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2006 Southeast Top Prospect Showcase
Don DiPetta is a 2007 MIF/P with a 5'10'', 180 lb. frame from Kennesaw GA, who attends Kennesaw Mountain HS. He has a mature, stocky build with plenty of present strength. DiPetta hits from a balanced approach at the plate with good loading action. He's an aggressive hitters who takes a full swing at the ball and shows good bat speed. DiPetta does a good job staying short to the ball and makes consistent line drive contact and can get the ball to the gaps. Defensively, DiPetta can play all over the infield. His workout throwing velocity should be discarded, he worked out following a game that he pitched and played shortstop; he has nice arm strength and can make the throw from shortstop. He has good athletic balance moving to the ball and quick exchanges. He probably profiles best as a second baseman but he'll be a versatile player at the next level. DiPetta also pitched a bit, throwing 83 mph with good sink. He has very sound pitching mechanics for a primary position player and does a good job competing and throwing strikes with an idea. DiPetta is an aggressive competitor who plays hard and maxmimizes his tools. He is also a very good student.