West Hills Armory's Colton Prosperi (@coltonprosperi) drives this one to LCF for a double.
Chartiers Valley (PA) 2026 · @hagerstowncc
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Consistency … For better than 10 years- this kid shows up every week… and he has been the bat circled in the Char Valley lineup by opposing pitching coaches for the past 2 years
2026 @coltonprosperi Chartiers Valley
Using a long bat again tonight.
Two reasons why we do:
▪️Improves mechanical efficiency and posture
The extra length promotes better spacing from the ball, cleaner posture, and more intentional barrel paths. It discourages arm-dominant swings and helps hitters stay connected and rotate properly rather than casting or pushing the bat.
▪️Provides instant feedback on swing flaws
It will sting like hell if you miss the quarter sized sweet spot 😱
@BREAL412@mwhiteburgh@SHAlmanacSports@CharValleyPatch@TribHSSN
Simple/ Cheap hitting tool: the fungo
1 of the best hitters in the @wpial7:
@CVColtsAD 2026 @coltonprosperi training with a long bat… Colton has been hitting @ PVS longer than anybody (11 years). He’s incredibly adjustable/ his swing and miss rate is minuscule & he competes!!!
Here he is tonight Training with a long bat (we use an aluminum 37” fungo). A long bat provides several key benefits for hitters:
🔹Improves barrel awareness & control — The extra length forces the hitter to develop a better feel for where the barrel is throughout the swing. With a longer implement, small mistakes in barrel path or release become more noticeable, helping refine precision and consistency.
🔹Enhances swing path and mechanical efficiency— A longer bat encourages a more efficient, on-plane swing by making it harder to manipulate the barrel with just the hands/arms. It promotes better overall movement quality, helping hitters maintain proper bat path through the zone rather than casting or looping.
🔹Promotes better overall swing mechanics and movement quality— The added length challenges hitters to stay connected and use their body more efficiently, reducing reliance on arm-dominant swings and improving coordination between lower body, core, and upper body. @blastmotion metrics back this up but the feel is the biggest sell. The sweet spot is the size of a quarter- you have to hit it well or it’s stinger city.. and as @GowagsKyle says: “pain is the best teacher.” 👊
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Declan⬅️ Colton ➡️
Hard to believe but 2026 Colton was one of our very first clients.. He is one of the very best hitters in the WPIAL
His young brother Declan is on his way!
Me and the boys competed in a long weekend playing 8 games in 4 days. We won the championship at the 19u Beast of the East tournament. I hit .524 with 11 hits, 3XBH(2 2B, 1 HR), 11 RBI, 7 runs, and 7BB. @PVSbaseball@westhillsbasebl
Chartiers Valley 2026 @coltonprosperi working multiple Locs and Speeds with a Halfbat (@TJHannam10) & Smash Factor training balls (@DrivelineBB)
One of the best hitters in the WPIAL has added considerable size this offseason
His lower half adjustability to space and speed is tremendous
@FlatgroundBats@PuccioNick
This kid is so coachable
Understands his body and that things are not always gonna go his way. But doesn’t fret- he resets- and executes
No Take adjustability work with one of the WPIAL’s best @coltonprosperi
Uncommitted 2026 @PennStateBASE@PuccioNick
Stat of the Week @ coltonprosperi against Avonworth-
0-0 w/ 4BB in game 1
3-3 in Game 2
This is 1 of the very best hitters in the PIAA w/ an unparalleled ability fight off competitive pitches & then barrel mistakes. The kid almost never swings &misses. (3times last season) - He reminds us of another late bloomer from Mars ⚾️ who never swung and missed - and then grew into his body & dominated the Big12
His work tonight⬇️
Colton is a 2026 2B from @CVSDcolts@PuccioNick@DMesoraco
The sweetest swing in the WPIAL might belong to @coltonprosperi
Insane hand speed and impeccable recruitment from the ground. Couple those with high adjustability and you get a kid who almost never swings and misses.
Special hitter in the 2026 class
…and little brother can hit too 😉
@FlatgroundBats@PennStateBASE
West Hills is opening its roster to anyone interested in playing a very competitive Fall baseball schedule- please send me a message w your contact information- we will complete in 17U.
Had a great sophomore season, we may have fell a little short but the season was overall a success. I batted .304 with a .429 obp. Excited for the next 2 years!
@westhillsbasebl @PBR_Uncommitted @WestASports