2015 Florida Under

8/16/2015 1:00:15 PM

Xavier Posada (2017 C, Hialeah, FL) performed very well on both sides of the ball. The ball jumps off of his bat and he has good bat speed at the plate. Defensively he is very solid, controlling the game very well as a catcher and showing plus arm strength and high energy approach.

Kyle Khachadourian (2017 LHP, Palm Beach Gardens, FL) struck out six in his four innings pitched. The physical lefty throws from a lower 3/4 slot and shows a heavy 83 mph fastball with a sweeping breaking ball. At the plate he uses his strength and leverage well and he went 1-for-2 with a double.

Anthony Leary (2017 OF, Davie, FL) went 2-for-3 and has quick hands and a good approach at the plate. he also has a quick first step, runs well, and has a good, aggressive approach on the basepaths.

Jose Varela (2017 SS, Miami, FL) threw one inning and showed off a quick arm and smooth delivery. The RHP was up to 84 mph with his fastball and struck out one hitter. 

8/16/2015 12:48:49 PM

Shamir Morales (2017 C, SAN LORENZO, PR) showed good feel for the barrel again in the second game. The righthanded hitter had a single and a double, and he's displayed good timing and rhythm all weekend.


Jack Schmidt (2017 LHP, Davie, FL) pitched well in the first game, and in the second game he showcased his hitting tools. The physical lefty has a good approach and solid raw power, driving a ball into the right center field gap for a double.


Daniel Vazquez (2017 SS, Miami, FL) has a solid feel for pitching. The athletic righty has a balanced, calm delivery and showed a quality two-pitch mix with his fastball and slider from a deceptive 3/4's arm slot. He struck out four in two innings.

Jack Sinclair (2017 RHP, Coral Springs, FL) allowed just one hit and struck out three in his three innings pitched. He has also throws from a deceptive 3/4's arm slot. Sinclair has good mound presence and competed well, comfortably mixing between his 80-83 mph FB, mid-60s curveball and low-70s changeup.

Jan Carlos Rodriguez (2017 2B, Hialeah, FL) went 2-for-2 in the second game, yet again showing an advanced feel to use the barrel in live game action. The compactly built right hand hitter has a good approach, solid bat speed, and a line-drive swing plane that allowed him to rip a double and single.

8/16/2015 11:21:49 AM

Shamir Morales (2017 C, SAN LORENZO, PR) went 2-3 in the game today with 2 1B's. Morales showed an overall good swing at the plate, and great presence on the field. Plays the game hard.

 Ihosvany Castaneda (2017 OF, Hialeah, FL) went 1-3 with a 2B in the game today. Castaneda showed a great approach at the plate. Worked gap to gap and moves well down the line. 

Sam Cooper (2017 RHP, Keene, NH) tossed 3 innings in the game today. Cooper showed good command of all the pitches in the game (FB, SL, CH). FB is firm with some riding life. Topped at 83, sat 78-82.

Casey Brown (2017 RHP, Darien, CT) tossed 3 innings in the game today striking out 5. Showed great command. Good FB and CH, went at hitters all outing. FB sat at 77-81, topped at 82.

Jan Carlos Rodriguez (2017 2B, Hialeah, FL) went 2-3 with a run scored in the game today. good compact swing, showed some plate discipline, did not chase many bad pitches. 

Brian Perez (2017 3B, Miami, FL) went 1-3 in the game today with a 2B and a run scored. one of the better swings at the event, good timing at the plate, smooth swing with good use of hips. also played good defense. 

Jack Schmidt (2017 LHP, Davie, FL) threw 3 innings in the game today with 5 K's. FB has life, showed feel for SL and CH. Good command with all three pitches. FB sat 79-84, topped at 85. 

8/16/2015 11:03:04 AM

Heldon Ramos (2018 SS, Orlando, FL) went 2-2 with a 2B in the game today. Ramos showed consistent hard contact all day, ball jumps off his bat, quick bat with an aggressive approach at the plate.

Jake Barrett (2017 SS, Merritt Island, FL) tossed 2 innings while giving up only 2 hits with 5 K's. Barrett's arm works well, likes to work fast and go right at hitters. 3/4 slot, sharp 10/4 CB. works down in the zone. overall solid mechanically. 

