6/28/2023
Joseph Karpowicz (2027 SS, Stony Brook, NY) was excellent on the mound throughout his two innings of work. The 6-foot right-hander threw two perfect innings, retiring three via the strikeout. He needed just 26 pitches to record his six outs. Karpowicz ran his fastball with present life through the zone up to 81 mph. He flashed a well-replicated changeup with some tumble as well as landed a tight slider for strikes later in counts. The breaking ball manipulated shape and speed well, keeping hitters guessing in the batter’s box. The 2027 prospect offers tons of physical upside and projects well as an arm moving forward. Karpowicz also showed out on the offensive end, launching a fastball over the center fielder’s head for an inside-the-park home run. He displayed the ability to loft baseballs for distance from gap to gap with ease.
Christopher O'Donnell (2028 SS, New Canaan, CT) opened up the game on the mound for his team, tossing two very efficient innings. The 5-foot-5 right-hander worked exclusively from the stretch and used a loose, easy stroke of the arm. He filled up all parts of the zone with his fastball, showing good command throughout his tenure on the mound. O’Donnell also flashed a big breaking ball later in counts. The 2028 prospect made quick work, producing tons of weak contact and finishing his 27-pitch outing without allowing a hit. O’Donnell also impressed on the offensive end by lining a two-strike fastball back up the middle for a single in the sixth inning and eventually came around to score the game’s first run.
Matthias Nemeth (2027 MIF, Upper Arlington, OH) showcased his ability to find the barrel once again in game two, going 2-for-4 on the day. The 5-foot-6 right-handed hitter singled once to left field and once to right field. He displayed the ability to control the barrel within the zone and produce consistent contact to all parts of the field. Nemeth has intriguing bat-to-ball skills and projects for more power with added strength.
Deshaun White (2027 SS, Williamsport, PA) tossed two innings on the mound and struck out four batters. The 5-foot-10 right-handed pitcher ran his fastball up to 79 mph and missed several barrels with it. He also landed a slurvy breaking ball with both horizontal and vertical tilt present for strikes. White utilized a loose, repeatable operation with tons of arm speed and offers tons of physical upside. The 2027 prospect flashed the leather in the infield as well, making several smooth plays at shortstop.
David Fenton (2027 RHP, Frisco, TX) went 2-for-3 at the plate with two singles to opposite parts of the field. The 5-foot-11 right-handed hitter displayed an aggressive approach at the plate tagged with the ability to generate line drives to the entire field. He projects for more power as he continues to add strength.
Nick Speckenbach (2027 3B, West Nyack, NY) was productive on both the offensive and defensive end in game two. The 5-foot-10 right-hander punched out four batters over two innings and allowed just one hit. He located his heavy fastball consistently on the outer portion of the plate, producing several swings and misses. A slurvy breaking ball made an appearance to disrupt the timing of opposing hitters. At the plate, Speckenbach took a fastball the other way, lining it to left field for a single. The 2027 prospect showcased the ability to work the entire field and match the plane of the pitch with the barrel.
Irving Taveras (2027 SS, Lawrence, MA) struck out four batters over two productive innings of work and allowed just one hit. The 5-foot-6 right-hander filled up all parts of the zone with his fastball and topped it out at 74 mph. He flashed a slurvy breaking ball with some horizontal tilt later in counts. He projects more velocity as he continues to physically mature.
Matthew Amy (2027 C, East Meadow, NY) impressed with the bat, going 2-for-4 with a double to right-center late in the game. The 5-foot-7 right-handed hitter is capable of barreling up baseballs in and around the zone and carrying them into the gaps for extra bases. He has a good feel for the barrel and projects well as a hitter moving forward.
Michael Currier (2028 RHP, Holden, MA) turned on a fastball and tagged it down the left field line for extra bases. The 5-foot-11 left-handed hitter utilizes a quick line drive stroke and showcased his ability to carry baseballs for distance with ease.