Michael
Ciavolella

Michael Ciavolella: OF/1B, (2024) Archbishop Hoban, OH. Ohio State Commit, 6-foot-3, 195-pound. (68.9 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled leg kick. Has a loose level swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 86 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.87.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Carries a monster 2022 season into another standout showing at the #PBRFG22. Athletic mover, loose swing w/natural whip, and quality natural tools. Sprayed if from line to line in BP w/natural spin. A guy who finds barrels often and does damage. Runs well, above average arm, likely corner profile defensively at the next level.

OF/1B, (2024) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 6-foot-3, 190-pound. In the box, Ciavolella's best exit velocity was 97 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has a short simple swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. 

Michael Ciavolella: OF/1B, (2024) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound. At the plate, Ciavolella had an exit velocity of 94 mph. (70.9 mph bat speed average). (24.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, used a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 82 mph; had soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Ran a 4.03 30 yard dash.

Michael Ciavolella: OF/1B, (2024) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound lean frame. Athletic at the plate, Ciavolella was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 92 mph. (66.68 mph bat speed average). (24.23 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, used a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 74 mph; showed rhythmic feet, sure soft hands, and a natural exchange. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.13.  

Michael Ciavolella: OF/1B, (2024) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound lean frame. Athletic during batting practice, Ciavolella displayed an exit velocity of 92 mph, 3rd Best EV of the day. Starts in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, showed a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had a lot of loud contact during the round. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 74 mph; had sure soft hands, a natural exchange, and rhythmic footwork. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.13 at the event. 

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a slightly open athletic stance. Begins with hands high and uses a slight leg lift for timing. Uptempo, simple loading sequence, with a level bat path through the zone. Possesses above average hand speed and strength for class.
Power: Present Gap Abilities
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles
Field:Good tempo in his approach to the ball from the OF position, with above average ball skills for class.
Throw: Above average arm strength for class, touching 82MPH from the OF position.
Defensive Projection: Corner OF