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College  | Recruiting  | 11/22/2017

Off the Board: Nov. 22

Jheremy Brown      Vincent Cervino     
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Welcome to Off the Board, a feature structured to put the spotlight on the most recent college commitments. Stay tuned to Perfect Game for regular updates to this feature as your one-stop source to follow the recruiting trail. Want to report a commitment? Email Jheremy Brown at jbrown@perfectgame.org and as always, be sure to follow Vincent Cervino (@vcervinoPG), Brian Sakowski (@B_Sakowski_PG) and Jheremy Brown (@jbrownPG) on Twitter for the latest information from the fields. 

Make sure to check the Recent College Commitment Database which will constantly be updated as commitments continue to roll in as well as Perfect Game's one-of-a-kind Recruiting Database.

Previous Off the Board features: Nov. 16

Recent 2018 Commitments
William English, rhp, Tennessee
• Athletic and strong frame at 6-3/185
• Legitimate two-way talent with high ceiling on mound
• Up to 92 mph and strength to offensive profile
• #256 in class of 2018 rankings
• 22nd commit in '18 for the Vols

Bryant Salgado, rhp, San Jacinto (TX)
• Solid-sized righthander with impact arm speed, big upside prospect for San Jacinto
• Works comfortably in the 88-92 mph range right now with his fastball, projects for more velocity moving forward.
• Has good feel for his offspeed stuff, should sharpen up with reps. 
• #500 in class of 2018 rankings
• 7th commit in '18 for the Gators from high school

Cole Garrett, rhp, Liberty
• Physical presence and attacks hitters
• Fastball up to 91 mph with tight breaking ball
• Loose and quick arm with strikes
• #500 in class of 2018 rankings
• 7th commit in '18 for the Flames

Recent 2019 Commitments
Kendall Ewell, of, Eastern Kentucky
• Physically projectable righthanded bat
• Athletic and lanky frame; 6.8 runner
• High ceiling offensive skill set with feel for the barrel
• #166 in class of 2019 rankings
• 4th commit in '19 for the Colonels

Maxwell Romero Jr., c, Vanderbilt
• Physical lefthanded bat; quick hands
• Impacts the baseball; big jump off barrel
• Skills behind plate, soft hands receiving
• #500 in class of 2019 rankings
• 18th commit in '19 for the Commodores

Gage Vailes, rhp, Kennesaw State
• High-waisted, long limbed at 6-2/175 with room to fill
• Compact, quick arm with energy through release
• Projects very well with present tools
• #500 in class of 2019 rankings
• 6th commit in '19 for the Owls

Damon Fountain, of/rhp, Tulane
• Good athlete and young for class
• Loose and easy arm up to 88 mph with more coming
• Fluid righthanded stroke with present bat speed
• #163 in class of 2019 rankings
• 4th commit in '19 for the Green Wave

Recent 2020 Commitments

Gavin Casas, 1b, Vanderbilt
• Broad & strong 6-2/210, still projects
• Middle of order type bat; leveraged & strong
• Balanced stroke, can work all parts of field
• #33 in class of 2020 rankings
• 11th commit in '20 for the Commodores

Enrique Bradfield Jr., of, Vanderbilt
• Outstanding, game-changing speed
• Short, loose stroke from left side
• Centerfield profile, big physical projection
• #22 in class of 2020 rankings
• 12th commit in '20 for the Commodores

Brady Kasper, ss, Oregon State
• Athleticism plays well up-the-middle
• Lefthanded bat, strongly built
• High energy pace of play 
• #352 in class of 2020 rankings
• 7th commit in '20 for the Beavers

Zion Spearman, of, Pittsburgh
• Ultra-physical build, 5-10/210
• Generates stand out bat speed
• Impacts the ball hard; big time raw power
• #179 in class of 2020 rankings
• 4th commit in '20 for the Panthers

Joshua Allen, lhp/of, Duke
• Two-way potential at next level
• Quick arm, up to 87 mph with life
• Lots of physical projection at 6-2/170
• #210 in class of 2020 rankings
• 4th commit in '20 for the Blue Devils

