| Player: Dominic Santarelli | |||||||||||
| School: St. Joseph (WI) | Position(s): 1B | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 230 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Santarelli brings a mature lefthanded bat built around strength, torque, and loud contact. His setup is very open in the lower half, working into a calm stride that squares him up on time, and the swing stays in the zone long enough to create consistent impact. Already flashing 70-grade raw power, he drives the ball with authority to all fields and projects comfortably into a middle-of-the-order role. The power plays both in batting practice and in games, where his barrel control helps him translate raw juice into production. The approach is aggressive and can lead to swing-and-miss, particularly against quality spin, but Santarelli has shown adjustments and enough bat-to-ball skill to keep the hit tool from lagging too far behind. His advanced feel for lifting the ball and his compact strength through contact give him the ingredients of a true run producer. He’s not just a slugger—he’s sparked rallies by working deep counts, drawing HBPs, and finding ways on base when the swing isn’t fully locked in. Defensively, Santarelli is athletic for a first baseman, with reliable actions around the bag and soft hands that can save throws. His size and mobility fit the position well, giving him a steady glove to complement the thump. With a bat-first profile built on power and production, he projects as one of the stronger offensive corner infielders in his class. | |||||||||||
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