12/30/2010 7:15:21 AM
RHP/1B Louis Companioni (2014, Miami, FL) is listed as a primary pitcher but he'll have to be awfully good to surpass his potential as a hitter. The 6-3, 190 lb freshman has a very loose, tension free swing with present bat speed and some lift and extension out front. He could really develop into an offensive force.
1B Mack Hernandez (2012, Miami, FL) is big and fairly mature 6-2, 210 left handed hitter with very good strength. He really excels when he is turning on the ball and trying to pull the ball and hit some bombs to right field. He tends to loose aggressiveness and bat speed on balls on the outside half, not uncommon for a young hitter.
OF Bradley Ramon (2014, Miami, FL) is big and strong for a freshman (5-10, 195 lbs) and has very sound hitting mechanics for any age. He has quick hands that he uses very well to get the barrel to the ball and drives the ball hard consistently.
SS Ismael Martinez (2014, Miami, FL) is very thin right now (6-0, 138 lbs) but also have very sound hitting mechanics and a loose, extended swing. He manages to generates some bat speed now despite his age/size and that's just going to keep getting better as he gains strength.
12/30/2010 7:08:57 AM
Team 21 Orange was made up primarily of players from the Marucci Baseball program based out of Louisiana. If there had been a pickup football game between games in the outfield I would have bet on them to destroy every other team at the event. They are a group of big outstanding athletes whose swing mechanics and approach are still on the raw side but Marucci coach Chad Raley seems to have great success developing this type of athlete.
SS Perry Rigby (2012, Decatur, AL) is listed at 6-3, 190 lbs but appears bigger. His swing is a bit long but he generates bat speed and has huge power potential.
1B Collin Carroll (2012, Ridgeland, MS) looks every bit of his 6-3, 220 lbs and has outstanding raw strength and the type of aggressiveness you want to see in a young power hitter.
OF Colton Freeman (2013, Hoover, AL) has a strong and live 6-1, 195 lb build and some of the best raw bat speed at the event. He's going to have to tone down the effort in his swing and especially learn to keep his head still and balanced but he's a plus/plus athlete with big time power potential.
3B Harrison Spruiell (2012, Shreveport, LA) is very projectable and loose at 6-3, 170 lbs and already has present bat speed. He tends to be overanxious and get out on his front side early, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for a young developing hitter.
MIF Chase Nyman (2012, Pascagoula, MS) has a strong 6-0, 185 lb frame for a middle infielder. He has a very nice coil and load and moves through contact very well with balance and timing. He pulled the ball hard and attacked the ball.
OF Matthew Sharp (2012, Shreveport, LA) had as good of bat speed as anyone on the team short of Freeman and has a consistent aggressive swing and handles the barrel well. He'll take the next step forward when he develops a comfortable trigger to get his hands moving sooner.
12/30/2010 6:49:19 AM
1B Corey Baptist (2013, Seminole, FL) is exceptionally strong for a sophomore and has an aggressive swing that generates very good bat speed. The ball jumps off his bat hard and he should continue to develop over the fence type power, especially as he learns to improve his timing and getting his hands going forward sooner.
OF Tyler Lynn (2013, Phenix City, AL) has one of those smooth, tension free swings that you often see from left handed hitters. He has a square and very balanced approach with quick hands that enable him to pull the ball easily. He'll continue to improve with added physical maturity and strength.
MIF Tyler Wolfe (2012, Maple Plain, MN) is listed at 5-10 but that's obviously an old measurement as he appeared more like 6-1 with an angular, projectable build. He has a loose, easy swing with nice extension out front and good core flow through contact. The natural lift in his swing should translate into very nice power for a middle infielder as he gets stronger. It's always nice to see quality prospects from the northern tier states, especially at this time of the year, as you know they are working on their games this time of year despite the conditions.
12/30/2010 6:43:21 AM
OF Grant Maris (2012, Gainesville, FL) is the grandson of the great Roger Maris. He has a nice angular 6-1, 185 lb frame that should fill out nicely over the next few years. He has an aggressive power type swing that generates good bat speed and will have more consistency when he improves his plate balance.
OF Sean Kamhoot (2013, Gainesville, FL) is a 6-2, 175 lb sophomore who hits from a spread stance with lots of natural lift in his swing and the strength and leverage to drive the ball up the gaps.
RHP/1B Matthew Vorbeck (2012, Corbin, KY) made the Top Prospect team as a pitcher but has potential with the bat as well. He has plus present strength on his 6-2 frame and the ball comes off the barrel hard on contact.
12/29/2010 7:23:27 PM
3B Bryce Pederson (2012, Houston, TX) is listed at 6-0, 190 but looks closer to 6-2. He has a strong right handed swing with good length and extension to his swing out front that should ensure he hits with plenty of power in the future. He has an aggressive approach but does a very good job maintaining his balance at contact.
MIF Luke Maglich (2012, Sarasota, FL) has a quick, compact swing from the left side, always a big plus for a middle infielder. The ball comes off his bat hard and he should develop gap power in the future.
12/29/2010 7:08:40 PM
SS Ty Amann (2012, Batavia, OH) is a left handed hitting middle infield with very strong hands for his size. The ball comes off the barrel hard, especially when he's pulling the ball.
C Jason DeFevers (2012, Cincinnati, OH) hits from a very spread stance but is able to get some flow and weight shift though the ball. He takes a full, aggressive cut at the ball and uses his 6-1, 200 lb frame to generate very good bat speed.
12/29/2010 7:04:30 PM
1B Justin Bellinger (2014, Weston, MA) is already firmly on the PG radar after a strong performance in October at the WWBA World Underclass Championships. It's hard to imagine a freshman having more raw power than the 6-5, 215 lb left handed hitting Bellinger, whose swing still needs plenty of refining but who launches the type of bombs that has everyone stopping and looking.
OF Edwin Gabriel Rios (2012, Kissimmee, FL) had one of the top half dozen swings at the showcase. At 6-3, 165 lbs, the left handed hitting Rios is hugely projectable physically. He has an easy, tension free swing with very good hand quickness that takes the barrel right to the ball. I'd be shocked if he wasn't a high level hitter when he physically matures.
1B Jeremy Vasquez (2014, Palm City, FL) has a strong and mature 5-10, 185 lb build for a freshman but very impressive bat speed as well. The left handed hitter has a very aggressive swing approach and is looking to pull the ball hard.
SS Chris Scheadel (2012, Naples, FL) is an interesting proposition for coaches and scouts. He has a relatively small 5-10, 160 lb frame and needs lots more strength, but he has outstanding swing mechanics and consistently squares up the ball. If he gets stronger he can become a high average hitter at the next level.
1B Nick Longhi (2013, Venice, FL) was yet another very strong first baseman on the Royal team, only from the right side. He's listed at 6-0, 185 but looks bigger and stronger and the ball jumps off his bat.
