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2017 South Top Prospect Showcase
Updated Schedule | Second chance 60s will be run immediately following the conclusion of the 8am game. 
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1-Black vs 3-Maroon

8/6/2017

Jordan Compton (2018 SS, Oklahoma City, OK) Utilized a compact, aggressive swing that generated solid bat speed on a hard in double. Also pitched featuring a fastball that flashed good downhill tilt though the zone topping at 86 miles per hour. Tossed 2 scoreless innings while striking out  4 batters. 

Jacob Rothenberg (2018 OF, Houston, TX) Showed a smooth, fluid swing path with a knack for finding the barrel collecting 2 hits in 3 at-bats. Also worked one scoreless inning topping at 82 miles per hour. 

Ryan Ollison (2019 C, Carrollton, TX) Singled in first 2 at-bats employing a simple, repeatable swing plane that created good strength at contact. 

Thomas Miller (2018 1B, Mansfield, TX) Miller also singled twice in his last two at-bats showing the ability to manipulate the barrel and create hard contact to all parts of the zone. 

Sammy Silva (2018 3B, Corpus Christi, TX) Doubled in last at-bat of the day showing solid strength in swing with the ability to deliver barrel through extension with authority. 

Andrew Shoultz (2018 C, Scurry, TX) Shoultz showed a smooth, clean arm action that generated good life through the zone with a fastball that topped at 85 miles per hour. The 2018 grad work two hit less innings while striking out 3. 

Peyton Zachry (2018 LHP, Austin, TX) The 2018 lefty effectively stayed off barrels while flashing good swing and miss potential. Zachary topping at 85 miles per hour and changed speed with a tight breaking ball in the mid 70's. Struck out 8 batters over 3 innings while allowing one hit.

2-Columbia Blue vs. 4-Purple

8/6/2017

Logan Ellis (2018 3B, Bushland/Amarillo, TX) showed good tools on the mound highlighted by a short and deceptive arm action and a fastball that topped out at 82 mph. Ellis showed an advanced feel for his curveball which has swing-and-miss potential. 

Evan Sutton (2018 LHP, Kearney, MO) put his good awareness for the barrel on display with a hard double down the third base line. 

James Starnes (2018 C, Spring, TX) showed intriguing power potential to the pull side of the field with a run scoring double to the right centerfield gap. 

Bennett Shoptaw (2018 RHP, Little Rock, AR) was a strong presence near the top of the lineup and showed good lead off tools. The primary arm has a contact-oriented approach and collected two hits and two runs scored. 

Austin Roccaforte (2019 SS, Tomball, TX) played an outstanding game at shortstop with good instincts and smooth actions. Roccaforte made a number of plays in the hole with the requisite arm strength to nail runners while off balance. He also added a deep RBI double. 

Kyle Jackson (2018 RHP, Conroe, TX) continued the offensive showing with two hits. He put his power on display with a hard hit double off the left centerfield wall. 

Caleb Flores (2018 3B, Amarillo, TX) showed interesting two-way potential with a fastball up to 82 mph while mixing in a good slider. He also showed his power with a long home run to right field. 

Ryan Depperschmidt (2019 OF, Shady Shores, TX) launched a home run to deep left field. Depperschmidt jumped all over a fastball for a no-doubt shot. 

Ryan Walden (2018 C, Edmond, OK) had a strong day at the plate and showed off good pitch recognition in the process. He crushed a double down the line and stayed back to hit a line drive over the third baseman's head. 

Weston Hickman (2018 OF, Whitesboro, TX) made a number of tough plays during the game including a diving catch in centerfield. Hickman crushed two doubles as well, including one that he showed good hustle to reach second base. 

Game Highlights 1-Black vs. 2- Columbia Blue

8/5/2017

Austin Gallagher (2018 RHP, Spring, TX) had a RBI double and showed the ability to hammer pitches up in the zone for extra bases.

Bennett Shoptaw (2018 RHP, Little Rock, AR) stuck out 6 batters over 3 innings of work and attacked hitters with mid-eighties fastball. Worked from an over-the-top arm slot and showed good feel for a 12-to-6 shaped curve ball.

Austin Roccaforte (2019 SS, Tomball, TX) had 2 hits and scored a run, while showing a relaxed and loose approach. He battles well in at bates with a line drive swing plane.

Ryan Depperschmidt (2019 OF, Shady Shores, TX) had 2 hits and showed off quality speed with a stolen base as well. He hits with a relaxed stance and shows good follow through through the ball.

Kade Brewer (2018 C, Sherman, TX) was short to the ball with a compact swing path and tallied 2 hits on the day.  

Justin Ruble (2018 RHP, Tomball, TX) has a large and projectable frame. His fastball worked in the upper 80's, and reached 90 mph. He flashed a breaking ball that showed sharp break and tilt.

Krystian Padron (2018 C, Spring, TX) hit an RBI double in the game.  

