Peter
Pignatiello

INF/RHP Peter Pignatiello (Benet Academy, 2028) gave an impressive two-way look over the weekend. At the plate, the left-handed hitter showed the ability to control his levers well while working on-plane, staying compact and balanced with the ability to work the middle of the field and the other way. Defensively, Pignatiello really looks the part of a highly-athletic defender for years to come. He has natural and athletic actions at the position; presenting the glove, playing low to the ground, catching the ball out front, and making plays on the move. His arm played accurately while working from multiple slots when needed. He then hopped on the bump and provided an upside look. He is a smooth and athletic mover down the mound with pitchability. He pounded the zone with both his fastball (T80 mph) and changeup (72-75 mph), with each pitch being thrown for a strike 100% of the time. Pignatiello will be a two-way name to follow throughout the coming years.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Balanced, controls his levers well, works on-plane. 65.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, stays behind the ball, presents the glove, two-hand gather out front, athletic and natural actions, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.4 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Simple/controlled delivery, higher leg tuck into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, athletic arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Clean out of the hand with run, strikes. T1844, 1759 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Short action, developing. T1446, 1348 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Plays with fade, strikes. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T1461, 1357 average rpm.

MIF/RHP Peter Pignatiello (Benet) is an athletic 5-foot-11, 150-pound prospect that showed some prowess on both sides of the ball. The left-handed hitter has a smooth swing that stays through the zone with easy effort and balance - with the highlight of his week at the plate being an inside-the-park home run. He’s an advanced defender for his age, flowing easily to both sides of his glove to pair with soft hands and fluid footwork. There’s a lot to like about Pignatiello on the mound as well; possessing an easy drop/drive delivery that stays in-line with a shorter arm action and high ¾ release. He’ll compliment his upper-70s fastball with both a curveball and a changeup that he can land for strikes.

Pignatiello presents an athletic 5-foot-11,150-pound frame; the left-handed bat showed a simple approach with a rhythm, looking to place balls gap to gap. Pignatiello finished the game 1-for-3 to help the victory over the Rawlings Tigers. Defensively, he has soft hands, the ability to throw from different arm angles, and awareness of internal clock. In the fourth inning, he showcased his range and footwork, making a difficult play in the six hole. Overall, Pignatiello has an impressive skill set and more room for growth and development in the future.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Long-levered, trim frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, simple stride, linear lower-half. Flat path, quiet hands into load, stays flat through the zone.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, athletic actions, gets around the ball, soft two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled delivery, holds pre-bend in the back knee, works in-line down the mound, highly athletic, moves well.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, shorter arm circle in the back, clean.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Mostly straight actions, has some sink. T1926, 1811 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Gradual 12/6 shape. Flashes depth. T1695, 1610 average rpm.

An intriguing arm to follow as he moves through the high school ranks will be RHP Peter Pignatiello (Benet, 2028). Listed at 5-foot-11, 150-pounds, the right-hander fired a clean inning of work and impressed our staff with athletic movement patterns. He has a controlled delivery, holding a pre-bend in the back knee down the mound while working in-line. His fastball played with some sinking action around 77-79 mph, setting up a gradual 12/6 curveball at 68-70 mph and fading changeup to his arm-side. He also showed some prowess with the bat, boasting a strong right-handed swing with a max EV of 86 mph.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned build with some present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, minimal leg lift into short stride. Loose, athletic swing, utilizes the ground through impact, uphill bat path.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, compact arm action, clean actions, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fluid actions, moves well around the ball, clean transfer.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short, connected arm action, plays quick out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Lively out of the hand, jump and finish through the zone. T1942, 1868 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Thrown with arm speed, late 11/5 action, bite at times. T2029, 1899 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Thrown with intent, around the zone, late fade at times. T1730, 1659 average rpm.