Prep Baseball Report

Top Prospect Games Player Preview: Colten Panaranto





By Phil Wade

Indiana Executive Director

 

On  June 21-22 we are hosting the fourth annual Top Prospect Games at Grand Park in Westfield, IN. 

Indiana's Top Prospect Game has established itself a premier event each summer, and is the largest scouted baseball event in the state.  

colten panaranto

High School: Terre Haute North
Class: 2018
Position: SS/C/RHP
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
B/T: R/R
State Rank: 15

Scouting Report: 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 power potential.  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. 

Video of Panaranto 2.21.16- Preseason All-State