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Hand Speed (max)
6/13/23
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Ford Raffo, Nettleton (AR), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-2, 168-pounds. Physical frame with more strength to add
Hit: RHH. Preset back short stride back knee leverages to front leg Uphill to contact with strength at impact
Power: 87.5 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 333’ max distance. pull side power with gap to gap approach
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. short high 3/4 slot with easy swing
Defense: active feet glove presents early funnel to midline carry to throw
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Delivery: controlled clean delivery loads backside with clean foot strike
Arm Action: RH. arm swing easy high 3/4 short arm swing in back
FB: T82, 79.1-81.5 mph. sink with occ early arm side run T1986, 1844 average rpm.
CB: 69.3-73.3 mph. downer type with swing and miss potential T2023, 1870 average rpm.
CH: mph. fb arm speed with fade to arm side. T1782, 1782 average rpm.
Player Spotlight
Ford Raffo: SS/RHP, (2025) Nettleton, AR. 6-foot, 160-pound projectable solid frame. Fluid in the box, Raffo recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph. Began in a tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was average, displayed a short rotational swing plane and high finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; has sure consistent hands, a quick clean exchange, and athletic rhythmic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.63. On the mound, had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays even shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph; showed late action and consistent command with straight movement. His 11/5 curveball (63-67) shows gradual action and low in the zone command. Had arm side control and fading action on his straight changeup (67-69).
Scout Evaluation
Ford Raffo, Nettleton, 2025, AR
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 160-pound projectable solid frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap. Average bat speed. High finish, short rotational swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity, average 71.97 mph. 58.38 mph bat speed average. 19.32 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure consistent hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Smooth. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.63 (60-yard).
Pitching: Feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T78. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1949; Avg 1752). Consistent accuracy, late action, straight movement.
CB: 63-67 mph. Low in the zone control, gradual action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1806; Avg 1715).
CH: 67-69 mph. Arm side command, fading action, straight movement.