12/29/2010 6:53:07 PM
2012 RHP Brandon Castro topped out at 90 mph Wednesday afternoon in a 1-0 Columbia Blue win at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. Castro sat between 87-89 and struck out six through two hitless innings, showing a quick arm, tight spin and sharp break on his 74-mph curve, a balanced delivery, and good arm strength.
2012 RHP Bo Decker and 2012 RHP Kaelan Jacobs also impress on the mound, each touching 88 in relief. Jacobs went three innings, struck out six and showed good arm speed, a medium-effort delivery, sink on his fastball, projectable velocity, and nice sinking actions on his change up. Meanwhile, Decker struck out four in two innings and showed run on his fastball, good arm speed on his change up, some deception, a low-effort delivery, and good projectability.
2012 LHP Trey Marker sat between 84-86 through three innings, fanning seven while showing good deception in his delivery, nice extension, sink on both his fastball and change, and tight spin on his curve.
SS Zachary Culvahouse went 2-for-3 with two singles and a stolen base for the Steel squad, showing a solid approach as well as smooth actions at shortstop.
12/29/2010 6:51:44 PM
OF Alex Dickerson (2013, Roswell, GA) has a nice projectable 6-2, 180 lb build and some present strength. He has a simple, smooth swing with good use of his lower half to help create bat speed. He definitely will keep improving as he gets stronger.
OF Stephen Wrenn (2013, Marietta, GA) has a similar build as Dickerson. He has very nice flow and balance though contact and keeps his hands short and quick to the ball. He showed nice pop to right centerfield that will continue to grow.
C Ian Rice (2012, Huntsville, AL) hits out of a spread stance with some natural lift in his swing. He has an aggressive swing and pulls the ball hard showing good raw bat speed.
1B Nathaniel Maggio (2013, Alpharetta, GA) was one of the strongest players at the showcase with a well proportioned 6-4, 225 lb build. His swing mechanics are still raw, especially with his big leg lift trigger and his extension out front, but he generates big bat speed and his left handed power potential is obvious. I wonder if he has a sister named Dee.
12/29/2010 6:40:18 PM
Team 4 Navy was comprised of player's from the East Cobb Astros and having watched the young Astros teams play for much of the last decade, I'm confident in saying that this might be coach Guerry Baldwin's most talented group of position players. That is saying a mouthful. The team is made up mostly of 2013 and 2014's but is both physically imposing and physically talented.
Ten of the Astros players graded out with high Top Prospect type tools. They included:
3B Palmer Betts (2012, Adel, GA): Along with having an outstanding arm, the 6-3 Betts has a loose, fast swing with very good extension out front.
1B Morgan Bunting (2012, Atlanta, GA): The 6-4, 180 lb Bunting bears a strong resemblence to 2011 1st round pick (Marlins) Christian Yelich with his build and left handed swing.
OF/RHP Duane Underwood (2012, Marietta, GA): Underwood will be among the top 2012 prospects in the country both as a pitcher, where he throws in the low 90's, and as a power hitting outfielder.
CF Josh Hart (2013, Lilburn, GA): Hart was a standout during the 2010 summer and has grown 3 inches and gained 15 lbs since then. He has both tools and high level game skills.
OF Terry McClure (2013, Atlanta, GA): McClure is the most impressive of the Astros players physically, with a cut 6-2, 190 lb build that really projects.
1B Jacob Heyward (2013, McDonough, GA): Jason's younger brother has made huge strides with his swing over the last year and should develop into a dangerous hitter in his own right.
OF Keenan Innis (2013, Cumming, GA): Innis has a live, tightly wound athletic body and very good raw bat speed.
SS Wesley Jones (2013, Lithonia, GA): Jones is still a bit at the coltish stage with a long limbed 6-2, 185 young build but he projects a very high ceiling both offensively and defensively as he matures physically.
C Handsome Monica (2014, Mandeville, LA): Monica was compared to former East Cobb slugger Miles Head, now with the Red Sox, by the Astros coaches. He's a very strong 6-0, 190 lb right handed hitter.
SS Ryan Gridley (2014, Milton, GA): Gridley has a very advanced and aggressive swing for a freshman and drives the ball hard to all fields.
12/29/2010 6:37:15 PM
RHP Corey Baptist (2013 St. Petersburg Catholic HS, FL) and RHP Mason Cathcart (2012 J L Mann HS, SC) both topped out at 85 mph during a 3-3 tie between the Red and Orange squads Wednesday afternoon at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex.
Baptist showed good mound presence, nice raw potential, and good break on his 74-mph curve. He struck out four and allowed one hit through three innings.
Meanwhile, Cathcart fanned six in two hitless innings, showing good arm-side run, some deceptiveness, nice break on his 74-mph curve, a solid two-pitch mix, and a strong arm.
RHP Matthew Sharp (2012 C E Byrd HS, LA) also touched 85, showing some arm speed, deception in his delivery, and a 72-mph curve with solid 11-5 break.
LHP Colton Freeman (2012 SPain Park HS, AL) topped out at 89, showing a quick arm, good arm-side run, some life, and a hard two-plane 73-mph curve with bite.
RHP Harrison Spruiell (2012 C R Byrd HS, AL) hit 87 and showed a quick arm, long and loose arm actions, a fast tempo, projectable velocity, and good command.
12/29/2010 6:24:03 PM
LHP Michael Emigh (2012 West Broward HS, FL) topped out at 84 mph and struck out six through four innings during a 3-2 Navy win over Columbia Blue Wednesday afternoon at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex.
Emigh sat between 81-83 and showed clean and fast arm actions, athleticism on the mound, a 68-mph hammer curve, aggressiveness, and pitchability.
Offensively, Dustin McAlpin (2013 Tift Area Academy) and Luis Diaz (2013 Miami Christian HS, FL) both recorded two hits with Diaz managing a single and a double and McAlpin tallying two singles.
RHP Toby Thomas (2012 Fairhope HS, AL) touched 85 in two scoreless innings of relief, striking out four and showing some run on his fastball, late life, short and quick arm actions, a hard 73-mph slider with late break, and a repeatable delivery.
12/29/2010 6:15:51 PM
C Alffredi Ramos (2013, Monsignor Pace HS, FL) is very strong for a catcher at 5-10, 195 lbs and has lots of quick twitch muscles. He has a very quick swing from the left side and is very aggressive, looking consistently to drive the ball hard while still maintaining his balance and swing rhythm. Quickness plus strength plus aggressiveness is a good combination.
SS Connor Teykl (2012, Sugar Land, TX) has a nice, long well proportioned body, although he's not nearly as tall or lanky as his brother Trevor, a 6-7 right handed pitcher who is a freshman at Texas. Connor has a clean, smooth swing with a very good loading action and balance through contact. He's got some pop now and is going to keep improving as he gets stronger.
OF Chase Vogelbach (2012, North Fort Myers, FL) is the cousin of highly ranked 2011 1B Daniel Vogelbach. Although they don't resemble each other physically, the 6-0, 190 lb right handed hitting Chase has good bat speed and makes consistent hard pull contact.
