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2014 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
Joe Mercadante is a 2015 OF/LHP with a 5-11 170 lb. frame from Feeding Hills, MA who attends Agawam. Medium, athletic build with broad shoulders and present strength on frame that plays in game. Ran a 7.03 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, moves well to the ball with nice actions, uses a crow hop to gain momentum on throws, shows a quick and strong arm with a full arm action and nice carry. Also pitched, throws from a high three-quarter arm slot. High energy with effort at release but repeats mechanics well and filled up the strike zone, finishing through well. Attacked hitters with both pitches, topped at 86 mph with his fastball and showed a hard, late biting curveball with potential to be an above average pitch. Right-handed hitter, starts with a high hand set with an open base.Small leg lift trigger, short path to the ball with quick hands, shows bat speed and ability to hit to all fields with strength. Interesting two-way talent. Verbal commitment to LIU Brooklyn. Named to Northeast Top Prospect List. Very good student.