2013 Northeast Underclass Blogs

8/25/2013 11:46:08 AM

Kyle Skeels (2015, C/1B/3B, Neshaminy, Langhorne, PA) showed good defensive skills with good catch and throw potential, quick transfer and release. He was aggressive behind the plate and likes to throw. Also displayed a line drive swing plane, good bat speed and extention at the plate going 1-1 with a line drive single.

Seamus Curran (2015, 1B, Agawam, Feeding Hills, MA) has projectable bat, makes consistent hard contact, lift and separation in his swing, with good bat speed. He went 1-1 in the game with an RBI, the line drive single registered 90 MPH off the bat.

Justin Salem (2015, SS/RHP/OF, Don Bosco Prep, Mahwah, NJ) showed off his defense at SS making plays all over the field. He gets a good 1st step, reads hops well, with quick actions. On the mound, he was a aggressive with his FB that sat 82-84 MPH with late life and has looseness in arm.

Michael Griffin (2016, SS/RHP/3B, Bishop Guertin, Hudson, NH) pitches from a high 3/4 arm slot, throws easy with looseness in arm. He has good feel for 3 pitches, FB sat 76-80 MPH and spots up well, CH was 69 MPH with big fade, 11/5 CB with good shape at 64 MPH.

8/25/2013 10:22:53 AM

Jack Nelson (2015, RHP/MIF, Pope John Paul XXII, Sparta, NJ) has a projectable frame and sat 81-84 MPH with his FB getting good run and also mixed in an 11/5 CB with late bite. Nelson has a short arm action, throws easy, and works fast.

Carl Edzel Ortega (2015, OF/RHP, Wayne Hills, Wayne NJ) impressed defensively getting a good 1st step in the OF, taking good routes to the ball and also made a diving catch down the line. Ortega showed well with the bat going 1-1 with a line drive RBI single. He has a middle of the field approach and is short to the ball.

Mike Pascoe (2016, SS/RHP/OF, Arlington, Poughkeepsie, NY) sat 78-81 MPH with his FB that has good run, works down in the zone, and attacks the zone. has a solid CH at 74 MPH with good fade.

Nicholas Gagliano (2015, C/OF/3B, Warren Hills Reg., Hackettstown, NJ) was 1-1 in the game with a single, sac fly, and an RBI. He dispayed good bat control, strong wristy swing, and showed the ability to lift the ball.

8/25/2013 8:47:19 AM

Dillon Stimpson (2016, RHP/3B/1B, Notre Dame, Fairfield, CT) is an interesting 2016 arm that pitches from a sidearm slot. Stimpson gets a lot of movement on all 3 pitches. FB sat 81-84 MPH with arm side run, had good feel for his 10/4 CB at 70 MPH, and maintained arm speed on CH at 68 MPH. Punched out 8 of the 9 batters he faced.

Billy Morin (2015, RHP/OF, Morris Hill, Rockaway, NJ) sat 76-81 MPH with his FB with arm side run, went right at guys, and has a balanced delivery. Morin struck out 5 hitters in 4 innings of work.

Nolan Edwards (2015, C/1B, Oliver Ames, North Easton, MA) had a stand up double in the game and displayed strength in his swing, lift and separation with solid extension.

8/24/2013 7:21:59 PM

Brandon Fox (2015, RHP, Manchester HS, Manchester, CT) has a quick arm, long arm action, and a smooth balanced delivery. His FB sat 80-85 MPH with arm side run, and mixed in a sharp breaking SL at 77 MPH.

Noah Gulino (2015, LHP/OF/1B, Farmington HS, Farmington, CT) is an interesting lefty that sat 75-80 MPH with his FB, has shown ability to cut FB. He also mixed in a 1/7 CB with decent feel for pitch.

David Giusti (2015, RHP/MIF, New Canaan HS, New Canaan, CT) pitches primarly from a low 3/4 arm slot but will drop down to the side. His FB at 79-84 MPH with a lot of run, 10/4 CB at 66, and dropped down on  his sweeping SL at 72 MPH.

George Bielizna (2015, 1B/RHP, Danbury HS, Danbury, CT) has an XL frame, strong physical build and had 2 hard hit singles one to the middle of the field and the other to opposite field. He showed the ability to hit to all fields, and has bat speed. Also pitched, FB was 76-78 MPH with arm side run, has some looseness in arm.

8/24/2013 4:35:41 PM

Justin Lasko (2015, RHP, Bunnell, Stratford, CT) sat 79-82 MPH with his FB that had lot of run, nothing straight, throws strikes. Has an 11/5 CB that he had good feel for at 67 MPH.

Malik Brown (2017, RHP/SS, The School at Church Farm, Brooklyn, NY) is an interesting young arm, his FB sat 73-77 MPH and topped out at 79 MPH with late life. He showed a loose arm action, throws easy, and has a balanced delivery.

