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2016 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Joe Stella is a 2019 C/RHP, 1B, 3B with a 6-2 204 lb. frame from Pittston, PA who attends Pittston Area. Large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and projectable strength, room to fill out moving forward. Ran a 7.99 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, takes a big stride towards second base coming out from behind the plate, deep takeaway into a short arm action, gets on top of ball well and shows accuracy to intended base with carry out of hand. Fields close to body at first base, shows similar short arm action with strength on throws across the diamond. Righthanded hitter, begins with a bent knee stance and a high back elbow in the box. Good size for 2019 graduate, upper body swing with a short swing path to the ball. Small leg lift trigger, line drive swing plane with occasional lift in swing, loose hands with a middle of the field approach. Short stride, mostly upper half in swing, shows a selective approach at the plate. Very good student.