C Jason Sierra (2013, Sarasota, FL) has an extra big and strong 6-3, 215 lb build. His swing is a bit stiff and grooved but he has very quick hands getting the bat started and obvious strength. He should continue to improve and could develop eye opening power.
12/29/2010 6:12:19 PM
RHP Sean Kelly (2013 Cherokee HS, NJ) topped out at 88 mph in a 3-1 Maroon win Wednesday afternoon at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. Kelly sat between 85-87 and showed good arm speed, a medium-effort delivery, nice mechanics, solid arm strength, and some arm-side run. He struck out three through two innings of relief.
LHP Joe Gorman (2012 Ss. Neumann-Goretti HS, PA) touched 85 in his two innings of relief. Gorman showed some arm speed, a high leg lift, a medium to low-effort delivery, and a 73-mph curve with 1-7 spin.
RHP Nicholas Sciortino (2013 Haddon Heights HS, NJ) sat between 83-85 in one inning, showing a medium-effort delivery, clean mechanics, and some arm-side run on his fastball.
LHP Brian Daphnehy (2012 East Lake HS, FL) proved to be an interesting follow. Daphney topped out at 84 through three no-hit innings, striking out eight and showing a quick arm with short arm actions, some projection, good extension, clean mechanics, and a nice 73-mph curve.
RHP Dylan Dore (2012 John's Creek HS, GA) sat between 80-84 in two innings and showed a loose arm and a 65-mph curve with 11-5 spin.
SS Pedro Perez and C/IF/OF Zack Renna both went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles for the Gold squad.
12/29/2010 6:05:23 PM
Team 2 Gold was comprised of players from the Jack Cust program in New Jersey. They all have very similar swing approaches and swing mechanics, with an emphasis on staying inside the ball with the hands while keeping the lower half balanced and directional to contact.
3B Danny Rosenbaum (2012, Lafayette Hill, PA) has a solid 6-0, 195 lb build and good overall strength. His swing is quick and simple, with good balance at contact and he showed the strength and bat speed to get the ball up the gaps. He has a verbal commitment to Louisville.
Fellow 3B John Adryan (2012, Delran, NJ) has a leaner and more projectable 6-2, 185 lb build and nice loose extension out front. Like Rosenbaum his swing approach is very simple and compact with good balance and that enables him to consistently square up on the ball.
MIF Nicholas Sciortino (2013, West Chester, PA) has good strength for a sophomore, with a nice compact swing and good extension through contact. He should keep improving over the next few years and should develop some power.
12/29/2010 5:56:36 PM
LHP/1B Daniel Payne (2012, Pooler, GA) is a primary pitcher but at 6-5, 215 lbs he also has the strength and bat speed to be a top hitting prospect as well. He has a short, simple repeatable swing, notable for his size and generates very good bat speed. He squared up almost every pitch he saw in BP, driving many hard to right field.
OF Macan Wilson (2013, Houston, TX) showed very quick hands at the plate and good upper body strength. He needs a better trigger to get his hands started at a higher level and get his flow moving through the ball but he is young and the strength and bat speed are prospect level.
2B Zack Storm (2012, London, KY) is very, very strong and generates solid bat speed from a short, compact swing. He is an example of what we see frequently in young hitters in that he has almost no forward weight shift in his swing, which gives him a rotational "spin" swing that robs him of extension and bat speed. When Zack learns to get some flow and rhythm from his strong 6-0, 185 lb body through the ball, it's really going to start jumping.
12/29/2010 12:27:35 PM
OF Cameron Dishon (2012 Bridge City HS, TX) went 2-for-2 with a single and a double in a 6-1 Dark Green win over the Gold team Wednesday afternoon at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. Dishon proved to be a solid base runner and showed a good contact approach.
SS/OF Michael Abreu (2012 Key West HS, FL) also went 2-for-2, hitting two singles while showing a pull approach, good contact, and nice bat speed. One hit registered 84 mph off the bat.
OF/MIF Robert Staten (2012 Episcopal Collegiate HS, AR) went 1-for-3 with a RBI double in the second inning, showing solid contact and good bat speed.
12/29/2010 12:20:19 PM
3B/OF Eric Neitzel (2012 Gulliver Prep HS, FL) went 2-for-2 with two singles in a 0-0 tie between the Black and Purple squads Wednesday morning at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. Neitzel showed a pull approach in the batter's box, good bat speed, and nice leverage.
Meanwhile, RHP Andy Bonifay (2012 Brentwood School, GA) topped out at 83 mph and showed long arm actions, life on his fastball, and a good 6-0, 171-pound build.
12/29/2010 12:13:44 PM
IF/3B Glenn Sawyer (2012 Woodward Academy, GA) went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, and two stolen bases during a 2-1 Texas Orange win over the Red squad Wednesday afternoon at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. On defense, Sawyer showed solid actions at shortstop and good body control.
F Stephen Wrenn (2013 Walton HS, GA) also showed some nice offensive abilities, going 1-for-3 with a triple to lead off the game. Wrenn has some nice speed, and showcased his arm on the mound, topping out at 85 mph while allowing one hit in two relief innings. He showed some projectable tools and some good arm speed.
RHP Connor Justus (2013 Cartersville HS, GA) touched 84 on the mound, showing a solid tempo, late arm-side run, simple mechanics, and aggressiveness.
12/29/2010 12:01:31 PM
Four different pitchers threw 84 mph or harder Wednesday afternoon during a 3-3 tie between the Royal and Navy squads at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex, including RHP Hunter Swilling (2013 Russell County HS, AL) who touched 87 through three relief innings.
Swilling sat between 84-85 and showed a strong, whipy arm, a medium-effort delivery, and good arm-side run on his 76-mph change.
RHP Jordan Brown (2013 North Gwinnett HS, GA) also topped out at 87 during his three innings of work in which he only allowed one hit and struck out two. Brown proved to be a consistent strike thrower and showed tight spin on his curve, good tail on his fastball, loose and easy arm actions, a low-effort delivery, and solid command.
RHP Wesley Jones (2013 Redan HS, GA) sat between 84-86 through two innings and showed good late break on his curve, good deception, and a good mix of pitches.
LHP Nick Longhi (2013 Venice HS, FL) also touched 84 and showed a strong arm, a tight, two-plane curve, and sharp slider with hard downward break, and a 76-mph change up.
Offensively, OF/IF Edwin Gabriel Rios (2012 Osceola HS, FL) went 2-for-3 with two singles — one for a RBI — and showed an aggressive swing.
C/1B/3B/OF Handsome Monica (2014 St. Paul's HS, LA) went 2-for-3 with a single and a double, showing an even swing and solid contact. OF Terry McClure (2013 Westlake HS, GA) went 1-for-3 with a RBI triple, showing good speed on the base paths.
12/29/2010 10:19:53 AM
2014 LHP Dash Wimingham topped out at 86 mph and struck out five through three relief innings during a 4-2 win for the Maroon team Wednesday morning at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. Wimingham sat between 84-86 and showed a very strong arm, good tail on his fastball, some hard bite to his slider, and a solid curve with 1-6 spin and nice depth.
