12/30/2021 3:35:40 PM
Cale Rucker (2027, Blue Springs, MO) showed good control over his fastball today, throwing it for strikes throughout his three innings on the mound. He sat 63-65 mph with the pitch and was able to generate swings and misses, striking out the side in the first inning. He would end the day with six strikeouts, allowing no runs and only surrendering one hit. He would also add a base hit at the plate, ending the day 1-for-2.
Chaz Templeton (2027, Roseville, CA) showed nice potential on the mound today, working two strong innings. He has a high waist and uses simple mechanics that work in line with the plate. His low ¾ arm slot causes his fastball to have sinking action while sitting 69-72 mph. He also flashed promising off-speed offerings and racked up three strikeouts in two scoreless innings on the mound.
Jackson Meyers (2027, Conway, SC) has a strong swing for his age and showed the ability to drive the low pitch. In his first at bat, he went down and crushed a low offering over the left fielder’s head for an easy double. He does a nice job of using his legs and working through the swing.
Jamuel Villalongo (2027, New Haven, CT) is a long athlete that was able to use his levers and get extended on an inside fastball and pull it down the line for a loud single. He has a projectable frame that will continue to add strength and power as he matures physically.
Christopher Wall (2027, Gotha, FL) does a nice job of letting the ball get deep into the hitting zone before starting his swing. He was able to use this to his advantage as he shot a ball the other way in the left-center field gap for a nice single. He also showed good footwork behind the plate in game and threw out a potential base stealer at second.
Landon Green (2027, Clearwater, FL) showed good barrel control at the plate today, jumping all over a mistake by the pitcher and sending it over the left fielder’s head for a double. He is a strong athlete that has a good frame for his age and is consistently on time at the plate. He would end the day 2-for-3 with an RBI.