Top 06s at World Showcase
1. Ryan Morris is a 2006 LHP/1B/OF with a 6'3'', 185 lb. frame from Charlotte NC, who attends South Mecklenburg. Nasty life on all pitches, very projectable, excellent prospect with very early round draft potential, low 90s in Ft Myers been a bit higher. Signed with Clemson
2. Nathan Karns is a 2006 RHP/3B with a 6'4'', 225 lb. frame from Arlington TX, who attends Martin. Very good pitchability, outstanding make-up, excellent prospect with very early round draft potential, low 90s in Ft Myers has been higher, signed with U of Texas.
3. Jason Place is a 2006 OF with a 6'3'', 205 lb. frame from Easley SC, who attends Wren. Top level defensive tools with projectable body and power, very early round draft potential, ran a 6.7 – 60 and threw 89 mph from the OF, signed with U of South Carolina.
4. Derrick Robinson is a 2006 OF with a 6'0'', 175 lb. frame from Archer FL, who attends PK Young. Fastest player in the country, outstanding tools with good potential at the plate, very highest level prospect, switch hitter, signed Football U of Florida.
5. Matt Fairel is a 2006 LHP/OF with a 6'3'', 210 lb. frame from Winter Haven FL, who attends Winter Haven HS and could become a high draft pick this June. Low 90s lefty with smooth fluid mechanics. Matt has signed with Florida State
6. Gabe Cohen is a 2006 OF with a 6'2'', 195 lb. frame from Woodland Hills CA, who attends El Camino Real. Very good hitter with big power potential, top level prospect with huge upside, 6.9 – 60, 88 mph from the OF. Signed with UCLA
7. Jeffrey Locke is a 2006 LHP/OF with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Center Conway NH, who attends Kennett. Very good make-up, excellent pitchers mentality, outstanding prospect with very early round draft potential, has been up to 93, 90 in Ft Myers, has not signed with a college
8. Jarred Holloway is a 2006 LHP/1B with a 6'3'', 210 lb. frame from Russellville AR, who attends Russellville. , highest level prospect with very good upside, Lefty threw easy 91 in Ft Myers with heavy life. Excellent breaking ball and he can hit! Signed with U of Arkansas.
9. Sam Sharpe is a 2006 RHP with a 6'1'', 205 lb. frame from Stilwell KS, who attends St. Thomas Aquinas. Knows how to pitch, highest level prospect with good upside, was around 90 in Ft Myers, has been higher. Signed with U of Nebraska
10. Justin Marks is a 2006 LHP with a 6'3'', 175 lb. frame from Owensboro KY, who attends Owensboro Catholic. Very good arm action, high level prospect with good upside. Around 90 mph in Ft Myers with late life. Signed with U of Louisville.
11. Jared Bard is a 2006 RHP/OF with a 6'2'', 185 lb. frame from Charlotte NC, who attends Charlotte Christian. Good pitchability, great upside, very highest level prospect with very good potential, 90 in Ft Myers, he’s been higher. Signed with U of North Carolina.
12. Josh Stinson is a 2006 RHP/1B with a 6'4'', 200 lb. frame from Shreveport LA, who attends Northwood. Projectable body and velocity, highest level prospect with very good upside, upper 80s in Ft Myers, we’ve seen him in the 90s.
13. Joshua Chester is a 2006 OF with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Weston FL, who attends Cypress Bay. Very good looking hitter with huge upside, unlimited potential, plus arm, average MLB runner, big LH bat. Unsigned somehow!
14. Jet Butler is a 2006 SS with a 6'2'', 187 lb. frame from Pensacola FL, who attends Tate. Very athletic, powerful bat, very solid prospect with big time potential, strong arm, good actions, good player. Signed with Mississippi State.
15. Zackary Harwood is a 2006 RHP/1B with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Groves TX, who attends Port Neches-Groves. Good pitchability, highest level prospect with good upside, threw 90 in Ft Myers, has been higher, excellent breaking ball. Signed with Rice.
16. Cole Franklin is a 2006 OF/3B/P with a 6'1'', 195 lb. frame from Dallas TX, who attends Highland Park. Good power to all fields, 2-way prospect, high level prospect with good upside, Big tools, ran 6.66 – 60, strong arm, good power potential, very athletic, No college commitment somehow!
