Joe
Dolenga

SS Joe Dolenga (Stevenson, 2024) is a toolsy uncommitted prospect that stands at 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Beginning the Illinois State Games by running a 6.8 60 time, he then proceeded to show athletic actions with soft and fluid hands in the infield. Dolenga had one of the strongest arms across the infield, firing his hardest thrown ball across the diamond at 88 mph. An athletic hit setup, he flashed a quick and aggressive swing with easy power to all fields. Producing a peak exit velocity of 99.5 mph with fast, aggressive, and intentful acceleration out of his load, Dolenga also hit his farthest batted ball 338 ft. 

Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, high leg kick into forward move. Simple approach, controlled swing, slightly uphill path, pull-side/middle approach. Finished 2-for-7 with a triple during game play.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.8 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. OF - 91 mph. Quick, acceleration out front, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic through the ball, soft hands.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.

Joe Dolenga (Stevenson) did not work out defensively on this day but he deserved noting with his BP and 6.92 60 time alone. Dolenga packs strength in his 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame and uses it in the box, delivering intentful, strong swings while staying on the barrel for elevated contact with a peak exit velocity of 95.5 mph and max batted ball of 372’.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, round shoulders, lean with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, toe-tap stride and fluid rhythm. Creates above-average bat speed, quick hands, controlled intent, elevated contact to both gaps.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 373’ max distance.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

5-foot-7, 132 pounds; wiry athletic frame with sloped shoulders. Advanced arm strength for age, delivery works with some effort, thrower type, overall athlete with arm strength. Fastball played at 79-81 mph, mostly straight, four seam type with occasional ride and cut. Complemented the fastball with a 12/6 curveball that he showed advanced feel for; able to spot it in the zone to fool hitters or bury it under the zone.

RHP Joe Dolenga (Stevenson, 2024) reached an 81 mph high with a feel to spin.

Positional Profile: /RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 132-pounds.
Defense: Athletic infield actions, gets around the baseball, steady hands, clean release at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph.  Short quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Tall, narrow, open setup, long leg-lift timing trigger. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, natural lift in swing and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Smooth windup, slight drop and drive delivery, stays closed down the mound and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Works mostly straight, lively out of the hand.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action with depth and feel.
CH: 67-70 mph. Plays with arm-side-run.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pounds. Athletic
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic, plays through ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate, shows carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall athletic setup, open, bat wrap load, leg kick, short stride. Fast hands, long path, fluid rhythm.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Shows rhythm, tall/ fall, effort guy, uphill shoulders, in line, first base side of rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm speed, short action, Over-the-top.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Run, straight, plays flat.
CB: 55-58 mph. 12/6 shape, has bite.
SL: 64-65 mph. Arm speed near fastball, 12/6 shape.