Evan Lumpinski (2015, OF/1B, Notre Dame, Woodbridge, CT) was 4-4 in the game with a triple, 2 runs scored, an RBI. He has a fluid stroke, good bat speed, and the ball jumps off his bat. 

Jack Titus (2015, OF/1B/LHP, New Milford HS, New Melford, CT) displayed a short fluid stroke, quick bat, and solid bat speed going 3-3 in the game with 2 RBI's.

Colton Lawrence (2015, RHP/2B/3B, Mt. Blue, Farmington, ME) pitches from a low 3/4 arm slot, loose arm action, FB range was 75-80 MPH with arm side run. He also threw a 10/4 CB at 67 MPH.

Justen Voghel (2016, RHP/OF, The Rivers, Concord, CT) was 2-3 on the game with a double and an RBI. He displayed an aggressive approach, solid bat speed and strength in his swing.

8/24/2013 1:31:36 PM

Nicholas Perretti (2015, 3B, Horace Greeley, Chappaqua, NY) had one AB in the game and made the most of it with a double and a run scored. He showed solid bat speed, with a gap to gap approch with pop.

Andrew Harmon (2016, RHP/1B/OF, Daniel Hand, Madison, CT) impressed with the bat again, going 1-1 with a rope up the middle that registered at 89 MPH off the bat. He displayed a line drive swing plane, strong hands, and the ball jumps off his bat.

Justin McQuarrie (2015, MIF/3B/OF, Bishop Guertin, Salem, NH) has a short compact swing, quick bat, with a Middle of the field approach. He was 2-2 with 2 singles in the game.

Nikko Liguori (2017, SS/2B, Branford HS, Branford, CT) was 2-2 in the game displaying a short compact stroke, made consistent contact, and has bat speed. 

Michael Doody (2016, OF/RHP, East Catholic, Coventry, CT) was 1-1 in the game with a triple. He displayed some pop to the opposite field and accelerates quickly on the bases.

8/24/2013 11:49:12 AM

Justin Salem (2015, SS/RHP/OF, Don Bosco Prep, Mahwah, NJ) has an aggressive approach to his game, displayed solid bat speed, consistent contact, and good instincts on the bases. He was 1-2 in the game and quickly turned a single into a triple by stealing 2 bases.

Seamus Curran (2015, 1B, Agawam, Feeding Hills, MA) displayed lift and separation in his swing, good bat speed, making consistent hard contact. He was 1-2 in the game with a double, RBI, and a run scored.

Andrew Harmon (2016, RHP/1B/OF, Daniel Hand, Madison, CT) in his lone plate appearance he his a triple and scored a run. He showed good bat speed, solid extension and the ball jumps off his bat.  

David Stiehl (2015, RHP/3B, Manchester HS, Manchester, CT) sat 75-80 MPH with his FB that had cut action, and mixed in his 11/5 CB that hhad decent feel at 69 MPH. 

8/24/2013 10:13:27 AM

Kyle Skeels (2015, C/1B/3B, Neshaminy, Langhorne, PA) showed good bat speed, quickness in bat with leverage in his swing hitting a double in the game.

Sean Miller (2017, RHP/SS/1B, Pope John XXII, Lake Hopatcong, NJ) sat 74-79 MPH with his FB with arm side run and sink, his 11/5 CB at 70 MPH was his out pitch and had good feel for pitch. He was also 2-2 in the game showing a sound approach making consistent line drive contact.

Nicholas Zorge (2015, LHP/1B/OF, Westwood, Rigaud, QC) was 74-78 MPH with his FB that had ASR mixing in his 11/5 CB that he had good feel for at 67 MPH.

Christopher Davis (2015, OF/LHP, Avon Old Farms, Burlington, CT) pitches from an over the top arm slot, smooth balanced delivery, and throws easy. FB sat 74-78 MPH with natural cut action.

8/23/2013 10:00:33 PM

Zack Quintal (2015, 3B/OF, Marshwood, Eliot, ME) works from a wide, balanced base and showed that he can hit the ball to all fields, showing good strength in his swing and hard contact to the opposite field. 

Jose De La Cruz (2015, SS/OF, George Washington, New York, NY) is a switch hitter and showed good bat speed with hard contact from right side and consistent contact from the left side.

Charlie McDonald (2015, INF/RHP, St Johns, Marlborough, MA) made consistent, hard contact, using his lower half well and barreling up the ball to left field. 

Christian Johnson (2015, OF/INF, Arlington, Pleasant Valley, NY) displayed good bat speed at the plate, with a direct hand path to the ball and strength in his swing with line drive contact.

RJ Hall (2015, 3B/RHP, The Hotchkiss School, Cohasset, MA) showed some good gap to gap pop in his bat, showing strength in swing and projects for more in the future. 