17. Kody Paul is a 2006 RHP/1B/3B with a 6'2'', 205 lb. frame from Brunswick GA, who attends Glynn Academy. Highest level prospect with 2-way potential, very good on the hill, 91 mph with life, excellent change, signed with Kennesaw State.
18. Alex Hilliard is a 2006 MIF/OF with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Lafayette LA, who attends Lafayette. Power to all fields, ball jumps off the bat, high level prospect with very good upside, has tools and great athletic body, signed with Vanderbilt.
19. Dominic Brown is a 2006 OF/LHP with a 6'6'', 200 lb. frame from Lithonia GA, who attends Redan. Big time power, 2-way prospect, unlimited potential, huge upside, Upper 80s off the mound, Heard he’s signed Football Miami, FL.
20. Sergio Morales is a 2005 OF with a 6'1'', 190 lb. frame from Hollywood FL, who attends Broward CC. very solid athlete with serious tools and great body, high level prospect. Would be higher on this list if he were a HS player. If the bat plays he’s a good draft pick. Attends Broward CC.
21. Chris Cyr is a 2006 P/OF with a 6'0'', 215 lb. frame from Okeechobee FL, who attends Okeechobee. Good athlete, high level prospect with good pitchability. Was 90 mph in Ft Myers with life and good curve ball. He is uncommitted somehow!
22. Ohmed Danesh is a 2006 OF with a 6'0'', 185 lb. frame from Orlando FL, who attends Dr. Phillips. Good bat speed with strength, high level prospect with very good potential, Does everything well and plays the game with anyone. Uncommitted so far, somehow!
23. Mike Murray is a 2006 C/1B/3B with a 6'0'', 195 lb. frame from Westfield NJ, who attends Westfield. Shows raw power with loft, high level prospect with projectable bat, good receiver, good player, signed with Wake Forest.
24. Rossmel Perez is a Free Agent C with a 5'10'', 180 lb. frame from Caracas Venezuela, who attends Juan Abreu. Very good looking young prospect, bright future, definite follow, signed 6 figure contract as free agent following this event
25. Michael Thomas is a 2006 C from Marshall HS, Missouri City, TX. With a 6-2/210 strong athletic body. Good arm strength, moves well and shows high level power potential. A bit raw, but very good and excellent student. He’s uncommitted.
Other top 06 prospects that could easily be added to the list above
Devin Foreman 1B 6-0/220 R-R Hales Franciscan HS, Chicago, IL, can hit, good athlete, unsigned
Nick McCully RHP 5-11/200 R-R Santa Fe Catholic, Lakeland, FL, 90 mph arm and can pitch, signed Coastal Carolina.
Greg Hendrix LHP 6-4/175 L-L St Pius X, Atlanta, GA, 86 fastball with life, tight Curve ball with depth, projects well, Unsigned.
Rafael Lopez SS/3B 5-10/170 L-R Very strong arm, good inf, can really hit, big time player, signed with Boston College.
Stephen Cardullo 3B 6-0/200 R-R St Thomas Aquinas, Coral Springs, FL, polished player, can hit and shows power, quick feet, runs well, uncommitted.
Jordan Durrance OF/LHP 6-3/185 L-L Sierra HS, Manteca, CA, Excellent body, shows projectable tools, good power potential and can pitch. Uncommitted.
Chris Cowart OF 6-0/175 S/R Cardinal Mooney HS, Bradenton, FL, has tools, can hit, excellent player, could really turn it on in college. Signed with Furman.
Grant Simotes SS 6-2/178 Providence Catholic, Minooka, IL, Has been fighting injuries, but big tools include strong arm and big bat, big sleeper here! Signed with Western Michigan.
Scott Rembisz RHP 6-1/217 R-R Morgan HS, Clinton, CT, throws upper 80s and is very hard to hit. Can pitch at the highest levels, uncommitted.
EJ Smith SS 6-0/185 S-R Bethpage HS, Bethpage, NY, excellent all around player, played hurt in Ft Myers, but he can really hit. Signed with Virginia Tech.
