Uncommitted Senior Spotlight: Adrese Azzani

QUICK TAKE

At first glance you can't help but notice Azzani's length. Even at 6-foot-4 he looks looks as though he may not be done growing in height. He's definitely nowhere near done filling out which gets you excited when you see his bat-to-ball skills. There's power in the bat no question, and when he physically matures fully, it will be do display more consistently. Shows fast hands through the hitting zone where he controls the barrel keeping it on a consistent plane. Then there's the current pop in the barrel that sneaks up on you almost unexpectedly. During his BP round at Top Prospects Showcase he smoked line drive after line drive into the gaps before BOOM, a bomb to left-center-field. Then another to left before going back to barreling line drives to the gap. There's a lot to project from Azzani at the plate who also pitches from the right side. 

SCOUTING REPORT

8/1/18 - Six-foot-4, 175-pounds, long, lean, wiry strong, long-limbed, high waist, large feet. Frame has plenty of room for added weight and mass. Azzani is a smooth fielding first baseman that plays lows and is aggressive to the ball. Shows athleticism and plays light on his feet around the bag. Arm is accurate and he shows the ability to make throws from multiple angles. The bat really projects for Azzani where he is strong and balanced throughout. Consistently squares balls up and shows over-the-fence power presently which should only improve as body develops more. Azzani shows fast hands and a consistent barrel path. Gets full extension after explosive contact. Azzani registered a 93 mph exit velocity off the tee giving an indication of his power potential once fully grown.

7/27/18 @ NCTB Underclass Tourney - Tall and slender and athletic frame. Long loose whip like arm action, high leg kick,  hit 80 mph and there is more that can be gotten out of that arm, particularly with more/better lower body usage. 65 mph CB. Good sink and arm side run on fastball. Pounded the zone well. Fields position well.