Kody Skype (2015, 1B, Chatham, Chatham, NY) put his hit tool on display, making hard, line drive contact to right field, incorporating his lower half nicely in his swing. 

Jake Goodreau (2016, C/1B, Southwick-Tolland Regional, Southwick, MA) had one of the better rounds this afternoon, showing hard contact and a quick swing, resulting in the ball jumping off his bat to his pull side.

Christopher (Kip) Richard (2015, C, Kennebunk High School, Kennebunk, ME) has a strong frame and showed bat speed from the left side. He has a gap to gap approach with hard contact and lift in his swing. 

Josh Simpson (2015, LHP/OF, Stafford High School, Stafford Springs, CT) showed a smooth, left handed swing and has the ability to hit line drives to all fields. 

Charlie McConnell (2015, SS, Belmont Hill, Reading, MA) has solid bat speed and a projectable swing, flashing power with line drive contact to all fields.

Christopher Davis (2015, OF, Avon Old Farms, Burlington, CT) has a quick, short swing with a smooth left handed swing and make consistent contact to all fields. 

Jack Nelson (2015, RHP/MIF, Pope John XXIII, Sparta, NJ) hits from a balanced stance with a leg lift trigger. Hitting from the right side, Nelson has good bat speed and hit line drives to left field, also showing lift in his swing.

Seamus Curran (2015, 1B, Agawam, Feeding Hills, MA) hits from a wide base and showed some big power in his swing. The ball jumps off his bat and makes hard, pull side to middle of field contact. 

Christian Fedko (2017, 3B/RHP, Vincentian Academy/Duquesne Univ. Gibsonia, PA) showed a quick bat with some present strength in swing and projects for more over the next couple years. Made hard contact and showed he can hit to all fields. 

Calvin Holland (2015, 3B/OF, Hopkinton High School, Hopkinton, MA) works with a quick bat and stays inside the ball well. Holland has strength in his swing with lift and barreled up the ball consistently. 

Justin Salem (2015, SS/RHP, Don Bosco Prep, Mahwah, NJ) hits with loose wrists and has good bat speed throughout his swing. With a balanced stance, Salem made hard, line drive contact.

Nolan Edwards (2015, C/1B, Oliver Ames, North Easton, MA) makes hard contact from the right side, with the ball jumping off his bat when squared up. 

8/23/2013 6:54:33 PM

Andrew Gnazzo (2015, RHP, Avon Old Farms, Farmington, CT) showed well on the mound with his FB ranging from 80-85 MPH with late life. He flashed CB potential with tight rotation on pitch at 74 MPH.

Jose De La Cruz (2015, SS/OF, George Washington, New York, NY) was 3-3 in the game with a run scored. He displayed solid bat speed, quick bat, and made consistent contact.

Jackson Olson (2016, SS/RHP, New Milford HS, New Milford, CT) showed a fluid stroke, middle of the field approach, making consistent contact going 2-3 in the game. 

Jasen Voghel (2016, C/1B/3B, The Rivers, Concord, MA) was 2-3 with a double, single, and 2 RBI's. He displayed solid bat speed, strength in swing, and power potential.

Sean Buckhout (2015, C/RHP/3B, Don Bosco Prep, West Nyack, NY) behind the plate showed good catch and throw potential, quick transfer/release, and good arm strength. On the mound his FB sat 82-84 MPH with riding life, and mixed in a 11/5 CB with late bite at 73 MPH. 

Zack Quintal (2015, 3B/OF, Marshwood, Eliot, ME) showed the ability to drive the ball with a 2B to deep LF. He has solid bat speed, with quick hands getting the barrel to the ball. 

Jason Gallagher (2015, LHP/OF, Berlin HS, Berlin, CT) sat 78-81 with his FB topping out at 82 MPH. Gets arm side run on his FB, quick tempo, attacks hitters and mixes in his 1/7 CB at 72 MPH with tight rotation and feel for pitch.

8/23/2013 4:15:26 PM

Jimmy Titus (2016, SS/RHP, East Catholic, Stafford, CT) is a very interesting prospect who showed well on the mound. He has a loose and easy arm action from a sidearm slot, a good balanced delivery attacking hitters. His FB sat 83-86 MPH with good late life and mixed in a SL at 74 MPH.

Josh Simpson (2015, LHP/OF, Stafford HS, Stafford Springs, CT) pitched 4 solid innings striking out 7 of the 13 batters he faced. Has a long arm action, throws easy, and works quick. His FB sat 77-81 MPH with good command of pitch mixing in his SL at 74 MPH with tight rotation.

Jake Poliner (2015, SS/2B, Hopkins HS, Westport, CT) was 2-3 in the game with a 2B and a run scored. He displayed a LD swing plane, with a quick bat.

