01/16/2009 - Under Armour Pre-Season All America - 2009
Michael continues to show improvement in his baseball abilities. He did not pitch at the event but did show improved arm strength, now displaying well above average with life, carry, and accuracy on his throws. Defensive abilities in the infield, have also improved, now showing well above average. He utilizes his feet well in playing through balls with momentum to his target. Glove action is outstanding showing soft, clean, and sure hands in making all the plays. He has instincts and a feel for his play as he threw behind a runner, nailing him a 3B. At the plate, Del Buono continues to shine. He shows life in his hands, keeping inside the ball, utilizing all fields. He shows a feel for the barrel and maintains bat speed through contact. He was 2 for 5 at the event with an opposite field 2B. Michael has the makings to be a solid player at the next level and will get a ton of looks from the collegiate coaches.
10/15/2008 - Arizona Senior Fall Classic - 2008
Del Buono showed excellent actions, along with soft hands and good instincts in the infield. His arm played, and he showed good athleticism as well. Can work to improve his footwork and overall quickness, and can develop into more of a communicator in the middle of the field. At the plate, he showed good hitter actions along with excellent hands and good bat speed. Can work to improve his bat path, needs to work the barrel through the hitting zone longer and needs to track the ball better also. Overall, a talented player with a high ceiling. Has a good body, needs to add strength along with overall speed and quickness to further his development.
08/08/2008 - ACR-E - Maryland - 7
Michael increased his arm and fielding grade while at this event. At SS, looked smooth while fielding ball with soft hands and quick release. Throws had good life and carry on them. At the plate, good set-up with level swing developed the ability to use all fields and drive the ball to each gap. At times, came around ball which made him pull off. He is a very athletic kid and will have a good future in the infield.
07/19/2008 - College PREP - Plymouth Meeting (Philadelphia), PA
Michael is a thin player but he hasn't filled out yet and he has a ton of athleticism. He also pitches, but he is more suited for the infield at this time. Defensively, Michael shows soft hands with a strong accurate arm. He turns the double play well and can get to the ball deep in the hole. He is a talented defender. At the plate, Michael crushes balls to all fields. He has bat speed and power especially for his size. The ball jumps off his bat. He can flat out hit. He should impress a lot of coaches during his senior year.
09/30/2007 - ACR-E-Maryland 10
At SS, showed accurate arm with decent carry. Had a quick release which allowed for good BH plays. Will improve with long toss, following his throws, and keeping his feet moving at all times. At the plate, had a square stance with a line-drive approach. Had bat speed and ability to use all fields. Keeping hands high, generates a load, and stays through the ball, pop and hitting ability will improve. On the mound, showed good arm action with a balanced approach and ability to finish pitches. At times, he drifts out in front of lower half which will not allow him to get on top of pitch.
08/04/2007 - Under Armour Southwest Regional Tournament
Showed ability to compete during games, and to listen and make adjustments to coaching. Overall strength and quickness are biggest areas for improvement as a position player. Threw strikes on the mound. Delivery was balanced and his arm worked well.