Joseph Cirillo '14 Recruiting Profile

While I understand that many college coaches/recruiters want 85+ mph on a pitchers fastball I throw my fastball in the low 80's.  That being said, I know how to "pitch" and have out-pitched many pitchers that throw harder.  I know how to hit the spots.  I am consistent and I work quickly which my defense and umpires appreciate.  I walk very few batters.

From the stretch, my ability to hold runners on with different looks and pick-off moves works effectively which allows my catchers to throw out runners trying to steal.

My philosophy on an 0-2 pitch is to set up the batter - throw a fastball 6-8" off the plate.  Because I hit the glove everyone in the park thinks it was a strike except the umpire, my catcher and I.  Next I like to come back with a curve or a fastball on the inside "black" because I have him leaning.

I throw a fastball, curve, change up and splitfinger..  I experiment with different grips to keep batters off balance.

I am a very smart baseball player and I feel that my velocity will increase as I continue to grow and get stronger.