12/06/2015 - College PREP - Sacramento, CA
Michael showcased this time as an OF. Defensively, he displayed proper footwork with solid fundamentals. Throws were on line and accurate. Offensively, he continues to showcase a solid swing with plus bat speed and power potential at the next level. He can continue to focus on letting the ball travel which will allow him to utilize the opposite field.
01/16/2015 - Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament
Spizzirri showed only at 2B at the event with solid play in his baseball abilities. At 2B, he moves well laterally, displaying range and shows soft / sure hands. Feet / hands work well through the fielding actions, displaying smooth / fluid actions. Athletic abilities are shown off in his feeds / turn of the double play. At the plate, he shows an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He shows a feel for the barrel and makes consistent contact as he works to keep hands inside the ball to utilize all fields.
08/10/2014 - College PREP - Reno, NV
Michael is a skilled player who continues to improve. In the OF, he tracks down balls hit to his right and left with speed. He has a quick exchange and fires strong throws into his target. With the bat, he remains short & compact to and through the zone. He shows pop to the gaps and drives the ball. At 2B, he actively works into an athletic fielding position. He makes the backhand play smoothly and gains ground to his target. A talented athlete - Michael will make an impact on the diamond.
10/23/2013 - Arizona Freshman/Sophomore Fall Classic
Spizzirri continues to progress in his game. Offensively, he shows a solid base and balanced setup. He has good strike zone awareness remaining selective and waiting for his pitch. Michael utilizes his lower 1/2 well to get good torque and generate pop off of his barrel. In the INF, he puts his athleticism on display as he gets to almost anything hit his way. His hands and feet work together as he fields the ball cleanly and works in-line toward his target. Michael is a hard worker who is willing to make adjustments. He has molded himself into quite a player on the diamond.
09/22/2013 - College PREP - Phoenix, AZ
Michael is a 2B who has a strong lower 1/2. Offensively is where he excels through a simple approach and solid base. He has quick hands and delivers the barrel through a compact swing. He creates good extension and drives the ball to all fields. Getting into a loaded position sooner will help to improve contact consistency. Defensively in the middle infield, Michael shows active footwork and works around the ground ball. He can get to balls hit to his right and left thanks to his athleticism. Continuing to increase his arm strength will benefit his play at 2B. Michael is a hard worker who continues to improve and still has a lot of to develop in his game.
06/22/2013 - Omaha National World Series - Session 2
Michael continues to show steady play in his baseball abilities. Hands are quick / aggressive as he works around ball and plays through, displaying clean hands. He needs to present hands more out front to continue to improve defensive grade. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows a balanced approach with rhythm. Hands work through a level swing path and stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields. Power numbers will improve as he learns to use his lower half more. At the event, he was 2 for 6 with a 2B and 3 BB, showing discipline and a solid eye at the plate. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude and works hard to be the best player he can be.
01/18/2013 - Baseball Factory National Spring Training at Pirate City
Michael is a natural leader on the field who has a high baseball IQ. During his time at Pirate City, he improved in several areas of his game. He ran his lowest 60 time to date, now running a 7.45. Offensively, he gets into an athletic setup and maintains good balance. He is patient at the plate and waits for his pitch, as he drew 4 walks at the event. At 2B, he moves well around the groundball and makes the slow roller play look smooth. He was very coachable and was willing to make adjustments. An all-around solid player with his leadership type qualities will benefit him as he is only a 2016 graduate.
09/23/2012 - College PREP - Phoenix, AZ
Michael is a young two-way player that is an 2B/OF. At 2B, his arm action is long with firm hands. Michael shows some pre-pitch movement, he has good range, and plays light on his feet. Fielding position is low and square with the ability to play through the ball. He can work on the accuracy of his throws as well as making sure he does not flip his glove to field. In the OF, Michael shows good footwork with the ability to attack the ball. He fields clean and shows good reads on fly balls. Mike can work on getting behind the ball on fly balls, which will help with his throws. At the plate, Michael shows a square setup with a short stride and a good load. He shows the ability use his lower half with a level swing path and good extension. He will need to work on looser hands and letting the ball travel to improve hitting grades. With 4 years to develop, Michael shows good ability for a younger player and has time to continue to improve.