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Tournaments  | Story  | 7/18/2017

16u BCS Day 1 Scout Notes

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The 16u BCS National Championship got underway Monday with the impressive Dallas Patriots 16u Stout team getting an easy 9-3 victory. Beau Wimpee (2019, Rockwall, Texas) is their star shortstop. He hit from the three-hole and collected a hit and worked one walk. He’s lanky at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds, but Wimpee showed the ability to drive the ball like someone much larger. His lefthanded swing features quick hands that whip through the zone. He has an excellent feel for the barrel as well, and he managed to make hard contact even though some weren’t put in play. His actions in the field were exceptional as well. His athleticism is immediately noticeable, and his quick footwork is a byproduct of that. His hands are soft, and his arm strength is solidly above average. Wimpee surely has the talent to continue playing baseball well at the next level. Wimpee is verbally committed to Texas Christian University.

Wimpee’s teammate, Braden Webb (2019, Prosper, Texas), had only two-thirds of an inning on the mound, but he recorded two strikeouts for his two, quick outs. He comes in at a solid 5-foot-11, 170-pounds with plenty of physical projection remaining. Webb’s fastball sat in the high-70s with good tailing action. The pitch won’t overpower anyone, but Webb was able to locate the pitch to both sides of the plate effectively. He always worked ahead of hitters. With two strikes, Webb relied on his curve. His curve comes in at 66 mph, and it froze two hitters for looking strikeouts. It showed average depth, but Webb could clearly control the pitch and throw it consistently for strikes. None of Webb’s pitches are truly elite, but his command keeps him competitive. At the plate, Webb swings from a tall, narrow stance that starts with a weight shift to his rear leg. His bat consistently gets under pitches to create natural lift with gap-to-gap power. He showed a good feel for contact, too, and as able to have several long at bats.

Kaden Dydalewicz (2019, Frisco, Texas) served as the team’s extra hitter and made the most of it by collecting one hit, one RBI and by scoring one run. Dydalewicz possesses a big 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame that he utilizes well. His righthanded swing starts with a high back elbow and his hands pulled far back behind his body. He features lots of bat waggle during the pitcher’s delivery. This may cause timing issues later in his career, but it currently is not an issue. Dydalewicz looks to attack pitches early in the count, and he clearly looks to drive the ball. He swings hard all the time, and when he’s on time, he gets good power off the barrel. His slight uppercut will help his power mature even more as he progresses. Although Dydalewicz sprays the ball around the field, he has most of his power to pull. Dydalewicz could be an interesting follow.

Jackson Norman (2019, Fort Worth, Texas) spent the day out in left field for the Dallas Patriots 16u Stout team. Norman is a projectable 6-foot, 177-pound with plenty of athleticism present. At the plate Norman starts from a wide stance with a high back elbow. There’s already good bat speed for someone so young, and his line drive swing plane will result in lots of contact. Norman likes to let the ball travel deep in the zone, too. This gives him an extra split second to decide to swing or take the pitch. This results in good patience at the plate, and that was on full display Monday when Norman worked two walks. Norman doesn’t possess much power currently as he likes to hit the ball to the opposite field. But his good feel for contact and his athleticism are both working in his favor.

Andrew Mitchell (2019, Hobe Sound, Fla.) has a large, slender and projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 170-pounds. His size helps plenty from the mound. As a righthanded pitcher, Mitchell has a short, compact arm action that ends in a three-quarters arm slot. His fastball lived in the mid-70s. The pitch worked best down in the zone where Mitchell often got a little sinking action. His curve is underdeveloped, but still showed good depth, and came in at 64 mph. Mitchell has a good feel for his changeup that flashed good run and some sink. In his 1 1/3 innings, Mitchell recorded one strikeout. At the plate, Mitchell starts from a straight, even stance with a deep hand load. He’ll need to utilize his lower half better as he matures, as his swing is currently an upper half affair. His swing plane does show a slight upper cut so his power will improve as Mitchell fills out his large frame. There’s a good amount to like about Mitchell’s playing profile.

Harrison Thiel (2019, Parrish, Fla.) is one of the better shortstops playing in this tournament. His lean 6-foot, 165-pound frame is lean and athletic- a natural fit for the premium defensive position. Thiel showed good range to both sides, and his hands were agile often making tricky hops look easy. His release is quick, and his throws were always on target. At the plate, he starts with his hands very close to his body. Although he starts very compact, Thiel has no problem getting his hands extended at the point of contact. He stays through the ball and creates loud contact to all fields. His line drive swing plane should make this a thing of consistency. He also has good speed around the bases. Thiel is an all-around good athlete with the ability to play a competent shortstop while possessing a bat that can do serious damage.

Miguel Lavin (2018, Lake Worth, Fla.) is also one of the better position players in this tournament. He already possesses a big, strong 6-foot-2, 198-pound frame that still has good projectability. At the plate, Lavin loads his hands deep that creates an arm bar. As he begins his swing he coils his upper body. Then his hips and his hands create good separation. There is some bat speed present. Lavin’s line drive swing plane and all fields approach results in lots of contact. The ball does jump off the barrel well when he’s on time. His work in the field is worth noting as well. He moves easily in the outfield grass, and his arm strength is exceptional. Although he played in left field, his arm easily gets enough carry that he could play right field. Lavin is worth keeping an eye on as he progresses.

