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2006 National Showcase
Joe Pavone is a 2007 right hand hitting catcher from Greece Athena HS, residing in Rochester, NY. He has a broad and strong build on his 6'0" 200 lb. frame. Pavone showed enough all-around skill to keep him on either a pro or D1 follow list this spring. At the plate he showed some strong attributes that could continue to develop. His swing plane was flat through the zone and he showed himself as a good opposite field hitter. Pavone has an aggressive stride and when he has his timing down he can do some damage with the bat. There were times when his swing looked a bit inside out and it seems with young hitters that are still getting stronger that those with inside out swings generally develop into pretty solid gap to gap hitters in the coming years. Behind the plate Pavone showed good block and recover skills. He is a solid receiver with a quick exchange. For the most part he has an all-around defensive skill set that will attract college interest.