Kevin L. Bermudez Cruz (2018 SS, Caguas, PR)- showcased his ability to manufacture runs, going 2-3 with 3 runs scored on the day. Bermudez Cruz also demonstrated his aggressiveness to run on the base paths throughout the game.

Eric Bonkowski (2018 OF, Plantation, FL)- Excellent gap power with hard, consistent contact. 2 doubles on the day had Bonkowski driving in 2 runs as well. Bonkowski also demonstrated his pitching ability, fanning 3 over 2 innings. Fastball was consistently low 80s and touched 84 on a few.

Tyler Townsend (2018 LHP, Lake Worth, FL)- The lefty was able to amount 7 strikeouts over his 4 innings, keeping hitters off balance throughout. Mixing in fastballs topping at 81 with a curve sitting in the upper 60s.

Frank Elissalt (2020 3B, Miami, FL)- Came in and struck out the side with a fastball anywhere from 76-79 mixing in a mid-60s curve and a consistent, 68 mph change.

Austin Davis (2018 SS, Orlando, FL)- An all-around ballplayer, Davis went 3-3 at the plate with a couple of stolen bases. Hard contact and solid fielding had Austin standing out today.

Roberto Lopez (2020 OF, Miramar, FL)- solid contact at the plate resulted in a 2-3 day from the soon to be sophomore outfielder.

Immanuel Bezares (2018 SS, Orlando, FL)- Threw 2 innings with 5ks keeping hitters guessing with his fastball and curve ball. Bezares commanded the zone well, touching 82 with the fastball and his curve sitting 63-67.

Austin Davis (2018 SS, Orlando, FL)- Was able to showcase his speedy, athletic ability going 2-4 with a stolen base, setting up the game’s first run.

Alexis Davila (2018 C, Vega Alta, PR)- was impressive with the bat today. Going 2-3 with a double off the left field wall in his first at-bat, followed by a solo shot over left in his second. His quick, compact swing allows him to really get through the ball.

Jaden Zumbrum (2020 1B, Orlando, FL)- showed some gap power going 2-3 with a double to left and a run scored. Zumbrum hit the ball hard in all three at-bats, presenting his opposite field power as well.

Lucas Ismaili (2020 SS, Dunedin, FL)- kept hitters off balance during his 3 innings of work, fanning 3 while changing speeds effectively. Fastball was ranging between 74-80 while mixing in some curves and change ups sitting in the low to mid 60s.

Benny Hernandez (2018 1B, Cedar Hill, TX)- had a solid day at the plate, amounting 2 hits in his 3 at-bats with a run scored. Benny was patient on off-speed pitches and demonstrated that with a hard line drive to left on a curve.

Cole Beverlin (2018 RHP, Port Orange, FL)- was lights out on the mound. 4 innings with 1 hit allowed while amounting 7 strikeouts as well. Beverlin commanded the zone with a fastball sitting 82-86 and his curve at 73-75.

Ryan McCauley (2020 RHP, Trinity, FL)- kept the great pitching going with 3 innings of no hit ball. McCauley also struck out 3 with his mid-80s fastball, 68 mph change-ups, and a mixture of curves ranging from 64-67.

Carson Stephens (2019 SS, St. Petersburg, FL) showed his athleticism in his team’s first game as he displayed quick hands from the right side, connecting for a ground rule double over the left field wall. He also threw a quick 1-2-3 inning with sinking life to his fastball down in the zone.  

Chad Curtis (2019 RHP, Pembroke Pines, FL) started the game for Orange and ran his fastball up to 82 mph in his first inning of work. He shows a strong build on the mound with a higher arm slot and threw both a changeup and curveball for strikes.

Jacob Treece (2018 LHP, Englewood, FL) impressed during his three frame, consistently sitting in the 80-83 mph from the left side. He picked up five strikeouts, all looking, and moved his fastball around the zone well while throwing his curveball for strike three more than once.

Reece Malek (2020 MIF, Aston, PA) put together a nice day at the plate, starting his showcase by going 2-for-2 with two singles. He plated his team’s first run in the first inning and showed nice speed on the bases with a stolen base as well.

Marcos Pujols (2018 3B, Melbourne, FL) showed some of the biggest bat speed on Field 3 today. He picked up a hard, barreled hit single in his first at-bat and it’s easy to envision him hitting the ball a long ways when he squares it up.

Hunter Fornari (2018 SS, Ponce Inlet, FL) put his tools on display in his team’s first game, both with the bat and at shortstop. He moved well up the middle and showed arm strength while going 2-for-3 with a double and line drive single and showed a sound overall approach.

Cameron Norgren (2017 3B, Cary, NC) dug in right on right and picked up a double in his first at-bat, showing bat speed through the zone as part of a 1-for-2 day. 

David Valuja (2018 OF, Miramar, FL) closed out the game on the mound throwing an inning and ran his fastball up to 81 mph which he kept down at the knees. He also flashed a late tumbling knuckleball in the mid-60s for strikes, providing a different look. 

Britton Baxter (2018 RHP, Land O Lakes, FL) showed the biggest fastball of the game as he topped out at 86 mph and maintained his velocity throughout the game. The pitch showed short sinking life and he mixed in a curveball up to 72 mph. He also double in his final trip to the plate.

Chase Reed (2017 RHP, Fort Myers, FL) settled in nicely and maintained his velocity over his four innings of work. He topped out at 83 mph and worked down I the zone well when on top of the ball, inducing consistent ground ball contact.

Kyle Benedict (2019 OF, Lutz, FL) had a nice day at the plate going 2-3 and showed a fast bat. His speed played well on the bases with a stolen base while showing a nice line drive stroke in the batter’s box. He scored both runs for Columbia Blue.

Eric Bonkowski (2018 OF, Plantation, FL) put his righthanded swing on display, picking up two base hits on the afternoon. He shows a line drive swing path and after singling in his second trip he ripped a double down the left field line.

Francesco Calderon (2017 1B, Guayaquil, GY) begins open with his stance and uses his physical strength well, showing leverage to his bat path, picking up a single in his second at-bat.

Jarrett Bickel (2018 SS, South Bend, IN) showed off his defensive skills up the middle for the Green team today with a few nice plays. He shows very good arm strength across the diamond with big carry as well as a quick first step.

Tyler Lyons (2020 RHP, Winter Haven, FL) is a young arm who topped out at 74 mph and cruised for four innings of work. He mixed three pitches for strikes and was able to stay off barrels over his entire body of work.