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2014 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Joseph Chionchio is a 2016 LHP/1B, OF with a 5-11 175 lb. frame from Bay Shore, NY who attends Bay Shore. Medium, athletic build with room to fill out with added strength. Ran a 7.33 60-yard dash. Primary left-handed pitcher, uses lower half well to drive down the mound. Works from a high three-quarter arm slot, long arm action in back. Generates downhill plane on fastball which tops at 76 mph. Throws strikes with all three pitches, cutter at 70 mph and flashes a curveball up to 64 mph. Quick to the ball in the outfield, uses a small crow hop to gain momentum into throws. Long release, accuracy on throws, can improve carry by getting on top of throws. Left-handed batter, starts with a spread base, low hand set, uses a small leg lift for timing. Longer swing but is able to create contact to all fields, shows a patient, contact oriented approach, gets barrel through zone. Good student.