5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder. The approach in the infield is athletic and appropriate, as he moved through the baseball well. He threw 78 mph during the infield workout. The bat had an exit velocity of 93 mph. The setup at the plate was athletic in base with the hands set tight to start. The path to contact is clean and uphill to the pull side. He uses a big leg kick to initiate the swing.
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Jimmy Depalo: 3B/SS, (2026) Brookline High, MA. 5-foot-10, 140-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and above average at the plate, Depalo's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was explosive, displayed a loose short swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; has a natural exchange, developing soft hands, and developing athletic feet. Movements laterally were developing athletically and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag.
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Jimmy Depalo: 3B/SS, (2026) Brookline High, MA. 5-foot-10, 140-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and above average at the plate, Depalo's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was explosive, displayed a loose short swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; has a natural exchange, developing soft hands, and developing athletic feet. Movements laterally were developing athletically and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag.