2021 Sunshine Northeast (06/05/2021 - 06/06/2021)

6/6/2021 8:18:59 PM

Bradley Gagen (2022 LHP, Ashburn, VA)- was electric during his three innings of work, as the young left-hander ran his fastball up to 91 mph early before settling in the 84-87 mph range for the duration of his outing. The University of Tennessee commit threw three pitches for strikes in any count, tunneling his well-replicated changeup that flashed good fade and power depth to it. His slider is still in the developmental stages with a promising spin profile that will improve as he gets more consistent with his release point. The 2022 grad should continue to see an uptick in his velocity as he continues to add strength. 

Angel Deaza (2023 1B, Elizabeth, NJ)- showed the ability to adjust well within his at-bat, as he sat back to drive a double to left field. The young 2023 grad incorporates simple swing mechanics with looseness to his hands, generating tons of present bat speed and good control of his barrel. Deaza collected two hits in this one. 

Matt Archibald (2022 RHP, Churchville, MD)- continued to make loud contact in this one, as he found the barrel in three of his at-bats. The strongly built 2022 grad stays fairly simple with his stroke, creating good hip torque and quickness with his hands to deliver the barrel with authority. 

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Cameron Rizzo (2023 SS, Glen Allen, VA)- collected two hits in this one, as the primary middle-infielder showed good barrel skills and a short, direct path to the baseball. Rizzo implores good usage of his lower half and quick hands to deliver the barrel on-time with authority. 

Xavier Sjostedt (2023 LHP, Furlong, PA)- was impressive during his three innings of work today, as the long, lanky left-hander ran his fastball up to 82 mph from a true three-quarters arm slot. The 2023 grad allowed just 1 hit, while striking out five hitters along the way. Sjostedt repeats his delivery well, as he creates tons of deception with his higher, coiled leg lift and various moving parts. He mixed in a slurve shaped breaking ball that will continue to develop as he refines it's spin profile and consistency. 

Nicholas Barracato (2022 RHP, Howell, NJ)- was another intriguing arm, as the right-hander worked three scoreless innings of his own in relief of Sjostedt. The 2022 grad ran his fastball up to 83 mph early on, while pounding the zone frequently and garnering tons of weak contact. Barracato mixed in a slower breaking ball for both strikes and swings-and-misses, flashing the ability to manipulate it's shape dependent on the purpose. The strong, durably built righty has good feel for pitching and should add a tick or two more of velocity as he continues to mature. 

William Gumbrell (2022 C, Burlington, VT)- swung a hot bat in this one, collecting two loud line drives in his two at-bats. The durable framed backstop shows strength through contact and the ability to deliver the barrel with authority. 

Michael Lazaridis (2024 SS, Medford, NY)- showed quickness to his hands and a short, direct swing path, doubling to left center field in this one. The primary middle-infielder incorporates his lower half well to turn the barrel, while staying compact with his hands through contact. 

6/6/2021 4:40:19 PM

David Rodriguez (2024 RHP, Trevose, PA) got the start for Royal and showed off solid arm strength, running his fastball up to 87 mph early as it was jumping out of his hand. He filled the strike zone mixed in a breaking ball in the low-70s. He also showed off his strength with a line drive single through the right side in his first trip to the plate.

Tyler McDowell (2022 OF, Teaneck, NJ) went with an outer half 83 mph fastball in his first at-bat for a line drive single down the left field line. That knock set the tone for his next at-bat, again going to the left-center field gap on an 85 mph fastball, this time for a three base hit.

Ben Huckans (2022 SS, Broadalbin, NY) barreled up a double in his first at-bat of the game, sending it deep to the pull side, continuing to show well this showcase.

Zander Tesoriere (2022 SS, Massapequa, NY) added a double of his own for the Green team, also going the other way as he split the gap in right-center field.

Jacob Fink (2023 OF, Clarks Summit, PA) got to put his sub-7 speed on display in center field as he went after a fly ball and made a sliding play in the gap to take away what could’ve been extra bases.