Christopher Richards (2015, C, Kennebunk HS, Kennebunk, ME) went 1-2 with a triple in the game. He showed off solid bat speed, gap to gap approach, and the ball jumps off his bat.

Vincent Taliercio (2015, MIF/3B, Chaminade, Valley Stream, NY) was 1-2 with a double in the game displaying a line drive swing plane with a gap to gap approach.


 

8/23/2013 2:41:13 PM

Name	Pop	Grad	School	City	St
Sean Buckhout	1.84	2015	Don Bosco Prep	West Nyack	NY
Jake Goodreau	1.94	2016	Southwick-Tolland Regional	Southwick	MA
Kyle Skeels	1.94	2015	Neshaminy	Langhorne	PA
Harry Sabo	1.96	2015	Wilton	Wilton	CT
Christopher (Kip) Richard	1.98	2015	Kennebunk	Kennebunk	ME
Seamus Curran	2.01	2015	Agawam	Feeding Hills	MA
Nolan Edwards	2.01	2015	Oliver Ames	North Easton	MA

8/23/2013 2:39:58 PM

Name	C	Grad	School	City	St
Sean Buckhout	78	2015	Don Bosco Prep	West Nyack	NY
Seamus Curran	75	2015	Agawam	Feeding Hills	MA
Jake Goodreau	75	2016	Southwick-Tolland Regional	Southwick	MA
Jensen Lapoint	74	2016	Cheverus High School	Kennebunk	ME
Kyle Skeels	74	2015	Neshaminy	Langhorne	PA
Harry Sabo	72	2015	Wilton	Wilton	CT

8/23/2013 2:36:57 PM

Name	1B	Grad	School	City	St
Evan Lumpinski	78	2015	Notre Dame	Woodbridge	CT
Seamus Curran	76	2015	Agawam	Feeding Hills	MA
Sam Cleland	75	2015	Masuk	Monroe	CT
Jake Goodreau	74	2016	Southwick-Tolland Regional	Southwick	MA
Logan Greene	74	2015	East Catholic	Coventry	CT
Harry Sabo	74	2015	Wilton	Wilton	CT

8/23/2013 2:26:24 PM

Name IF Grad School City St Charlie McConnell 83 2015 Belmont Hill Reading MA Jimmy Titus 82 2016 East Catholic Stafford CT Sean Buckhout 80 2015 Don Bosco Prep West Nyack NY Justin Salem 80 2015 Don Bosco Prep Mahwah NJ Matt Jones 79 2015 St Stephens Bowmanville ON Jackson Olson 79 2016 New Milford New Milford CT Zack Quintal 79 2015 Marshwood Eliot ME Mike Pascoe 78 2016 Arlington Poughkeepsie NY RJ Hall 77 2015 The Hotchkiss School Cohasset MA David Stiehl 77 2015 Manchester Manchester CT Stephen Thibault 77 2016 Avon Old Farms Southwick MA Jose De La Cruz 76 2015 George Washington New York NY Michael Griffin 76 2016 Bishop Guertin Hudson NH Jack Nelson 76 2015 Pope John XXlll Sparta NJ

8/23/2013 2:20:27 PM

Name OF Grad School City St Ben Porter 85 2015 Newton North Newton MA Justin Salem 84 2015 Don Bosco Prep Mahwah NJ Matt Jones 83 2015 St Stephens Bowmanville ON Christopher Davis 82 2015 Avon Old Farms Burlington CT Zack Quintal 82 2015 Marshwood Eliot ME Jared Gallagher 81 2015 Berlin Berln CT Evan Lumpinski 81 2015 Notre Dame Woodbridge CT Shawn Quezada 81 2017 Salesian New York NY Josh Simpson 81 2015 Stafford Stafford Springs CT Justen Voghel 81 2016 The Rivers Concord MA Sam Cleland 80 2015 Masuk Monroe CT Jose De La Cruz 80 2015 George Washington New York NY

8/23/2013 2:17:58 PM

Name	60	Grad	School	City	St
Ben Porter	6.66	2015	Newton North	Newton	MA
Charlie McConnell	6.90	2015	Belmont Hill	Reading	MA
Zack Quintal	6.90	2015	Marshwood	Eliot	ME
Christopher Davis	6.93	2015	Avon Old Farms	Burlington	CT
Justin Salem	6.97	2015	Don Bosco Prep	Mahwah	NJ
David Stiehl	6.97	2015	Manchester	Manchester	CT
Drew Mahoney	7.06	2015	Suffield Academy	West Suffield	CT
Jose Rivera	7.07	2016	St Joseph	Lyndhurst	NJ
Matthew Brown	7.16	2016	Guilderland	Schenectady	NY
Jordan Lowrey	7.16	2015	Bristol Eastern	Bristol	CT
Jake Poliner	7.16	2015	Hopkins	Westport	CT
Matt Jones	7.18	2015	St Stephens	Bowmanville	ON