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2018 National Showcase
John Piacentino is a 2019 OF/RHP with a 5-11 178 lb. frame from Cherry Hill, NJ who attends Bishop Eustace Prep HS. Medium athletic build with some present strength. 6.63 runner, smooth athletic actions in the outfield, very good arm strength with easy carry and accurate to the bag. Right handed hitter, drives his lower half hard into contact, creates good barrel whip from a short inside swing path, shows impressive hand strength at contact, has the ability to drive the ball to the pull side. Also pitched, gets gathered on his backside well, compact arm action with a tight 3/4's release. Fastball topped out at 91 mph, mostly straight with occasional arm side life. Short soft slider with some sweeping depth. Good student, verbal commitment to Penn State.