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The potential Rudolph Lavecchia, a recent Weston, FL, high school graduate, exhibits as both a hitter and an outfielder makes baseball fans quiver with anticipation. The slight-framed athlete at only 5′ 10″ and 155 pounds balances hitting consistency with smart ball play reminiscent of more mature players.

Batting Finesse
Rudolph Lavecchia finished his high school career with a .333 batting average, an envious statistic at any level. Rudy’s senior year, alone, saw a truly amazing average of .476. His form, concentration, and consistency have baseball scouts—both college and professional—practically drooling over the young right fielder. Rudy’s ranked in a 6 position, noting he’s a Division I, possibly Division II or Juco prospect right out of high school.

Rudolph lavecchia, or “Rudy” to his friends, has a smooth, controlled swing that drills line drives and can literally “step up to the plate” and let loose home runs when the chips are down, just like he did to tie the game against Taravella in June 2009. Rudy cranked a two-run homer to tie the game in the fifth inning, setting up the go-ahead scoring in the sixth. And that was as a high school junior.

Final game stats for Rudolph Lavecchia for the 6A Regional Finals match were impressive, to say the least: 3 at-bats, 3 hits, 3 RBIs, and a crucial home run to deep right center field, a popular spot for the Lightning that day.

As he physically matures, scouts everywhere hope he maintains his potential as his strength increases. Rudolph Lavecchia already has the power and coordination to hit gaps regularly. Only time will tell if the outfielder will be able to develop “occasionally” into “more often” and land the ball beyond the fence and still keep his fielding skills and great footwork.

Speed and Power
The young Rudolph lavecchia possesses lightning speed for a baseball player. He’d been clocked in 60-yard dash at 7.4 seconds and posted a respectable 5.1 seconds in a second-place finish in the 40-yard dash.

Throwing power matches foot speed for Rudolph Lavecchia. The right fielder fired balls from right field to home plate at 81 mph, faster than many major league players.

Future Plans
Whether he continues his education immediately, working toward his goal of becoming a physical therapist, or he’s drafted into the minor league, Rudolph Lavecchia hopes to further his baseball career and maintain his right field position. Rudy has yet to announce a school commitment, but furthering his education is a definite goal, well aware of its value.

Should he develop physically to increase his strength, Rudolph Lavecchia is definitely a player to watch and follow. If he can reach playing standards and reach “The Bigs,” Rudolph Lavecchia could potentially give legends runs for their records.

In Florida, boy’s high school baseball is one of the most celebrated sports in the state. Hundreds of high school athletes participate every year in hopes of one day making the big leagues, or even just playing at the collegiate level. One player that has scouts talking is Rudolph Lavecchia. This prospect has been performing very well lately for his high school team. It is looking very likely that he’ll star on a collegiate team some day. Until then, Florida 6A baseball is feeling the presence of Rudolph Lavecchia.

Cypress Bay High School in South Florida had a great year in 2009. Much of that success had to do with the heroics of Rudolph lavecchia. While the right-handed outfielder stands just below six feet, he packs a ton of power. Scouts love the fact that he covers a lot of distance in the outfield. In fact, he runs a 60-yard dash in just 7.40 seconds. Rudolph Lavecchia also has an incredibly lean build, but experts suggest he could fill out even more at the next level. With strong and quick hands, as well as a patient approach at the place, Lavecchia is a consistent line-drive hitter that gets the barrel to the ball. Using an incredibly level plane, his swing is known locally as one of the best around.

One only needs to look at Rudolph Lavecchia’s performance against Taravella in last year’s regional quarterfinal to see the impact he has on his team. Down two runs and entering the fifth inning, Rudolph hit a blast to deep right center field, tying the game. On the day, Rudolph went 3 for 3 with two runs scored and three runs batted in. He even added to the Cypress Bay High School lead in the sixth inning with a double that scored runner Steven Reznyk. This win put Cypress Bay High School up against Douglas High School in the regional semifinal the next day, a great accomplishment for Rudolph lavecchia and the rest of his talented high school team.

In his senior year, Lavecchia picked up right where he left off last year. In a recent game on April 13th, the young outfielder helped propel his Cypress Bay High School team to a 13 to 8 victory over Taravella High School. In the game, Lavecchia was a key performer. He went 3 for 4 with a few great at-bats. Constantly working the pitcher, Lavecchia had a very timely RBI. Rudolph didn’t stop there – he managed to get on base and score a run himself.

With Rudolph Lavecchia’s senior year off to a great start in 2010, pundits are excited about the potential of Cypress Bay High School. So far, he has a .333 batting average, with five runs scored and seven runs batted in. His slugging percentage, found by taking the amount of bases covered and dividing them by the amount of at-bats, was an astounding .476.

It is no mistake that this young prospect is on his way towards collegiate baseball. There is a lot of talent in Florida, but this 6A prospect is one of the best. With a 5.1 second 40-yard dash, stealing bases and making plays in the outfield is one of his strongest points. Expect to hear the name Rudolph Lavecchia for years to come.

