Simi Valley, CA vs. Xaverian, NY

Xaverian starter, Alex Passarella, was up to 90mph in the first inning sitting 87-89 mph. He later settled into the 85-87 mph range with good run on his fastball and solid bite on his breaking ball.  Passarella was extremely effective when working down in the strike zone mixing in and out.  He has a strong build with the looks of a potential reliever down the road with his makeup while also working exclusivity out of the stretch.  He is currently uncommitted.

Simi Valley pitcher, Kody Mclain, threw from a shorter arm action but was very loose with a quick arm. Mclain has a long, lean build, with tons of projection listed a t 6-4, 170 pounds.  He mixed looks constantly and would throw anything out of his three-pitch arsenal at anytime.  McClain pitched 4.1 innings.  He was 84-85, topping 86 mph and maintained velocity out of the stretch.

Simi Valley three hole hitter, Cal Hodgins, showed off some raw power hitting a ball out to right center field in a hurry.  Hodgins squared up balls on multiple occasion, every one leaving the barrel with authority.

Lead off hitter, Phoenix Hernandez, put constant pressure on the defense and was difficult to keep off the bases.  Hernandez has an athletic build with good speed on the base paths.  Swings on a line drive swing path with quick hands at the plate

Xaverian catcher, Luke McDonald, showed the ability to drive the baseball, especially to pull side. He took full advantage to the opposition leaving balls over the heart of the plate, smoking a line drive that almost left the field over the left fielders head for a double.  McDonald is committed to Florida International. 

Nansemond River, VA vs. O'Connor, AZ

Nolan Gorman had himself a day at the plate going four for four with a triple shy of the cycle.  He opened up the bottom of the first with a grand slam hitting a ball well over the center field fence with serious pop, almost making a sound different from everyone else all day, off the barrel.  Gorman is only a sophomore but has impressive strength and power with a hit tool to match.

The brother combo of Keegan McCarville and Dawson McCarville made up a quality-pitching tandem this afternoon for O'Connor. K. McCarvile sat in the 87-88 mph range while topping out at 89 mph showing a curveball with sharp break and good depth.  His fastball seemed to jump out of his hands with his easy motion and clean arm action.    His brother came in to relief him in the 5th inning.  Only a junior, he has a slender build with long limbs and projects to add more velocity to his current 82 mph fastball. After a few errors in the first inning, D. McCarville impressed with his composure and ability to bounce back and continue to throw strikes and get outs.  He projects well as he continues to develop.

Tanner Baker and Bailin Markridge both were productive in their respective spots in the order consistently getting on base.  Markridge walked multiple times including a 9 pitch at bat in the fifth inning.  Baker showed off his athleticism posting a 3.88 second home to first time on a perfectly placed drag bunt down the third base line.  He also has arm strength in good actions in center field, hosing a guy on third trying to take an extra bag.

Marcos de Niza, AZ vs. Arcadia, AZ

Matt Schroer tossed a complete game two hitter in an impressive outing tonight.   Schroer had 5 strikeouts to no walks and generated 11 ground outs between his heavy fastball and well located curveball.  Schroer has very good arm speed wit good life on his fastball out of his hand.  He liked to mix his two seam and four seem giving hitters a very difficult time trying to time him up.  His curveball was very exclusive until the fifth inning, throwing 90% fastballs until then.  Schroer has tons of projection going forward and can swing the bat as well, launching a ball deep over the left field fence that was a no doubter the moment it left his bat.

Bobby Peirce broke the 0-0 tie by hitting a ground slam go left field.  Peirce has a young look, and also showed off his speed beating out an infield single running a 4.33 down the line.

Nick Dicarlo continued to show his high level of play making every play at shortstop with loose athleticism and strong throws across.  Dicarlo had a couple base knocks on the day and was almost automatically on second base taking the next bag with ease.  

Boulder Creek, AZ vs. TF South, IL

Mitchell Allen of Boulder Creek, a very strong, very well-built 1st baseman, continues to tear the cover off the ball this week. The swing is very quick with tremendous strength off the barrel, and he shows the ability to adjust to various velocities and pitch types. He's able to work to all fields, but as do most power hitters, he loves to pull the ball when he can. The HR power is legitimate, and he's working himself into draft consideration with every at bat. 

Junior Zach Baptist showed well at the plate as well, with good extension through contact and solid athleticism throughout his body. HE stung a few balls during the game, with developing strength off the barrel and good feel for contact.