Michael
Chiarito

Chiarito measures 5-foot-11, 185-pounds with a muscular frame. Chiarito ran a 7.42 60 (.23 faster than previous event). Offensively- Pre-pitch bat waggle with a smooth swing and quick hands through the zone. Level swing with line drive results with middle of the field approach. Lower body coil with very smooth upper body transition on follow through. Recorded an exit velocity of 78 MPH.  Pitching- Left side rubber setup to small side step with coil at balance point. Arm slot at 3/4 with power push off and backside wheel through. Fastball peaked at 80 MPH with slight arm side run. Curveball ranged from 69-70 MPH with 12-6 action low in the zone. Change up was consistent at 74-75 MPH with downward arm side movement. Might consider taking slight velocity off change up but downward movement is effective.

Chiarito checks in at 5-foot-11, 185-pounds with a lean athletic frame. Offensively- Righty shows a smooth swing with a good approach and quick hands. Has a level barrel path demonstrating good plate coverage with the ability to hit line drives to all fields. Utilizes his whole-body in the swing with a good trigger and lower body rotation. Swing is under control and projectable. Recorded an exit velocity of 79 MPH. Defensively- Shows a good approach and footwork to the baseball. Fields well into the chest but needs to be quicker getting the ball to the throwing position. On the throw comes up with the body before throwing across the diamond. Needs to stay low and have a quick transfer with a quick release taking aggressive steps towards intended target. Pitching- Shows good separation with a good drive down the mound. Features a high ¾ arm slot with a strong follow through getting into a good fielding position. Fastball range was 78-79 MPH and peaked at 80 MPH showing arm side run. Curveball was 69-70 MPH with good 12/6 action. Change-up was 71-72 MPH with arm side sink. Threw all three pitches effectively in the strike zone.

Downstate Fall Preview (October 2, 2016)

Chiarito, a 2018 right-handed hitting third-baseman/pitcher, stands at 5-foot-11 and a solid 165 pounds, ran a 7.69 60. Offensively-  Starts with an upright slightly open stance. Hands are held above the back shoulder, with bat almost completely straight up and down. Initiates the swing with a moderate leg kick and stride towards the pitcher while the hands create separation staying above and now off the back shoulder. Showed good pull side drive from the line to the gap. Showed the ability to get to the pitch on the inner third and drive it with authority. Could increase the exit velocity of 70 MPH, if the top hand can get through the ball after contact, creating better extension.    Defensively-  Showed soft-hands and good agility from the third base position. Transfer from a funneling to the center of the body, using a traditional shorter arm action. Throws showed accuracy and carry, however can improve the 70 MPH velocity shown, if the footwork and throwing can be more in sync. Tends to have a very wide base when receiving, then uses a cross over throwing footwork rather than the traditional right-to-left and left to the target.  Pitching- Starts from the center of the rubber with the hands held in front of the chest. Takes a slight side step towards the first base foul line lifting the lead leg waist high while the hands stay centered in front of the chest. Gets separation early enough to keep the arm in sync with the lower half of the body and getting good extension on release. Throws from a high ¾ arm slot, with the fastball showing some arm side run and while topping out at 78 MPH. Showed a willingness to pitch to both sides of the plate and challenge hitters during the live scrimmage. Curveball topped out at 72 MPH and showed tight spin with 11-to-5 action. Changeup showed good differential from the fastball at 71 MPH while showing depth and consistent rotation.