5-Navy vs 6-Steel Highlights
8/17/2014
Isaac Campbell (2016, LHP/OF, Davie County HS, NC) turned in four quality innings, striking out eight. Campbell works fast on the mound and has a good demeanor. His FB peaked at 81 MPH with a CB at 70 MPH.
Alec Creel (2016, RHP/3B/OF, Homeschooled, NC) has a lightning quick arm with late life on his FB that hit 89 MPH. Creel has a very athletic build and knows how to pitch. He also flashed a tight SL at 74 MPH and a CH at 78 MPH. Creel finished the game with four innings pitched and seven strikeouts.
Andrew Orzel (2016, 3B/SS/RHP, Archmere Academy, DE) struck out the side in his one inning pitched. Orzel throws form a high 3/4 arm slot with a high leg kick and long arm circle. Orzel worked fast and featured a FB at 83 MPH and CB at 69 MPH.
Drew Donathan (2017, C/RHP, Charlotte Christian HS, NC) has a live bat with consistent solid contact. The ball jumps off the bat and has shown power to all fields with a quick swing. Donathan had a solid approach and picked up a single in the game.
McCann Mellett (2016, 2B/3B/MIF, Charlotte Catholic HS, NC) has a compact swing with a strong lower half. McCann is looking to pull the ball and has great bat speed through the zone. He also showed great plate discipline.
Jackson Raper (2016, SS/3B, Jay M Robinson HS, NC) is an athletic player with a good approach at the plate. Raper does a good job of staying through the baseball when he swings, which led to a single.
4-Maroon vs 7-Vegas Gold Highlights
8/17/2014
Brett Kreyer (2016, LHP/1B, Stone Bridge HS, VA) notched seven strikeouts through three innings of work. Kreyer's FB showed good arm-side run at 81-83 MPH. Kreyer also featured a 12-6 CB at 69 MPH and a tight SL at 71 MPH. He does a good job establishing a balance point and staying on line throughout his delivery.
Zack Smith (2016, SS/RHP/C, Eastern Wayne HS, NC) has a good pitcher's build and an aggressiveness to him on the mound. The ball comes out of his arm quick and clean and he works down hill. Smith's FB hit 88 MPH and he also showed a straight CH at 74 MPH.
Trent Alley (2016, RHP/3B/1B/SS, Charlotte Country Day, NC) spots up well from his over the top arm angle. Alley keeps the ball low in the zone and has a very projectable frame to go with his compact delivery. Alley ranged from 80-85 MPH on his FB and liked going to his CB, which was 69 MPH. He also showed a CH at 73 MPH.
Colton Garland (2016, 3B/RHP/OF, Mountain Heritage HS, NC) ran good routes in the OF including a diving catch in LF. Garland has a good first step and is willing to lay out for balls.
Jacob Dellicolli (2016, C/OF, Ardrey Kell HS, NC) picked up two hits including a double in the game. Dellicolli has the ability to spray the ball around the field with his double coming to LF and his single to RF.
1-Black vs 3-Kelly Green Highlights
8/17/2014
Michael Davis (2015, RHP/1B/3B, Hibriten HS, NC) has a tall, lean frame with room to continue to fill out. Davis maintained his velocity throughout his four innings sitting 82-85 MPH and topping out at 87 MPH on his FB, which he mixed with a 66 MPH CB and 72 MPH CH. Davis throws from a high 3/4 arm slot with a long arm action.
Trevor Newman (2015, RHP/3B, Mcdowell HS, NC) lets the ball explode out of his hand on the mound as he touched 90 MPH and sat 85-88 for four innings. Newman is a max effort type guy on the mound with a short arm action that can fill up the zone with both his FB and a tight spinning SL, which was 75 MPH.
Corey Brandenburg (2015, OF/RHP, Lucy Ragsdale HS, NC) hit a hard ground ball single to the left side in his one at-bat. Brandenburg has the ability to turn on the inside pitch due in large part good bat speed.
Eric Jones (2015, C/MIF, South Mecklenburg, NC) went 1-1 with a single in the game. Jones has a compact swing and the ball jumps off his bat.
Dwanya Williams-Sutton (2015, OF, Greenfield HS, NC) is a big body athlete with present strength. He picked up a single in the game and moves very well especially for his size around the bases. His bat and speed are his best tools.
