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2-Columbia Blue vs. 4-Gray Game Highlights

1/7/2018

Dillon Lifrieri (2018 OF, Wilton, CT) had a solid day at the plate going one for two with a double and run scored. Lifrieri stays back on the ball well and has good plate coverage making loud contact when barreled up. 

Diego Millan (2018 C, Carolina, PR) was one for two at the plate with a double an RBI and run scored. He showed good balance at the plate with a line drive swing plane making hard contact.

Edgar Rodriguez (2019 LHP, Miami, FL) pitched three innings striking out three. He displayed good balance on the mound with good arm whip repeating his delivery well. His fastball was up to 85 MPH and mixed in a 1-7 breaking ball at 72 MPH with some depth and flashed a change-up at 72 MPH

Yordy Cabrera (2018 RHP, Miami, FL) had an impressive outing on the mound pitching three strong and punching out three. He has a slow balanced delivery with an explosive fastball that topped 91 MPH with some sink and mixed in a curveball at 74 MPH, slider at 80 MPH and change-up that had sink at 82 MPH.

6-Royal vs 1-Black Game Highlights

1/7/2018

Brett Gonzalez (2018 OF, Rolla, MO) collected two singles in the game in three plate appearances. He showed strong hands making consistent hard contact with a line drive swing plane.

Erick Figueroa (2019 RHP, San Juan, PR) had a solid outing on the mound pitching four strong innings giving up two hits and striking out three. He filled the zone in his outing  working his fastball to both sides of the plate sitting 82-86 MPH with cut action and mixed in a curveball at 68 MPH and change-up at 71 MPH.

Kelvin Maldonado (2018 SS, Santa Isabel, PR) had a good game offensively and defensively. He collected a double, stole a base and scored a run. On defense, he showed off a strong arm making a play deep in the hole off his back foot. 

Erick Rivera (2018 OF, Salinas, PR) was one for two with a stolen base and run scored. At the plate, he showed a simple stroke with a quick bat hitting the ball out front and making consistent hard contact.

Elian Almanzar (2018 RHP, Apopka, FL) struck out four hitters in his three innings of work. He has an over the top slot with a whippy arm action and stays online with his delivery. His fastball topped out at 89 MPH with sink and mixed in a 12-6 curveball at 72 MPH along with a 74 MPH change-up.

3-Gold vs. 5-Green Game Highlights

1/7/2018

Connor Pavolony (2018 C, Woodstock, GA) showed off defensively throwing out a runner at second base from his knees displaying great catch and throw ability with plus defensive tools.

Dylan Smith (2018 RHP, Stafford, TX) pitched three solid innings striking out two hitters. He has a balanced delivery and arm works well with good arm speed. Dylan has a three pitch mix with his fastball touching 88 MPH, mixing in a curveball with good spin and shape at 74 MPH and flashed a good change-up at 76 MPH. 

Trevor Candelaria (2018 OF, Durango, CO) was one for three in the game with a triple and run scored. He's a free swinger with gap to gap pop in his bat making hard barrel contact generating good backspin.

Gustavo Lino (2018 OF, Coral Springs, FL) had a good game at the plate going two for two. Lino has good bat to ball skills consistently finding the barrel making good contact.

Batting Practice Highlights

1/6/2018

Kevin Melendez Calderon (2018 C, San Juan, PR) is a big and strong 6-2/200 right handed hitting catcher with a loose and smooth right handed swing and he has the strength to make the ball jump.  A little more use of his strong lower half and he'll be really driving balls.

Gabriel A Ortiz Abreu (2018 C, Ponce, PR) has an extra big and strong 5-11/210 build and has definitely learned to use his big lower half to generate bat speed.  He's a straight pull hitter with a very short swing for the power that he is generating from the left side.

Ezequiel Pagan (2018 OF, Guayanilla, PR) creates lots of barrel whip in his left handed swing and has very quick hands getting the bat going.  He'll keep getting stronger and fill out his 6-1/165 frame as he matures.

