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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Devin Mesoraco |
| Position: | Catcher |
| School: | Punxsutawney HS, Pa. |
| School Type: | High School |
| Academic Class: | Senior |
| Birthdate: | 06/19/88 |
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Report Date(s): | 04/23/07 |
| Game(s): | Bald Eagle HS |
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Comments |
| Hitting Ability: | Mesoraco has a ton of hitting ability, using a little leg kick in his approach, and doesn't swing at bad pitches. |
| Power: | Mesoraco has plus power. Right now, it's more pull power, but eventually he'll develop power to all fields. |
| Running Speed: | He's a fringy-average runner, which is pretty good for a catcher. |
| Arm Strength: | He has a plus arm and isn't afraid to use it in pick-off attempts. |
| Arm Accuracy: | His throws are always right on the money. |
| Fielding: | Mesoraco has plus hands behind the plate. |
| Range: | A terrific athlete, Mesoraco is outstanding at blocking balls in the dirt. |
| Baseball Instincts: | Off the charts. He's got great makeup, he's very aggressive and he's a natural leader behind the plate. |
| Physical Description: | Mesoraco is a strong backstop with a body type that might remind some of a Joe Girardi or Ivan Rodriguez. |
| Medical Update: | Mesoraco missed much of 2006 following Tommy John surgery, but now is completely healthy and clearly is having no problems with his throwing. |
| Strengths: | He's a complete package. He can hit with power and he can play defense with a strong arm and soft hands. |
| Weaknesses: | He tends to get out on his front foot on his swing from time to time. |
| Summary: | Mesoraco has answered any questions about his arm following Tommy John surgery a year ago and is on the rise among catching prospects. He's a complete catching package, with hitting ability, power, good hands, a plus arm and outstanding leadership ability. |