Carmelo
Venero

5-foot-11, 155-pound prospect flashes athleticism with potential to fill out. Hits from a slightly open stance, level swing path, good balance, line drive approach, flashes gap power, ran a 4.39 home to first time, squared several balls during batting practice round, went 1-for-3 in game play with a sharply hit single into left field. Uses high-3/4 arm slot with short arm action, accurate throws from the outfield with line carry to the bag, 80 mph arm velocity. Versatile prospect from the 2016 class to keep an eye on. Should see production improve with strength gains.  On the mound, uses short arm action through high- 3/4 to over the top arm slot, arm shows quickness, fastball sat 77-79 with arm side run, curveball has 11/5 shape with sharp late action, still developing slider, changeup sat at 71 mph with sink, quick, efficient delivery, works lower half of the zone, gave up no hits and struck out one in two innings of work.