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2004 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Jared Picchiottino is a familiar face, usually as a productive #4 hitter in a line up at a WWBA event. He is extra strong at 6'2", 205 lbs., and generates very good bat speed with the ability to hit the ball out of the park with wood to all fields. He took an excellent batting practice and made some balls disappear out of a pro stadium quickly. Picchiottino is a fastball hitter who likes to get his hands extended and he will get long to the ball like many power hitters. Right now he’ll kill the cripples over the plate. Defensively, Picchiottino has made tremendous improvement in the last couple of months. He made several very solid game plays, showing improved range and footwork and a smooth, accurate arm. We like the effort he’s made in improving his quickness and body life, but in the end it’s going to be his bat and power potential that distinguishes him at the next level. Jared is a very good student.