2003 Indoor Pitchers Catchers Showcase
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Perfect Game Indoor Showcase Provides Surprises

The 2003 Perfect Game Indoor Showcase was once again filled with outstanding talent this year. It's the smallest of all Perfect Game events and it affords us a very good close up look at several players. Ryan Sweeney was the top 2003 prospect at this event. Sweeney didn't disappoint any of the scouts in attendance with his performance. However other highly touted prospects put on quite a show. Dan Kapala (MI) 6'5/200 RHP lit up the gun. His first warm up pitch registered 95 MPH and nearly every fastball he threw was in the 90s. Kapala who has signed with Notre Dame is going to be a new topic of discussion in major league scouting departments. The top 2003 catcher was Kaleb Hutchinson who traveled from Washington. He put on a display that should easily add his name to the elite group of top high school catchers in the "03" class. Hard throwing RHP Adam Miller (IA) showed his big time arm. Several players not listed among the top 10 are also excellent prospects. Some are extremely projectable and all can play at the next level. One player not listed below because he's a junior college catcher is Tyler Jefferson from Langley British Columbia. Jefferson is a big strong 6'1/221 and he can rake. He would rank with the top prospects at the Indoor. Outstanding receiver with a very strong arm. He plays at Skaggit Valley CC. The underclassmen at the Indoor Showcase were equally talented. Led by one of the top RHP in the nation 6'6 Will Jostock (MI). Lefty Danny Bales (IA), right-handers Connor Graham and Tim Stringer all put on a show as did several others. The top underclass catcher was Brandon Hall (WI). Remember the name Miles Clauss (IL) RHP who is only an "05". 2006 grad Alan Oaks is another name to file away. All the underclassmen at the event have a bright future in baseball. All in all, a great weekend with a lot of talent.  The complete profiles for every player will be posted in the near future.

 
       

 

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1 Ryan Sweeney OF LHP 6'5 205 L/L Xavier Cedar Rapids IA
Sweeney looked very good swinging the bat, as usual. On the mound he topped out at 90, but threw nearly every fastball 89 mph. His slider ranged anywhere from mid 70s up to 82. The changeup looked good too. Still hard to tell is he going to be drafted as a pitcher or an outfielder. Either way he should go very early. Signed with San Diego State.
2 Daniel Kapala RHP OF 6'5 200 R/R Shrine Royal Oak MI
Kapala has had no home visits yet and none are scheduled. That is the biggest surprise of all. He is still playing basketball, but came to the Indoor Showcase anyway. His first warm up pitch was 95 mph! He threw about 35-40 pitches mostly fastballs from 91 to 93. Low 3/4 arm angle, perfect body good high 70s slider and a plus change up at times. He's a high pick possibility and needs to be seen by Scouting Directors! Signed with Notre Dame.
3 Kaleb Hutchinson C OF/P 6'1 209 R/R Skyview Vancouver WA
Hutchinson is a legitimate high draft pick prospect. He's big and strong shows plus bat speed out of a well balanced slightly open approach. He gets unbelievable exit speed off the bat. He has a plus arm, even throwing high 80s off the mound. He's quick with good hands and feet. He's the real deal and needs to be followed very closely this spring! Verbally committed to Cornell of the Ivy League.
4 Adam Miller RHP 3B 6'0 185 R/R Knoxville Knoxville IA
Miller threw every fastball 88-89 in the Indoor Showcase. He usually throws in the 90s. His curve ball is a potential plus pitch, also. He's got a very strong, fast right arm. If he throws this Spring like he did in Jupiter last fall, scouts are going to get very very interested. Signed with Indian Hills CC.
5 Mike Kalina 3B IF/OF 6'1 190 R/R Munster Munster IN
Kalina is an infielder who can really run. He came to Cedar Rapids to hit and hit he did. Great swing with good bat speed. He hit the ball hard against some very good pitching. If he shows his reported 6.5 running speed along with the bat we saw, he will drum up some serious early draft interest. Signed with Northwestern U.
6 Brian Joynt OF RHP 6'3 205 R/R Knoxville Knoxville IA
Joynt is a multi talented athlete who throws high 80s from the mound, runs well, and shows big time power potential at the plate. He has a great baseball body, also. Should get some serious draft interest this spring. Signed with Indian Hills CC.
7 Travis Tolsma 3B RHP 5'11 185 R/R Belvidere Belvidere IL
Tolsma is a 3B/RHP with a strong body and a very good arm. He can hit, showing a good swing, keeping his hands inside the ball and some serious power potential.  On the mound he showed 87 mph velocity and a very good upper 70s knuckle curve ball.
8 Mitch Walser 1B 3B 6'2 210 R/R Kennedy Cedar Rapids IA
Walser is one of the better hitters in the midwest. He makes solid contact with very good bat speed off of the top pitchers. When he uses the whole field, he is extremely dangerous. He can hit em out to both fields and his best power is to straight away center.
9 Jason Kohl LHP OF 5'10 160 L/L CR Praire Cedar Rapids IA
Kohl is an excellent college lefty prospect who could develop into a draft pick. He threw mid 80s with outstanding easy arm action. His breaking ball and change up are both Division One caliber pitches and his best pitch might be a hard knuckler. He's an outstanding 4 sport athlete who also plays the outfield.
10 Robbie Jensen RHP 3B/1B 6'4 215 R/R Jefferson Cedar Rapids IA
Jenson has thrown high 80s and was 86-87 indoors in Cedar Rapids. He showed pretty good command of a very heavy fastball and a high 70s slider/slurve.The change up was good too. He's a big strong guy with a very good arm.
 
Other Top 2003 Performers
                   
  Tim Bouvine RHP INF 6'2 185 R/R Superior Superior WI
  Ryan Grant INF RHP 6'0 170 R/R Kennedy Center Point  IA
  Scott Mason C 3B 6'0 155 R/R Kennedy Hiawatha IA
  T.C. Murray RHP OF 6'4 165 R/R Sir Winston Churchill St Catharines ONT
  Tommy Sadler OF   5'10 165 B/R Kennedy Cedar Rapids IA
  James Wachendorf RHP OF 5'9 170 L/R Iowa City West Coralville IA
  Anthony Rust RHP   6'1 198  R/R Benton Comm. Norway IA