Jack Richardson (’27, Nacogdoches, TX) continued having a hot bat during Game 2 of the day. As mentioned in a previous blog, Richardson is a solid, left-handed hitting 1^st baseman. He showcases the ability to make regular, solid contact in nearly all of his at-bats. Richardson went 2-for-2.

Elijah Romero (’27, San Antonio, TX) is a primary UT/RHP for Team Purple. Romero was mentioned in a previous blog for his pitching. In game 2 action today, he was able to collect 2 knocks with 2 RBI. One of his more impressive hits was a laser down the 3^rd base line that brought Richardson in to score. Romero has some quickness to the bat and is able to drive balls to gap-to-gap.

Michael Espinoza (’27, Klein, TX) is a primary MIF/UT. He has a medium frame for his age and stands 5-foot-6, 132-pounds. Espinoza has some slight twitch to him. He helped Team Orange gather some hits and compete against Team Purple. Espinoza was able to drive a 1B to CF in his 1^st plate appearance. The approach is solid, and his baseball IQ stands out.

Cade Calhoun (’27, Conroe, TX) showcase some promise at the plate for Team Purple. The primary UT/RHP. Calhoun was able to find the sweet spot on the bat and drive a 2B to LF. He possesses a simple and easy swing and shows some pull-side.

Jack Richardson (’27, Nacogdoches, TX) is currently ranked as the No. 45^th overall player in Texas for his class. The primary 1^st baseman displayed some solid bat-to-ball skills during Day 2 action.  The left-handed hitting, 5-foot-11, 170-pound prospect was able to drive a FB in his first AB with some authority to his pull-side for an easy standup 3B. There is some strength to swing along with some quickness.

Ryan Morgan (’27, Corpus Christie, TX) came out of the bullpen for Team Maroon. After having a great showing yesterday at the plate, he shined on the mound today. He was able to locate the FB well within the zone. He sat in 77-80 MPH range. He also flashed a SL that had sharp, late breaking action when he stayed behind it. The CH was 60 mph with slight fading action. He struck 4 hitters and allowed no hits. Overall, Morgan is a prospect to keep an eye on. Just like noted above, Morgan is able to swing the bat well. He went 2-for-2 with 2 RBI as well.

Elijah Romero (’27, San Antonio, TX) is a primary UT/RHP for Team Purple. He pitched 2 2/3 innings and was able to strikeout 5 hitters along the way. The FB topped out 75 mph and he could locate it North and South. He also flashed a BB that was in the mid 60’s with 11-to-5 break. His mechanics were quite simple. He was also able to get downhill and create some angle cause some issues for hitters

Torin Thiery (’27, Seabrook, TX) is a primary IF/RHP. During Day 2 action, Thiery was able to use some whip in the barrel to connect for a solid, good base hit. He is a young prospect that is 5-foot-5, 105-pounds and has plenty of time to grow and fill out. Thiery has abilities that will get better with age.

Chet Eckert (’28, Brenham, TX) is 13 years old and is a RHP/IF. He stands 5-foot-6, 114-pounds. He was able to showcase some skill at the plate. He used a sound approach with a feeling for knowing the strike zone. Eckert was able to find a barrel and get a knock to LF. Overall, Chet has a chance to develop nicely over the years.

Ryan Morgan (’27, Corpus Christie, TX) is a primary C/CIF/RHP for Team Maroon. Morgan who sports a 5-foot-9, 175-pound frame, showed off some pop in his first plate appearance versus Team Purple. He blasted a FB way over the RF fence for a HR. He possesses a solid stroke with a sound approach. Following that he tattooed another FB off the wall to RCF for a 2 RBI 2B. Morgan has present power and will add more. Defensively, Morgan is solid behind the plate and has some abilities that just come naturally. He was also able to gun down a runner at 2^nd with ease.

Tyler Wiggs (’28, Columbus, TX) is a 13-year-old that was on the mound for Team Maroon in Game 2 action. Wiggs would pitch 3 innings and showcased some ability. He has developing arm strength at the moment but was about to run the FB up to 73 MPH. He also flashed a CB that was in the low 60’s that had 11-to-5 break. With slight adjustments to hand break and maintain hand speed on the CB, Wiggs has a chance on the bump. He allowed 4 hits while also fanning 4 hitters.

Max Feimster (’28, Santa Fe, TX) showed he could do more than pitch in Game 2 action for Team Maroon. Feimster used a quite approach at the plate, was able to get extension and made solid contact. He was able to square up a FB that he smashed to RF for a 2B that scored a run. Feimster has slight quickness to the bat and looks to keep adding to it in the future.

Carson Castillo (’27, Lubbock, TX) was able to have some good at-bats in Game 2 action for Team Purple. Castillo was able to drive a FB to LF for a 2B. He would go on to steal 3^rd base and then later come in to score on a sac fly. He has some feel for the barrel and looks to add strength and weight to his 5-foot-8, 118-pound frame.

Bryan Teel (’27, Houston, TX) like Feimster, Teel also showed that he is more than just a pitcher in Game 2 for Team Purple. Teel showed that he can handle the stick at the plate. He is able to make good, solid contact. He has a simple setup and easy swing. Teel blasted a FB to CF for a 3B. Teel also shows good action defensively. Teel is a possible two-way prospect at this time.

