Joe
Valenti

1/28/18 - 5-foot-10, 155-pound left-hander sat 74-77 out of a 3/4 arm slot with arm side run to his fastball. Controlled, balanced delivery with good tempo. Arm action is short in the back with a hook with good extension in front. Stays directional throughout. Curveball showed 1/7 rotation at 63-65 while slider has later, shorter break at 66-68. Changeup is thrown with good sell at 69-72. Displayed above average feel for all four pitches. Frame has plenty of room to add strength moving forward.

8/17/17 - 5-foot-10, 135-pound lefty sat 76-78 from a short arm arm delivery from a high 3/4 arm slot with a hook in the back.  Hides the ball in the glove well and hip coil at stack position adds to that deception.  Delivery is fluid and balanced. Curveball showed above average 2-plane bite with 1/7 rotation at 63-65.  Also fashioned a changeup at 68-69 with near fastball arm speed.  Significant velocity gains are likely in near future as Valent adds strength to his frame and continues to mature physically.  Additional work to lengthen the take away phase of his delivery will expedite that process.