2014 LHP Katon Harwood also flashed some nice potential, going four innings and allowing just two hits while fanning four. Harwood showed some arm-side run on his fastball, good shape and downward break on his curve, and nice athleticism. He also showed nice power and a quick, short swing at the plate.
Offensively, 2012 3B/1B Miller Bonds (2012 Mountain Brook HS, AL) went 2-for-3 with a single and a double, showing some power potential, a good eye at the plate, and aggressiveness on the base paths.
OF Josh Greene (2013 Forest HS, FL) also impressed in his 1-for-3 effort. Greene proved to be a solid, aggressive contact hitter with a short swing, a good eye, and a level swing path.
MIF Ronald Oberg (2012 Palm Beach Gardens HS, FL) went 1-for-3 as well, hitting a RBI double in the ninth inning.
12/29/2010 10:07:35 AM
C/1B Alejandro Mangano (2012 Southwest Senior HS, FL) impressed at the plate Wednesday morning during a 6-3 Crimson win at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. Mangano went 3-for-4 with two singles and a first-inning triple and stole a base as well.
OF Eduardo Santiago (2012 Lake Howell HS, FL) finished with a nice offensive outing as well, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two singles and a double while stealing three bases.
Meanwhile, 2013 RHP Brandon Gracey topped out at 84 mph and struck out five through three innings of relief. Gracey proved to be a solid strike thrower and showed nice bite on his 67-mph curve and good arm-side run on his fastball.
2014 RHP Jeffery Passantino showcased some potential as well, touching 83 mph while showing a fast-paced tempo, a balanced delivery, and an ability to throw his 70-mph slider for strikes.
RHP Mike Hadden (2012 Prior Lake HS, MN) hit 87 and fanned four through two relief innings, showing a low-effort delivery, arm-side run on his fastball, and a nice 72-mph curve with 11-5 spin.
Offensively for Vegas Gold, 1B/OF Joseph Nicolace (2012 Cranston West HS, RI) and 2B/C/SS/OF Kyle Metzger (2012 Liberty Christian HS, TX) both went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles. 1B/OF Kevin Pulone (2012 Auburndale HS, FL) went 2-for-2 with two singles as well.
12/29/2010 9:52:59 AM
Seven players recorded multiple hits in a 7-5 win for the Royal team Wednesday morning at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex, including 1B Ryan Prather (2013 Wadsworth HS, OH) who tallied a single and a double in a 2-for-3 effort.
3B/OF Mikey Perez (2013 Killian HS, FL), C/3B Corbin Weeks (2012 Evangelical Christian HS, FL), MIF Joshua Bunselmeyer (2012 Glendale HS, MO), and SS/RHP Hayden Jones (2012 Tift County HS, GA) also each recorded two singles for Royal.
RHP Matt Paciello also went 2-for-3 for the Teal squad, hitting a single and a double while showing quick hands at the plate. 1B/3B Jack McAvory went 2-for-3 as well, managing two singles.
12/29/2010 9:33:36 AM
Chase Vogelbach (2012 Island Coast HS, FL) and Jason Sierra (2013 Cardinal Mooney HS, FL) both recorded multiple hits in a 5-4 win for the Orange squad Wednesday morning at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex.
Vogelbach went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles — one for a RBI — and three stolen bases, while Sierra went 2-for-4 with a first-inning double and a single in the tenth.
Brandon Gomez (2013 Monsignor Edward Pace HS, FL) and Connor Tekyl (2012 Kempner HS, TX) both went 2-for-4 with a single and a double as well, and Ian Rodriguez (2013 Miami Springs HS, FL) went 3-for-4 with three singles — one for a RBI.
Andrew Herrera (2013 Don Bosco Prep HS, NJ) hit well for the White team, going 2-for-3 with two singles, and Logan Dennin (2012 Howell Cheney RVT, CT) went 1-for-4 with a RBI double in the fourth. Macan Wilson (2013 Kinkaid HS, TX) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored.
RHP Jake Cosart (2012 Clear Creek HS, TX) impressed on the mound, topping out at 86 mph and showing a medium-effort delivery, simple and repeatable mechanics, and good spin on his 67-mph curve.
12/29/2010 9:12:02 AM
Top 60 Times at the 2010 National Underclass Main Event
| Stephen Wrenn |
6.55 |
| Zack Storm |
6.58 |
| Chris Schaedel |
6.60 |
| Nathaniel Adams |
6.60 |
| Zachary Polito |
6.61 |
| Cameron Dishon |
6.62 |
| Macan Wilson |
6.64 |
| Derek Bland |
6.64 |
| Nolan Sponsler |
6.65 |
| Dylan Dore |
6.66 |
| Matthew McPhearson |
6.66 |
| Terry McClure |
6.67 |
| Grant Maris |
6.67 |
| Mark Gottsacker |
6.67 |
| Jesmuel Valentin Diaz |
6.68 |
| Andrew Stevenson |
6.69 |
| Sean Davis |
6.69 |
| Jordon Austin |
6.69 |
| Michael Abreu |
6.70 |
| Luke Parker |
6.71 |
| Nicholas High |
6.72 |
| Kendall Pleasant |
6.72 |
| Jamari Moore |
6.73 |
| Jake Cosart |
6.74 |
| Cory Craig |
6.76 |
| Evan Hart |
6.76 |
| Robert Gerdung |
6.76 |
| Keenan Innis |
6.77 |
| Chase Vogelbach |
6.78 |
| Keven Delgado |
6.78 |
| Brandon Whiteford |
6.78 |
| Brooks Kennedy |
6.80 |
| Matthew Menard |
6.81 |
| Tyler Lynn |
6.83 |
| Duane Underwood |
6.84 |
| Colton Freeman |
6.84 |
| Zachary Culvahouse |
6.85 |
| William Mullen |
6.85 |
| Josh Hart |
6.87 |
| Glenn Sawyer |
6.87 |
| Nicholas Edwards |
6.87 |
| Connor Norton |
6.87 |
| Anthony Gonzalez |
6.87 |
| Michael Hadden |
6.88 |
| Josh Greene |
6.89 |
| Dakota Dean |
6.90 |
| Jarvis Miller |
6.90 |
| Cristian Munoz |
6.90 |
| Alexander Murphy |
6.90 |
12/28/2010 9:19:27 PM
C/3B Jerry Chavarria (2012, St. John’s College HS, DC) packs plenty of strength in to his 5’11, 180 lb frame and the ball really jumps off his bat. He has quick hands and squares the ball up well.
OF Cameron Dishon (2012, Bridge City HS, TX) showed some of the best hitting tools of the day. He produces outstanding bat speed from the right side and he has serious juice in his bat.
C Matthew Menard (2012, Bridge City HS, TX) was one of the strongest players in attedance and used his impressive strength in his swing and good bat speed to put on a very impressive display in batting practice.