Top Pocket Radar Exit Velos

8/5/2017

Name Exit Velo Grad School Hometown
Bennett Laurence 94 2018 Rockwall Rockwall, TX
Austin Gallagher 93 2018 Houston Christian Spring, TX
Sebastian Coria 90 2018 Seven Lakes Katy, TX
Caleb Flores 90 2018 Amarillo Amarillo, TX
Jordan Compton 89 2018 Carl Albert Oklahoma City, OK
Justin Ruble 89 2018 Tomball Memorial Tomball, TX
Ryan Depperschmidt 87 2019 Lake Dallas Shady Shores, TX
Ryan Walden 87 2018 Edmond Santa Fe Edmond, OK
Pete D'Alessandro 86 2018 Dripping Springs Driftwood, TX
Jared McClain 86 2018 McKinney North McKinney, TX
Jacob Rothenberg 86 2018 Lamar Houston, TX
Kohl Drake 85 2018 Wylie Sachse, TX
Dana Eickenhorst 85 2018 Clinton-Massie Clarksville, OH
Trey Harris 85 2018 Little Rock Christian Academy Little Rock, AR
Bennett Shoptaw 85 2018 Little Rock Christian Academy Little Rock, AR
Andrew Shoultz 85 2018 Scurry-Rosser Scurry, TX
Wes Tatum 85 2018 West Monroe West Monroe, LA

South Top Prospect Batting Practice Highlights

8/5/2017

Jared McClain (2018 3B, McKinney, TX) had a very strong and physical frame which helped translate to hard hit line drives. He showed good present bat speed along with the ability to impact the ball with strength through the point of contact; leveraged swing throughout with balls that traveled well and had backspin.

Kolsen Powers (2019 C, Abilene, TX) had a very clean and repeatable swing path that allowed him to make consistent contact. Powers showed good feel for the barrel of the bat with the majority of the hits being line drives up the middle and to the pull side of the field. 

Justin Ruble (2018 RHP, Tomball, TX) stood with a wide base and a high hand set with a high back elbow. Ruble had a smooth and short stroke with a direct hand path to the ball and the swing path itself was naturally lofted. 

Caleb Flores (2018 3B, Amarillo, TX) showed a very physical presence in the batter's box with a very fluid stroke from the left side. He generated good extension when he was on time and out in front of the plate with loud contact and barrel skills to the pull side of the field. 

Bennett Laurence (2018 OF, Rockwall, TX) worked line drives to all fields and showed a good swing highlighted by the quickness in his hands. Laurence showed some jump off the barrel when he was on time to go along with balls that were impacted hard to the pull side. 

Trey Harris (2018 OF, Little Rock, AR) utilized a short and compact swing that complemented the contact, line-drive oriented approach nicely. Harris has quick hands with requisite bat speed and had a direct path to the baseball. He was able to smoke line drives to all fields. 

Pete D'Alessandro (2018 3B, Driftwood, TX) has a strong, physical frame to go along with a fluid swing that showed good bat speed throughout the path. D'Alessandro repeats his swing well and stays on plane consistently with good power potential to both gaps and all fields.

Lennox Rivera (2018 1B, Irving, TX) is another hitter who showed na intriguing power ceiling. The righthanded hitter showed some lift and bat speed in the swing and allowed him to generate power to the pull side and left centerfield gap. Rivera showed some torque through his hips and his batted balls carried well. 

3-Maroon vs 4-Purple Game Highlights

8/5/2017

Chandler Arnold (2018 RHP, Mesquite, TX) pitched at 84-87 MPH with his fastball with sound mechanics.  He's got a long body that projects well and the velocity projects as well.  He threw an 11/5 curve ball for strikes with tight rotation and shape.  He struck out 7 in his 3 innings of work.

Spencer Cochran (2018 RHP, Prosper, TX) pitched at 82-84 MPH with good arm speed.  He worked ahead in the count with the curve ball and showed feel for it.  

Kohl Drake (2018 LHP, Sachse, TX) pitched at 79-83 MPH with his fastball and located it well.  He didn't allow a hit in his 3 innings of work and struck out 5.

Trey Bostic (2018 RHP, Waxahachie, TX) pitched at 82-85 MPH touching 87 MPH with his fastball.  He attacks hitters and threw 3 pitches for strikes.  He threw a heavy change up with good run and sink on it at 75 MPH.  

Logan Ellis (2018 3B, Bushland/Amarillo, TX) hit a hard double to left field and squared the baseball up well.  He has a good plate presence and is confident in the box.  

Saul Hernandez (2018 3B, Galveston, TX) collected 2 hits in the game and showed quick hands at the plate.  He has a balanced stance and showed a good approach at the plate.  

Thomas Miller (2018 1B, Mansfield, TX) hit a hard double to left center field.  He has a quiet approach and a clean swing path to the baseball.  