Anthony Donofrio (2018 OF, Massapequa, NY) has a very projectable 6-2/175 build and very good hitting mechanics that enabled him to square up almost every swing.  A left handed hitter, Donofrio has an ideal combination of shift through contact and quick, explosive hands that are very well timed.

Roberto Cruz (2018 OF, Santo Domingo Oeste, SD) is a 6-3/195 Dominican who we are told will be eligible to sign on the July 2, 2018 signing date.  He's young and a bit coltish still in his coordination but has present skills and bat speed from the right side and the ball comes off his barrel very nicely.

Josean Rivera Sanchez (2017 C, Patillas, PR) is another big Puerto Rican catcher at 6-2, 215 with the present strength to go with it.  He's a switch-hitter who has tools from both sides of the plate, with a shorter right handed swing that promises more hard contact and a longer left handed approach that projects more power.

Adrian Figueroa (2020 LHP, Miami, FL) looks like a young A.J. Puk clone, with similar two-way tools as the former PG All-American.  His next step is when he learns how to start turning the barrel to use the huge leverage in his 6-6/205 frame.

Mykanthony Valdez (2019 3B, Davie, FL) is simply one of the strongest players in high school baseball right now and does an outstanding job of exploding his hands into the baseball.  He crushed some balls that got held up in strong winds blowing in from centerfield.

Joseph Encarnacion (2017 SS, Queens, NY) has a very projectable 6-2/175 build and a loose right handed swing that has plenty of present bat speed.  He has natural flow to his swing and hitter's hands that allow him to adjust to pitches in different zones while still maintaining bat speed.

Connor Pavolony (2018 C, Woodstock, GA)  is a Tennessee commit who will get plenty of attention from pro scouts this spring in the talent rich state of Georgia.  He has lots of right handed bat speed and the ability to drive the ball hard and a long way.

Jason Thomas (2018 OF, Miramar, FL) looks like a prototypical top of the order hitter with a short and crisp swing that is going to maximize hard line drive contact and the ability to get on base.

Kyle Iarrobino (2018 RHP, Key West, FL) is a primary pitcher but a great example of what good happens when a big and strong hitter gets his lower half flowing into his swing.  Iarrobino drove the ball hard from the left side from a well designed and effective left handed swing.

Jonathan Alonso (2018 1B, Clearwater, FL) hit right after Iarrobino and demonstrated another skill that many good hitters share; he was very aggressive and attacked the ball with full bat speed.  At 6-2/205 with plenty of twitch in his swing, that meant lots of very hard contact.

Tyler Acosta (2018 OF, Barrington, IL) has a very busy and inconsistent front foot load he'll have to simplify but the Illinois signee has very quick hands and the ability to square up the ball hard to the pull side consistently.

Dillon Lifrieri (2018 OF, Wilton, CT) is a very strong right handed hitter and the Arkansas signee drove the ball hard when he got his front foot down in time.  He's another hitter who is looking to max out his bat speed every swing and attack the baseball.

Nasim Nunez (2019 SS, Lawrenceville, GA) is best known for his defensive wizardry but he's also a switch-hitter with a quick and short line drive swing that will produce a high average in the future.

Erik Rivera (2019 OF, Caguas, PR) had one of the best BP rounds of the day, crushing line drive after line drive up the right centerfield gap with a very smooth and easy left handed swing that was very repeatable and very well timed.  There was lots of talk today about where his higher ceiling was between the mound and as a position player.

Trevor Candelaria (2018 OF, Durango, CO) is a very toolsy athlete from rural south Colorado and one of his best tools is his right handed bat speed.  The Davidson signee explodes his hands at the ball and is going to hit with some serious power in college.

Gustavo Lino (2018 OF, Coral Springs, FL) is a front side hitter who gets out front with good balance and has a quick and short right handed swing.  He looks like a future high average hitter with some potential gap power in his young build.

Paul Nixon (2018 1B, Baltimore, MD) is still raw at the plate but he is enormously strong at 6-3/230 and has a simple and usable approach from the right side that will enable him to keep improving as he gets more repetitions.

Kameron Wells (2018 OF, Hattiesburg, MS) is another very strong right handed hitter with a potentially bright future in front of him as he gets more repetitions and learns to use his strength.  He is part of an outfield at Hattiesburg High School that includes PG All-American Joe Gray Jr and nationally ranked teammate Dexter Jordan, an impressive collection of athletic talent.







2-Columbia Blue vs. 1-Black Game Highlights

1/6/2018

Cesar Valero (2019 SS, Calgary, AB) had competitive at-bats showing a quick bat and quick wrists at the plate going one for two with a single and a run scored.

Adrian Figueroa (2020 LHP, Miami, FL) has a smooth athletic swing and a quick bat displaying power potential hitting a double and scoring a run in the game.

Luis A Gonzalez (2018 RHP, Carolina, PR) had an impressive outing on the bump pitching three strong and striking out six. Luis pounded the zone working down showing a loose arm with a smooth easy delivery. His fastball sat 87-91 MPH with life and mixed in a 11-5 breaking ball with good feel and depth.

Erick Rivera (2018 OF, Salinas, PR) has an aggressive approach at the plate and competes every pitch. He collected a single in the game showing good bat speed and quick hands.

Greg Hollman (2014 RHP, Calgary, AB) pitched three solid innings giving up one hit and punching out eight of the nine hitters he faced. Hollman was very effective locating his pitches and keeping the ball away from barrels. He showed a heavy fastball topping out at 86 MPH and mixed in a 12-6 curveball that had good shape and spin to it at 75 MPH. 

3-Gold vs. 4-Gray Game Highlights

1/6/2018

Miguel Soto (2018 SS, Kissimmee, FL) Collected two hits in the game. Has good speed down the line, puts pressure on defense. Keeps the ball up the middle with good hard contact.

Leif Bigelow (2018 RHP, Brattleboro, VT) Threw three solid innings to start the game. Gave up no earned runs and didn't allow a walk. Fastball topped at 82 with some sink. Mixed in a solid 73 mph slider and a good change at 77.

Erik Rivera (2019 OF, Caguas, PR) Closed the game out with three strikeouts in the final inning. Attacks with fastball at 90. Good 1-7 curveball at 73. Keeps the ball low around the knees.

Kyle Iarrobino (2018 RHP, Key West, FL) Started the game with three good innings. Gave up just one run on three hits. Struck out three. Has short running life to fastball at 87 and a good curveball at 68. Creates good angle with pitches.

Antonio Knowles (2018 RHP, Key West, FL) Three great innings not allowing a hit and striking out eight of nine outs. Has a really quick arm. Gets good bite with fastball at 89. Repeats everything well with simple mechanics. Has really good command of the curveball at 76. Also mixed in a changeup at 77.

Dillon Lifrieri (2018 OF, Wilton, CT) Came on for one inning, striking out three of three batters. Good fastball with short life and sink at 85.







5-Green vs. 6-Royal Game Highlights

1/6/2018

Francisco Reynoso (2019 SS, San Juan, PR) Collected two hits in the game. A single and a hard hit double past first base. Barreled the ball up hard in both at bats.

Pablo Sanchez (2018 OF, Cidra, PR) Had two extra base hits in the game. Is a fast twitch, quick moving player. Gets good elevation when hitting with hard jump off the barrel. Able to hit the ball to opposite field with pop.

Kyle Dentmon (2018 C, Rockledge, FL) Drove a ball hard to the opposite field past the defender for a double. Able to sit on a fastball and drive it the other way.

Francisco Mateo (2018 OF, Carolina, PR) Had a hard line drive single into center field. Uses a short quick swing to handle high velocity pitches.

Noah Bryant (2018 RHP, Pensacola, FL) Threw three shutout innings. Struck out six batters with no walks. Has some slight cut to his fastball at 83. Has a short curveball at 66. Creates good plane from a high 3/4 arm slot.