Darrin Jones OF 6-4/205 R-R Bishop Verot, Alva, FL, Very strong, good arm, Big time serious power potential. Good student, uncommitted.
Harold Smith OF 5-9/163 R-R, 6.5 – 60, good arm from OF, good contact/line drive hitter, could really star in college ball. Uncommitted.
Phil McCormick LHP 6-1/170 Lafayette HS, Wildwood, MO, mid 80s lefty who can really pitch, good curve, good change. Signed with U of Missouri.
Kenneth Smith OF 5-11/190 S-R Kennesaw Mountain HS, Marietta, GA, Good tools all around, can hit and with power. Good upside. Uncommitted.
Brandon White C 5-10.185 S-R Wheelersburg HS, OH, Very good arm and quickness, athletic catcher, ball jumps off wood, He is very good, signed with Kent State.
David Rivas RHP 6-0/185 R-R Chaminade-Madonna, Hollywood, FL, Excellent pitcher with high 80s/90 fastball that sinks. Throws knuckler for off speed, Tough to hit, Uncommitted.
Daniel Esparza MIF/RHP 5-10/165 R-R Russell County, Phenix City, AL, High 80s from mound, and from SS, can hit and play. Uncommitted.
Bobby Greene C 6-2/195 R-R Mariner HS, Cape Coral, FL, Strong accurate arm, excellent receiver, can hit and shows power. Could be a big time college star. Uncommitted.
Nicholas Pisula OF/RHP 6-1/185 R-R Floyd Kellam, Virginia Beach, VA, Strong arm , excellent player, can also pitch, Uncommitted.
Ariesky Lapaix Free Agent OF 5-11/175 R-R Liceo Pedro Henriquez San Juan de la Maguana Dominican, Strong arm, good actions, good bat.
Manuel Fernandez 1B 6-2/180 L-R Belen HS, Miami, FL, Good D 1B and big time bat, easy power, going to hit! Uncommittted.
Chandler Laurent OF 5-10/175 R-R Fontainbleau LaCombe, LA, Very strong arm, good athlete, lots of hitting and power potential, Uncommitted.
Jason Stoermer RHP 6-3/175 R-R Davies County Owensboro, KY, 86 in Ft Myers, but we’ve seen 90 before. Projects very large! Signed with Austin Peay
Yaimel Javier C 5-11/190 R-R LaSalle HS, Santo Domingo Domincan, Strong arm, very good bat, wants to play DI in states and he can!
Others good 06 prospects at the World
| Christopher Altieri |
SS 2B/3B |
5-10 |
165 |
R/R |
Belen Jesuit Prep - Miami, FL |
| John Amore |
SS P |
5-11 |
162 |
R/R |
La Salle Academy - Warwick, RI |
| Thomas Baker |
C |
5-11 |
190 |
R/R |
Eagle's View Academy - Jacksonville, FL |
| Brando Casalicchio |
RHP |
6-4 |
195 |
R/R |
Cold Spring Harbor - Huntington, NY |
| Marc DeDecker |
RHP |
6-1 |
170 |
R/R |
Highlands Christian Academy - Lighthouse Point, FL |
| Michael DeVito |
1B 3B/OF |
6-1 |
190 |
R/R |
Cooper City - Cooper City, FL |
| Auburn Donaldson |
OF C/IF |
5-11 |
185 |
S/R |
Baker - Mobile, AL |
| Matt Dunn |
C OF/P |
6-0 |
200 |
R/R |
Dowling - Clive, IA |
| Ryan Heap |
LHP 1B |
6-4 |
198 |
L/L |
Perry Meridian - Indianapolis, IN |
| Justin Hess |
SS 2B |
5-11 |
165 |
R/R |
Deep Creek - Chesapeake, VA |
| Yaimel Javier |
C OF |
5-11 |
190 |
R/R |
LaSalle - Santo Domingo, D.R. |
| Brian Johnson |
RHP OF |
6-3 |
172 |
R/R |
San Antonio Christian - Spring Branch, TX |
| Michael Lane |
1B 3B |
6-3 |
