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3-Orange vs. 2-Maroon Game Highlights

1/29/2023

 Brayden Mottola (2026, RHP/3B/SS/OF, Durham, NC) got his day started with a barreled single through the right side of the infield. Good feel for the barrel and showed comfort going to the opposite field.

 

Kaiden Lopez (2024, RHP/OF, Orlando, FL) was excellent on the mound for Orange pitching 2 innings allowing 1 hit and striking out all 6 batters put away. Great life to FB up to 92 with 2 different offspeed offerings to compliment. Also picked up another 3 base hits at the plate.

 

Gabe Blaxberg (2026, OF/LHP/1B, Gulfport, FL) displayed good barrel control throughout the day picking up 3 base hits. Turned on a FB down the right field line for a stand up triple. Later went back side for a single to LF and finished the day with an inside the park HR. Simple approach w/ ability to spray the field.

 

Franco Chaluja (2024, C/1B/OF, Jacksonville, FL) picked up 2 base hits both to LF. Good athlete who looks to pull to do damage.

 

Bo Collingwood (2025, RHP/OF, Leclaire, IA) also grabbed 2 knocks continuing his impressive weekend. Good athlete with sneaky strength in bat.

 

Jack Hamm (2024, SS/RHP/3B, Gravette, AR) looked solid in his 2 innings of work. Filled up the zone with both FB & CB mix. FB had heavy life sitting 80-84 mph w/ 11-5 CB at 58-60 mph. Lanky arm with tons of room to fill as maturity comes.


1-Black vs. 4-Purple Game Highlights

1/28/2023

Daniel Herrera (2023 MIF, Lakeland, FL) - Lead off barrel down left field line to get things going with a stand up double in the first inning. Second at bat was a hard hit line drive to left field. Easy pull side power. 

 

Kodi Deskins (2023 RHP/C, Oldsmar, FL) - After starting the game on the mound, Kodi takes an inside pitch to opposite field on his first at bat. Kodi made easy work of the purple team in the second inning striking out 3 of the 4 batters he faced. Flashed CH 73 to sit down the first and CB 65 to sit down the second. 

 

Cooper Walker (2026 RHP, Largo, FL) -  good mechanics throws all pitches for strikes in any count. Uses the fastball often and moves to slider and cutter to keep guys guessing. Up to FB range 79-80 topping at 81. CB 69 SL 74. Cooper continues to keep batters guessing on the third inning of work pitching to both sides of the plate with ease. Saved his CH 73 for his second inning to strike out his 3rd of the day. Great outing by Cooper, as a 2026 Grad he had a great showing. 

 

Joshua Quezada (2023 SS, Lakeland, FL) - Left handed hitter pulled one deep into the right center gap and showed easy speed with a stand up triple. Joshua has also flashed a good glove working to his backhand with confidence deep in the 5-6 hole. 

 

Cole Smith (2025 RHP/MIF, Rockhill, SC) - Had a good showing with his FB 78- 80 top 81. Lots of weak contact resulting in quick work for his 3 innings on the mound. Used FB a lot to get ahead of counts then moved to offspeed to put hitters away. CB was 70-72 / SL was 70-73. Cole finished with 4 strikeouts, 0 hits, and 0 ER.  



Preseason HS Prospect BP Blog

1/28/2023

Joshua Quezada (2023 SS, Lakeland, FL) took a really consistent round, peppering the pull side with well-struck line drives. There's good bat speed and he keeps it simple to repeat the swing with strength off the bat. 

Nathan Ricko (2025 RHP, Deland, FL) showed some intriguing pull side power during his round. He leveraged his front side to get the hands extended well and carry fly balls to the pull side. 

Payton Burns (2023 MIF, Salina, OK) is a physical hitter who's line drive approach plays nicely to both halves of the field. He has a repeatable swing with the ability to work on a line to both gaps. 

Derek Castillo (2023 C, Kissimmee, FL) is an athletic swinger with loose hands and the ability to turn the barrel over consistently. There's solid bat speed and good feel for the barrel. 

Peter Frometa (2023 RHP, Coral Gables, FL) has a whippy bat head and can create impact to the middle of the field. There's good leverage when he gets extended which posits intriguing power. 

Jack Hamm (2024 SS, Gravette, AR) has a long and projectable frame and uses the length of his limbs well to generate leverage. There's good extension out in front with carrying power potential. 

Madrid Tucker (2025 SS, Lehigh Acres, FL) has really solid hitting tools with quick hands and a fast bat. His best contact came on a line with fluidity throughout the swing. 

Pedro Mena (2024 C, Davenport, FL) is a physical right-handed hitter with lots of strength in the swing. He carries fly balls to both halves of the field well and will hit for power. 

