12/29/2021 9:46:34 PM
Patrick Deegan (2023 LHP, Marietta, GA) is a crafty left-hander who showed three pitches for strikes. The southpaw worked up to 80 mph with good angle and deception while showing a changeup and a penchant for a sharp breaking curveball with lots of depth.
Carlos “Rocco” Mendez (2024 1B, Pembroke Pines, FL) was very impressive during a quick three inning stint, pounding strikes to the glove side and working up to 80 mph. He creates good downhill angle while working with a short breaking ball and a deceptive changeup given his ability to maintain arm speed on the pitch.
Angel Santiago Velazquez (2024 SS, Hialeah, FL) proved to be a tough out at the plate fighting off pitches in his first at-bat before shooting a single through the right side of the infield. Santiago Velazquez used a short compact swing with a middle to backside approach.
Jordan Baynes (2023 C, Hiram, GA) was impressive at the plate with two loud singles. Baynes showcased a violent actions and an advanced feel for the barrel in both of his at-bats. He used a simple approach and a quick bat that gets on plane in a hurry.
Zachary Gaa (2023 SS, Singapore, SG) showed some pop in his bat jumping on a first pitch FB ripping an RBI double to the LF fence. Gaa is a wiry athlete with quick hands through the zone.
Javier Garcia Burgos (2024 OF, Aguadilla, PR) had a nice day at the plate tallying two hits and an RBI. Garcia Burgos proved to be a tough out throughout the day with an efficient operation overall.
Jose Gonzalez (2023 SS, Corozal, PR) had a knock in this one but also really impressed due to his sheer arm talent. The athletic two-way prospect has a really fast arm that resulted in a fastball up to 88 mph while showing a hard breaking ball that he could use to land for strikes.