12/14/2024 - National Showcase - Palmyra (Harrisburg), PA Michelangelo is an energetic and promising second baseman in the 2030 graduating class, showing great potential for continued growth. He plays with a high level of focus and effort, maintaining a solid ready position and creating strong angles to field the ball from an athletic stance. His feet stay active, allowing him to adjust seamlessly to each play, and he consistently makes accurate throws to first base from multiple arm angles. At the plate, Michelangelo starts in a crouch stance and uses a squared glide step, transitioning smoothly into his swing. His rhythm is fluid, and he stays balanced with a firm front side. His short and direct barrel path results in consistent line drives to all fields during batting practice. As a 7th grader, Michelangelo has a tremendous amount of time to refine his skills and continue his development, making him an exciting player to watch in the years to come.