5/15/2022 5:00:00 AM
Patrick Litz (2023 LHP, Prattville, AL) worked a clean first two innings hanging back-to-back zeros on the scoreboard. The fastball lived in the upper 70’s while striking out six over three innings. The curveball proved to be more than effective against left-handed hitters landing glove side with big depth. He also munched on a fastball in his last at bat drive a ball to the wall for a stand up triple.
Hunter Hogan (2025 SS, Tullahoma, TN) jumped a fastball in game two for the Royal team driving a ball just shy of the warning track in the left field. He does a nice job of holding his angle through the zone with a strong top hand as he barreled up multiple balls throughout the day showing barrel accuracy.
Owen Newsome (2024 C, Dothan, AL) took a mature approach in the box getting a pitch he could handle in a plus count and driving it to the wall in left field for a standup double. He did a nice job getting the foot down on time with a simple stride.
Caden Mason (2023 C, Warrior, AL followed up a solid round of batting practice with a laced single through the pull side in game action. The ball jumps off the bat to the pull side with the strength in the frame translating well to the swing.
Charlie Graves (2025 OF, Fayetteville, AR) did a nice job on the mound in the final two innings working with good pace and throwing enough strikes to stay ahead in counts. He ran his fastball up to 81 mph while striking out five hitters over two innings.