Future Games Team NJ: Outfield Analysis
August 10, 2017
By TJ Hunt
Director, New Jersey
The Future Games wrapped up over the weekend. 130 schools, 250 coaches, professional scouts, and advisors in attendance. The outfield play from Team New Jersey was outstanding, helping NJ go undefeated in its inaugural year at the Future Games. Below is a complete analysis of the outfielders that represented the Garden State:
Complete Stats from the event can be viewed HERE.
Dante Bozzuti
Class of 2019 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: SomervilleState: NJ
- Summer Team: Bubba Baseball
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Height: 5-10Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- Future Games Team NJ: Outfield Analysis - Aug 10, 2017
- Future Games: 1st Inning Double and Lockdown Pitching Lead NJ to 1-0 Win - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games: Big First Inning Propels Team NJ to 8-3 Win in Game 2 - Aug 4, 2017
- Team New Jersey: Stats Posted - Aug 3, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
David Glancy
Class of 2019 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Red Bank CatholicState: NJ
- Summer Team: 9ers
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Height: 5-11Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Glancy has a lean, athletic build at 5-foot-10 175-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.75-seconds and recorded an exit velocity of 82 MPH. Offensively- Glancy starts in a stall, neutral stances with hands above back shoulder and bat wrapped around head. As pitch comes in, uses a small leg lift and stride. Hands load up and back slightly. Elastic, explosive torso and quick hands produce gap to gap power. Balanced and lift in finish. Middle of the order-type projection. Defensively – from the outfield, recorded throws that topped at 85 MPH. True-3/4 slot, long loose arm. Throws had some armside run and were on a line to target. Ball jumps out of his hand with carry. One of the top OF prospects in NJ's 2019 class.
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 4, 2017
- Part I 2019 Rankings Release: Uncommitted - Nov 21, 2017
- Uncommitted 2019 Outfielders - Nov 1, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Aug 28, 2017
- NJ State Games: Quick Hits, Day 2 - Aug 16, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ: Outfield Analysis - Aug 10, 2017
- Future Games: 1st Inning Double and Lockdown Pitching Lead NJ to 1-0 Win - Aug 5, 2017
- Team New Jersey: Stats Posted - Aug 3, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2019 OF David Glancy - Jul 31, 2017
- NJ State Games: Quick Hits, Day 1 - Jul 29, 2017
- DeRosa, Supp Help Red Bank Catholic Top Delbarton - Apr 23, 2017
- NJ: Preseason All-State: Top Overall Performers - Mar 23, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Outfielder Analysis - Mar 17, 2017
- On the Hunt: Upside Arms and Outfielders - Mar 16, 2017
- NJ: Preseason All-State Showcase - Top Exit Velocities - Feb 15, 2017
- Preseason All-State Showcase: Quick Hits - Feb 13, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 13, 2016
- Fort Myers: Day 3 Notes - Oct 10, 2016
- SelectFest Underclass: Day 2 Notes - Oct 3, 2016
Mike Guzzardo
Class of 2019 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Bishop EustaceState: NJ
- Summer Team: 2018 MSI Bubba National
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Guzzardo has a strong, broad shouldered frame at 6-foot 190-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.54-seconds and recorded an exit velocity of 91 MPH. Was one of the top overall hitters for Team New Jersey the whole weekend, routinely barreling up into the gaps – even outs were loud. Offensively - sets up in a wide, slightly opened stance with hands above shoulder, closer to his head. As pitch comes in, uses a small foot stride. Hands load up and back. Explosive and short to the ball with quickness in hands and hips. Gap to gap hitter with impressive carry on the ball when he squares it up. Defensively - throws topped at 76 MPH from the outfield with backspin. Throws were accurate to target. Shorter, stabby arm action. Final stats from the weekend: 2-6, 2 RBI, 2 BB.
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- Stezzi Leads Eastern to Win over Bishop Eustace - Apr 10, 2018
- Future Games Team NJ: Outfield Analysis - Aug 10, 2017
- Future Games: Big First Inning Propels Team NJ to 8-3 Win in Game 2 - Aug 4, 2017
- Team New Jersey: Stats Posted - Aug 3, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2019 OF Mike Guzzardo - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Pope John, Bishop Eustace Collect Wins with Stellar Pitching - Apr 10, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Outfielder Analysis - Mar 17, 2017
- NJ: Preseason All-State Showcase - Top Exit Velocities - Feb 15, 2017
- Preseason All-State Showcase: Quick Hits - Feb 13, 2017
Christian Kane
Class of 2020 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Washington TownshipState: NJ
- Summer Team: All Out Baseball
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Height: 6-1Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Kane as a projectable lanky, athletic build at 6-foot-1 160-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.98-seconds and recorded an exit velocity of 90 MPH. One of the top 2020s in NJ. Offensively- sets up in a side, opened stance with hands just above back shoulder. As pitch comes in, uses a leg kick and stride to start swing. Hands load down and back with a slight hitch that he uses from rhythm. Tall, easy finish. Line drive hitter with effortless pop to bat. Defensively- throws from right field topped at 85 MPH. Short, quick and clean arm action with backspin and carry. Throws were on target. Attacks the ball and fields out in front of body. Plays through throws to homeplate. Final stats: 1-6, 3B, RBI, 2 R, Sac.
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- Updated and Expanded 2020 Rankings - Dec 28, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2020 Rankings: April 2018 - Apr 29, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2020 Rankings - Dec 17, 2017
- Underclass Games: Top Exit Velocities - Oct 16, 2017
- Underclass Games: Top Outfield Velocities - Oct 1, 2017
- Underclass Games: Top 60 Times - Sep 29, 2017
- 2017 New Jersey Scout Blog - Aug 11, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ: Outfield Analysis - Aug 10, 2017
- Future Games: 1st Inning Double and Lockdown Pitching Lead NJ to 1-0 Win - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games: Big First Inning Propels Team NJ to 8-3 Win in Game 2 - Aug 4, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2020 OF Christian Kane - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- The Hotlist: Top Position Players Coming To The Future Games - Jul 26, 2017
- On the Hunt: I-95 Region Preview - Jul 26, 2017
- On the Hunt: NJ Futures Preview - Jun 14, 2017
- Futures Previews: Top 60 Times Released - Jun 8, 2017
More Team New Jersey News
- NJ Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis 8/16/17
- NJ Future Games Team NJ: Outfield Analysis 8/10/17
- NJ Future Games: 1st Inning Double and Lockdown Pitching Lead NJ to 1-0 Win 8/05/17
- NJ Future Games: Big First Inning Propels Team NJ to 8-3 Win in Game 2 8/04/17
- NJ Team New Jersey: Stats Posted 8/03/17
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Bozzuti has a lean, athletic and broad shouldered build at 5-foot-10 180-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.27-seconds, recorded an exit velocity of 87 MPH. At the plate, starts in a tall, slightly opened stance with hands above back shoulder and bat parallel to the ground. Uses a leg kick and stride to start swing, hands load fluidly, down and back. Produces a short, compact swing with some explosiveness. Hands and hips worked quickly and efficiently through the zone. Finishes balanced with some lift to swing. Line drive hitter with gap to gap strength and potential. Load is smooth with some rhythm. Defensively – throws topped at 81 MPH from right field. High-3/4 slot with long, stiff arm action. Throws had some armside run and were on target. Fields ball out in front of body and plays through his throws. During gameplay, Bozzuti went 3-8, with 2 Runs Scored and 2 stolen bases.