Rudolph Lavecchia is a student who attends Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida, graduating later in mid-2010. He is also well known for his accomplishments on the Lightning, which is their official baseball team. Standing at five feet, ten inches and weighing in at a mere 155 pounds, this outfielder is also known for his accomplishments as a line drive hitter. In fact, in June of 2009, he helped Cypress Bay score a victory over Taravella when he hit a long home run in the fifth inning, effectively tying the game. This led to the 6-3 victory in the class 6A regional quarterfinals, with Rudolph Lavecchia accomplishing three hits for each of his three at bats.

A right handed fielder and batter, Rudolph lavecchia has been cited as having a throw as fast as 81 miles per hour when he throws the ball back from the outfield. He is also a very durable player with his athletic build and his patience when he is at the plate offers him many opportunities for success. His quick and strong hands have granted him the ability to exhibit a level swing, which, in turn, enable him to take the bat and get the ball every time. His senior year saw Rudolph Lavecchia hit 14 times in a grand total of 42 at bats, which is equivalent to giving him an impressive .333 batting average for the baseball season.

His senior year also saw Rudolph Lavecchia get onto base once when he was hit by a pitch and five times by way of a walk, which granted him an on base percentage of .417 for 2010. Ten of these 14 hits from his senior year were singles, putting him on first base, three were doubles, putting him on second base, and the last hit was the game altering home run in the fifth inning. Scoring five runs and whipping out seven runs batted in, Rudolph Lavecchia ended his senior season with a slugging percentage of .476.

It is clear that Rudolph Lavecchia exhibits a great ability to hit the ball into the outfield and he has proven that he knows how to handle his footwork when out in right field. As of this writing, he exhibits a level of skill that will probably make him either a junior college prospect or Division II, though if he continues to improve the skills he has improved thus far, he will be likely be able to be a prospect for Division I.

Rudolph lavecchia shares a birthday with a date that is perhaps one of the most famous among those in the history of America, having been born on September 11, 1992. Though he is part of the 2010 graduating class, Rudolph Lavecchia has not yet committed to any college; however, he has stated that he intends to major in Physical Therapy. His high GPA may warrant him this ability with ease. Wherever he may go, Rudolph Lavecchia intends to maintain his right fielder position throughout the course of college baseball, which was his position throughout his career in high school.

In a recent 40 yard dash, Rudolph Lavecchia posted a 5.1 second result, and in the 60 yard dash, he completed the run in 7.4 seconds.

Cypress Bay senior outfielder Rudolph Lavecchia has all the tools to play college or professional baseball. He has a smooth stroke, a firm handle on the strike zone, good athleticism and good instincts in the outfield.

The question for Lavecchia, like many looking to grab the attention of college recruiters and pro scouts, is, can his physical tools grow to match his baseball aptitude?

At 5-foot-10 and 155 pounds, Rudolph lavecchia has a slight frame, but one with potential to fill out and add more muscle. And of course, as Lavecchia adds weight and works on his speed, it only serves to enhance his existing strengths on the baseball field. Gap power becomes home run power, quality speed becomes plus speed, and his accurate throwing arm gets a serious boost.

Perfect Game USA, one of the leading prospect showcases in the nation, rates Lavecchia as a “6″ on its prospect scale. By PG’s definition, Lavecchia is a “possible DI prospect, definite DII or Juco prospect.”

Coaches like Rudolph Lavecchia’s build and athleticism as well as his versatile skill set; attributes that play well immediately at the next level. If Division I baseball isn’t in the cards directly out of high school or if pro scouts don’t knock down his door, Rudolph Lavecchia can easily attend a Florida junior college and prepare for a jump to the next level.

Florida has some of the premier National Junior College Athletic Association baseball schools in the country, programs with excellent reputations in the scouting community and top-notch facilities.

A year at, say, Gulf Coast Community College or Palm Beach State College — schools currently ranked in the top 10 in the most recent NJCAA national poll — would allow Lavecchia to add more weight, work on his agility and showcase his skills.

If Rudolph lavecchia rapidly ascends and becomes the elite prospect he can be, a junior college also allows Major League Baseball teams to select him in the amateur draft after just one season. Athletes attending four-year schools must wait at least three seasons before entering the draft.

Prospects like Rudolph Lavecchia, those with good athleticism and a clear grasp on all elements of the game, often grow by leaps and bounds in their first year out of high school. Better competition and routines geared specifically toward improving their prospect status are the key ingredients in this equation.

Lavecchia’s game figures to only ‘grow’ into his competition. And as he faces off with other elite prospects, Lavecchia gets more and more opportunities to perform on bigger stages, with scouts packing the stands. Even if scouts are on hand to see other, more highly touted prospects, Lavecchia can seize the spotlight with outstanding performances of his own.

Rudolph lavecchia, by most accounts, is in prime position to earn more national attention. As other, more raw prospects fizzle out, he can continue to rise and fulfill his dream of playing college and pro baseball.