2-Cardinal vs 3-Kelly Green Highlights
8/17/2014
Drew Feldman (2015, RHP/OF, Floyd Kellam HS, VA) tossed four innings displaying his ability to command his pitches as well as both sides of the plate. Feldman showed a knack for knowing how to pitch and got good extension out front, which translated to keeping the ball down in the zone. Feldman sat 77-79 MPH and hit 80 MPH with a CB at 68 MPH.
Justin Vaclavicek (2015, OF/RHP, Kettle Run HS, VA) filled up the zone during his inning of work. Vaclavicek struck out two using his FB that was 78-80 MPH and a straight CH at 71 MPH.
Zakiel Morla (2015, OF/UT/IF, Zebulon B Vance HS, NC) went 2-2 with two singles and a run scored. Morla was patient at the plate and once on base showed very good instincts and aggressiveness.
Alec DuBreuil (2015, OF/RHP/C, Brevard HS, NC) went 2-2 with an RBI double down the LF line. DuBreuil showed quick hands and good bat speed on both his hits.
Kevin Granger (2015, OF/3B, Monacan HS, VA) hit a line drive double to LF. Granger is looking to pull the ball starting in a slightly open stance with his hands set low before triggering his swing with his left leg.
Hunter Gusler (2015, C, Bartlett Yancey HS, NC) connected for a deep double to LF in the game. Gusler is a big, strong player that shows good pop when hitting.
1-Black vs 2-Cardinal Highlights
8/17/2014
Andrew Papp (2015, RHP, Leesville Road HS, NC) featured a solid three-pitch mix while tossing five innings. Papp touched 89 MPH and sat 84-88 on the day with a SL, which is his best secondary pitch, at 71-74 MPH and a CH at 75 MPH. Papp showed good mound presence and a bulldog mentality and was good at holding runners.
Bryce Patrick (2015, C/IF/RHP, Ridge View HS, SC) struck out all three batters he faced in his inning of work. Patrick flashed the ability to miss barrels from his over-the-top arm slot. Patrick's FB sat 77-78 MPH with a CB at 68 MPH and a tight SL at 71 MPH.
Brody Cook (2015, SS, Riverdale Baptist HS, MD) went 1-1 with a 3-run home run to deep left field. His power is a product of his simple approach and strong wrists.
Alec DuBreuil (2015, OF/RHP/C, Brevard HS, NC) hit a hard line drive single to RF in his only at-bat of the game. The switch hitter does a good job of letting the ball travel into the zone before attacking the pitch.
Nick Neville (2016, OF/SS, Lake Braddock Secondary, VA) went 1-1 with an RBI single. Neville made good, hard contact on his line drive to RF after letting the ball travel into the zone. Neville's approach is very simple and balanced at the plate and he benefits from quick hands.
Chris Wright (2015, C/3B, Cox Mill HS, NC) does a good job of keeping his hands back, which led to a double to RF in his one at-bat.
Edward "EP" Reese (2016, OF/2B, North Davidson HS, NC) makes the game look easy and covers a lot of ground in the OF. Reese has a quick first step and takes good routes to the ball.
6-Steel vs 7-Vegas Gold Highlights
8/16/2014
Austin Parsley (2016, RHP/3B/MIF, Ardrey Kell HS, NC) has good mechanics and an effortless arm motion on the hill. Parsley managed six strikeouts in three innings of work using his FB that hit 84 MPH and sat 78-82 MPH. He kept the ball down in the zone and got good extension out front.
Andrew LaFlam (2016, RHP/OF, Southside Christian Schools, SC) showed life on his FB reaching as high as 84 MPH. He has good movement on the ball and can throw a cut FB at 78-80 as well. LaFlam has good make-up on the mound and an effortless arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Russ Branch (2016, 2B,RHP, SS, Burns HS, NC) throws with a side-arm, submarine motion creating great sink on his FB. FB sat 70-71 MPH and reached 73 from his low arm angle and was able to command it consistently. Branch also featured a frisbee CB at 64 MPH that fooled hitters.
Taylor Trahan (2016, 2B/SS, West Forsyth HS, NC) showed a fluid stroke going 1-2 with a ground ball single to LF and a hard line out to LF. Trahan is looking to pull the ball at the plate and can make good contact with the ball.
Kodey Talbott (2016, OF/RHP, Pinecrest, NC) went 1-2 in the game sending a pitch right back up the middle for a single on a hard ground ball. Talbott hits through the baseball and goes with the ball where it is pitched. He also showed off some speed with a stolen base.
Jackson Raper (2016, SS/3B, Jay M. Robinson HS, NC) went 1-2 with a run scored. Raper showed a quick bat on his single to RF. He is looking to pull the ball but has some good pop.
Craig Colbourne (2016, 1B/OF/3B, Davie County HS, NC) consistently squared up the baseball at the plate. Colbourne finished the game 1-2 with a hard single up the middle and hit a deep line drive to CF. He has a short compact swing and stays inside the ball well.
4-Maroon vs 5-Navy Highlights
8/16/2014
Stew Merdian (2016, SS/RHP, Galax HS, VA) struck out four batters in two innings of work. Merdian sat 83-85 MPH with his FB and showed a knuckleball at 64-66 MPH. Merdian's arm worked well and he had smooth mechanics with a clean release and quick arm.
Chase Chandler (2016, RHP/MIF/3B/OF, North Surry HS, NC) features a low 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action and quick arm through release. Chandler's FB has nice armside run and sink and sat 82-84 MPH and he used a tight SL at 69 MPH to close out batters, which led to five strikeouts. Chandler commanded both pitches down in the zone.
Drew Donathan (2017, RHP/C, Charlotte Christian HS, NC) is a max effort guy off the mound with a short arm action. Donathan engages his lower half and creates good arm side run on his FB that topped at 84 MPH.
Austin Beck (2017, OF, North Davidson HS, NC) went 2-3 in the game and showed off his aggressiveness on the bases. Beck is a high motor player that can use his plus speed to affect the game. He got out of the box quick and can get to full speed very quickly.
Andrew Orzel (2016, 3B/SS/RHP, Archmere Academy, DE) went 1-2 with a hard-hit line drive single to RF. Orzel displayed great plate coverage with his swing after starting with an open stance.
Canyon McWilliams (2016, 1B/OF, Shaker Heights HS, OH) picked up a single and went 1-2 in the game. McWilliams is looking to drive the low pitches and can pull those balls to RF.
Brooks Lucas (2017, RHP/2B/OF, Greenville HS, SC) came up to the plate with a good approach resulting in a 1-2 day as he picked up a single on a well-hit ball to CF. Lucas looks to send the ball back up the middle consistantly.
1-Black vs 3-Kelly Green Highlights
8/16/2014
Jonathan Schofield (2015, RHP/IF/OF, Christ Chruch Episcopal, SC) struck out 12 batters through four innings. Schofield displayed great mound presence with a quick easy arm motion and delivery. He loads his hips well and fires his arm through in his 3/4 arm slot.
Robby Kidwell, Jr. (2015, C/OF, Chopticon HS, MD) went 1-1 with a line drive single to RF that drove in a run. Kidwell featured a balanced stance with a wide base in the box and showed aggressiveness on the bases while picking up a stolen base.
Cameron Locklear (2016, SS/2B, Jack Britt HS, NC) went 1-1 with a hard hit single up the middle. Locklear hits the ball where it's pitched and once on the bases uses his speed, which is his best tool, to make something happen.
Isaiah White (2015, OF, Greenfield HS, NC) came up to the plate with an aggressive approach that paid off going 2-2 with solid contact including a ground rule double to LF. White showed plate coverage and leverage with his swing.
Nick Neville (2016, OF/SS, Lake Braddock Secondary, VA) hit a line drive double to left center in the game. Neville let the ball travel before firing his quick wrists. Neville does a good job of hitting the ball where it is thrown.
Noah Linhart (2015, RHP/1B, Hendersonville HS, NC) went after hitters with his FB, which was 80-82 MPH with a high of 83 MPH and mixed in a big looping CB at 81-83 MPH. Linhart throws from a 3/4 arm slot and posted six strikeouts in four innings on the hill.
3-Kelly Green vs. 2-Cardinal Highlights
8/16/2014
Derek Beale (2015, OF/3B, Panther Creek HS, NC) was 1-2 in the game with a single and 2 stolen bases. He has a patient approach at the plate with solid bat speed. He showed off his instincts on the bases getting great jumps on both stolen bases.
Corey Brandenburg (2015, OF/RHP, Lucy Ragsdale HS, NC) pitches from a high 3/4 arm slot, turns in delivery with good arm circle. His FB sat 79-82 MPH and mixed in a good CB that had depth at 70 MPH.
Edward "EP" Reese (2016, OF/2B, North Davidson HS, NC) displayed an aggressive approach at the plate with good bat speed and has a line drive swing plane making hard contact.
Dylan Haskell (2015, 2B/RHP, Statesville HS, NC) was 1-2 in the game with a single. He showed an aggressive approach at the plate, with solid bat speed with some pop in bat.
1-Black vs 2-Cardinal Highlights
8/16/2014
Eric Mullinax (2015, RHP/OF/3B, Riverside HS, SC) has solid mechanics and throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. Mullinax attacked the hitters and got ahead using his FB, which was 80-82 MPH and hit as high as 85 MPH. He was also able to fool hitters mixing in a tight, late breaking SL at 72-73 MPH and a CH at 74. Mullinax notched seven strikeouts in his four innings on the mound.
Patrick Jackson (2015, MIF, East Henderson HS, NC) went 1-1 with a run scored. Jackson was aggressive at the plate and likes jumping on pitches early. He also showed off his ability to run the bases.
Edward "EP" Reese (2016, OF/2B, North Davidson HS, NC) went 1-1 at the plate. Reese is an athletic player that projects to be a top of the order guy with quick twitch muscles and good bat speed.
Grant Bodison (2016, SS, Mauldin HS, SC) showed tremendous bat speed as he turned on a ball that was hit deep to LF. Bodison displayed strong plate discipline and his power projects well to the next level.
Dwanya Williams-Sutton (2015, OF, Greenfield HS, NC) has a strong, athletic build. Williams-Sutton covered a lot of ground in the OF including tracking down a deep fly ball. Williams-Sutton also showed good speed and aggressiveness on the base paths.
Alec Dubreuil (2015, OF/RHP/C, Brevard HS, NC) racked up two strikeouts in his one inning of work. Debreuil sat 80-82 MPH and topped 85 MPH with arm side run on his FB and mixed in a SL at 73.
3-Kelly Green BP Highlights (Top Prospect)
8/16/2014
Corey Brandenburg (2015, OF/RHP, Lucy Ragsdale HS, NC) hits from a crouched stance with a big leg lift trigger. Showed ability to hit to all fields with good bat speed and has present gap power.
Cameron Locklear (2016, SS/2B, Jack Britt HS, NC) displayed a balanced swing with a 2 part load and showed a line drive swing plane with solid bat speed in BP.
Cooper Mitchell (2015, 1B/C, Oakton HS, VA) has a strong physical frame. Hits from a sightly open set-up generating good bat speed, extension and leverage with pop in his bat.
2-Cardinal BP Highlights (Top Prospect)
8/16/2014
Brody Cook (2015, SS, Riverdale Baptist, MD) has a swing that projects. He displayed a live bat with gap to gap pop. Cook showed a simple approach at the plate with strong wrists and good bat speed.
Bryce Patrick (2015, C/IF/RHP, Ridge View HS, SC) hits to all fields with gap to gap pop and showed the ability to lift the ball.
Edward "EP" Reese (2016, OF/2B, North Davidson HS, NC) is a top of the order hitter that showed good present bat speed, with a smooth fluid stroke. Reese made consistent hard contact with a line drive swing plane.
Jackson Cook (2015, C/1B, Caldwell Early College, NC) showed a quick bat with good bat speed in BP. Displayed a good balanced swing and showed the ability to hit to all fields.
Andrew Llewellyn (2015, C, Powhatan HS, VA) displayed a line drive swing plane, gets leverage in his swing. Llewellyn made consistent contact working the middle of the field.
Grant Bodison (2016, SS, Mauldin HS, SC) has a large projectable frame with room to fill. Displayed great bat speed making consistent hard contact with pop. Bodison is short to the ball, has a balanced swing and fluid stroke.
7-Vegas Gold BP Highlights (Underclass)
8/16/2014
Brevin Hammer (2016, RHP/OF/3B, Hickory HS, NC) took the ball to all fields and showed ability to hit the ball where it was pitched. Hammer consistently barrels up the ball.
Andrew "Drew" Lisk (2016, SS, Jordan HS, UT) has a projectable body with present strength. Lisk featured a compact swing and live bat resulting in solid contact.
Colton Garland (2016, 3B/RHP/OF, Mountain Heritage HS, NC) showed his best tool during his BP round. Garland has a short, compact swing that allowed him to quickly get the bat to the ball during contact.
6-Steel BP Highlights (Underclass)
8/16/2014
Andrew LaFlam (2016, RHP/OF, Southside Christian Schools, SC) is an athletic player with a solid approach at the plate. LaFlam featured good bat speed and extended his hands well during the swing that resulted in a big BP home run.
