Top 20 Player Profiles of 2018: No. 15 Peter Petracco
December 12, 2018
Over the next few weeks we we will be counting down the 2018 caldendar year with a look at the top 20 viewed profiles of 2018. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the twenty most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2018.
Making claim to the 15th most viewed profile in 2018 is Peter Petracco (Melbourne, 2020). The uncomitted two-way prospect attended our Underclass Games in June where he had a nice showing on the mound and at the plate. At 6-foot-2, 185-pounds Petracco possesses strength throughout his frame, which he translates nicely into his game. As a pitcher, he has run his fastball up to 86 mph.
Scouting Report
06/23/18- Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds with lean frame and strong lower half. Defensively, moves well with good hands and topped at 76 mph, but clearly has more there. Offensively, there is strength in the lower half. He uses a leg kick load and looks to aggressively pull the baseball. There is some stiffness and rotation in the upper half that cuts him off at time, but when he works to extension there is gap to gap power and an exit velocity of 88 mph. On the mound, he has a compact, simple and repeatable delivery. Shows solid leg drive and has a compact arm action working to a high 3/4 release. The fastball had some heavy tilt and worked from 84-86 mph. The curveball had some depth at 71-74 mph and showed a changeup at 75-76 mph. Overall, an intriguing two-way talent with present strength and tools.