21.9
Hand Speed (max)
9/26/20
CLASS OF 2021
OF
C
Mike
Malatesta
King Philip (HS) • MA
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Mass Hurricanes
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Mass Hurricanes
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Best Of Stats
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
9/26/20
19.6
Rot. Acc (max)
9/26/20
-
Hard Hit %
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
9/26/20
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/26/20
311
Distance (max)
9/26/20
44
Sweet Spot %
9/26/20
6.99
60
9/26/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
2/29/20
2.26 - 2.35
Pop Time
9/26/20
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.99
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.26 - 2.35
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.6
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
41.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: Massachusetts Hurricanes 9.26.20
Sep 26, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: Massachusetts Hurricanes 9.26.20
Sep 26, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and catcher. He ran a 6.99 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is solid as he is a physical athlete. He threw 68 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.26. The receiving can continue to soften and improve as he matures in age. The feet can improve as well during the transfer to throw down to second base. The bat has an exit velocity of 87 mph. The setup is even in base and he steps into the swing as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is long and strong to contact as he shows power potential down the road.
Exit Velocity- 87 mph
Catching Velocity- 68 mph
Pop Time 2.26
Malatesta is a 5-foot-10, 180 pound prospect. The right-handed hitting catcher had an exit velocity of 76 mph off the tee. He hits out of a square stance, with his hands in a good position. The load is short and gets him into a good launch position. The swing is flat to and through the hitting zone. He extends well through contact, staying on plane.
Behind the plate, he was 69 mph at this event with his throws. His stance is square and balanced, with the glove in the center of his chest. As he transfers to throw, the feet create a good line with the target. The hips and shoulder follow the feet, allowing the arm to swing in line with the target. He finishes over his front leg and continues in line with second base.
Tee Exit Velocity- 76 mph
Catching Velocity- 69 mph