Carlos Guzman (2020, Lutz, Fla.) has the honor of being one of the youngest players in the tournament. At only 15-years old Guzman is already playing with those two years older. That doesn’t seem to faze Guzman. He finished the day 1-for-3. His righthanded swing is simple, and focused more on contact than anything else. He starts from a tall, narrow stance that is even to the pitcher. His swing is short, and he tries to inside-out the ball to hit it to right field. Because of this approach, Guzman doesn’t feature much power. However, he already has a big 5-foot-11, 186-pound frame that surely contains power if he were to try to elevate the ball to his pull side. Regardless, Guzman has an advanced feel for contact, and his bat will continue to play.

The MVP Banditos 16u team is absolutely loaded with talent. And once Anthony Gutierrez (2019, Miramar, Fla.) comes to the plate it’s immediately apparent. His 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame is compact but full of strength. He sets up to hit from a wide, even stance with lots of bend in the knees. His swing starts with a small toe tap used as a timing mechanism. As he swings he creates exceptional torque with his hips as they rotate quickly. This also helps to create solid bat speed. Gutierrez showed good strength throughout his swing, and his natural upper cut should only expound upon that. He easily gets under pitches to drive them to the outfield. Gutierrez’ work at second base was fundamentally sound. He stays low as a ground ball comes his way, and his hands are soft at contact. His arm strength is above average, although not much is needed from the right side of the diamond. Gutierrez’ bat will definitely play as he progresses to the next level, and his work in the infield will only serve to raise his floor.

Michael Machin (2019, Miami Lakes, Fla.) is a highly projectable outfielder at 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. He sets up to hit from a wide, even stance with a high back elbow set. His simple load allows him to shift into contact well. His swing is fluid, and he maintains his balance the entire time. Machin’s line drive swing leads to good, solid contact, and he can shoot the ball across the field. He shows present strength, but there will certainly be more to come as he grows into his frame. Machin’s arm in the outfield is also a plus, and it should allow him to stick in right field. His speed lacks at times, but his feel for hitting and arm in the outfield both make up for this one small aspect.

Emmanuel Arias (2019, Miami Beach, Fla.) stands in at a lean 5-foot-10, 170-pounds but with plenty of athleticism. As a righthanded hitter, his swing starts with a high back elbow set. He begins his movement with a tall leg kick that helps his timing and power. His hands quickly get into position to make contact after starting far behind his body. His line drive swing and strong intent to make contact make him a difficult batter to strike out. However, when he’s a little early and gets extended Arias shows the ability to drive the ball in the air. Arias served as the designated hitter in Monday’s game, but his athleticism should make him a reliable infielder. There’s plenty to like about Arias’ game.

– Kyle Zweng



Prime Time Baseball-Black wasted no time in impressing those in attendance as 16u BCS play began at 5-Plex on Day 1. The Katy, Texas-based outfit put on an offensive clinic in posting a 17-0 run-rule victory before the testy Fort Myers monsoonal rains set up for the day.

Parker Gregg (2019, Katy, Texas) toed the pitcher’s plate for PTB to begin play. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound rising junior at James E. Taylor High School was solid in his two-innings of work, only facing one batter over the minimum. The strike-throwing Gregg worked both sides of the plate with his well-commanded fastball that sat at 78-81 mph. He stayed down in the zone and induced a lot of weakly contacted baseballs from the Lowell Spinners lineup. With the game well in hand, the PTB manager got Gregg out of the game to ensure that he is available later in the week.

The PTB leadoff hitter and second baseman, Dylan Van Wicklen (2019, Magnolia, Texas) is a very capable table-setter for the club from southeast Texas. The 5-foot-11, 152-pound Van Wicklen is a gifted athlete. He swings out of very balanced stance and sees a lot of pitches. He patiently works counts and uses a short, quick, middle-of-the field swing path to consistently get his barrel to the ball. He is a plus runner and is very instinctive on the basepaths.

Matt Flowers (2019, Katy, Texas) is the Prime Time cleanup hitter and third baseman. A rising junior at Cinco Ranch High School, Flowers is a long and lean player who has advanced baseball agility. The 6-foot-1, 165-pounder is an excellent field-and-throw guy who has solid first-step movement, especially to his glove side. He has a plus arm that is strong and very accurate. At the plate, the gifted third sacker swings from a slightly open stance and has gap-to-gap power. He has a quick trigger with a slugger’s lift at contact.

Hitting behind Flowers in the powerful Prime Time lineup, is catcher Jordin Mewes (2019, Katy, Texas). At 5-foot-10 and 185-pounds, Mewes is rock solid behind the plate for PTB. The rising junior at Katy High School, he has all of the tools needed to be very successful for a long time. He has an easy and quiet set-up and is a true receiver of the baseball. He has soft hands and excellent movement in handling the PTB staff. Mewes calls an excellent game and has advanced catch and throw skills. Offensively, he is also a middle-of-the-order slugger who possesses the raw power to hit for extra bases routinely. Hitting from a slightly open stance, Mewes has a short and quick swing path that allows him to see pitches deep in the zone. He has noticeable lift at contact and gap-to-gap plus power.