12/28/2010 9:19:09 PM
C/3B Connor Adamski (2012, Naperville North HS, IL) hit one of the days homeruns in batting practice. He has a short and simple left-handed swing and he produced consistent hard contact with his quick hands.
OF/3B Jordon Austin (2013, Ocala Forest HS, FL) showed solid hitting fundamentals and does a good job of staying inside the ball.
MIF Ronald Oberg (2012, Palm Beach Gardens HS, FL) has very good raw hitting tools to work with highlighted by his quick bat and good hands.
SS/RHP/OF Nolan Spangler (2012, Chaminade HS, MO) has the tools that should project well down the road with quick hands and good bat speed.
OF/C Mark Gottsacker (2012, Highland Park HS, TX) showed good strength in his swing and the ball comes off his bat well.
12/28/2010 9:10:47 PM
MIF/RHP Alexander Murphy (2013, Chopticon HS, MD) featured impressive strength in his swing and has tools that project well with his quick hands and good bat speed.
C/OF Jason Scholl (2012, Glenbrook North HS, IL) has impressive raw power potential and his upside is high as he already possesses outstanding strength.
MIF Zachary Giczewki (2012, Cardinal Mooney HS, FL) was one of the top switch-hitters on the day showing nearly equal ability from both sides of the plate. Right-handed, he has a smooth and balanced swing and does a good job of staying inside the ball.
12/28/2010 9:09:35 PM
RHP/OF Colin Tindall (2013, South Broward HS, FL) uses his hands well in his swing and does a good job of staying inside the ball.
3B/1B Zach Krider (2013, Lake Brantley HS, FL) has outstanding strength in his swing for his age and has good balance in his swing with the chance to feature very good raw power down the road.
MIF Anthony Gonzalez (2012, Westminster Christian, FL) was one of the day’s top hitters and has an advanced approach at the plate. He has very high upside at the plate and does a very good of staying inside the ball with his quick hands.
12/28/2010 9:08:37 PM
OF Jack Simons (2012, Bullis School, VA) has good present strength and produced consistent hard line-drive contact to the pull side.
C/3B Cristian Munoz (2012, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy) was one of the top bats on Tuesday and put on a show in batting practice. He has outstanding power from the left side and produces plus bat speed. He was one of the few players on the day to go deep in batting practice.
MIF Joshua Bunselmeyer (2012, Glendale HS, MO) showed good offensive tools and has good bat speed. He does a good job of squaring the ball up and his upside is high.
12/28/2010 9:07:31 PM
3B Eric Neitzel (2012, Gulliver Prep, FL) is an early commit to Miami and it is easy to see why. He has outstanding raw power potential in his strong frame and the ball really jumps off his bat.
RHP/1B Max Beerman (2012, Jesuit HS, FL) put on a show in batting practice easily putting balls over the right field wall with ease. He produces outstanding power from his short and simple left-handed swing and there is plenty to project in him.
3B Lazaro Romero (2012, Coral Reef HS, FL) showed good raw power at the plate and he has good present strength in his swing and the ball jumps off his bat.
12/28/2010 9:05:58 PM
Perfect Game’s largest annual showcase, the National Underclass Showcase kicked off on Tuesday morning with 430 players converging on Fort Myers, Florida. With temperatures hovering around freezing at 7am, the workout kicked off at 9am with the 60-yard dash and defensive drills. At 1:00 batting practice got going with 14 team going on Tuesday and the rest of the teams hitting on Wednesday.
Here are some of the highlights for Tuesday’s batting practice session.
5-Purple/6-Vegas Gold
MIF Jesmuel Valentin Diaz (2012, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy) showed outstanding skills from both sides of the plate and has big offensive upside. He has a polished swing from the right side of the plate with good bat speed and he also went deep from the left side of the plate.
3B Tim Lynch (2012, Dwyer HS, FL) has good tools from the left side of the plate with good bat speed and raw power potential.
C/1B Wilfredo Rodriguez (2012, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy) has outstanding strength in his swing and projects to have very good raw power down the road.
OF/LHP Tom Stoffel (2013, Northmont HS, OH) has a smooth and easy left-handed swing and took a very quality batting practice, driving the ball hard consistently.
C/IF Nick Bisplinghoff (2013, Cardinal Mooney HS, FL) has a polished hitting approach and a smooth and balanced swing with good hand speed.
12/28/2010 5:40:54 PM
C/IF/OF Logan Boyher (2012 Parkway Central HS, MO) went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a single to lead the Gold squad to a 6-4 win over Maroon Tuesday night at Terry Park. OF Lucas Tamaren (2012 Ladue, MO) also had a solid outing offensively, going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, and 3B/C Andrew "Tucker" Davison (2013 Highland Park, TX) also went 2-for-3 with two singles.
RHP Clay Brast (2012 Spring Woods, TX) topped out at 88 mph and struck out three in 1 2/3 innings of relief. Brast showed a quick, strong arm, some tail on his fastball with nice run, solid command, a tight, short 76-mph slider, and a down-hill delivery.
1B Raymond Cantena (2013 Park Vista HS, FL) went 2-for-3 with a single and a double.
RHP Adam Jelovic (2013 Parkway West HS, MO) touched 85 in three innings of relief work, showing some effort in his delivery, a strong arm, and some arm speed.
12/28/2010 5:28:45 PM
RHP Max Beerman (Tampa Jesuit HS, FL) pitched three outstanding innings in relief during a 7-5 win for the Black squad Tuesday night at Terry Park. Beerman topped out at 85 mph and struck out nine, showing a down-hill delivery, good leg drive, a late-breaking 74-mph curve, good strength, and a raw arm.
MIF Kyle Bartelman (2013 Culver Military Academy, IN) and 3B/2B Noah Rosenberg (Dwight-Englewood HS, NJ) both went 2-for-2 for Black with Rosenberg tallying a RBI.
Several Teal team players recorded multiple hits, including SS Evan Dougherty (2014 Bishop Verot HS, FL) who went 2-for-3 with a double and a single with one hit registering 88 mph off the bat. MIF/C/3B Steven Bench (2012 Bainbridge HS, GA) and OF Nicholas High (2012 Marietta HS, GA) both went 2-for-3 with two singles
12/28/2010 4:36:48 PM
SS Hayden Jones (2012 Tift County HS, GA) and MIF/3B/OF David Belt (2012 Flint Hill Prep, VA) both managed a double in a 3-0 win for the Royal squad Tuesday at Terry Park. Jones showed solid contact at the plate, while Belt showed some lift in his swing.
Meanwhile, 3B/SS/RHP Colby Bragon (2012 Urbandale HS, IA) showed a smooth, compact swing with some lift, and C/3B Alejandro Mangano (2012 PR Baseball Academy, PR) showed strength in his swing and recorded a 2.18 pop time in between innings.
OF/2B Karl Schultz (2012 Walled Lake Central HS, MI) flashed a short, compact, inside-out swing with some pop.
