Second baseman Joe De Pinto, a 21st-round pick out of Southern California, also caught Newman’s eye.
“Joe’s from USC — that’s good experience playing Pac-10 ball — he looks like he’s going to be a solid in the middle of the infield for us,” said Newman.
PerfectGame.org scouting report
Joseph DePinto is a 2007 MIF/OF/P from St. Francis HS, residing in Sunland, CA, with a 5’10″ 150 lb. frame. DePinto was named to the top prospect team at the California Underclass Showcase. Has a medium but athletic build, with wiry musculature. Offensively possesses a quick bat and a swing path that is very short to the ball. DePinto is a contact/spray hitter who makes consistent contact. He makes the pitcher work to get him out but don’t read that as he is a pest… he can really hit. He also runs well and understands game, making him an effective base stealer. Defensively, DePinto has quick feet and a good early burst to the ball. He is a very solid defender and a very solid player. Consider him a good follow for most D1 programs on the West Coast.
Here are his College Stats:
| Year | AVG | GP-GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | SLG% | BB | HBP | SO | GDP | OB% | SF | SH | SB-ATT | PO | A | E | FLD% |
| 2011 | .300 | 56-56 | 190 | 32 | 57 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 72 | .379 | 31 | 7 | 23 | 6 | .409 | 4 | 7 | 9-13 | 104 | 147 | 12 | .954 |
| 2010 | .286 | 60-60 | 252 | 50 | 72 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 97 | .385 | 19 | 6 | 28 | 6 | .348 | 2 | 7 | 4-6 | 106 | 161 | 14 | .950 |
| 2009 | .277 | 55-53 | 191 | 37 | 53 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 74 | .387 | 25 | 5 | 31 | 2 | .369 | 4 | 9 | 11-15 | 82 | 131 | 9 | .959 |