Luis Aviles (2017 C, Palmetto Bay, FL) went 2-3 with 2 2B's in the game today. Aviles showed some power with one of the 2B being a ground rule double. Hard contact, consistent swing. 

8/15/2015 8:54:19 PM

Inclement weather and field conditions forced a number of teams from the Florida Underclass Showcase to hit in the indoor cages at 5-Plex. The following players stood out for their consistent performance on Saturday evening.

Nick Tiano (2017 2B, Jupiter, FL) showed solid rhythm and timing in hitting from his wide base. The lefthanded hitter displayed some bat speed and advanced feel for the barrel, hitting the back of the net quite often throughout his round.

Cal Bocchino (2017 SS, Delray Beach, FL) also hits from a very wide base with a slight bent knee crouch. The leanly built 6-foot-0, 155 pound righty has solid bat speed and a level, line drive plane that he repeated well.

Max Clark (2017 RHP, Winter Park, FL) is a solidly built 6-foot-1, 180 pound junior that flashed good bat speed and strength off of the barrel. Clark got into a good rhythm and has solid hitting tools to work with.

Jake Kessinger (2017 3B, Boca Raton, FL) displayed nice, quiet hands and ability to repeat his pull-heavy approach. The righthanded hitter flashes good carry off of the barrel when he’s able to square the baseball and repeat his swing path.

Nicholas Perez-Battistini (2018 2B, Miami, FL) owns a 5-foot-11, 180 pound frame and for a rising sophomore he has impressive strength. He also has a pullside approach and was able to sting balls with his line drive swing plane with natural loft and backspin.

Kyle Khachadourian (2017 LHP, Palm Beach Gardens, FL) also has a strong-bodied frame. The 6-foot, 195 pound primary pitcher showcased good bat speed and very impressive natural strength. While he can get a bit spread and out in front at contact, Khachadourian has an aggressive approach and shows natural lift and carry.

Michael Giordano (2017 OF, Pembroke Pines, FL) made consistent loud contact in his round. Giordano uses his strength well, hitting off of his backside with aplomb and showing solid feel for the barrel. He also has good bat speed and showed a very mature approach, with many line drives up the middle.

Christopher Ruckdeschel (2018 SS, Davie, FL) also had one of the more impressive rounds of Saturday evening. The rising sophomore has a nice, measured weight shift and flashes very good hands and bat speed. He displayed a comfort and easy ability to use the entire field and peppered both sides of the cage with line drives.

Devon Connors (2017 OF, Lutz, FL) sets his hands very low, but the big physical 6-foot-2, 205 pound righty has easy strength and bat speed to let the barrel fly through the zone. Connors has a line drive swing plane and shows an ability to both backspin the ball and work to the other field when needed.

Devin Roche (2018 C, Fort Lauderdale, FL) was yet another member of the Teal team to impress. In contrast, Roche has a high hand set, but like his teammate Connors he has good bat speed and impressive strength, allowing him to hit the ball with authority, especially to his pullside.

8/15/2015 6:05:32 PM

Top C Velos:

Name	C	Grad	School	City	St
Shamir Morales	80	2017	Hs Voc. Antonio Fernos Insern	SAN LORENZO	PR
Hector Lozada	78	2017	Cypress Bay	Weston	FL
Ryan Coscarella	76	2018	Melbourne Central Catholic	Palm Bay	FL
Devon Connors	75	2017	Carrollwood Day	Lutz	FL
Jarrett Lopez	74	2017	Lake Central	Crown Point	IN
Xavier Posada	74	2017	Barbara Goleman	Hialeah	FL
Austin Smith	74	2017	Coral Springs	Pompano Beach	FL

Top Pop Times:

Name	Pop	Grad	School	City	St
Shamir Morales	1.83	2017	Hs Voc. Antonio Fernos Insern	SAN LORENZO	PR
Luis Aviles	1.93	2017	Westminster Christian	Palmetto Bay	FL
Devon Connors	1.94	2017	Carrollwood Day	Lutz	FL
Ryan Coscarella	1.95	2018	Melbourne Central Catholic	Palm Bay	FL
Xavier Posada	2.02	2017	Barbara Goleman	Hialeah	FL
Tyler Dumont	2.03	2017	Venice Senior	Osprey	FL