Ricky Apodaca (2018 LHP, Albuquerque, NM) Three innings pitched without allowing a hit. Fastball topped at 87. Good ability to mix in off-speed pitches. Uses an up-tempo pace with an extended 3/4 slot.










Top Exit Velocities World Showcase

1/6/2018

Name Exit Velo Grad School Hometown
Paul Nixon 97 2018 Archbishop Curley Baltimore, MD
Dillon Lifrieri 96 2018 Wilton Wilton, CT
Tommy Benson 95 2018 Chesterton Crown Point, IN
Cesar Valero 94 2019 Foothills Composite Calgary, AB
Jonathan Alonso 93 2018 Northside Christian Clearwater, FL
Nick O’Day 93 2018 Bishop Shanahan Coatesville, PA
Kevin Melendez Calderon 92 2018 Puerto Rico BB Acad. San Juan, PR
Erick Rivera 92 2018 Carlos Colon Burgos Salinas, PR
Erik Rivera 92 2019 Puerto Rico BB Acad. Caguas, PR
Dalton Burrell 91 2019 Airline Bossier City, LA
Kyle Dentmon 91 2018 Merritt Island Rockledge, FL
Jerrick Francees 91 2018 Santaluces Community Lake Worth, FL
Brady Moore 91 2018 Scotts Hill Parsons, TN
Francisco Reynoso 91 2019 Colegio Angel David San Juan, PR
Kameron Wells 91 2018 Hattiesburg Hattiesburg, MS
Nick Adams 90 2018 Richwoods Peoria, IL
Joseph Encarnacion 90 2017 Middle College High School At Laguardia Queens, NY
Sebastian Nunez 90 2019 Academia Cristiana de Manati Manati, PR
Tyler Acosta 89 2018 Barrington Barrington, IL
Noah Bryant 89 2018 Judy Andrews Pensacola, FL
Roberto Cruz 89 2016 Cenapec Santo Domingo Oeste (DOM)
Chris Mondesi 89 2018 Grand Street Campus Brooklyn, NY
Alejandro Rodriguez 89 2018 Montverde Academy Cidra, PR
Dayron Rodriguez 89 2018 Coral Springs Charter Coral Springs, FL
Jacob Steinberg 89 2018 St. Johns College Germantown, MD
Mario Zabala 89 2020 International Baseball Academy San Juan, PR
Kenen Irizarry 88 2018 Aurea Quiles Claudio Guanica, PR
Richard D Rodriguez 88 2019 Pro Baseball High School Academy Peñuelas, PR

World Top C Pops

1/6/2018

Name Pop Grad School Hometown
Connor Pavolony 1.78 2018 River Ridge Woodstock, GA
Alejandro Rodriguez 1.88 2018 Montverde Academy Cidra, PR
Wilmer Martinez 1.90 2018 Academia Ponce Interamericana Ponce, PR
Kevin Melendez Calderon 1.92 2018 Puerto Rico BB Acad. San Juan, PR
Kyle Dentmon 1.93 2018 Merritt Island Rockledge, FL
Diego Millan 1.94 2018 Montverde Academy Carolina, PR
Luis Garcia 1.95 2018 East Ridge Carolina, PR
Sebastian Nunez 1.95 2019 Academia Cristiana de Manati Manati, PR
Carrington Adler 1.96 2018 James W. Mitchell Holiday, FL
Eduardo Diaz 2.00 2020 Miami Coral Park Miami, FL
Kevin J Escalante 2.00 2018 International Baseball Academy (Ceiba, PR) Arroyo, PR

World Top C Velos

1/6/2018

Name C Grad School Hometown
Connor Pavolony 85 2018 River Ridge Woodstock, GA
Kevin Melendez Calderon 80 2018 Puerto Rico BB Acad. San Juan, PR
Diego Millan 80 2018 Montverde Academy Carolina, PR
Kyle Dentmon 79 2018 Merritt Island Rockledge, FL
Sebastian Nunez 79 2019 Academia Cristiana de Manati Manati, PR
Wilmer Martinez 78 2018 Academia Ponce Interamericana Ponce, PR
Josean Rivera Sanchez 78 2017 Pro Baseball High School Academy Patillas, PR
Carrington Adler 77 2018 James W. Mitchell Holiday, FL
Eduardo Diaz 76 2020 Miami Coral Park Miami, FL
Luis Garcia 76 2018 East Ridge Carolina, PR
Alejandro Rodriguez 76 2018 Montverde Academy Cidra, PR