12/28/2010 4:25:00 PM
RHP Matthew Vorbeck (2012 Corbin HS, KY) and RHP Jeffery Ortiz (2012 Seacrest County Day School) both topped out at 87 mph in a 4-1 win for the Red squad Tuesday afternoon at Terry Park.
Vorbeck, who sat between 84-86, showed late life on his fastball, short arm actions, a compact, low-effort delivery, a tight 73-mph curve with late break, and an ability to pitch down in the zone. Meanwhile, Ortiz sat between 83-85 and showed quickness in his arm, good arm-side run, deception in his delivery, an ability to hit pitch inside, and a 74-mph curve with 10-4 spin.
12/28/2010 3:54:56 PM
Top Catcher Pop Times recorded at the 2010 National Underclass Main Event
| 2-Gold |
16 |
Joseph Frey |
80 |
1.94 |
| 13-Crimson |
14 |
Cristian Munoz |
75 |
1.96 |
| 26-Gold |
64 |
Logan Boyher |
79 |
1.96 |
| 4-Navy |
15 |
Jack Berry |
73 |
1.96 |
| 17-Steel |
13 |
Jason Scholl |
76 |
1.97 |
| 5-Purple |
30 |
Wilfredo Rodriguez |
77 |
1.98 |
| 18-White |
66 |
Chris Stewart |
77 |
1.99 |
| 8-Royal |
5 |
Clay Harrell |
71 |
1.99 |
| 21-Orange |
43 |
Blake Voyles |
79 |
2.00 |
| 15-Columbia Blue |
14 |
Paul Proenza |
72 |
2.00 |
| 6-Vegas Gold |
15 |
Ian Maxeiner |
74 |
2.00 |
| 19-Navy |
71 |
Bradley Jones |
77 |
2.01 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
15 |
Ian Rice |
76 |
2.01 |
| 17-Steel |
14 |
Nicholas Mira |
72 |
2.01 |
| 2-Gold |
10 |
Zack Renna |
74 |
2.02 |
| 10-Maroon |
16 |
Joseph Molinaro |
75 |
2.03 |
| 9-Red |
4 |
Jason DeFevers |
76 |
2.03 |
| 22-Columbia Blue |
38 |
Chris Grupp |
73 |
2.03 |
| 16-Kelly Green |
15 |
Marquis Smith |
75 |
2.03 |
| 24-Dark Green |
61 |
Travis Byrne |
71 |
2.05 |
| 18-White |
79 |
Trey Robins |
72 |
2.05 |
| 25-Maroon |
39 |
Michael Maloney |
69 |
2.05 |
| 25-Maroon |
34 |
Conner Adamski |
73 |
2.06 |
| 13-Crimson |
13 |
Alejandro Mangano |
79 |
2.06 |
| 15-Columbia Blue |
13 |
Eric Vatch |
73 |
2.06 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
10 |
Will Schnure |
75 |
2.07 |
| 18-White |
70 |
Dalton Hughes |
74 |
2.07 |
| 19-Navy |
83 |
Efren Sanchez |
71 |
2.07 |
| 26-Gold |
62 |
Austin Allen |
74 |
2.07 |
| 24-Dark Green |
70 |
Matthew Menard |
76 |
2.08 |
| 20-Red |
66 |
Cole Klostermann |
71 |
2.08 |
| 21-Orange |
35 |
Luke Hoyl |
72 |
2.08 |
| 21-Orange |
35 |
Luke Hoyl |
72 |
2.08 |
| 19-Navy |
69 |
Tyler McAdams |
72 |
2.08 |
| 1-White |
8 |
Andrew Herrera |
70 |
2.10 |
12/28/2010 3:47:30 PM
Top 1B Velocities recorded at the 2010 National Underclass Main Event.
| Team |
Num |
Name |
1B |
| 16-Kelly Green |
34 |
Cedric Smith |
85 |
| 14-Royal |
65 |
Patrick Hahne |
84 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
24 |
Nathaniel Maggio |
84 |
| 11-Black |
24 |
Max Beermann |
84 |
| 1-White |
16 |
Daniel Payne |
82 |
| 1-White |
16 |
Daniel Payne |
82 |
| 4-Navy |
19 |
Morgan Bunting |
82 |
| 26-Gold |
83 |
Adam Jelovic |
81 |
| 15-Columbia Blue |
17 |
Kaelan Jacobs |
81 |
| 15-Columbia Blue |
2 |
Kida De La Cruz |
81 |
| 18-White |
80 |
Ross Grosvenor |
80 |
| 3-Orange |
18 |
Jason Sierra |
79 |
| 17-Steel |
24 |
Billy Goncalves |
79 |
| 5-Purple |
16 |
Tim Lynch |
78 |
| 17-Steel |
11 |
Robert Smith |
78 |
12/28/2010 3:43:05 PM
Top Infield Velocities recorded at the National Underclass Main Event.
| 4-Navy |
9 |
Hunter Swilling |
91 |
| 2-Gold |
19 |
Danny Rosenbaum |
90 |
| 4-Navy |
1 |
Palmer Betts |
88 |
| 4-Navy |
6 |
Wesley Jones |
87 |
| 26-Gold |
72 |
Nolan Sponsler |
86 |
| 20-Red |
73 |
Tyler Wolfe |
86 |
| 24-Dark Green |
82 |
Michael Abreu |
85 |
| 5-Purple |
13 |
Jesmuel Valentin Diaz |
84 |
| 21-Orange |
42 |
Harrison Spruiell |
84 |
| 19-Navy |
64 |
Matthew Vorbeck |
84 |
| 14-Royal |
67 |
Hayden Jones |
84 |
| 2-Gold |
11 |
Nicholas Sciortino |
84 |
| 24-Dark Green |
80 |
Daniel Lynch |
84 |
| 20-Red |
71 |
Ismael Reyes |
83 |
| 19-Navy |
79 |
Weston Clarke |
83 |
| 8-Royal |
14 |
Derek Martin |
83 |
| 21-Orange |
39 |
Perry Rigby |
83 |
| 22-Columbia Blue |
40 |
Seth Evans |
82 |
| 10-Maroon |
5 |
Sean Muller |
82 |
| 8-Royal |
9 |
Edwin Gabriel Rios |
82 |
| 19-Navy |
65 |
Toby Thomas |
82 |
| 13-Crimson |
11 |
David Belt |
81 |
| 8-Royal |
13 |
Chris Schaedel |
81 |
| 10-Maroon |
1 |
Brandon Whiteford |
81 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
9 |
Glenn Sawyer |
81 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
8 |
Cornell Nixon |
81 |
| 9-Red |
19 |
Jordan Simpson |
81 |
| 18-White |
60 |
Zachary Giczewski |
81 |
| 8-Royal |
3 |
Derek Deler |
81 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
7 |
Connor Justus |
81 |
| 17-Steel |
5 |
Angel Garced |
81 |
| 10-Maroon |
11 |
Jabari Gayle |
81 |
| 26-Gold |
83 |
Adam Jelovic |
81 |
| 4-Navy |
2 |
Dakota Dean |
80 |
| 17-Steel |
9 |
Alexander Murphy |
80 |
| 6-Vegas Gold |
7 |
Ronnie Rocca |
80 |
| 25-Maroon |
41 |
Ronald Oberg |
80 |
| 16-Kelly Green |
3 |
Kavan Thompson |
80 |
| 25-Maroon |
36 |
Clay Brast |
80 |
| 4-Navy |
3 |
Ryan Gridley |
80 |
| 11-Black |
14 |
Kyle Bartelman |
80 |
| 5-Purple |
16 |
Tim Lynch |
80 |
| 20-Red |
79 |
Mason Cathcart |
80 |
| 15-Columbia Blue |
1 |
Cameron Cochran |
80 |
| 21-Orange |
38 |
Chase Nyman |
79 |
| 10-Maroon |
8 |
Luke Maglich |
79 |
| 3-Orange |
2 |
Connor Teykl |
79 |
| 19-Navy |
66 |
Taylor Saris |
79 |
| 17-Steel |
2 |
Mario Creecy |
79 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
13 |
Kevin Cosper |
79 |
| 2-Gold |
9 |
Pedro Perez |
79 |
12/28/2010 3:38:08 PM
Top outfield velocities recorded at the National Underclass Main Event.