8/15/2015 6:00:58 PM

Top IF Velos

Name IF Grad School City St Jose Varela 86 2017 Doral Academy Charter Miami FL Jack Schmidt 84 2017 University School Of Nova Southeastern University Davie FL Andres Machado 83 2017 Gulliver Schools Coral Gables FL Ubaldo Lopez 82 2017 Archbishop Edward Mccarthy Miramar FL Jonathan Fernandez 81 2017 John A. Ferguson Miami FL Brian Perez 81 2017 John A. Ferguson Miami FL Nicholas Perez-Battistini 81 2018 Westminster Christian Miami FL Nick Tiano 81 2017 The Benjamin School Jupiter FL Max Clark 80 2017 Lake Highland Preparatory Winter Park FL

Top 1B Velos

Name	1B	Grad	School	City	St
Hector Lozada	84	2017	Cypress Bay	Weston	FL
Casey Brown	81	2017	Darien	Darien	CT
Kyle Khachadourian	81	2017	William T. Dwyer	Palm Beach Gardens	FL
Ubaldo Lopez	81	2017	Archbishop Edward Mccarthy	Miramar	FL
Michael Giordano	80	2017	West Broward	Pembroke Pines	FL
Vinny Kasholo	79	2017	Inspiration Academy	Lakewood Ranch	FL
Quinton Martinez	78	2017	Bishop Moore	Orlando	FL
Justin JC Lovelace	77	2017	Union County	Lake Butler	FL

8/15/2015 5:59:46 PM

Name OF Grad School City St Carlos Maldonado 86 2017 Somerset Academy Charter Miramar FL Nicholas Perez-Battistini 84 2018 Westminster Christian Miami FL Max Clark 83 2017 Lake Highland Preparatory Winter Park FL Michael Giordano 83 2017 West Broward Pembroke Pines FL Ubaldo Lopez 82 2017 Archbishop Edward Mccarthy Miramar FL Yamil Chavarria 81 2017 Miami Killian Senior Miami FL Ryan Coscarella 81 2018 Melbourne Central Catholic Palm Bay FL Richard Larin 81 2017 West Broward Pembroke Pines FL Jake Barrett 80 2017 Merritt Island Merritt Island FL Kyle Bombardier 80 2017 Highlands Christian Academy Deerfield Beach FL Vinny Kasholo 80 2017 Inspiration Academy Lakewood Ranch FL Justin JC Lovelace 80 2017 Union County Lake Butler FL Christopher Ruckdeschel 80 2018 St Thomas Aquinas Davie F

8/15/2015 5:58:07 PM

Name	60	Grad	School	City	St
Anthony Leary	6.86	2017	Western	Davie	FL
Max Clark	6.90	2017	Lake Highland Preparatory	Winter Park	FL
Christopher Ruckdeschel	6.92	2018	St Thomas Aquinas	Davie	FL
Heldon Ramos	6.97	2018		Orlando	FL
Alex Wills	6.99	2016	Lake Brantley	Altamonte Springs	FL
Carlos Maldonado	7.01	2017	Somerset Academy Charter	Miramar	FL
Yamil Chavarria	7.03	2017	Miami Killian Senior	Miami	FL
Richard Larin	7.03	2017	West Broward	Pembroke Pines	FL
Endwal Espinal	7.04	2017	Coral Springs Charter	Coral Springs	FL
Ihosvany Castaneda	7.06	2017	Monsignor Edward Pace	Hialeah	FL
Matthew Lynch	7.06	2017	IMG Academy	New Canaan	CT
Jose Varela	7.12	2017	Doral Academy Charter	Miami	FL
Angel Morales	7.13	2018		Orlando	FL
Devon Connors	7.14	2017	Carrollwood Day	Lutz	FL
Jack Nagy	7.15	2017	Melbourne Central Catholic	Melbourne	FL
Nick Tiano	7.20	2017	The Benjamin School	Jupiter	FL

8/15/2015 2:12:22 PM

Brian Perez (2017 3B, Miami, FL) has a mature look and good strength for a 5-foot-10, 185 pound 2017 graduate. The right handed hitter has an extended hand load and aggressive shift to contact, and when he is on time he is able to hit the ball with real authority. He showed developing power to his pullside.

