Alex
Govoni

A right-handed hitter that took a quality round of BP to note is INF Alex Govoni (Loyola Academy, 2028). He has a short and simple swing, staying direct to the baseball while working to stay on top of the ball, also remaining balanced and athletic throughout with a peak EV of 94 mph. On the infield, Govoni showed athletic footwork with sure-handed actions and a two-hand gather, moving well to both sides of his glove. He has some present arm-strength, reaching up to 82 mph across the diamond and 81 on the mound.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Direct hands, works uphill with intent. 73.9 mph bat speed with 31g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, athletic feet, two-hand gather, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.36 Edge Score.

3B/RHP Alex Govoni (Loyola) was a two-way winner from the event. He fired two strong innings on the mound, not allowing a run to go along with just two hits, one walk and two strikeouts - all while working in the low-80s with the fastball. He’s an athletic defender with confident hands and the strong arm to pair at the hot corner. At the plate, the right-handed hitter stays on-plane and can use the whole field with authority, showcasing some easy bat-speed and controlled intent.

Govoni presents a strong, athletic 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame, with more room to grow throughout. The right-handed hitter finished the game 1-for-3 with two RBIs against Longshots Baseball. Offensively, he showed a simple gap-to-gap approach with the barrel staying flat and on plane throughout the zone. He displayed his gap to gap approach in the second inning going opposite field for a double. Defensively he showed some athleticism on several plays, works around the ball and has soft hands. He displayed his range and footwork on several plays throughout the game. Govoni has an impressive set of tools and has more room for development and growth.

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, repeats, hangs foot into a medium stride. Loose, works flat, balanced finish.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long draw out of the glove, clean, loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Confident hands, moves well laterally, calm and athletic actions.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-lift, slight drop/drive, holds bend in back knee down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm circle, hides the ball well, high 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Plays with four-seam action, life through the zone, slight run to the arm-side. T2060, 1966 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. T1830, 1695 average rpm.

3B/RHP Alex Govoni (Loyola, 2028) had a strong two-way showing. Listed at 5-foot-11, 165-pounds, the right-handed hitter finished gameplay with a walk and a single. He has a repeatable swing, working with loose hands and a flat path with a balanced finish, reaching up to 88 mph for his max EV. He’s also a quality defender at third, showing confidence in his hands with calm and athletic actions, moving well laterally. 7.09 runner in the 60, should continue to get quicker as he matures. On the mound, the right-hander worked exclusively out of the stretch with a high leg-lift and drop/drive lower-half. He hides the ball well and delivers his arsenal from a high ¾ release, cruising around 78-80 mph with his fastball. His curveball played in the upper-60s with 11/5 shape, and he also flashed a straight changeup.

INF/RHP Alex Govoni (Loyola Academy, 2028) looked to be an intriguing two-way prospect from the event. He has an upside frame that measures in at 5-foot-11, 165-pounds, and there’s plenty of room to fill out in the coming years. The right-handed hitter displayed loose, athletic hands throughout his round, staying through the zone with a flat path while staying through the ball the other way and utilizing the whole field, maxing out at 89.7 for his EV. He has soft hands and fluid actions on the infield that pair with a strong arm, reaching up to 81 mph across the diamond. He’s a quality athlete with a 7.25 in the 60, and his athleticism easily transferred over to the mound where he ran his fastball up to 76.5 mph.

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, long stride, strong, aggressive lower-half. Loose, athletic hands, stays through the zone with a flat path, stays through the ball the other way, uses the whole field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Medium arm circle, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays in rhythm, athletic footwork, comfortable actions, soft hands, feel for the position.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Repeatable. athletic delivery, works directional down the mound, balanced at foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, plays out of an over-the-top slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Mostly straight action, creates downhill tilt at times. T2208, 2104 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. Tight spin, late downer action at times. T2249, 2096 average rpm.