Joseph
Chillino

Chillino, currently ranked as the 18th best 2017 catcher, stands at 5-foot-11 and weighs in at a solid 210 pounds, ran a 5.15 from home to first. Offensively- Starts with a square athletic base, knees more than shoulder width apart with the knees bent, hands are above the back shoulder with the barrel of the bat parallel to the ground. Initiates the swing with a toe tap of the front foot, moderate stride, while the hands are loaded straight back with the barrel of the bat elevating to 45 degrees and having a slight wrap to the pitcher. During batting practice showed the ability to take the ball on the inner third of the plate and drive it from the pull side line to the pull side gap. Recorded an exit velocity of 86 MPH but has been as high as 89 MPH at previous events. Defensively- Square primary athletic setup, weight evenly disbursed, elbow above the left thigh with the glove in front of the left shin guard. Receives the ball with quiet hands, moving athletically to the ball, working the glove under the ball on the low pitches and working from outside the ball on pitches to the corners giving very good presentation. Showed a quick transfer, from the center of the body, along with quick feet which resulted in a plus release. Throws showed good accuracy and carry, but could show even more carry with an ability to get some more drive from the back side, as the back leg lifts a little cutting off the rotation and torque. Recorded a best pop time of 2.01, (ranging between 2.01-2.08), with an arm velocity of 74 MPH.