Mike Entenza (2017 RHP, West Palm Beach, FL) is a primary pitcher, but he had a very solid round of batting practice on Saturday. The well-built 6-foot-3, 195 pound righty has good rhythm in the batter's box and he showed an ability to get extended and put his long limbs to work, consistently driving line drives back up the middle.

Shamir Morales (2017 C, SAN LORENZO, PR) hits from a crouched stance with a pointed barrel reminiscent of Chuck Knoblauch, and he showed very good feel for using the barrel in his swing. Morales had a solid overall round, wearing out the pitcher’s screen with line drives and hitting to the opposite field with similar ease.

Andre Macedo (2017 3B, Navarre, FL) has a deeper hand load and a toe-tap timing mechanism, and he showcased good bat speed with the ability to get extended. Macedo got into a very nice rhythm and was able to repeat his swing mechanics very well as the round progressed.

Ihosvany Castaneda (2017 OF, Hialeah, FL) is a strongly-built 5-foot-9, 180 pounds with a sturdy lower half. The righthanded hitter has an aggressive approach and he doesn’t get cheated, consistently swinging hard and with a purpose. Castaneda has a line drive path and good strength and he should continue to improve once he gets extended more consistently.

 

8/15/2015 1:49:36 PM

Nicholas Perez-Battistini (2018 2B, Miami, FL) went 2-3 in the game today. Nicholas showed a smooth swing with some lift. Showed strength through zone. Flashed power to both fields. 

Justin Alintoff (2017 RHP, Palm Beach Gardens, FL) Tossed 3 innings giving up 4 hits and striking out 3. Alintoff Showed a good FB at 80-84 with a solid late break CB at 62-64. Justin has a good build, a low 3/4 arm action that is loose and quick. 

Jake Barrett (2017 SS, Merritt Island, FL) threw 1 inning striking out the side in the game today. Barrett sat at 80-84 with his FB. Jake has a arm that works well. His CB showed good depth. Also showed good command.

Luke Drummond (2017 RHP, Temple Terrace, FL) went 3 innings in the game today without giving up a hit and striking out 3. Drummond topped out at 88 with his FB. Luke gets good life on his FB, and has a tight 11/5 CB that he flashed at 69-71. Also mixed in a CH at 76. 

Max Clark (2017 RHP, Winter Park, FL) worked 4 innings of 2 hit baseball in the game today with 6 strikeouts. Clark's FB was up to 87 and sat 83-86. Arm works well, consistent mechanics, clean mechanics, Solid breaking ball that he mixed in as well.

8/15/2015 1:13:11 PM

Alexander Goff (2018 RHP, Winter Springs, FL), worked 4 innings, giving up only 4 hits while striking out 8. Goff showed a long arm action with good front side mechanics. Had good finish out front. FB had some life and armside run. CB was tight and showd good depth. 

Devin Shulstad (2017 LHP, Lutz, FL) Tossed 4 innings of no hit ball with 10 K's. Shulstad kept the hitters off balance all day. Devin hides the ball well, uses a long loose arm action to create good armside run and downward movement. Also did a good job of mixing in the CH as well. Got stronger as the game went on striking out the side in his last inning. 

Omar Jimenez (2018 LHP, Orlando, FL) Went 2-3 at the plate with a run scored. Jimenez has a open, upright stance with a line drive path to the ball. Omar showed he can sit back and go with the pitch when needed.

Endwal Espinal (2017 SS, Coral Springs, FL) Went 2-3 at the plate with a 2B and a single in the game today. Espinal has a relaxed approach at the plate and showed good bat speed. Endwal moves well around the bases. 

Christian Castro (2018 OF, Orlando, FL) Went 2-3 with a 2B and a RBI in the game today. Castro took consistent swings all day at the plate. Christian did a good job of keeping his weight back and going with the pitch.