| 21-Orange |
49 |
Colton Freeman |
93 |
| 4-Navy |
10 |
Duane Underwood |
91 |
| 1-White |
11 |
Jake Cosart |
90 |
| 6-Vegas Gold |
16 |
Michael Hadden |
90 |
| 4-Navy |
9 |
Hunter Swilling |
89 |
| 19-Navy |
70 |
Sean Kamhoot |
89 |
| 26-Gold |
74 |
Mark Gottsacker |
88 |
| 4-Navy |
1 |
Palmer Betts |
88 |
| 10-Maroon |
12 |
Dylan Dore |
87 |
| 25-Maroon |
35 |
Jordon Austin |
87 |
| 24-Dark Green |
82 |
Michael Abreu |
87 |
| 14-Royal |
65 |
Patrick Hahne |
87 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
14 |
Matthew Crownover |
87 |
| 4-Navy |
7 |
Terry McClure |
86 |
| 4-Navy |
5 |
Keenan Innis |
86 |
| 9-Red |
18 |
Nicholas Edwards |
86 |
| 25-Maroon |
48 |
Nicholas Lawrence |
86 |
| 2-Gold |
17 |
Sean Kelly |
86 |
| 24-Dark Green |
63 |
Cameron Dishon |
85 |
| 4-Navy |
4 |
Josh Hart |
85 |
| 13-Crimson |
4 |
Eduardo Santiago |
85 |
| 13-Crimson |
11 |
David Belt |
85 |
| 4-Navy |
6 |
Wesley Jones |
85 |
| 2-Gold |
7 |
Joey Gorman |
85 |
| 7-Texas Orange |
12 |
Stephen Wrenn |
84 |
| 6-Vegas Gold |
8 |
Jimmy Redovian |
84 |
| 21-Orange |
41 |
Matthew Sharp |
84 |
| 3-Orange |
15 |
Chase Vogelbach |
83 |
| 22-Columbia Blue |
40 |
Seth Evans |
83 |
| 4-Navy |
20 |
Austin Parrish |
83 |
| 10-Maroon |
4 |
Bryce Pederson |
83 |
| 26-Gold |
65 |
Cameron Cobb |
83 |
| 15-Columbia Blue |
3 |
Bo Decker |
82 |
| 3-Orange |
7 |
Daniel Morales |
82 |
| 9-Red |
16 |
Alex Corna |
82 |
| 9-Red |
7 |
Mitchell James |
82 |
| 23-Steel |
43 |
Arnold Capute |
82 |
| 21-Orange |
50 |
Drew Faintich |
82 |
| 23-Steel |
33 |
Matthew McPhearson |
81 |
| 24-Dark Green |
81 |
Matthew Chelekis |
81 |
| 2-Gold |
12 |
Isaac Taylor |
81 |
| 26-Gold |
73 |
Lucas Tamaren |
81 |
| 15-Columbia Blue |
8 |
Trey Marker |
81 |
| 18-White |
82 |
Connor Bishop |
81 |
| 23-Steel |
31 |
Jack Parker |
81 |
| 13-Crimson |
2 |
Jack Simons |
81 |
| 10-Maroon |
9 |
Christopher Heitzman |
81 |
| 15-Columbia Blue |
12 |
Colin Tindall |
81 |
| 20-Red |
67 |
Tyler Lynn |
80 |
| 25-Maroon |
37 |
Josh Greene |
80 |
| 24-Dark Green |
72 |
Robert Staten |
80 |
| 22-Columbia Blue |
33 |
Logan McQuerry |
80 |
| 21-Orange |
34 |
Kyle Crifasi |
80 |
| 24-Dark Green |
67 |
Dustin Hanley |
80 |
| 8-Royal |
4 |
Miguel Frias |
80 |
12/28/2010 3:04:08 PM
1B/OF Jack Parker (2012) Evangel Christian Academy, LA) and C/3B Jerry Chavarria (2012 St. John's HS, DC) both went 2-for-3 in a 3-2 win for the Steel (23) squad at Terry Park Tuesday afternoon. Parker hit a single and a double and also managed a stolen base, while Chavarria smacked two singles and stole a base.
C Matthew Menard (2012 Bridge City HS, TX) and OF/MIF Robert Staten (2012 Episcopal Collegiate HS, AR) both tallied doubles for the Dark Green team with Menard driving in a run with his two-bagger. Menard also recorded a 2.23 pop time in between innings.
RHP Michael Abreu (2012 Key West HS, FL) topped out at 85 mph and showed an online delivery, simple mechanics, medium arm actions, some effort, solid location, and nice deception. He sat between 81-84 and flashed a 69-mph curve with 11-6 break.
12/28/2010 2:50:25 PM
Pedro Perez (2013, Burlington City High School, Burlington, NJ) showed well today in team Gold's (2) game. Perez has an athletic build, and stays inside the ball at the plate. Perez has good speed on the bases and got a good jump from first on his stolen base. Perez showed good actions at short stop while making plays while he was in the field.
Joseph Frey (2012, Moorestown High School, Moorestown, NJ) collected one hit for team Gold (2). Frey has a big strong build, with good strength in his swing. He also moves well behind the plate and has a good catch and throw behind the plate.
Jake Cosart (2012, Clear Creek High School, League City, TX) has a lean athletic build, with a projectable frame. Cosart makes solid line drive contact, and the ball comes off the bat well.
Derek Pandolfi (2012, Cape Coral High School, Cape Coral, FL) topped out at 86 mph on his fastball for team White (1). Pandolfi's fastball sat at 82-85 with a curveball that was 75-76 and a change that was 75-77. Pandolfi has a medium solid build, with a high 3/4 arm slot. He has good mechanics, has good life on his fastball, he is a low effort pitcher that spotted his curveball better as the game went on.