200 |
R/R |
PK Yonge - McIntosh, FL |
| William Lefever |
MIF OF |
6-0 |
175 |
R/R |
Parkview Baptist - Baton Rouge, LA |
| Kyle McCarthy |
1B OF |
6-0 |
205 |
R/R |
Seabreeze - Ormond Beach, FL |
| Nick McCoy |
LHP 1B/OF |
6-2 |
205 |
L/L |
Blue Valley West - Overland Park, KS |
| John Mitchell |
RHP 1B |
6-5 |
265 |
R/R |
Carver - Carver, MA |
| Rafael Reyes |
C 3B/OF |
5-11 |
195 |
R/R |
Palmer Trinity - Miami, FL |
| Luis Rios-Rivera |
2B |
5-4 |
142 |
R/R |
Washington Academy - Toa Baja, PR |
| Ivan Rodriguez |
RHP P |
6-1 |
153 |
R/R |
PPBA and High School - Toa Baja, PR |
| Kevin Sakofs |
3B MIF |
5-9 |
155 |
R/R |
Fairfield Warde - Fairfield, CT |
| Cody Clinton |
OF |
6-1 |
210 |
R/R |
Boca Raton - Boca Raton, FL |
| Scott Edwards |
C OF |
5-11 |
200 |
R/R |
East Paulding - Dallas, GA |
| Alex Ernsberger |
OF C |
6-0 |
160 |
S/R |
Tecumseh - Brooklyn, MI |
| Abner Felicie-Moran |
3B SS |
5-11 |
150 |
S/R |
Ileana de Gracia - Vega Alta, PR |
| Cody Gabrielson |
OF 1B/P |
6-4 |
200 |
R/R |
Moorpark - Moorpark, CA |
| Kaerien Marteja |
RHP |
6-0 |
183 |
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| Jack Materne |
MIF |
6-0 |
180 |
R/R |
Choctawhatchee - Bluewater Bay, FL |
| Dustin Merrell |
RHP 1B/OF |
6-2 |
190 |
R/R |
King - Tampa, FL |
| Jose Montanez-Wiscovich |
OF 1B |
6-0 |
150 |
L/L |
Colegio Marista - Guaynabo, PR |
| Mickey Monterroso |
3B 1B |
6-3 |
210 |
R/R |
Carrollton - Carrollton, GA |
| Johnnie Neckar |
OF P |
5-11 |
160 |
R/R |
North Ft. Myers - Cape Coral, FL |
| Jeffery Nelms |
OF |
5-10 |
165 |
R/R |
Southwest DeKalb - Stone Mountain, GA |
| Dennis Perez-Torres |
C OF |
6-0 |
180 |
S/R |
Domingo Aponte Collazo - Camuy, PR |
| Garrett Perkins |
2B SS |
5-10 |
170 |
R/R |
Sachse - Rowlett, TX |
| Tyler Phillips |
RHP MIF |
6-0 |
180 |
R/R |
Niceville - Niceville, FL |
| Joel Wall |
C OF |
6-0 |
195 |
R/R |
Northgate - Sharpsburg, GA |
| Zack Ward |
RHP |
6-2 |
165 |
R/R |
Bishop Verot - Ft. Myers, FL |
| Jake West |
RHP 3B |
6-1 |
195 |
R/R |
Assumption - Bettendorf, IA |
| Dominic Diaz |
2B SS |
5-11 |
150 |
R/R |
Enterprise - Enterprise, AL |
| David Manis |
RHP |
6-4 |
200 |
R/R |
J P Taravella - Boca Raton, FL |
| Michael Parker |
1B OF |
6-1 |
183 |
L/L |
Westminster Christian - Miami, FL |
| Desi Perez |
OF |
5-9 |
185 |
R/R |
Key West - Key West, FL |
| Kris Reiterman |
MIF 3B/OF |
5-10 |
170 |
R/R |
Bradford - Kenosha, WI |
| Jhean Sanchez |
OF |
5-10 |
154 |
R/L |
Miami, FL |
| Nicolas Javier-Beltran |
3B P/1B |
6-2 |
210 |
R/R |
Domingo Aponte Collazo - Lares, PR |
| Andrew Krushelnyski |
1B IF |
6-2 |
155 |
L/R |
Brother Rice - Bloomfield Hills, MI |
| Andrew Mendez |
OF 3B/C |
5-9 |
165 |
R/R |
Key West - Key West, FL |
| Luis Umpierre |
MIF |
5-9 |
140 |
R/R |
Colegio Marista - Guaynabo, PR |
Top Underclassmen at the World Showcase
1. John Tolisano is a 2007 SS/IF with a 6'0'', 190 lb. frame from Sanibel FL, who attends Estero/Home schooled. Very good bat speed, can hit HR's to any field, very highest level national prospect,
