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Message: [QUOTE="dbmill, post: 4554805, member: 2504"] A couple of online baseball recruiting sites are reporting that High School Class of 2026 SS/RHP Amato Civitello has committed to UConn baseball. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/PlayerProfile.aspx?ID=529938[/URL] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/profiles/CT/Amato-Civitello-8790425613[/URL] The following is from Prepbaseball report.com regarding Amato Civitello: <10/02/22 Amato Civitello: SS/RHP, (2026) Hamden Hall, CT. 5-foot-7, 125-pound lean athletic frame. Above average and projectable in the box, Civitello had an exit velocity of 86 mph. (65.8 mph bat speed average). (23.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a smooth load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is quick, shows a loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Athletic and above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 80 mph; has a natural clean exchange, athletic developing feet, and sure soft hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.38 at the event.> [/QUOTE]