Tony
Smodilla

6/25/15: The 5-foot-10 168 pound infielder ran a 7.51 60.  Arm action was short and loose.  Throws were accurate.  Hands were above average with a quick exchange.  Solid defensive actions at SS. Offensively, hits from a balanced setup and loads back.  Stride is short with good use of his lower half.  Showcased average bat speed with a level path to the baseball.  Line drive hitter.  Recorded a high exit velocity of 82 mph. On the mound, Tony sat 81-83 with the fastball and thrown for strikes.  He produced several ground balls.  Slider was thrown at 68-70 with gradual break.  Tony’s change-up was 70-72 with a slower arm action.

2/22/14: 5-foot-9, 150 pound freshman possesses soft hands with a quick, clean exchange. In the field is athletic and plays through the baseball.  Plus actions for a 2017.  Offensively starts in a balanced setup. Load is smooth and stays balanced throughout.  Displayed quick bat speed, registered an exit velo of 80 mph.  On the mound pitches from a high 3/4 slot with above average arm speed.  Fastball topped out at 80 mph.  Threw two types of breaking balls; curveball was 58-73 and slider was 67-68.  Slider was the better of the two.  

9/15/13: 5-foot-9, 150 pounds.  Displays good actions in the field with solid hands.  Showed the ability to pick it well.    The arm action is short, with a slow release.  Across the diamond was 73 mph.  At the plate uses an athletic setup.  Uses a toe tap for timing with a short stride.  Shows athleticsm thoruhgout the swing.  Gets to extension producing line drives.  A 2-hole type hitter currently. On the mound shows a lot of activity within his delivery.  Lands open. Possesses good arm speed, topping out at 78 mph with his fastball.  Throws from a high ¾ slot.  Breaking ball should be effective against high school hitters at 58-62.  Throws three pitches for a strike.