Matthew Gagliardo: 2B/SS, (2026) Lakota East High School, OH. 6-foot, 145-pound athletic build. (58.9 mph bat speed average). (17.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick explosive, displays a short uphill swing plane and high finish. He created a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Confident while in the infield, made throws up to 76 mph; had a clean natural exchange, fluid smooth footwork, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with twitchy movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used athletic slot and a short very quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.5. Advanced on the mound, showing good developing arm speed he had a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. (Max spin 2073; Avg 1984).
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Matthew Gagliardo: 2B/SS, (2026) Lakota East High School, OH. 6-foot, 145-pound athletic build. (58.9 mph bat speed average). (17.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick explosive, displays a short uphill swing plane and high finish. He created a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Confident while in the infield, made throws up to 76 mph; had a clean natural exchange, fluid smooth footwork, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with twitchy movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used athletic slot and a short very quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.5. Advanced on the mound, showing good developing arm speed he had a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. (Max spin 2073; Avg 1984).