Anthony Montalvo RHP/3B

11/08/2018 - Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition in Arizona (Ages 12-14) Anthony is a talented 3B/RHP prospect who has a versatile skill set. Offensively, Anthony has a square setup with a centered balance and firm front side. He has fluid rhythm with a smooth load and short, on-time stride. Anthony shows explosive bat speed with a short, direct swing path. He consistently lands the barrel to the baseball producing hard contact. Anthony is a line drive type hitter who has the ability to drive the ball to each gap. At 3B, Anthony has an aggressive first step and covers good ground. He presents his glove and fields the ball in a square position. Anthony has a long arm action throwing from a 3/4 arm slot. His throws are consistent with online carry across the diamond. He also gives a good feed on double plays. On the mound, Anthony has fluid mechanics and pitches to contact. He has an on-time separation and throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. Anthony has a clean arm action and lands open to home plate with a controlled landing. His back side drags as he finishes with an upright chest. Overall, Anthony has a well-rounded game with talent on both sides of the ball.

09/09/2018 - Interactive Video Program - La Verne (Los Angeles), CA Anthony is a tall, athletic, 2-way player who plays 3B and RHP. Defensively, Anthony moves well to the ball, hands and feet are playable, and he gets good glove extension to the ball. He moves well to the glove side, centers well on his body, and throws with good direction across the diamond. On the mound, Anthony has a clean arm circle, he gets good extension on his pitches, and he competes well in the zone. Offensively, Anthony has a square set-up, good balance, and he loads well. He works the ball to the opposite field, finds the barrel, and uses his lower body. Anthony can get better overall with work on the following.

Defense
1. Rhythm
2. Release
3. Quicken feet
Pitching
1. Direction
2. Lower body
3. Glove side lead
Offense
1. Swing path
2. Rhythm
3. Barrel accuracy