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Tournaments  | Story | 10/8/2018

Ways to Play West Day 2 Notes

Britt Smith
Photo: Kevin Sim (Perfect Game)

2018 Ways to Play West Powered by MLB & PG: Daily Leaders | Day 1 Scout Notes

Mitchell Mashiko (2019, Torrance, Calif.) was impressive with his control of the barrel of the bat over the weekend. Named the MVP of the event, Mashiko finished the tournament with a 5-for-12 effort and a .916 OPS. He showed the ability to hit the ball all over the park, making not only adjustments during an at-bat, but even in mid-pitch. His present hit tool is advanced with a simple approach at the plate that would keep him from experience any lengthy periods of drought at the plate. He shows the ability to adjust to pitches in-flight and has tremendous balance and body control.

Wes Burton (2019, Santa Monica, Calif.), standing 6-foot-7 and 230-pounds, makes it is easy to see how he creates tilt and angle to his fastball. The imposing mound presence, coupled with improving command of his fastball, allows the Ole Miss commit to dominate the lower half of the strike zone. Forcing hitters to hit non-mistakes is certainly an advantage to the defense and after five innings on the mound and only surrendering one hit, he provided all of the edge that the Braves Scout Team would need. Burton used a slider with tight spin and late biting action to complement his use of the fastball consistently.

Kelvin Bender (2019, Gardena, Calif.) was impressive with his command of both his fastball, which sat 82-85 mph, and a 1-to-7 shaped curveball, that he landed with consistency in the 70-72 mph range. For three innings of relief in game one of the tournament, Bender did not allow a hit and was in complete command of his arsenal to both halves of the plate. The UC Santa Barbara commit mixed his pitches well and kept the opposing hitters guessing where the next offering would be located. With the development of a true third pitch he could find himself vying for a starter’s role long-term.

Jasiah Dixon (2019, Riverside, Calif.) is an impressive athlete with unlimited physical abilities. The plus runner patrols center field in all directions with ease, utilizing solid instincts of the bat and high-end closing speed, Dixon has the physical tools to stick at the game’s highest levels defensively. At the plate he is a treat at any point in the game, with elite level speed and the physical strength in the bat to drive the ball, outfielders can’t treat him as a slap and speed type hitter. This creates more space in the outfield and applies more pressure to the infielders as well. With power potential in the bat and his present athletic ability, the USC commit is an extremely projectable player to follow.

Fraser Bohm (2020, Malibu, Calif.) commanded a three-pitch mix for three innings of work on Saturday, allowing just a single hit. The 6-foot-4 and 190-pound righthander utilized a fastball in the mid-80s, topping at 88 mph, and showed command to both sides of the plate. The consistency with his curveball and slider allowed him to navigate through his three innings with minimal stress. With an easy and controlled delivery and the ability to throw quality strikes the uncommitted Bohm will have an opportunity to pitch at the next level and even make an early impact at the next level.

Carson Falsken (2020, Newbury Park, Calif.) has the quick-twitch athleticism that makes him a dangerous offensive player. Presently standing 5-foot-9 and 160-pounds, Falsken shows wiry strength and bat speed at the plate as well as demonstrating the ability to drive balls to the deeper parts of the park. The North Carolina State commit plays with a level of energy that allows him to play bigger than his present size. With added strength and maturity Falsken will see a more developed power element at the plate.

Tyler Tilton (2019, Redlands, Calif.) has an aggressive approach on the mound and shows the ability to mix pitches and consistently attack hitters. Working two innings on Saturday against the Braves Scout Team, Tilton mixed pitches and changed speeds effectively without allowing a hit in a tied ball game. Standing 5-foot-10 and 195-pounds, he is not a prototypical build for a pitcher at the next level but his competitiveness more than makes up for his lack of size. Working in the low- to mid-80s and mixing in an effective curveball and slider allow Tilton to be effective out of the bullpen.

Justin Strickland (2020, Long Beach, Calif.) is still relatively raw from a polished skills standpoint but the 6-foot-3 and 190-pound outfielder has been labeled as extremely projectable in both body and skill set. He shows the potential to thrive as a hitter, with longer limbs that create leverage in his swing, he has slight lift and fluid passes through the strike zone. The results are now abundant presently but his participation with the MLBYA will only continue to see improvement in his abilities. Already a capable defender in the outfield Strickland should continue to see vast improvement in his game before his senior year.

Nathan Nankil (2020, Chula Vista, Calif.) is a polished hitting machine for the San Diego Show. Although he was injured and could not finish the championship game of the event, he showed a fluid swing with present bat speed and a high-level skill-set with the bat. With rangy limbs on his 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame, Nankil creates leverage but also displays the ability to shorten his stroke when necessary to center the ball. Given his present gap power, with added strength to his projectable frame expect to hear more about him in the future.

Kevin Sim (2020, San Diego, Calif.) is solidly built at 6-foot-2 and 200-pounds. He has the present strength and power to be an impact bat in the middle of any lineup. Sim has fluid and loose hands in a swing that produces solid bat speed. He shows solid defensive skills at third base and enough arm to stay at the position at higher levels. The University of San Diego commit is a solid all-around prospect, excelling at multiple phases of the game.



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