Cade Smith, rhp, Mississippi State
• Velocity continues to climb; up to 89 mph
• Spins it well, curveball in mid-70s
• 3rd commit for MSU out of Mississippi
• #238 in class of 2020 rankings
• 7th commit in '20 for the Bulldogs
Recent 2021 Commitments

Devin Futrell, lhp, Vanderbilt
• Outstanding physical projection; 6-2/155
• Easy delivery & clean arm action
• Commands the zone; 3 pitches with confidence
• #105 in class of 2021 rankings
• 3rd commit in '21 for the Commodores

Alex Ulloa, ss, Miami
• Excellent tools up the middle
• Present athleticism with physical projection
• Loose swing, present barrel feel & skill
• #109 in class of 2021 rankings
• 9th commit in '21 for the Canes

Nick Kurtz, lhp/1b, Wake Forest
• Balanced delivery with deception
• Clean arm action, big velocity projection
• Hit .500 at 14u National Championships
• #57 in class of 2021 rankings
• 4th commit in '21 for the Deacons

Ariel Garcia, ss, Miami
• Quick stroke with barrel feel
• Loose & athletic 6-0/154 frame
• Smooth actions at shortstop; strong arm
• #89 in class of 2021 rankings
• 10th commit in '21 for the Canes

Recent 2022 Commitments

Ethan Anderson, c, Virginia
• Physically advanced at 6-1/185
• Switch-hitter, loose & strong hands both sides
• Present skills behind plate, moves well
• Hit .500 at WWBA Underclass Championships
• First 2022 commit in the country

JUCO to Four-Year School

Korry Howell, ss, Iowa
• Plays at Kirkwood CC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; also the home of Perfect Game.  
• Loaded with tools, one of the most athletic prospects in all of JC baseball. 
• Has the athleticism, twitch, actions, and arm strength to profile at shortstop long term. 
• Is a legitimate draft follow for 2018, potentially as a top 10 round selection. 
• 19th round pick by Kansas City in 2017

Aldrich De Jongh, of, Florida International
• Currently attends Hillsborough CC in the Tampa, Florida area. 
• Speed is presently his best tool, running 60 yard dashes in the 6.3 range and clocking plus or better times down the line. 
• Very capable defender in CF, speed plays defensively and is an asset in the middle of the diamond. 
• Has contact skills at the plate, profiles best as a leadoff type of player. 

Josh Ray, lhp, Missouri
• Attends Jefferson College in Jefferson City, Missouri. 
• Punched out 27 hitters in 22 innings as a freshman in 2017
• Works comfortably in the 88-90 mph range from the left side, some life to the fastball as well. 
• Best pitch is a slider in the 78-80 mph range, especially tough on lefthanded hitters. 
• Has a chance to start if the command comes along, but right now profiles best as a shutdown LH reliever. 

Matt Cross, c, Pittsburgh
• Attends Niagara County CC in Sanborn, New York. 
• Hit .340 as a freshman in 2017 with good power numbers. 
• Has positional versatility, can catch and play first base and be effective in both spots. 
• Has good feel to hit, makes hard contact all over the zone and doesn't strike out much. 
• Still has power projection remaining, should hit for double/HR power at Pitt at maturity. 

Ryan Saltonstall, lhp, Central Florida
• Attends South Mountain CC in Phoenix, Arizona. 
• Posted a 2.36 ERA across 72.1 innings in 2017, striking out 56 along the way. 
• Quality size at present, can fill out body a bit more and projects as such. 
• Consistently in the upper-80's with his fastball, has touched low-90's at times. 
• Slurvy breaking ball that he can throw for strikes and move around the zone a bit. 

Bryan Lavastida, ss, Alabama
• Attends Hillsborough CC in the Tampa, Florida area. 
• Hit .405 as a freshman to lead the team, one of the better pure hitters in JC baseball overall. 
• Has positional versatility, is a shortstop by trade but can play third base or second base as well. 
• Has some power there, could be a legitimate power threat at the next level depending on development. 
• Will be an impact performer right away in Tuscaloosa, should he make it to campus. 
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