By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Director – Wisconsin/Illinois

Julian Alverio is a big bodied left-handed two way player from Racine Case HS. Alverio is a 2015 graduate who brings some pop to the plate from the left side as well as one of the top left handed arms in the class. At 6-foot-1, 200-pounds he brings a powerful bat to the left side, his bat path can get long at times but shows excellent extension and stays flat through the baseball. He has natural actions around the bag with soft hands and the ability to make the plays in the dirt.

Alverio also shows promise on the mound. The southpaw displayed an excellent changeup at the Midwest Future Games that baffled opposing hitters, he maintains arm speed with the pitch and looks to have a natural feel for the zone with it. His fastball registers at 78-80 mph and at the Midwest Future Games he worked two scoreless innings. It’s yet to be determined whether Alverio will go further on the mound or with the bat but right now he is showing promise with both.

In 2013 Alverio hit .378 with three home runs and 15 RBI in 37 at bats at Racine Case.

As he still looks for the right fit, Alverio has received interest from Central Michigan and Illinois State but has no time table set as to when he is looking to make a decision. Alverio is definitely one to follow in Wisconsin and has the ability to be a threat both on the mound as well as with the bat.

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