On the Recruiting Trail with 2017 OF/LHP Frank DiOrio (Beverly High, MA)
January 7, 2015
By Dennis Healy
Massachusetts Scouting Director
Name: Frank DiOrio
Position: OF/LHP
Grade: 2017
Height/Weight: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds
High School: Beverly High
Evaluation: 5-foot-10, 175-pound two-way prospect who put on quite a showing in Shrewsbury. An exceptional athlete. 80 mph from the outfield and 74 across the diamond at first. Showed excellent glove work and feet at first. Ran a 7.25 and swung the bat from both sides of the plate. The right-handed swing is flat and short to the ball. Frank sets up a bit wider than even and the bottom half movement is limited, helping his stay in position to hit. The left-handed swing is a bit longer and shows pull side power. It is safe to say with work, he could hit from both sides at the next level. On the tee he displayed an exit velocity of 87 and 88 respectively. On the bump the arm works fast and clean out of a tick higher than a 3/4 slot. Fastball touched 78 and the spin is plus at 68. The changeup was good and had depth at 73. Showed a slider/ cutter at 69. The delivery is closed at lift and he spins off a bit but tons to like on the mound as he has three advanced pitches already.