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6-0, 190 lbs. |
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| HS |
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American Heritage | Graduated in 2009 |
| Hometown |
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Boca Raton, FL |
Good defensive catcher with hitting tools, 1.85 pop at PG World
Rawlings All Americans and All Regions
Highest Grade (out of 10) given to this player at a Perfect Game Showcase Event
| PG High School Class of 2009 Rankings Last Updated: 6/8/2009 |
Best Grade  8.5 |
Best PG grade (out of 10) that the player has recorded at a Perfect Game showcase event. (All players who attend a Perfect Game showcase receive a PG Grade.)
in the class of 2009 C
Best 98 mph | Avg 81 mph

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12/28/2007 |
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1/3/2009 |
1/3/2009 |
Baseball Web TV Video |
See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos ACT Profile
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Michael Russo C 2009 World Showcase
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Michael Russo Hitting 2009 World Showcase
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Michael Russo 60 2009 World Showcase
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Michael Russo 60 2007 National Underclass Showcase
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Michael Russo C 2007 National Underclass Showcase
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Michael Russo Hitting 2007 National Underclass Showcase
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Jun 30, 2009 - Jul 06, 2009 Palm Beach Clippers 5
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Michael Russo
C
6-0 190 R/R
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Jan 03, 2009 - Jan 04, 2009 Crimson 80
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Michael Russo
C
6-0 190 R/R
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Michael Russo is a 2009 C with a 6'0'', 190 lb. frame from Boca Raton, FL who attends American Heritage. Michael has a solid compact build, blocks well, good catch and throw skills, solid arm strength and makes accurate throws. He is short to the ball at the plate and is flat through the zone, strength in swing with quick bat and makes middle of the field contact. He is also a good student.
| Perfect Game USA's Player Rating System |
10 | Potential very high draft pick and/or Elite level college prospect |
9 | Potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect |
8 | Potential draft pick and/or excellent college prospect |
7 | College prospect, possible future draft pick with development |
6 | Potential college prospect |
5 | Possible College prospect and/or possible HS varsity |
4 | HS JV |
3 | Possible HS JV |
2 | No prospect at this time |
1 | The game is too dangerous |
Baseball Web TV Video | See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos
ACT Profile
Michael Russo 60 2009 World Showcase
Michael Russo Hitting 2009 World Showcase
Michael Russo C 2009 World Showcase
Oct 23, 2008 - Oct 27, 2008 Orlando Scorpions 25
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 185 R/R
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Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 21, 2008 Orlando Scorpions 17U Purple 25
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 185 R/R
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Jul 08, 2008 - Jul 14, 2008 Orlando Scorpions 17U Purple 5
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Michael Russo
C
5-11 185 R/R
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Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008 Orlando Scorpions 17U Purple 25
Metrodome - Minneapolis, MN
Michael Russo
C
5-11 185 R/R
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May 24, 2008 - May 26, 2008 Orlando Scorpions 17U Purple 25
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 185 R/R
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90 mph
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Dec 28, 2007 - Dec 30, 2007 30-Kelly Green 40
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 185 R/R
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92 mph
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82 mph
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6.50 sec
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92 mph
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81 mph
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86 mph
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Michael Russo is a 2009 C with a 5'11'', 185 lb. frame from Boca Raton, FL who attends American Heritage HS. Muscular, stocky build. Very good arm, quick feet, 1.89 best pop, accurate throws, needs work receiving/softning hands. Quick hands hitting, shows strength with bat, makes swing adjustments, waits well on off speed, consistent hard contact. Hard nosed player, hustles, plays to win.. He was named to the top prospect team at this event.
| Perfect Game USA's Player Rating System |
10 | Potential very high draft pick and/or Elite level college prospect |
9 | Potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect |
8 | Potential draft pick and/or excellent college prospect |
7 | College prospect, possible future draft pick with development |
6 | Potential college prospect |
5 | Possible College prospect and/or possible HS varsity |
4 | HS JV |
3 | Possible HS JV |
2 | No prospect at this time |
1 | The game is too dangerous |
Baseball Web TV Video | See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos
ACT Profile
Michael Russo Hitting 2007 National Underclass Showcase
Michael Russo C 2007 National Underclass Showcase
Michael Russo 60 2007 National Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2007 - Oct 29, 2007 PG USA Purple 17
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 190 R/R
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Oct 05, 2007 - Oct 08, 2007 Baseball U Underclass 14
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 178 R/R
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Jul 17, 2007 - Jul 22, 2007 Baseball U 16 14
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Michael Russo
C
5-11 178 R/R
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Jul 17, 2007 - Jul 22, 2007 Baseball U Prospects 14
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 178 R/R
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Jul 10, 2007 - Jul 16, 2007 Baseball U Prospects 14
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Michael Russo
C
5-11 190 R/R
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95 mph
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Jul 03, 2007 - Jul 09, 2007 Baseball U Prospects 14
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Michael Russo
C
5-11 190 R/R
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Jun 16, 2007 - Jun 17, 2007 Baseball U 16 14
Mickey Stevens Complex - Warwick, RI
Michael Russo
C
5-11 178 R/R
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Dec 28, 2006 - Dec 30, 2006 13-Royal 9
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 178 R/R
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94 mph
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82 mph
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6.49 sec
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90 mph
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74 mph
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Mike Russo is a 2009 C with a 5'11'', 178 lb. frame from Boca Raton, FL, who attends Highland Christian Academy. Was name to the Top Prospect Team at the event. Russo got an infection in his leg and was not able to participate on day 2. He has present strength in his body. At the plate he is a right handed hitter who hits using a simple approach. He has bat speed through the hitting zone with a line drive swing path. The barrel of his bat stays in the zone well allowing him to hit for a better average. There is strength in his swing and he gets leverage at the point of contact that gives him projectable power. He stays back well for a young hitter, and he appears to have upside with the bat. Defensively he has solid arm strength with good quickness on his throws to second base producing pop times under 2.00, with a best of 1.85. He is a good student as well.
| Perfect Game USA's Player Rating System |
10 | Potential very high draft pick and/or Elite level college prospect |
9 | Potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect |
8 | Potential draft pick and/or excellent college prospect |
7 | College prospect, possible future draft pick with development |
6 | Potential college prospect |
5 | Possible College prospect and/or possible HS varsity |
4 | HS JV |
3 | Possible HS JV |
2 | No prospect at this time |
1 | The game is too dangerous |
Oct 26, 2006 - Oct 30, 2006 Tidewater White Sox 18
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Michael Russo
C
5-11 178 R/R
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