2007 NATIONAL UNDERCLASS SHOWCASE
Top Prospect List
2009's
Pitchers
RHP Danny Healey (Cooper City, FL): Easy low 90’s fastball, excellent feel for curveball and change up, pitches with confidence and presence.
LHP Patrick Schuster (Holiday, FL): Very deceptive delivery, upper 80’s fastball with plus life, abusive slider, knows how to pitch, projects very well
RHP Tim Brechbuehler (Gillette, NC): Huge 6-8 frame with high release point, smooth athletic delivery and arm action, upper 80’s now and who knows what in the future.
RHP Nick McBride (Lewisville, NC): 6-4, 170, excellent athlete, does everything easy, steady 88 mph fastball, 6.8 runner and an OF prospect, excellent projection.
RHP Michael Theodore (Detroit, MI): Strong, athletic build, upper 80’s fastball and have seen better, good feel for curveball and change up.
RHP Raul Rivera (Rio Piedras, PR): Big and projectable, 90 mph fastball, very fast arm, could be a top velocity prospect with work.
RHP Malcom Clapsaddle (Geneva, FL): Loose and projectable, upper 80’s fastball, knows how to pitch, everything clean and smooth.
RHP E.J. Encinosa (Miami, FL): Projectable build with strength, upper 80’s fastball, quality curveball and change up, good idea on the mound.
RHP Shawn Blackwell (League City, TX): 6-4, 190 and very projectable, throws easy, three quality pitches with command, 87 mph fastball.
RHP Ryan Sadler (Naples, FL): High ceiling talent, very projectable physically, have seen low 90’s in the past, working on delivery issues.
RHP Andrew Zimmerman (Sarasota, FL): Quality athlete, polished pitcher, upper 80’s fastball, excellent curveball, feel for pitching, ball player.
RHP Trevor Walch (Eufala, OK): Very good athlete, 89 mph fastball, nasty slider, arm is smooth/fast, has position prospect tools as well.
RHP Justin Hess (Panama City, FL): Upper 80’s fastball, nice athletic build, hammer curveball, challenges hitters.
RHP-SS Kyle McKenzie (Canton, MA): Two-way prospect, big arm strength at SS, upper 80’s fastball with life, excellent curveball, will be very good at both positions.
RHP Daniel Tuttle (Randleman, NC): Heavy 90 mph fastball, potential plus slider,
deceptive delivery with a loose, whippy arm and low ¾’s release point
LHP-OF Ethan Bornstein (Maitland, FL): Very good strength, heavy 87 mph fastball, aggressive pitcher, shows power with the bat.
RHP Dane Williams (Ft. Lauderdale, FL): Excellent pitcher’s build, upper 80’s fastball, command and curveball improving quickly.
RHP Gregg Bennis (Davie, FL): Deceptive low ¾’s delivery, three solid pitches with life, 88 mph fastball, hard/sharp curveball
RHP Jeff Kelly (Pottstown, PA): 88 mph fastball, quick/compact arm action, lots of FB life.
RHP Jeremy Adel (Newberry, FL): Long and loose build, 87 mph fastball, projects very well.
RHP-3B Brian Johnson (Orlando, FL): Athlete, 88 mph fastball, very good curveball, has 3B prospect tools as well.
RHP Paul Anzalone (El Dorado, AR): Very good athlete, projects very well, 86 mph fastball, quick arm, prospect level bat speed as well.
LHP David Holmberg (Port Charlotte, FL): Athletic 6-4 frame, mid 80’s fastball, easy and smooth delivery, good curveball.
LHP Austin Buck (Plant City, FL): 6-3 southpaw, very deceptive delivery, low ¾’s release, 86 mph live fastball.
RHP Shawn McDorman (Niceville, FL): 6-2, 190 lbs and projectable, very life 86 mph fastball, sharp curveball
RHP Kyle Burchfield (Kennesaw, GA): Very projectable 6-5, 220 lb build, mid 80’s fastball, power curveball.
Players
C Michael Zunino (Cape Coral, FL): Very athletic catcher who could play anywhere on the field, still projects physically, knows how to hit and can hit with power.
C Austin Maddox (Jacksonville, FL): Physical specimen and very strong, impact arm strength, does excellent job at keeping swing short and powerful, didn’t pitch but premium prospect on the mound.
OF-RHP Drew Steckenrider (Lawrenceville, GA): Five tool prospect, plus he switch-hits and throws 92 mph from the mound. Right handed power is special. Major League frame at 6-4, 195 lbs with lots of room to get stronger.
SS LeVon Washington (Gainesville, FL): Very fast twitch actions, impact running speed, plus bat speed from the left side, elite level athlete, could be SS or CF.
OF Cody Stiles (Coral Springs, FL): Potential five-tool prospect, still projects well, 6.8 runner, big power potential, throws 91 mph off the mound.
SS Scooter Gennett (Sarasota, FL): Ballplayer with tools, left handed hitting middle infielder with power/bat speed, polished defensively with plus arm strength.
