2/6/2016 6:16:09 PM
2/6/2016
Games two and three of the four game set between the Georgia Highlands Chargers and the Surry Knights took place Saturday afternoon at LakePoint. The Chargers took both games on Saturday and look to complete the sweep on Sunday.
Some of the notable standouts from Saturday's action include:
So. LHP Daniel Gooden, Georgia Highlands
Gooden's listed 6-foot-3 frame may be a tad generous, but the former Georgia Tech left-hander is still loaded with projection. Working from a low three-quarter slot, his fastball topped out at 90 mph and comfortably worked between 86-89 mph throughout the outing. His fastball had good present life, with hard armside run away from right-handed batters. He struggled with command early, but improved throughout his four inning stint with control, especially armside. He incorporated a pair of breaking ball offerings. The first, a curveball, showing depth and a 1-7 shape he worked in the low 70's topping out at 73 mph. He showed present feel for the pitch, with the ability to bury low in the zone. Gooden also worked in a slider he threw slightly harder in the high 70's with a short break and 2-9 shape.
For 2/6's video of Gooden, please follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoDH7BJFFds
So. LHP Casey Collins, Georgia Highlands
The second lefty for the Chargers came into the game in the 5th and picked up where Gooden left off. Collins worked quickly and efficiently on the mound from a three-quarter arm slot and attacked hitters with a 85-88 mph fastball that topped out at 89 mph in the second inning. He showed the ability to generate good armside run and cut the ball when closing off his delivery. Collins' curveball topped out at 80 mph and showed good depth with a 1-7 shape. He generated good drive with his lower half towards and generated good extension down the mound. He repeated his delivery well and controlled the ball to both sides of the plate.
For 2/6's video of Collins, please follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNVEGNABnZ4
So. LHP Tristan Roberts, Georgia Highlands
Highlands' third lefty of the game was another impressive one. The 6-foot 175 pound Roberts has a good, athletic frame on the mound and utilizes a deceptive, high three-quarter arm slot. With a quick arm and good extension down the mound, he ran his fastball up to 89 mph and sat 85-88 mph. He flashed a curveball during warm-ups that showed good depth and sharpness, but did not feature it in game.
Fr. 3B Brandon Bell, Georgia Highlands
The freshman continued his torrid weekend with another strong performance. Bell tallied up another three hits in four trips to the plate including a roped double to the right-center field fence that left the bat 103 mph per TrackMan. His advanced feel for the barrel and ability to drive the ball should allow him to continue to hit for a high average with power to consistently deliver extra base hits.