10/16/2019 - Arizona Freshman Fall Classic
Giovanni continues to shine on the diamond with improvements in his baseball abilities. In the OF, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth / clean actions. Feet are active as he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. Glove action is soft / sure and presents well out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. At the plate, he continues to show as a switch hitter with similar abilities from both sides. Hands are loose and works through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 69-70 mph with arm side run. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with arm side run. Control is solid as the throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
07/09/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Trenton, NJ
Giovanni worked out on the mound and in the OF, and also took swings from both sides of the plate during his last workout with The Factory. He ran his best 60 to date (7.31 seconds), and velocity increased to 73 MPH. On the mound, Giovanni showed a compact delivery, good balance, and a clean arm circle. He keeps his eyes on target, has a controlled landing toward home, and he competes in the zone. In the OF, Giovanni has playable hands and feet, he makes the routine plays, and he throws with accuracy and carry to his cut off man. Offensively, Giovanni is currently better from the right side. He has an athletic set-up, tracks well, and he uses his lower body. From the left, Giovanni good balance, a direct barrel, and his swing is level. Overall skills can improve with work on the following.
Pitching
1. Long toss
2. Lower body
3. Finish
Outfield
1. Pre-pitch
2. Hands
3. Release
Offense
1. Extension
2. Barrel accuracy
3. Rhythm
12/27/2018 - Baseball Factory Winter Classic - Session 2 (Ages 12-14)
Giovanni continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a promising future on the diamond. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date. Fastball shows a range of 65-69 mph. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sinking action. Stock on the mound will continue to improve as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At SS, he displays smooth / fluid actions. Feet are active as he works to square balls up and plays through with his body. Glove action is soft / clean but will benefit by presenting more out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. At the plate, he shows a wide, squared setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He works to keep hands inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. At the event, he was 3 for 6 with a 2B. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable, works hard to be the best player he can be, and plays with a lot of energy.
07/17/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Trenton, NJ
Giovanni is a tall, lean, 2-way player who pitches and plays SS. On the mound, Giovanni moves with agility to the ball, he attacks aggressively, and make the routine plays. He fields cleanly, has a short/quick arm action, and throws with consistency across the diamond. On the mound, Giovanni has good mechanics, he keeps his eyes on target, and has a controlled landing with good extension. Offensively, Giovanni has a square set-up, good balance, and he loads well. His hands work well, he has a direct barrel to the ball, and he can work it to the opposite field. Giovanni can get better with work on the following.
Pitching
1. Lower body
2. Quicken arm speed
3. Finish
Defense
1. Exchange
2. Play more through
3. Hands
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Rhythm
3. Barrel accuracy