12/30/2022 8:19:08 PM
Tavis Honeycutt (2027 SS, Newberry, FL) took a great at bat in this one, as he kept his hands back on a breaker and turned it around for a line drive single over the shortstop’s head. He displayed a mature and disciplined approach for his age with strong hands at contact.
Carter Epting (2027 OF, Niskayuna, NY) got Team 51-Gray on the board first in the third inning, driving in Honeycutt with a hard-hit single into right-field. The young left-hander has a smooth swing with good feel for the barrel.
Nick Franklin (2027 2B, Saint Petersburg, FL) put together a complete performance in today’s contest. The primary second baseman made a nice charging play in the infield, showing the ability to organize his body and make throws on the run. With the bat, he collected two base hits, including a sharply-hit double down the left-field line.
Christopher Perrotta (2027 SS, SUSSEX, NJ) was seeing the ball well at the plate, ending the day 2-for-2 with a triple. Both of his hits were to the opposite field, as he showed the ability to hit the ball where it was pitched.
Takumi Yoshida (2027 C, Brookline, MA) really opened some eyes with his performance on the mound in this one. The young right-hander ran his fastball up to 80 mph, showing an athletic delivery and advanced arm speed for his age. He also featured a true 12-6 curveball that he could throw in any count, making for a tough two-pitch mix.