C Luke Bailey (LaGrange, GA): Excellent defensive catcher in all areas, shows pop in his bat, member of the 2007 USA National Youth Team
OF-RHP Ronnie Richardson (Eagle Lake, FL): Impact speed and aggressiveness, top level defensive centerfielder, also throws 91 mph off the mound.
SS Michael Broad (Plantation, FL): Very polished skills, LHH’ing middle infielder with power, knows how to hit, also throws 90 mph off the mound.
SS-RHP Michael Heller (Bradenton, FL): Two-way prospect, 91 mph off the mound, very smooth/easy infield actions, power approach at the plate.
OF Ruben Sierra Jr (Miami, FL): Bloodlines and huge athletic tools, can run and throw with the best of them, has the bat speed to be a big power hitter like his dad.
OF Kamm Washington (Boynton Beach, FL): Explosive bat speed with pull power and a 6.65 runner, doesn’t project but doesn’t really need much with present tools.
1B Michael Smith (Brandon, FL): Huge power potential, can make balls disappear, has an idea how to hit, very athletic for size and projects well.
3B Bobby Borchering (Alva, FL): Switch-hitter, big power both ways, plus bat speed, very good athlete, can play 3B defensively.
SS Cody Dent (Boynton Beach, FL): Bucky Dent’s son, very smooth/easy defensive actions, left handed hitter with bat speed, ball player.
SS Darnell Sweeney (Miramar, FL): Very projectable physically, switch-hitter with bat speed, athletic actions, will keep getting better.
SS Roberto Perez (Toa Alta, PR): Quick athletic actions, can play SS, throws 88 mph off the mound, good bat speed, shows skills and instincts
3B Miles Head (Fayetteville, GA): Excellent strength, aggressive hitter, lots of power potential, deceptive athletic ability, performs.
SS-RHP Brent Zimmerman (Cooper City, FL): Top level defensive shortstop, makes all the plays, plus arm strength, also a pitching prospect.
SS Chase Greene (Parkland, FL): Athletic middle infielder, 6.6 runner, good strength, shows power, plays very hard.
C Mike Lubanski (Collegeville, PA): Advanced hitting skills, line drive machine with some pop, catching tools are there, ball player.
SS-RHP Anthony Tzamtzis (Miami, FL): Two-way prospect, athletic SS actions, very good arm strength, some power hitting, 90 mph off the mound.
1B Brooks Oursler (Franklin, TN): 6-7, 220 lbs and very athletic, surprisingly short/quick swing, excellent power potential, also has mid to upper 80’s arm.
SS Tyler Bighames (Estero, FL): Big League build, lots of bat speed/strength, very good athlete, defensive position still a question
C Roidany Aquila (Puerto Rico): Top level defensive tools, excellent arm strength, quick and lively actions, raw bat speed at the plate.
OF Chris Minifee (Bellaire, TX): Very athletic, strong power/speed combination, can swing the bat, projects very well.
SS Ryan Lashley (Lake Worth, FL): Smooth and polished athlete, good strength, balanced defensive actions, hits the ball hard, also 86 mph off the mound.
SS Curt Powell (Knoxville, TN): Middle infield tools, 6.7 runner, very good arm strength, 88 mph pitcher, can swing the bat.
C Blake Crohan (Roswell, GA): Very athletic catcher, 6.8 runner, impressive bat speed, agile and quick behind the plate.
SS Matt Bergquist (Orange Park, FL): Plus offensive tools for an MIF, bat speed and power potential, smooth defensive actions, ball player.
C Brian Flynn (Lake Worth, FL): Very advanced defensive tools/skills, can really catch and manage a game, good athlete.
3B Christopher Fritts (Houston, TX): Short and strong, can really swing the bat, excellent hitting approach, hits everything hard, plays all over the field.
3B-RHP Tim Blackmon (Tampa, FL): Big, strong athlete, lots of raw physical tools, projects plus power, throws 87 off the mound.
OF Ricky Moses (Broomall, PA): Excellent speed and quickness, right handed bat speed, athletic ability.
OF William Henderson (Rutherfordton, NC): 6.8 runner, very good arm strength, shows bat speed/power potential, well rounded player.
SS Max Matra (Coconut Creek, FL): Good all around athlete, bat speed and shows power, 6.9 runner, can play all over the field.
C Jim Holton (West Palm Beach, FL): Solid balance of skills, can play defense and hit the ball, very good leadership skills/approach to the game.
3B Cade Stallings (Knoxville, TN): Very strong build, power potential, plus arm strength at 3B, also 87 mph off the mound
SS William Medina (North Lauderdale, FL): Very smooth/polished defensive actions, athletic actions, good runner, flashes prospect bat speed.
2010/2011 Prospects
Pitchers
RHP Kaleb Cowart (Adel, GA): Great athlete, also an IF prospect, huge arm strength with present low 90’s fastball, clean mechanics and delivery.
RHP A.J. Cole (Winter Springs, FL): Pro Profile pitcher’s build, 90 mph fastball with little effort, good slider, advanced pitchability for his age.
