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2014 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Antonio Rivera Jr. is a 2015 OF/RHP with a 6-3 185 lb. frame from Staten Island, NY who attends Bishop Ford Central Catholic. Extra-large, athletic build with long limbs and a lean, projectable build. Ran a 7.32 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, moves well on feet to the ball, long arm action in the back, ball comes out of hand clean with strength, more strength coming with incorporation of lower half. Mid three-quarter arm slot on the mound, gets natural cut on fastball which topped at 79 mph. Slider shows nice depth with solid 10-4 life at 66 mph. Right-handed hitter, starts with a spread lower half and a high hand set. Quiet set up, line drive swing plane, shows nice bat speed with lift, raw power in swing, creates extension in swing and generates contact out front.