Top Catcher Pop Times

8/5/2017

Name Pop Grad School Hometown
Tanner Lindsly 1.91 2018 Keller Fort Worth, TX
Kade Brewer 1.94 2018 Whitesboro Sherman, TX
Carson Kropp 1.96 2018 Owasso Oologah, OK
James Starnes 1.96 2018 Oak Ridge Spring, TX
Dylan Strater 1.96 2018 Liberty Frisco, TX
Andrew Shoultz 1.97 2018 Scurry-Rosser Scurry, TX
Dana Eickenhorst 1.98 2018 Clinton-Massie Clarksville, OH
Kolsen Powers 1.99 2019 IMG Academy Abilene, TX

Top Catcher Velos

8/5/2017

Name C Grad School Hometown
Carson Kropp 80 2018 Owasso Oologah, OK
Tanner Lindsly 78 2018 Keller Fort Worth, TX
Kade Brewer 77 2018 Whitesboro Sherman, TX
Dylan Strater 77 2018 Liberty Frisco, TX
Andrew Shoultz 76 2018 Scurry-Rosser Scurry, TX
James Starnes 76 2018 Oak Ridge Spring, TX
Dana Eickenhorst 75 2018 Clinton-Massie Clarksville, OH
Tyler Williams 74 2018 Magnolia Magnolia, TX
Kolsen Powers 71 2019 IMG Academy Abilene, TX
Ryan Walden 71 2018 Edmond Santa Fe Edmond, OK

Top 1B Velos

8/5/2017

Name 1B Grad School Hometown
Thomas Miller 83 2018 Nolan Catholic Mansfield, TX
Lennox Rivera 73 2018 Ranchview Irving, TX
Sammy Silva 73 2018 Corpus Christi Moody Corpus Christi, TX

Top IF Velos

8/5/2017

Name IF Grad School Hometown
Jordan Compton 88 2018 Carl Albert Oklahoma City, OK
Zach Johnson 84 2018 Ridge Point Missouri City, TX
Mathew De La Cruz 83 2018 Robert Vela Edinburg, TX
Sebastian Coria 81 2018 Seven Lakes Katy, TX
Pete D'Alessandro 81 2018 Dripping Springs Driftwood, TX
Thomas Miller 81 2018 Nolan Catholic Mansfield, TX
Chance White 81 2018 Magnolia West Magnolia, TX

Top OF Velos

8/5/2017


Name OF Grad School Hometown
Ryan Depperschmidt 88 2019 Lake Dallas Shady Shores, TX
Bennett Laurence 88 2018 Rockwall Rockwall, TX
Austin Bain 83 2018 Martin Duncanville, TX
Jacob Rothenberg 83 2018 Lamar Houston, TX
Wes Tatum 83 2018 West Monroe West Monroe, LA

Top 60 Yard Dash Times

8/5/2017

Name 60 Grad School Hometown
Weston Hickman 6.71 2018 Whitesboro Whitesboro, TX
Trey Harris 6.73 2018 Little Rock Christian Academy Little Rock, AR
Bennett Laurence 6.74 2018 Rockwall Rockwall, TX
Wes Tatum 6.75 2018 West Monroe West Monroe, LA
Brock Hall 6.79 2018 West Brook Beaumont, TX
Jacob Rothenberg 6.79 2018 Lamar Houston, TX
Ryan Depperschmidt 6.88 2019 Lake Dallas Shady Shores, TX
Austin Roccaforte 6.91 2019 Tomball Memorial Tomball, TX
Mathew De La Cruz 6.93 2018 Robert Vela Edinburg, TX

Top 10 Yard Splits

8/5/2017


Name 10 Grad School Hometown
Jacob Rothenberg 1.54 2018 Lamar Houston, TX
Trey Harris 1.57 2018 Little Rock Christian Academy Little Rock, AR
Bennett Laurence 1.58 2018 Rockwall Rockwall, TX
Brock Hall 1.60 2018 West Brook Beaumont, TX
Mathew De La Cruz 1.62 2018 Robert Vela Edinburg, TX
Ryan Depperschmidt 1.63 2019 Lake Dallas Shady Shores, TX
Austin Roccaforte 1.63 2019 Tomball Memorial Tomball, TX
Wes Tatum 1.63 2018 West Monroe West Monroe, LA
Wyatt Bell 1.64 2018 Ryan Corinth, TX
James Starnes 1.64 2018 Oak Ridge Spring, TX
Grant Beste 1.65 2019 Whitesboro Whitesboro, TX
Ryan Ollison 1.65 2019 Hebron Carrollton, TX
Trey Bostic 1.68 2018 Midlothian Heritage Waxahachie, TX
Jordan Compton 1.69 2018 Carl Albert Oklahoma City, OK
Weston Hickman 1.69 2018 Whitesboro Whitesboro, TX
Kyle Jackson 1.69 2018 College Park Conroe, TX