Ryan Lawlor (2012, Calvary Day School, Savannah, GA) topped out at 84 mph on his fastball for team White (1). Lawlor's fastball sat at 82-83, with a curveball that was 71-73 and a change that was 76. Lawlor has a lean build and uses a high 3/4 arm slot. He has some arm side run on his fastball, with a repetitive motion and good life on his fastball and curveball.
12/28/2010 2:48:54 PM
SS/2B/3B Nicolas Morton (2012 Packer Collegiate HS, NY) highlighted a 9-3 Orange squad win at Terry Park Tuesday morning. Morton went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles — one for a RBI. OF/3B Cameron Davis (2013 Baker HS, AL) also hit a RBI double to go 1-for-2 with two runs scored.
OF Michael Emigh (2012 West Broward HS, FL) recorded two hits two go a perfect 2-for-2 with two singles and a stolen base.
RHP Mitchell Sewald (2012 Archbishop Rummel HS, LA) topped out at 85 mpg, showing good projection, a fast-paced delivery, good athleticism, a fairly low-effort delivery, and a 74-mph curve with 10-4 spin.
12/28/2010 2:28:30 PM
LHP/OF Matthew Crownover (2012 Ringgold HS, GA) flashed his two-way potential Tuesday morning in a 1-1 tie between the Royal and Texas Orange squads at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. Crownover pitched three shutout innings, striking out seven while topping out at 87 mph. The Clemson University commit also showed a good tail on his fastball and an aggressive pick-off move on the mound while challenging hitters and hiding the ball well. At the plate, Crownover showed a smooth swing, good pop, and good bat speed.
MIF Connor Justus (2013 Cartersville HS, GA) impressed at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a single and showing some bat speed and a hustle out of the batter's box. He also showed good actions at shortstop.
RHP Derek Martin (2012 Tampa Catholic HS, FL) struck out four and allowed only two hits through three innings. Martin also topped out at 85 mph and showed great mechanics on the mound, good location, excellent composure, and a solid pick-off move.
OF Miguel Frias (2012 Lake Mary HS, FL) went 2-for-3 with a pair of double, proving to be an aggressive swinger with quick hands, a good eye, and some pop.
12/28/2010 2:16:08 PM
SS Jabari Gayle (2012 Miller Grove HS, GA) flashed impressive hitting tools in a 3-3 tie between the Maroon and Orange squads Tuesday morning at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex. Gayle went 1-for-3 with a RBI double and a stolen base, showing nice bat speed, good pitch awareness, a solid feel for the game, and some pop.
C/IF Joseph Molinaro (2012 Clearwater HS, FL) showcased his bat as well in a 1-for-3 effort, showing good pop, good mechanics at the plate, a quick bat, and definite hitting abilities. Molinaro also blocked well behind the dish and showed good range of motion. He recorded a 2.23 pop time during the game.
MIF Brandon Whiteford (2013 Chapel Hill HS, GA) impressed on defense, showing good actions, and a very strong arm. In the box, he showed a short swing with good strength in his wrists.
OF/1B Conner Miller (2012 Episcopal HS, FL) went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles. In the box, Miller gets into a good position to hit and shows a good, aggressive swing.
On the mound, RHP Sean Muller (2012 Centennial HS, GA) topped out at 86 mph and showed good arm extension, run on his fastball, a quick arm, some pitchability, and a very good 71-mph curve.
SS/RHP Connor Teykl (2012 Kempner HS, TX) impressed offensively in his 1-for-3 effort. Tekyl hit a solid RBI single to right field and showed a good swing. He also showed pretty good actions on defense and flashed a strong arm in the hole.
C/3B/OF Alffredi Ramos (2013 Monsignore Edward Pace HS, Fl) proved to be a solid catcher, showing a nice arm, a quick release, good carry, and nice offensive tools, including bat speed, some pop, and quick hands.
12/28/2010 2:11:45 PM
Jhan Figueroa (2012, Jose Collazo Colon High School, Caguas, PR) lead Team Purple (5) offensively this afternoon going 2-4 in their game. Figueroa has a good solid build, with good bat speed, and hit the ball hard in his third at bat for a single.
Jesmuel Valentin Diaz (2012, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Manati, PR) went 1-3 with a hustle double, and a run scored in his game. Valentin Diaz has an athletic build, with good range at short and smooth actions defensively. Valentin Diaz also has a good swing with decent speed on the bases with good baseball instincts.
Tim Lynch (2012, Dwyer High School, Jupiter, FL) was 2-3 in the game for team Purple (5). Lynch has a good athletic frame, with a strong build. Lynch has good bat speed, and goes with the pitch.
Kevin Pulone (2012, Auburndale High School, Auburndale, FL) was 1-3 in the game for team Vegas Gold (6) with a hard hit triple to the right field wall. Pulone has a good swing, is smart on the bases and has good instincts on the bases. Pulone also shows good hustle on and off the field.
Tom Stoffel (2013, Northmont High School, Englewood, OH) also showed well during the game for Vegas Gold (6). Stoffel has an aggressive approach, puts the ball in play and has an aggressive approach at the plate.
12/28/2010 1:51:16 PM
Several young players impressed Tuesday morning during a 2-1 win for the Navy (4) squad at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex, including RHP Duane Underwood (2012 Pope HS, GA) who topped out at 92 mph during two innings of relief. Underwood allowed just one hit and struck out four. He showed nice arm speed and strength, tight spin on his curve, and a balance, down-plane delivery.
RHP Keenan Innis (2013 Blesses Trinity HS, GA) struck out eight through three shutout innings, touching 85 in the process. Innis showed a low-effort delivery, sink on his fastball, good arm strength, and some hard arm-side run while maintaining his velocity well.
RHP Palmer Betts (2012 Cook County HS, GA) also topped out at 85 while striking out six and allowing just one hit through two innings. Betts showed a loose arm, good arm speed, a clean, medium-effort delivery, run on his fastball, and a 76-mph slider.
1B/RHP Morgan Bunting (2012 Woodward Academy, GA) hit well, going 3-for-3 with three singles and a stolen base. Bunting boasts a slender, developing build at 6-4, 180 pounds.
MIF Hunter Swilling (2013 Russell County HS, AL) and 1B/RHP/3B/OF Jacon Heyward (2013 Eagles Landing Christian HS, GA) both went 1-for-3 with a triple. Swilling showed good defensive posture and mechanics at second base. Heyward showed solid speed on the bases and some pop.
LHP Zach Farmer (2013 Piketon HS, OH) impressed on the mound as well, touching 88 while striking out five of seven batters faced through two innings. He allowed just one hit and showed a live, loose arm, a clean delivery, projectable velocity, good angles to the plate, and an ability to throw his curveball for strikes.
RHP Jimmy Lough (2012 Newark Catholic HS, OH) topped out at 86 and showed long, extended arm actions, sink on his fastball, a medium-effort delivery, and some deception.