Jimmy Rojas (2028 SS, Magnolia, TX) had a really solid round and sprayed it to all fields. Good hands, quick extension in path and really works it. Good feel all the way. 

Ryan Morgan (2027 C, Corpus Christi, TX) showed big strength to the pull side and really worked it that way. Gets extended with strength to wrists that whip the barrel with intent. 

Jarrett Hathcock (2027 C, Malvern, AR) physical kid in the box with big time strength to all fields. Stays short to it with sound presence and really works the barrel. More to work with in the frame too. 

Michael Espinoza (2027 2B, Klein, TX) quick path with some projectable strength to tap into. Solid frame and the wrists are quick through the zone. Big impact. 

Noah Powell (2027 C, Katy, TX) solid bat speed and strength combo to work with. Hammered the pull-side gap a good bit. Really clears the hips and creates space. 

Caden Sierra (2027 C, Sherwood, AR) good round working the barrel to all fields. Quick hands on plane and worked well. Gets into both halves well. 

Jack Richardson (2027 1B, Nacogdoches, TX) athletic left-handed stick. Bat speed from shorter path to contact. Quick hands and pull-side contact stood out. Pretty solid frame for age too. 

Bryan Teel (2027 RHP, Baytown, TX) consistently on time and on the barrel throughout. Really solid showing overall and the rhythm to his path stood out in a big way. 

Noah Powell (’27, Katy, TX) continued where he left off during game 2 vs Team Purple. He was able to go the other way, off the 77 mph FB for an RBI single in his 1^st plate appearance. He would then steal 2^nd and make a good read and take 3^rd base as well. He would then advance home to score. His build is projectable. He is also an above average fielder who has the ability to play all of the diamond.

Jharell Valerio (’27, Houston, TX) is a primary RHP/OF who displayed some nice bat-to-ball skills for Team Purple. He has a lean frame at 5-foot-9, 126-pounds. He stays semi level during contact while meeting the ball out front. He was about to collect 2 hits in 2 AB’s. Valero shows ability on defensively as well. He uses good footwork and positioning when fielding the ball.

Marc Amsler (’27, Seabrook, TX) had himself a day at the plate for Team Purple. He was able to collect 2 hits vs Team Orange that include a 2B to RF. There is slight lift at contact, and he shows the ability to be a gap-to-gap type hitter down the road. He stands 5-foot-2, 105-pounds with time to grow as a 14-year-old.

Bryan Teel (’27, Houston, TX) started the game on the mound for Team Purple. He would go 3 innings while only allowing 3 hits and punched out 2. He worked his FB up to 81 mph with the ability to locate East and West. He used his deceptive arm slot to hide the ball well. He also flashed a 11-to-5 CB in the mid 60s. Teel has a young, projectable frame at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds.

Keelan Cordova (’28, Amarillo, TX) had a good showing for Team Purple. He was able to go 2-for-2 at the plate with an RBI and a big time 2B that went over the head of the RF’er. He is able to stay back on breaking balls and be on time on the FB. Cordova is a 5-foot-6, 155-pound primary 3B/RHP/SS.

Dylan Page (’28, Corpus Christie, TX) is a primary RHP/CIF/C for Team Purple. He stands 5-foot-5, 127-pounds at 13 years old. He has plenty years ahead to grow and develop as a ball player. Page showed some good skills at the plate by going 2-for-2 vs Team Orange. During those AB’s, Page was able to collect a 3B and RBI to help secure the WIN.

Jack Leonard (’27, Shiner, TX) really showed out during his outing for Team Orange. He navigated his way through three innings of work to almost perfection. He allowed no hits and struck out seven along the way. He was able to locate the FB well with-in the zone which generated plenty of swings-and-misses. Leonard has developing arm strength and looks to add more velocity to his 74 MPH fastball and 63 MPH curveball that had 11-to-5 break. At the plate, he would go 1-for-2 with a single and an RBI.

Caleb Zapata (’28, McGregor, TX) is a young prospect for Team Orange. Zapata is a primary, switch-hitting MIF. Zapata was able to stay on plane with his bat path and collect two base hits during his game with an RBI. He stays balanced for the most part during his swings and will continue to improve his bat-to-ball skills. While only being 13 years old, Zapata has plenty of time to grow and add strength as he matures.

Noah Powell (’27, Katy, TX) came out of the bullpen for Team Orange and showed off some whip to the arm. Powell is a primary C/RHP. During his two innings of work, he allowed no hits while punching out 3. He stands 5-foot-8, 140-pounds and has time to plenty of time to add to his abilities. Powell worked his FB in the 78-80 mph range with slight run and flashed a breaking ball in the mid 60’s that had 11-to-5 break. Powell would also show the ability to be a two-way player. He would go 2-for-2 vs Team Maroon with a big 3B to RF.

Max Feimster (’28, Santa Fe, TX) is a 5-foot-11, 160-pound RHP/UT that showed some promise on the mound. Feimster would work 2 innings of relief for Team Green. He would work his FB up to 77 mph. He threw from a higher three-quarters arm slot with a longer arm circle in the back. The delivery was simple, and he stayed online to his target. He allowed 1 hit and struck out 1 during his outing for Team Maroon.

Michael Espinoza (’27, Klein, TX) showcased some pop at the plate for Team Orange. In his final at bat of the game, Espinoza was able to connect on a FB and drive it way over the outfielder head in center for an easy standup double. He runs well out of the box and took proper angles while acting the base path.

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