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2019 SoCal Prospect Showcase
Raffael Chiarella is a 2022 LHP/1B with a 6-3 160 lb. frame from Las Vegas, NV who attends Bishop Gorman. Long and lengthy build with plenty of room to fill out in the future. Primary pitcher, longer arm action from a high three-quarters to over the top slot. 77-80 mph fastball possesses some sinking action, good direction down the hill with a fluid and free flowing arm. Uses a shorter stride in his throwing motion. Breaking ball is a low 11-to-5 shaped slider that flashes good bite when he's able to force his window out in front. Has a tendency to miss up and over the plate with the pitch. Also mixes in a 72 mph changeup. At first base, moves well off the bag with solid overall glove work. Arm is strong to all bags with solid accuracy. Pops straight up to exchange and throw after fielding. At the plate, uses a narrow upright stance with a high leg kick trigger. Flat barrel plane through the zone that generates consistent line drive contact. Struggles to find the same line drive plane on outside pitches as barrel slightly dips on the outer half. Great student with a 3.8 GPA.