Darian
Almonte

Proportional frame with a lean, projectable build at 5-foot-7, 146-pounds. Offensively – Upright, athletic posture with some weight pre-shifted onto backside. Uses a quick toe-tap and minimal forward move to initiate swing. Hands stay loose and show consistent rhythm during his load. Quick, fluid swing. Hands stay tight to the body to keep everything connected. Level barrel path into the zone with lift after contact. Keeps head still and remains balanced throughout. Defensively – Quick, athletic defensive actions. Plays with noticeable bounce in his step. Maintains body control while moving laterally. Stays in a wide base when funneling ball in. Head stays down over glove hand. Smooth, loose arm action with low ¾ release.

Almonte stands in at 5-foot-7, 146-pounds. Ran a 7.65 – 60. Offensively- Smooth trigger prior to pitch. Utilizes lower body well getting whole frame involved in the swing. Has a level barrel path throughout the zone demonstrating line drive ability up the middle and to the pull side. Recorded an exit velocity of 70 MPH. Defensively- Good approach to the baseball with fluid footwork. Tends to double tap on the transition costing time, but does get the ball out and on the way quick. Moves well left/right and in on the run with accurate throws. Recorded a positional arm velocity of 77 MPH.