RHP Dakota Smith/2011 (Leavenworth, KS): Not big but highly athletic, easy low 90’s velo with plus life, outstanding arm action/delivery, can also hit/run at a prospect level.
RHP Dominic Laporte (Port St. Lucie, FL): Long, loose and easy at 6-3, 180. Throwing 89 now with a tight slider and lots more to come.
RHP Daniel Tuttle (Randleman, NC): Heavy 90 mph fastball, potential plus slider, deceptive delivery with a loose, whippy arm and low ¾’s release point
RHP Ralston Cash (Cornelia, GA): Upper 80’s fastball, hammer curveball, plus command potential and can really pitch
RHP-OF Casey Mulholland (Bradenton, FL): Excellent athlete, also top OF prospect, throws upper 80’s with ease, tight CB, big time projection.
RHP Andrew Smith (Roswell, GA): Lanky projectable frame, low ¾’s deceptive release point, very live fastball to 88 mph, plus command potential.
LHP Dillon Peters/2011 (Fishers, IN): Smaller LHP, very fast arm, upper 80’s FB, sharp slider, knows how to pitch.
RHP-IF Zach George (Luxora, AR): Very good athlete, really projects, mid 80’s fastball and power slider, prospect bat speed
RHP W. Keenan Kish (Wocester, PA): Plus projectable 6-3 build, throws 91 in infield drills, 87 from the mound, just beginning to get strong, very athletic.
RHP Shane Henderson (Flower Mound, TX): Big, strong 6-6/215 athlete, throws easy and with command, mid 80’s fastball, nice off speed pitches
RHP Brooks Colquit (Norcross, GA): Profile 6-3 pitcher’s build, very projectable, 87 mph fastball, good feel for breaking ball.
RHP Karsten Whitson (Chipley, FL): Tall projectable build, easy arm, present mid 80’s velocity, good slider.
LHP Bo Logan (Naples, FL): Heavy mid 80’s fastball, aggressive pitching style, power curveball.
RHP Ben Joseph/2011 (Newberry, FL): Very young, present 86 mph fastball, good curveball/change up combination, projects.
LHP Jesse Taylor (Carmel, IN): Quick arm, low to mid 80’s fastball, projects well, knows how to pitch, good athlete.
LHP Thomas Dorminy (Tampa, FL): Mid 80’s fastball, very good curveball, knows how to pitch, good present stuff
RHP Chuck Seacrist (Painesville, OH): Very good athlete, two –way prospect, low 80’s fastball, smooth delivery, very young.
RHP Ricky Knapp (Port Charlotte, FL): Effortless delivery/mechanics, fastball to 84 mph, advanced feel for changing speed/spinning the ball.
Players
OF Andrew Toles (Fayetteville, GA): Impact speed (6.5) and quickness along with middle of the order bat speed left handed, has all the tools and athletic bloodlines.
OF Trey Griffin (Stockbridge, GA): Big League build and projection, serious power and bat speed, 6.8 runner with right field arm strength, huge upside.
SS Tyler Greene/2011 (Parkland, FL): Barely 15 years old, shows all the tools now and still projects, has the quickness/arm/athletic ability to stay in the middle infield.
SS-RHP Jacob Tillotson (Lake City, FL): Two-way prospect, switch-hitter with bat speed, can play SS, also throws 90 off the mound with a sharp CB.
3B Matthew Kirkland (Knoxville, TN): Big and strong, excellent power potential and present bat speed, also throws 88 mph off the mound
C-RHP Brandon Stephens (Marietta, GA): Big arm strength for his age, great presence/skills both catching and pitching, present bat speed
C Zane Evans (Roswell, GA): Present strong athlete, advanced defensive skills, big arm strength, loose swing that projects power.
OF Jake Skole (Woodstock, GA): Very high offensive ceiling, can really swing the bat, plus bat speed, 6.8 runner.
OF Chevez Clark (Marietta, GA): Outstanding raw athlete, 6.7 runner, very strong arm, switch hitter with bat speed, just needs some polish/experience.
1B Jordan Poole (Calhoun, GA): Plus 6-3, 190 build, very athletic, 6.9 runner, shows big power and bat speed, very good projection.
SS Mott Hyde (Resaca, GA): 6.7 runner, very smooth defensive middle infielder, plenty of arm strength, shows bat speed.
C Tyler Ross (Naples, FL): Large frame with excellent strength, big bat speed and power potential, solid catching tools.
1B-LHP Patrick McGavin (Spanish Fort, AL): Very athletic 6-3, 185 lb build, really projects, power bat, also 86 mph off the mound.
SS Zack Alvord (Alpharetta, GA): Middle infield skills and abilities, whippy bat speed, arm strength 85 mph off the mound.
1B Mike Parker (Point Verde, FL): Big and strong left handed hitter, advanced hitting tools for his age, bat speed, uses his hands to hit.
C Peter Torres (Miami, FL): Very good defensive tools, plenty of arm strength, hitting tools, great approach to the game.
