06/30/2008 - College PREP - Buffalo, NY Anthony is a two way player on the mound and at SS. He has a lean body with athletic actions. Arm strength is solid average displaying carry and life across the diamond. Fielding actions are near above average. He displays solid prep work and does a nice job of presenting his glove action down and out in front of his body. He gets rid of the baseball well with his feet and shows a solid exchange into his release point. Glove action is soft and sure in making all the plays. He does need to improve foot speed and quickness to stay in the middle of the infield at the next level; currently more suited for 3B. At the plate, Ricciardi displays a square stance and shows solid bat speed. He has some mechanical flaws and does need further instruction / development in his approach to hit at the next level. On mound, Anthony shows above average off speed pitches with his change up being his best pitch. Fastball is near average and would benefit from a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength and velocities. Command is also a plus with all his pitches. He has an upside and with some work, will develop into a solid player at the next level.