Gabe Blaxberg (2026 OF, Gulfport, FL) has a long and projectable build with an athletic, compact swing. He can lift the ball to the pull side and also go the other way with intent. 

Kaiden Lopez (2024 OF, Orlando, FL) has big bat speed and athleticism that shows up in the batter's box. Lopez hammered well-struck contact all over the field and looks like he'll hit for both average and power. 

Darrell Pender (2023 OF, Miami, FL) has a line drive approach that he executed nicely that played to both halves of the field. It's a simple swing with the athleticism to repeat it well. 

Michael Thomas (2023 SS, Pompano Beach, FL) has good physicality and did a nice job at creating jump to the pull side. There's good balance and overall quality of contact. 

Kodi Deskins (2023 C, Oldsmar, FL) is a physical hitter with plenty of strength in his wrists. He lets the ball travel with good jump to both gaps and plenty of strength. 

Logan Inman (2025 1B, Orlando, FL) is a strong, physical right-handed hitter with plenty of strength generated to the pull side. There's good impact here and plenty of power upside to dream on. 

Christopher Padilla (2025 OF, Tampa, FL) stays connected through contact well and executed the line drive approach. There's fast hands and solid overall projection here. 

Guriyandel Salva (2024 C, Dorado, PR) has a loose, lofted stroke from the left side with solid projection. He gets the ball into the air nicely with carry and projects for bigger power as he matures. 


3-Orange vs. 4-Purple Game Highlights

1/28/2023

Kodi Deskins (2023, C/UT/RHP, Oldsmar, FL) got things going early with a base knock to right field for a single. Picked up another loud barrel to LF for a single going 2-3. Strong player with good juice in the bat and ability to go opposite field.

 

Robert Mitchell (2024, RHP/UT, Orlando, FL) was nothing short of outstanding in his start. Mitchell pitched 3 innings allowing 2 hits 0 runs and struck out 8 in the process. Michell sat 83-86 mph with a good 11-5 break CB he mixed in.

 

Kaiden Lopez (2024, OF/RHP, Orlando, FL) continues to impress with the bat after a great showing in BP. Continuously making hard contact and finding barrels. Legged out an easy stand up double off the fence. Athletic player with good pop in the bat and showcased it well.

 

Bo Collingwood (2025, RHP/OF, Leclaire, IA) continuously found a way on base with 2 infield singles. Good athlete who put his sub 7.00 60 time on display in game. On the mound, showed off a funky 2 pitch mix in FB/CB sitting 81-84 mph w/ great feel for 12-6 CB.

 

Guriyandel Salva (2024, C/INF, Dorado, PR) picked up 2 singles as well, one going down the left field line and the other going to RF. Short smooth swing with ability to spray the entire field with authority.

 

Yedlimar De Jesus Centeno (2025, RHP/UT, Arecibo, PR) pitched a solid 3 innings for purple striking out 4 over 3 innings of work. Natural cut FB created weak contact and a good amount of swings and misses.

 

Brayden Mottola (2026, RHP/UT, Raleigh, NC) also picked up 2 base hits of his own to LF. Stays back well and shows good barrel control and patience at the plate.


1-Black vs 2-Maroon Game Highlights

1/28/2023

Blake Curci (2024 1B, Marianna, FL) tallied 2 hits on the day including a hard hit double down the LF line and a line drive single up the middle. He has a fluid swing and power potential.

Juan Orozco (2024 SS, Orlando, FL) showcased his quick bat speed with 2 hard hit singles to left. He is an athletic player with good instincts on the base paths.

Daniel Herrera (2024 MIF, Lakeland, FL) has a smooth level swing with quick hands. Today, he recorded a line drive single up the middle and a double down the LF line.

Peter Frometa (2023 RHP, Coral Gables, FL) was up to 86mph on the mound today with heavy arm side sink to his FB. He effectively mixed in a CH and breaking ball to tally 4 K's on the day.

Jack Rupe (2024 RHP, Huntsville, AL) didn't allow a run in 3 innings of work today while showcasing his 81mph FB with arm side run. He also fields his position well and made a very nice bare handed play on a short ground ball and got the out at first. He finished with 6 K's today.

Talan Holiday (2025 RHP, Pembroke Pines, FL) had a dominant performance today on the bump throwing 3 scoreless innings and recording 5 K's. He is very projectable and likes to attack hitters early with his 85mph FB. He got lots of swing and miss and weak contact.

Jeffrey Lopez (2024 RHP, Miami, FL) didn't allow a hit or run in 3 innings of work while his FB topped out at 77mph with natural cut. He mixes his pitches well and is athletic on the mound. He punched out 6 batters on the day.