World Top 1B Velos

1/6/2018

Name 1B Grad School Hometown
Jonathan Alonso 82 2018 Northside Christian Clearwater, FL
Noah Bryant 81 2018 Judy Andrews Pensacola, FL
Dalton Burrell 81 2019 Airline Bossier City, LA
Dayron Rodriguez 81 2018 Coral Springs Charter Coral Springs, FL
Adrian Figueroa 80 2020 Doral Academy Charter Miami, FL
Luis Roberto Guzman 80 2018 Colegio San Angel David Caguas, PR

World Top INF Velos

1/6/2018

Name IF Grad School Hometown
Nasim Nunez 93 2019 Collins Hill Lawrenceville, GA
Kenen Irizarry 92 2018 Aurea Quiles Claudio Guanica, PR
Chris Mondesi 92 2018 Grand Street Campus Brooklyn, NY
Francois Castillo 91 2018 Lake View Chicago, IL
Kevin Vargas 91 2018 International Baseball Academy Las Mareas de Salinas, PR
Dillon Lifrieri 90 2018 Wilton Wilton, CT
Francisco Reynoso 90 2019 Colegio Angel David San Juan, PR
Richard D Rodriguez 90 2019 Pro Baseball High School Academy Peñuelas, PR
Glenn Santiago 90 2019 International Baseball Academy Guanica, PR
Joseph Encarnacion 88 2017 Middle College High School At Laguardia Queens, NY
Jacob Steinberg 88 2018 St. Johns College Germantown, MD
Nick Adams 87 2018 Richwoods Peoria, IL
Antonio Knowles 87 2018 Key West Key West, FL
Kelvin Maldonado 87 2018 Puerto Rico BB Acad. Santa Isabel, PR
Yanick Rodriguez 87 2018 International Baseball Academy San Juan, PR
Miguel Soto 87 2018 TNXL Academy Kissimmee, FL
Tommy Benson 86 2018 Chesterton Crown Point, IN
Leif Bigelow 86 2018 Brattleboro Sr. Uhsd #6 Brattleboro, VT
Alexander Cornielle Olivio 86 2017 Cenepac Santo Domingo (DOM)
Nicolas Gonzalez 86 2018 Alonso Tampa, FL
Dyan R. Rodriguez 86 2018 Eloisa Pascaul Juncos, PR

World Top OF Velos

1/6/2018

Name OF Grad School Hometown
Erick Rivera 96 2018 Carlos Colon Burgos Salinas, PR
Trevor Candelaria 95 2018 Montverde Academy Durango, CO
Jonnathdael A Gonzalez Maldonado 92 2019 Colegio Angel David Guaynabo, PR
Ricky Apodaca 91 2018 Sandia Albuquerque, NM
Dillon Lifrieri 91 2018 Wilton Wilton, CT
Erik Rivera 91 2019 Puerto Rico BB Acad. Caguas, PR
Mario Zabala 91 2020 International Baseball Academy San Juan, PR
Francisco Mateo 90 2018 Montverde Academy Carolina, PR
Ezequiel Pagan 90 2018 Pro Baseball High School Academy Guayanilla, PR
Brett Gonzalez 89 2018 Rolla Sr. Rolla, MO
Kameron Wells 89 2018 Hattiesburg Hattiesburg, MS
Leif Bigelow 88 2018 Brattleboro Sr. Uhsd #6 Brattleboro, VT
Kyle Iarrobino 88 2018 Key West Key West, FL
Brady Moore 88 2018 Scotts Hill Parsons, TN
Nick O’Day 88 2018 Bishop Shanahan Coatesville, PA
Pablo Sanchez 88 2018 Esc Ruth Evelyn Cruz Cidra, PR
Jonathan Alonso 87 2018 Northside Christian Clearwater, FL
Tyler Acosta 86 2018 Barrington Barrington, IL
Roberto Cruz 86 2016 Cenapec Santo Domingo Oeste (DOM)
Lewis Menendez 86 2018 Mater Academy Charter Hialeah Gardens, FL
Ian Colberg 85 2018 Colegio Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Socorro San Juan, PR
Jackson Hipp 85 2018 Christ Alexandria, VA
Gustavo Lino 85 2018 Coral Glades Coral Springs, FL

