Prep Baseball Report

Top Prospect Games Player Spotlight: 2018 RHP/INF Colten Panaranto



On Tuesday, June 13th, we are hosting the annual Top Prospect Games at Indiana University's Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington, IN. The event is designed for the top uncommitted 2018-2021 prospects throughout the state.  Leading up to the event will highlight some of the top players attending the event. 


Colten Panaranto

Class of 2018 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Roncalli
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Prospects
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
94
Max FB
87 - 91
FB
72 - 76
CB
70 - 73
CH
Position
7.62
60-yard
2.01 - 2.08
Pop Time
86
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
78
C Velo
91
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

6/3/17 Game Notes: Threw final 2/3 of the regional game, fastball was 85-90. 

4/22/17 Game Notes: The 6-foot-1, 190 pound pitcher sat 84-87 early in his outing, settling in at 83-85. Breaking ball had tight break with 11/5 shape at 70-72.  Used his breaking ball well in middle counts.  Has a short, quick arm swing with high 3/4 slot.  Slow leg lift and smooth rhythm into leg drive.  Lands squared.  Finishes through his lower half.  Competes on the mound, spreading out 7 hits in 3.2IP and giving up only 1ER (3R).  Threw 48 strikes out of 75 pitches with 1 strikeout.  

2/21/16: 6-foot, 185 pounder was 2.01, 2.05 and 2.08 with his pop times; 78 from the crouch.  Possesses quick footwork, with a short/quick arm action.  Average transfer.  Athletic receiver with soft hands.  Balanced setup.  At the plate hits from an athletic setup, loads back.  Stride is short.  Good use of his lower half.  Good balance.  Fast bat speed, with a good approach.  Short path.  Barreled up the baseball with good power.  High exit velocity of 91 mph. INFIELD-possess soft hands with a clean exchange.  Short, high 3/4 arm action with carry at 82.  OUTFIELD-up to 88 with life.  Fields the ball deep.  PITCHING-Showcased a clean, loose arm action with good direction to the plate.  Fastball shows late life at 86-89.  Breaking ball has an 11/5 shape with early action.  CH shows good fade. 



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