4/1/2016 9:49:19 AM
Mullen, CO vs. Moorpark, CA
Right-handed pitcher Dane Aguilar struck out 10 hitters in six innings of work. The 6-4, 180-pound senior has a lean, loose body and throws from an easy arm action that produced a fastball that will occasionally showing cutting action. He showed two different breaking balls, both displaying tight spin. His changeup got even better as the game went along, each one proceeding to show more diving action low in the zone. He is currently uncommitted.
Coming into close the game in the seventh for Moorpark was senior Conner Chapman. He came in mixing a curveball with tremendous depth, freezing opposing hitters which led to him striking out three of the four batters he faced. What impressed more was his bet at the plate as he belted a 2 RBI double over the center fielders head. His frame shows current strength and translated well into the swing.
Catcher for Mullen was Stanford signee, Maverick Handley. With over a dozen scouts at the field to see him, Handley showed impressive reception skills as well as a strong arm in which he was able to show off in the first inning in a strike 'em out-throw 'em out situation. He also later in the game picked a runner off first base. His swift transfers and quick-twitch athleticism showed consistent pops in the 1.8-second range in between innings. His high level defensive skills were very impactful in keeping the ball game close.
Moorpark, CA vs. Apollo, AZ
Dante Sandoval showed quick hands at the plate with a contact approach. He laced a line drive up the middle just out of the center fielder's diving reach. He would score later that inning
Connor Chapman doubled on short compact swing down left field line showing off his hot tool once again. Chapman has the body and strength to play a corner spot at the collegiate level.
Left-handed pitcher Travis Weston tossed a complete game shutout in a terrific performance. He has a clean, shorter arm circle through the back with an easy delivery. He pounds the top of the strike zone with his fastball while mixing in a curveball with deep depth. Weston is committed to San Diego State University.