Broward Baseball Academy-Gold brought an excellent squad to Fort Myers. The BBA-Gold team is a fundamentally sound squad that has a staff that throws strikes, a defense that makes routine plays, and a very opportunistic offense. Leading the way for the Broward County based Academy is their left fielder, Tim Cunningham (2019, Davie, Fla.). Cunningham is a middle-of-the order basher for BBA-Gold. The 6-foot-5, 200-pounder is a very patient power hitter who looks for pitches middle-in and uses a strong buggy whip type swing to generate plus bat speed. The ball hops off his bat. He leans on his backside and uncoils with each pass.

Jordan Campbell (2019, Sunrise, Fla.) is BBA’s very talented third baseman. He is steady at the hot corner with his soft hands, quick feet, and a strong arm. Offensively, He appears to really understand the art of hitting. He is well balanced at the plate and sees each pitch deep. He has excellent lower body drive toward each pitch and a grooved right-center field swing path. With the bat speed he generates, Campbell has power in his barrel that will only get better as he matures.

The BBA-Gold squad has a gifted shortstop with them on this trip. Robert Pokorney (2019, Wargate, Fla.) is cat-quick and very smooth at shortstop. He also has an arm that is quick, strong, and true. The rising junior at J.P. Taravella High School, Pokorney is also a solid hitter. He is quiet, easy, and quick with his approach and uses a middle-of-the-order swing path to consistently get his barrel to the ball.

FTB-Gulf Coast is a very sound unit based out of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Although the Fort Myers weather interrupted their highly competitive and entertaining game with the Hampton Roads (Virginia) Hurricanes, it was evident that this FTB squad is solid. Myles Kaitz (2020, Lakewood Ranch, Fla.) is the fundamentally sound shortstop for FTB. While not flashy, the middle infielder makes all the routine plays and does so with workman-like precision. At the dish, the 5-foot-10, 152-pound Kaitz, has a perfect approach to the lead-off position. He sees a lot of pitches and works counts like a seasoned professional.  He sees pitches deep and uses a quick trigger and a middle-of-the field swing path to hit line drives to all parts of the field.

Michael Murphy (2019, Bradenton, Fla.) started on the bump for FTB. The lefthanded 5-foot-10, 160-pound Murphy is a strike thrower. Mechanically one would be reminded of former Atlanta Brave Tom Glavine. Murphy is a smooth, almost over-the-top deliverer of the baseball. His mechanics are routinely repeated. The rising junior at Manatee High School truly understands how to pitch, how to set up hitters, and how to put them away. His ability to work the edges with his 79-81 mph, sinking fastball, kept him ahead in the count for his three innings on the mound. He also used a sharp, 12-to-6 breaking curveball as his swing-and-miss out pitch. His third pitch was a very deceptive straight change that he threw at 68-mph.

Not to be outdone, Sean Murphy (2019, Bradenton, Fla.), Michael’s twin brother, also turned in a solid performance for FTB. Sean is a righty. He started the game in left field and when Michael’s mound time was done, Sean followed him to the hill. He was toeing the slab when the rains came. Sean has a little more velo on his fastball than Michael and was clocked in the 80-82 mph range. Sean has outstanding arm-side run and sink on his fastball. His high three-quarters arm angle and quick arm action are very effective, especially against righthanded hitters. Offensively, Sean packs a punch. His slightly open stance and quick trigger get his bat to and through the contact zone with a slugger’s lift. Noteworthy was his triple deep off the left field wall in his second at-bat.

Spencer Stephens (2019, Bradenton, Fla.) hits in the middle of the FTB lineup and brings some punch to the plate. He looks for pitches middle-in and turns on them with plus bat quickness to contact. The 6-foot-1, 170-pounder is a line drive, gap-to-gap guy who will certainly continue to groove his power swing path as he matures.

The Yorktown, Virginia-based Hampton Roads Hurricanes is a scrappy bunch who plays the game with effort and determination and brings a solid fundamental approach to the diamond. Logan Smith (2019, Midlothian, Va.) is the Hurricanes hard-nosed catcher, a solid receiver who possesses an advanced approach to his job behind the plate. His throwing game is his No. 1 tool and he has excellent footwork and gains ground like a veteran. His throwing action is quick and his throws have carry and accuracy.

Chase Daknis (2019, Yorktown, Va.) started the game on the bump for the Hurricanes and although he could not reign in his command, he did show a lively fastball that will certainly help his team before the week is done. Where the 6-foot, 190-pound Daknis shown is when he came to the plate with a bat in his hands. A powerfully built rising junior at Grafton High School, Daknis is a short, compact swinger who has pop in his bat. His uses a slightly open stance and a direct path to make contact. He has gap-to-gap power that should project to produce solid numbers as he matures.

– Jerry Miller

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