OF David Calabrese, 3rd round (82nd overall) -- Signed $744,200 -- Angels

OF David Calabrese

Hometown: Maple, Ont.

Bats/Throws: Left/Right

Height/Weight: 5’11” 168 lbs.

Slot Money: $744,200

Teams: Ontario Blue Jays/Junior National Team/C-University of Arkansas Razorbacks

Coach: Joey Ellison.

Past Teams: Future Stars Series World Team, High Park Braves

Past coaches: Eddie Largy, Francis Cubos, Taylor Bratton, Sean Travers, Pat Visca, and Greg Byron.

“I am currently in my fifth season with the Ontario Blue Jays and I feel very fortunate to have been coached by a lot of great people. They’ve all been instrumental with my development over the years and in getting me to where I am today. There have also been several other assistants and trainers within the organization that have helped me along the way.”

Twitter Handle: @DavidCala24_

Most influential people in his baseball life: “The most influential people in my life have definitely been my parents. My dream is to play in the Major Leagues and my parents have always supported and encouraged me. They’ve taught me to work hard and stay focused with my goals. I’m extremely thankful for the opportunities and I’m truly appreciating these experiences with them.”

Ranked on other lists: 19th on ESPN’s top 100 (June 8) … 67th on Baseball America’s top 400 list (May 23) … Top-ranked Canadian at 68th overall on Baseball America’s 2020 MLB Draft Top 400 combined list of high schoolers and collegians top prospects list (May 8) ... 98th on MLB Pipeline’s 2020 Top 150 Draft Prospects list (April 22) ... 57th on Perfect Game’s top 400 high schoolers (April 7) ... 67th on Baseball America’s top 400 combined list ... 115th on Baseball America’s top 500 combined list (March 25) ... 72nd on Perfect Game’s top 500 list (March 24) ... Listed 41st on Athlton Sports top 50 high schoolers (March 10)

Scouting Report:

Baseball America

“Plus-plus runner who has shown flashes of an impressive hit tool from the left side.”

Ontario Blue Jays’ speedy OF David Calabrese (Maple, Ont.) Photo: Perfect Game.

MLB Pipeline

“His speed stands out the most and it’s close to top of the scale, with some evaluators recording 80 grades for the outfielder. It should allow him to be a base stealing threat and to cover a lot of ground in the outfield. At the plate, the left-handed hitter has a loose and easy swing geared for hard contact. He’s a gap-to-gap hitter who can use the whole field who has come on fast offensively and while his game is really built around his speed and defense, he could grow into more power as he matures. He has adequate arm strength and it plays up because he makes accurate throws. It’s more than enough for center field, where he should be able to play long-term.”

Perfect Game (May 1)

The Arkansas signee had a huge 2019 at Perfect Game events posting a .394 average with a 1.076 OPS and will have to be a big run producer during this series. He has a powerful stroke and can get hot in a hurry, backs pinning the ball well to all fields which allows his advanced foot speed to impact the game in a hurry. He has the type of offensive ability that can impact the lineup and you can put him in the five-hole in this line up, providing protection so the 3-4 hitters cannot be pitched around. That same foot speed from the base paths plays well in the outfielder and has enough arm strength to play right field.

Perfect Game Showcase (2018)

“Athletic frame with plenty of quick twitch muscle and strength as well. Primary outfielder with a longer arm circle and good arm strength recorded up to 86 mph. Good timing to field with smooth and easy actions. Sound transitions to the throwing hand and has raw arm strength; will be a weapon with improved accuracy. Lefthanded hitter with a spread, open stance and a bent knee set up. Swings hard with intent to drive the baseball to all fields. Longer swing path and has projectable bat speed. Solid round with good barrel awareness and has lots of jump off the barrel.”

Athlon Sports

Is one of the youngest players eligible for the 2020 draft. His plus-plus speed plays both in centre field and when he’s in the batter’s box. His swing is simple, which should help him hit.

2020 season: Faced off against major league opponents at spring training in Florida with the Junior National Team ... Recorded four hits (three singles and a home run) over 18 at-bats in five games ... Drove in three runs and scored three times, while drawing a walk and striking out six times ... Swiped two bases and was thrown out once.

2019 season: At T12 batted .571 (4-for-7) with two triples and two RBIs and was 2-for-3 stealing bases … Posted the fastest 60-yard time (6.43) at Rogers Centre, impressing former Blue Jays Lloyd Moseby (“He can run ... and no one can catch him”) and Jesse Barfield (“I saw him beat out a routine grounder to short. Man is he fast. He hits the ball line to line too.”) ... Played on Team Roberto Alomar in the T12 Prospects Game ... Took part in the Program 15/Future Stars Series and hit an inside-the-park home run at Fenway Park during International Week.

2018 season: Participated in Prep Baseball Report New Year Open and Future Games Trials ... At New Year Open, only player in the 2020 Class or younger to run a sub-seven on his 60-yard dash (6.97) ... Posted the third-best velocity from the outfield in his class (82 mph) ... Despite going hitless, acquitted himself well in the field and at the plate in his first year at Tournament 12 ... Walked five times and scored three runs, stealing two bases.