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2020 Southeast Top Prospect Games
Michael Balboni is a 2021 C/RHP with a 6-2 190 lb. frame from Naples, FL who attends Barron Collier. Large frame with a lean build proving to be athletic. Ran a 7.52 second sixty yard dash. Primary Catcher, sitting in his stance athletically as he has good feel for spotting up on the corners and has soft hands receiving the baseball. Gains ground on throw downs as he works with a quick transfer and release. Accuracy to the bag with carry to throws as he recorded a 1.90 second pop time during workouts. Threw a runner out in game at second as was not tested again after that. Fundamentally sound and projects well at the position. Secondary Right-Handed Pitcher, working with a balanced delivery and a clean operation that proved to be repeatable. Flashed an over the top arm slot as he filled up the zone with his two pitch arsenal. Fastball was up to 83 mph and he mixed in a curveball with late tilt that he landed for strikes. Tunneled the breaking ball well off the fastball. Left-Handed Hitter, starting slightly open and balanced with relaxed hands. Works into a slightly uphill swing path while he looks to pull the baseball when possible. Strong hands generating easy bat whip through the zone. Found barrels in games and swings a confident bat. Good Student. Named to Southeast Top Prospect Games Top Prospect List.