World Top 60YD Dash Times

1/6/2018

Name 60 Grad School Hometown
Mario Zabala 6.28 2020 International Baseball Academy San Juan, PR
Glenn Santiago 6.40 2019 International Baseball Academy Guanica, PR
Gabriel Arroyo 6.46 2018 Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy Arecibo, PR
Nasim Nunez 6.46 2019 Collins Hill Lawrenceville, GA
Francisco Mateo 6.49 2018 Montverde Academy Carolina, PR
Miguel Soto 6.50 2018 TNXL Academy Kissimmee, FL
Dillon Lifrieri 6.52 2018 Wilton Wilton, CT
Kelvin Maldonado 6.54 2018 Puerto Rico BB Acad. Santa Isabel, PR
Jason Thomas 6.58 2018 Barbara Goleman Miramar, FL
Kenen Irizarry 6.59 2018 Aurea Quiles Claudio Guanica, PR
Jonnathdael A Gonzalez Maldonado 6.60 2019 Colegio Angel David Guaynabo, PR
Brett Gonzalez 6.63 2018 Rolla Sr. Rolla, MO
Ezequiel Pagan 6.63 2018 Pro Baseball High School Academy Guayanilla, PR
Pablo Sanchez 6.64 2018 Esc Ruth Evelyn Cruz Cidra, PR
Trevor Candelaria 6.65 2018 Montverde Academy Durango, CO
Richard D Rodriguez 6.65 2019 Pro Baseball High School Academy Peñuelas, PR
Dyan R. Rodriguez 6.67 2018 Eloisa Pascaul Juncos, PR
Francisco Reynoso 6.69 2019 Colegio Angel David San Juan, PR
Ricky Apodaca 6.70 2018 Sandia Albuquerque, NM
Lewis Menendez 6.72 2018 Mater Academy Charter Hialeah Gardens, FL
Tyler Acosta 6.73 2018 Barrington Barrington, IL
Yanick Rodriguez 6.73 2018 International Baseball Academy San Juan, PR
Austin Turner 6.74 2019 Buford Buford, GA
Erik Rivera 6.76 2019 Puerto Rico BB Acad. Caguas, PR
Kevin Vargas 6.76 2018 International Baseball Academy Las Mareas de Salinas, PR
Kevin Melendez Calderon 6.80 2018 Puerto Rico BB Acad. San Juan, PR
Auston Spires 6.80 2018 Newsome Lithia, FL
Ian Colberg 6.81 2018 Colegio Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Socorro San Juan, PR
Jackson Hipp 6.81 2018 Christ Alexandria, VA
Erick Rivera 6.81 2018 Carlos Colon Burgos Salinas, PR
Nicolas Gonzalez 6.91 2018 Alonso Tampa, FL
Gustavo Lino 6.91 2018 Coral Glades Coral Springs, FL
Dylan Smith 6.91 2018 Stafford Stafford, TX
Cesar Valero 6.91 2019 Foothills Composite Calgary, AB
Nick Adams 6.95 2018 Richwoods Peoria, IL
Roberto Cruz 6.97 2016 Cenapec Santo Domingo Oeste (DOM)
Connor Pavolony 6.97 2018 River Ridge Woodstock, GA
Luis Garcia 6.98 2018 East Ridge Carolina, PR
Eduardo Acosta 6.99 2018 Montverde Academy San German, PR