Semler's Prospect Reports: 2nd Edition
March 25, 2024
Over the course of the season, North Texas Scouting Director, Max Semler, will be out scouting some of the top draft prospects in the Lone Star State. Semler has served as an area scout for four major league teams spanning the last 30 years and now joins the Prep Baseball Texas Staff. We will be releasing scouting reports on the top prospects he sees this year, grading them on a 20-80 scale with 50 being MLB average.
Michael Catalano, Scouting Report
| Player, Pos. (Class) | High School | Commitment | Ht./Wt. | |
| Michael Catalano, RHP (2024) | Frisco HS |  |
Oklahoma | 6-0/180 lbs. |
| Texas Rank | National Rank | Draft HQ Top-200 | ||
| #29 | #231 | - | ||
| DATE: 3/22/24 | Future Grade | Notes | ||
| Fastball | 89-93 mph (91-92) | 50 | 60 | Will have plus FB in future. Not afraid of contact, strike thrower |
| Curveball | 74-77 mph (78) | 45 | 55 | Will show avg action with ability to spin, depth, consistency needed in zone. Go to secondary later in game |
| Slider | 78-80 mph (79) | 40 | 50 | Showed avg action at times with tight finish, release point consistency needed |
| Changeup | 80 mph | 1 in game, fade action | ||
| Command | - | 50 |
Avg strike thrower, was able to execute FB where umpire was giving him strikes |
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| *Grades follow the 20-80 scale, with 50 used as the MLB average. | ||||
- Strengths: Good build frame for future strength, strike thrower, CB/SL both showed avg at times, ability to spin ball present. He will throw harder, worked 90-92 for 7 innings getting 93 in 7th. Competed
- Weaknesses: Lost slider release point, blended action as game went. Limited use change (didn’t need it to succeed.
- Summation: I really like this HS RHP. Starter profile. 4 pitch mix with plus FB in future. FB has ticked up since last summer when I saw him, topping 90 at that time, now peaking at 93. Ability to spin ball present showing avg action to both during outing. Showed durability getting 93 in the 7th. Has a change, didn’t need it today. Strike thrower. Competed.