Andy
Antonacci

Heartland commit, currently ranked No. 151 in the senior class. Started the game on the mound for the Cyclones and went as far as the pitch count would allow him to, going 6.2 innings, striking eight, walking two, allowing two earned runs and eight hits. Three runs came across in the first inning, but Antonacci really settled in after that, shutting down Eureka all the way until the sixth inning. Displayed an up-tempo delivery with athleticism down the mound, utilizing his lower half well. At the plate, came up big in the sixth, bringing in the tying run in the top of the sixth on a hard hit ball to right-center field. It’s also worth mentioning the quality of at-bats throughout, battling till the end and putting the barrel on the ball throughout. Finished 1-for-4 with a double on Friday, and finished Saturday 2-for-2 with an opposite field two-run home run, two RBI and two runs scored.

2025 Heartland CC commit, currently ranked No. 154 in the state's senior class. 6-foor-1, 200-pound frame with strength. The results were not there in this look, but there's still a lot to like with Antonacci as a prospect. Quick mover on the mound, high leg lift with tuck, drop and drive down the mound, works in-line. Clean arm path out of a 3/4 slot. Fastball was up to 93 mph, but sitting low-90s. Also mixed in a curveball at 79-80 mph and a change-up at 70-71 mph.

Verbally committed to Heartland CC.

The right-hander had a strong start using his fastball and slider mix. The fastball was heavy and had arm side run which jammed many hitters on the hands, sitting 86-90 mph. Antonacci (Sacred Heart-Griffin, 2025) was able to locate the fastball as well as keep the hitters off balance with his firm slider that sat at 75-78 mph. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound pitcher has a clean and smooth windup with a ¾ arm slot. A very impressive start and a name to follow in the 2025 class.