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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Dante Nori is a 2024 first-round pick for the Philadelphia Phillies who has shown significant improvement in 2026 after adjusting his approach at the plate. Playing for Double-A Reading, he is hitting .286/.341/.462 with a 16.9% strikeout rate. Scouts praise his "real feel to hit" with a simple, short swing and good bat speed for line drives. He demonstrated his skills during the 2026 World Baseball Classic with Team Italy, posting a .400/.435/.750 slash line with 2 home runs in 7 games. Keith Law and other evaluators have noted his improved plate discipline and solid performance in the minor league system.
Strengths
- + Simple, short swing with good bat speed
- + Real feel for hitting and getting bat to ball
- + Strong World Baseball Classic performance (.400/.435/.750)
- + Improved approach and plate discipline in 2026
- + Solid Double-A performance (.286/.341/.462)
- + Low strikeout rate (16.9%)
- + Ability to hit line drives to the outfield
- + Positive scout evaluations from Keith Law and others
Weaknesses
- - High chase rate (29% on the year)
- - Fringy power potential
- - Small frame limits room to fill out
- - Overlooked heading into 2024 draft due to age and competition level
- - Slow start to 2025 season before adjustments
- - Limited power projection
About
Dante Nori is a outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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