Mike
Guzzardo

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. 


Preseason All-State Showcase (February 11th, 2017)
Guzzardo has a strong, big bodied build at 6-foot 190-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.42. Offensively- starts in a tall, wide stance with hands just above shoulder. As pitch comes in, shifts weight on to back side and loads hands straight back and up. No stride, turns front foot inward then hips turn to start swing. Flat bat path, some power and gap to gap potential. Exit Velocity topped at 90 mph. Defensively- Fields ball on outside of foot and continues momentum to play through throws. High-3/4 slot with backspin on throws - throws topped at 78 mph.