2. Michael Burgess is a 2007 OF/P with a 5'11'', 190 lb. frame from Tampa FL, who attends Hillsborough. Very highest level prospect, definite 2-way prospect, outstanding player with unlimited potential
3. Kentrail Davis is a 2007 OF with a 5'9'', 195 lb. frame from Theodore AL, who attends Theodore. Consistent solid contact, very good tools, national level prospect, definite follow
4. Hunter Ovens is a 2007 OF/C with a 6'2'', 220 lb. frame from Bradenton FL, who attends Cardinal Mooney. Lots of power, very good hitter with high ceiling, definite follow, one of the top 2007's in the country,
5. Nathan Striz is a 2007 RHP with a 6'4'', 210 lb. frame from Lakeland FL, who attends Santa Fe Catholic. Knows how to pitch, top level prospect with projectable velocity, very good follow,
6. D.J. Swatscheno is a 2007 LHP with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Pembroke Pines FL, who attends Flanigan. Projectable, possible future power lefty, has all the pitches, top level follow!
7. Joel Carranza is a 2007 C/3B with a 6'0'', 187 lb. frame from Pembroke Pines FL, who attends McArthur. Very solid prospect with good upside, follow closely, one of the top catchers of 2007 class
8. Chris Hernandez is a 2007 LHP/1B with a 6'1'', 180 lb. frame from Pembroke Pines FL, who attends Pace. High level pitching prospect with good upside, definite follow
9. Gregory Annarummo is a 2007 3B/P with a 6'1'', 208 lb. frame from Bristol RI, who attends Bishop Hendricken. Big time power potential, very solid prospect with bright future
10. tie Danny Danielson is an 07 RHP from Phenix, AL, Russell County HS. Big strong body, good mechanics, throws mid to better 80s, good change, lots of up side!
10. tie Tant Shepherd is an 07 3B/OF from Flower Mound, TX. Strong build, good defense with strong accurate arm. Can really hit, ball jumps, big power potential.
Other Top 07 Prospects at the World
| Gerard D'Angelo |
C OF/3B |
6-0 |
185 |
R/R |
Winter Haven - Winter Haven, FL |
| Ray DeJesus |
SS P |
5-8 |
175 |
R/R |
Estero - Ft Myers, FL |
| Chris Duncan |
OF |
6-1 |
160 |
R/R |
Alpharetta HS - Alpharetta, GA |
| Courtney Jefferson |
OF P |
5-11 |
175 |
L/L |
Russell County - Smiths, AL |
| Nicholas Navarro |
C 1B/3B |
5-11 |
185 |
S/R |
Flanagan - Pembroke Pines, Fl |
| Austin Sheffield |
1B 3B |
6-4 |
220 |
R/R |
Gulliver Prep - Homestead, FL |
| Eric Cos |
OF |
6-1 |
160 |
S/R |
Belen Jesuit - Coral Gables, FL |
| Jorge Rodriguez-Raldiris |
OF |
5-7 |
141 |
L/L |
Espiritu Santo Academy - Bayamon, PR |
| Brett Peeples |
SS 3B |
5-10 |
155 |
R/R |
Westminster Christian - Miami, FL |
| Ryan Phillips |
3B SS |
5-11 |
185 |
R/R |
Gulliver Prep - Miami, FL |
Top 08 Prospects at the World Showcase
1. George Bahadue is an 08 RHP/3B from Miami. He attends American Heritage HS. Very good arm, mid 80s fastball, good pitcher who can also hit.
2. Rolando Gomez is an 08 MIF from Flanagan HS in Pembroke Pines, FL, Can run, strong arm, good actions, good tools including the bat.