Trevor Lloyd (2016, RHP/OF, Hardin Valley HS, TN) has a balanced approach that enables him to spray the ball to all fields. Lloyd is a high contact hitter.
McCann Mellett (2016, 2B/3B, MIF, Charlotte Catholic, NC) is a strong player that looks comfortable at the plate. Mellett has a balanced stance and good bat speed.
Jackson Raper (2016, SS/3B, Jay M. Robinson HS, NC) featured gap-to-gap power with a fluid swing plane. Raper hit balls to all parts of the field using his quick hands and good bat speed.
Alec Creel (2016, RHP/3B/OF, Homeschooled, NC) takes the barrel right to the point of contact in a very fluid motion. Creel is a low ball hitter that is looking to pull the ball to left field.
5-Navy BP Highlights (Underclass)
8/16/2014
Austin Beck (2017, OF, North Davidson HS, NC) has simple mechanics and a fluid swing. Beck has very strong, quick wrists and gets good extension during his swing and is able to lift the ball.
Matt Brubaker (2017, RHP/OF, Fairfax HS, VA) displayed the ability to take pitches where they were thrown. Brubaker's best contact came to the opposite field.
Cole Chapman (2016, SS/2B, Northern Guilford HS, NC) showed the ability to hit to all fields and is willing to go the other way with pitches. Chapman is a contact hitter that will add more pop once he adds more strength to his projectable frame.
Drew Donathan (2017, C/RHP, Charlotte Christian HS, NC) has a live bat that has the ball jump off the barrel to all fields. Donathan consistently made solid contact with good extension throughout his swing.
Zach Jones (2016, C/3B/RHP, North Paulding HS, NC) showed good strength and gap-to-gap pop. Jones flicks his wrists and gets a good lift in his swing.
Shawn Moose (2016, SS/2B/OF, Suffolk Christian Academy/Homeschooled, VA) gets the barrel straight to the ball with a line drive swing plane. Moose presented great bat speed that resulted in hard contact and lots of line drives.
1-Black BP Highlights (Top Prospect)
8/16/2014
Matthew Bates (2015, SS/RHP, Liberty Christian Academy, VA) has a balanced swing, middle of the field approach with line drive contact.
Nathan Blakeney (2016, 2B/SS, Westchester Academy, NC) displayed present strength and made consistent hard contact and hits to all fields with good bat speed.
Eric Jenkins (2015, OF/RHP, West Columbus HS, NC) is a lead off type hitter with a fluid stroke. Jenkins worked the middle of the field and displayed pull pop with a short compact stroke.
Isaiah White (2015, OF, Greenfield HS, NC) is a very good athlete getting good leverage and extension in his swing. He stays strong through contact and drove the ball consistently.
Nick Neville (2016, OF/SS, Lake Braddock Secondary, VA) has a simple approach at the plate with a balanced swing and quick bat. He displayed good bat speed and made consistent hard contact.
Dwanya Williams-Sutton (2015, OF, Greenfield HS, NC) has a XL frame with present strength. Showed aggressive swings at the plate with good extension. Displayed pop in his bat and showed ability to lift the ball.
4-Maroon BP Highlights (Underclass)
8/16/2014
Billy Mann (2016, RHP/3B, Cardinal Gibbons HS, NC) looked comfortable and showed a good approach at the plate. Mann looks to drive the low pitches back up the middle.
Brandon Merritt (2016, OF, West Columbus HS, NC) is a gap to gap hitter with a sound hitting approach. Merritt consistently squared up pitches and is able to spray balls all over the field.
Zack Smith (2016, SS/RHP/C, Eastern Wayne HS, NC) has a fluid swing and balanced stance with tremendous bat speed and quick hands. Smith barreled up pitches and showed good pop including a big home run.
Brett Kreyer (2016, LHP/1B, Stone Bridge HS, VA) displayed the ability to hit to all fields. Kreyer has a good weight transfer throughout his swing and is able to get the barrel on the ball consistently.
Ethan Meece (2016, RHP/1B, Tuscola HS, NC) has a strong frame and a simple swing. Meece's bat is his best tool and projects as a middle-of-the-order run producer.
Spencer Brickhouse (2016, 1B/C, Bunn HS, NC) has a large projectable frame with good strength. Brickhouse uses his quick bat speed to hit the ball to all fields.