Top Exit Velos

1/28/2023

NameExit VeloGradSchoolHometown
Kaiden Lopez932024OviedoOrlando, FL
Michael McCormack912025St. John VianneyHolmdel, NJ
Peter Frometa882023Westminster ChristianCoral Gables, FL
Logan Inman882025Lake NonaOrlando, FL
Franco Chaluja852024Bishop KennyJacksonville, FL
Bo Collingwood852025Pleasant ValleyLeclaire, IA
Angel Z Medina852026HarmonySaint Cloud, FL
Pedro Mena852024Sunshine State Elite AcademyDavenport, FL
Juan Orozco842024Sunshine State Elite AcademyOrlando, FL
Travyon Taylor842024Charles R DrewRiverdale, GA

 


Top Catcher Pop Times

1/28/2023

NamePopGradSchoolHometown
Pedro Mena1.932024Sunshine State Elite AcademyDavenport, FL
Payton Burns1.972023SalinaSalina, OK
Franco Chaluja1.972024Bishop KennyJacksonville, FL
Nate Mizelle1.972026Garner MagnetRaleigh, NC
Nick Biddle Jr1.992024NortheastSt. Pete Beach, FL

 


Top Catcher Velos

1/28/2023

NameCGradSchoolHometown
Nick Biddle Jr772024NortheastSt. Pete Beach, FL
Pedro Mena752024Sunshine State Elite AcademyDavenport, FL
Payton Burns742023SalinaSalina, OK
Nate Mizelle742026Garner MagnetRaleigh, NC
Franco Chaluja732024Bishop KennyJacksonville, FL

 


Top 1B Velos

1/28/2023

Name1BGradSchoolHometown
Logan Inman752025Lake NonaOrlando, FL
Blake Curci692024CottondaleMarianna, FL

 


Top IF Velos

1/28/2023

NameIFGradSchoolHometown
Joshua Quezada882023McKeel Academy of TechnologyLakeland, FL
Madrid Tucker862025Fort MyersLehigh Acres, FL
Juan Orozco842024Sunshine State Elite AcademyOrlando, FL
Alexander Almodovar812024Reborn Christian AcademyPonce, PR
Jack Hamm812024Rogers HeritageGravette, AR
Angel Z Medina802026HarmonySaint Cloud, FL
Brayden Mottola802026Voyager AcademyDurham, NC

 


Top OF Velos

1/28/2023

NameOFGradSchoolHometown
Kaiden Lopez972024OviedoOrlando, FL
Peter Frometa912023Westminster ChristianCoral Gables, FL
Bo Collingwood852025Pleasant ValleyLeclaire, IA
Ian Martinez832023Carlos Beltran Baseball AcademyBajadero, PR

 


Top 60 Yard Dash Times

1/28/2023

Name60GradSchoolHometown
Madrid Tucker6.632025Fort MyersLehigh Acres, FL
Kaiden Lopez6.732024OviedoOrlando, FL
Juan Orozco6.782024Sunshine State Elite AcademyOrlando, FL
Sevyn Williams6.842023NaplesNaples, FL
Bo Collingwood6.932025Pleasant ValleyLeclaire, IA
Darrell Pender6.932023Miami NorthwesternMiami, FL
Talan Holiday6.952025American HeritagePembroke Pines, FL
Peter Frometa7.112023Westminster ChristianCoral Gables, FL
Angel Z Medina7.122026HarmonySaint Cloud, FL
Owen Harrell7.152026Fort MeadeFort Meade, FL
Nathan Ricko7.152025DelandDeland, FL

 


Top 10 Yard Split Times

1/28/2023

Name10GradSchoolHometown
Ian Martinez1.542023Carlos Beltran Baseball AcademyBajadero, PR
Juan Orozco1.582024Sunshine State Elite AcademyOrlando, FL
Darrell Pender1.612023Miami NorthwesternMiami, FL
Talan Holiday1.622025American HeritagePembroke Pines, FL
Sevyn Williams1.622023NaplesNaples, FL
Carson Cervantes1.632026Tift CountyTifton, GA
Owen Harrell1.632026Fort MeadeFort Meade, FL
Kaiden Lopez1.652024OviedoOrlando, FL
Derek Castillo1.662023The Vine Christian AcademyKissimmee, FL
Alexander Almodovar1.672024Reborn Christian AcademyPonce, PR
Guriyandel Salva1.672024Carlos Beltran Baseball AcademyDorado, PR
Joshua Quezada1.682023McKeel Academy of TechnologyLakeland, FL