/high 3/4 arm action, plays through the ball, and has accuracy on the target.  His arm strength was 77 MPH. Offensively-  At the plate his setup is relaxed and very balanced, short stride, with a back load.  His hands are very compact and strong, swinging on a level plane with long/full extension through the ball.  His exit velocity was 84 MPH. 

East vs. West Battle  (June 20-21, 2015)

Caught a quick glimpse of the young catcher late in the 3rd place game. Love his body type at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Broad shoulders and good build down to the ground. Smoked a single to CF in his only at bat late. Will need to see more of him behind the plate but definitely a player that needs to get on the radar.

Ferranti stands 5-foot-9, 180-pounds with solid size behind the plate. Defensively- He receives with a wide base, soft hands. He drops his knees on blocks keeping the ball in front, has great size and projections at his position. He has a high, clean transfer on throws, uses an over-the-top slot, arm strength 71 mph with a 2.25 pop time. He has plenty of time to grow only being a 2017 graduate, look for him to be very good in the near future behind the dish. Offensively- At the plate his setup is shoulder width, hands relaxed. On the pitch he uses a back load, stride for timing, short path to the ball, barrel gets to the ball quick, slightly uphill. Long extension out in front, balanced swing with high finish. Catching prospect to keep an eye on.