Richard Ratchford III (2022 RHP, Huntington, NY) got some defensive revenge for Royal with an outstanding catch of his own, tracking back in left field to make an over-the-shoulder catch just shy of the fence to rob what was easy extra bases.

Louie-Lj Wolff (2023 LHP, Glenside, PA) was up to 80 mph during his three innings on the mound and creates some solid angle to the pitch with plenty of life. He struck out 6 and mostly worked off of his fastball while creating deception at release.

Dario Sosa (2023 OF, Waterbury, CT) put a charge into one in his final at-bat of the showcase, utilizing his strong 6-3/195 frame to barrel a double off the left field wall that jumped off of the barrel.

Jamel Vera Jr. (2022 OF, Staten Island, NY) followed with a loud barrel of his own, turning around a fastball for a well struck single through the right side and promptly took second base on the throw to home.

6/6/2021 2:12:31 PM

Nate Vandersea (2022 SS, Concord, NH) provided some quality defense for the Purple team up the middle at shortstop, making two nice plays in the same inning showing range behind the bag, body control and enough arm strength to complete the play.

Jonathan Marte (2022 RHP, Elizabeth, NJ) is a strong 6-4/240 right-handed pitcher out of New Jersey who impressed with his arm strength on the mound. He was up to 85 mph with his fastball and filled the strike zone while regularly mixing in a curveball.

Eric M Rodriguez Lebron (2023 SS, Guayama, PR) has a projectable frame and attacked hitters with the fastball, topping out at 81 mph while showing a quick arm. He offered a three-pitch mix and missed a good number of bats, showing short downer shape to his curveball.

Tommy Diffley (2024 1B, Freehold, NJ) put a nice swing on the ball, staying back on a curveball with two strikes and pulling a stand up double into the right-center field gap to plate two runs for Purple.

Miles Brodey (2022 OF, South Pasadena, CA) found a pair of barrels in his first two at-bats of the game, opening up with a loud barrel to deep center field for a fly out. In his next trip however, he went with an outer half fastball and squared it up for a double past the right fielder, coasting into second with ease. He followed up his first double with another two bagger, this time going down the right field line to score a run.

James Pease (2024 RHP, Mechanicsville, MD) filled the strike zone for the Black club throughout his time on the mound, running his fastball up to 78 mph with short life to his heater. He mixed in a breaking ball regularly and struck out the side in the first before inducing weak ground ball contact the rest of the way.

Max McGlone (2023 C, Doylestown, PA) connected for a loud single through the right side in his second trip to the plate. He’s a primary backstop and showed off his big time arm strength on a throw to first which took off out of his hand. Later in the game, with the infield drawn in, McGlone snuck a single past the shortstop to plate a run.

John Wells (2022 SS, Ballston Spa, NY) got things going for the Purple team late in the game with first pitch swinging double to deep right-center field, getting his arms extended at contact.

Gunnar Grethen-McLaughlin (2022 C, North Chatham, NY), in his final at-bat of the game, doubled into left-center field, helping to spark the offense for Black.

6/6/2021 9:57:13 AM

Miles Brodey (2022 OF, South Pasadena, CA): rove the ball through the middle of the field effectively throughout his round, while turning on a few to end his round that flashed power potential to the pullside. 

Jeremy Espinal (2024 SS, Bronx, NY): used his whole frame to generate some power potential. The young 2024 Grad showed consistent bat-to-ball skills throughout his round, while displaying quickness to his hands and plenty of line drive impact to the pullside. 

Max McGlone (2023 C, Doylestown, PA): generated some loud contact throughout his round by using his strong lower half to create tons of torque. The 6’0/190lb primary catcher is able to generate tons of present bat speed driving the ball into the gaps with authority. 

Eric M Rodriguez Lebron (2023 SS, Guayama, PR):got everyone’s attention with some loud barrels. Easy swing, generates loads of present bat speed with more room to grow as he continues to fill out his 6-1/170-pound frame.

Troy Rabosky (2024 SS, Frenchtown, NJ):showed advanced bat-to-ball skills for a ’24 grad throughout his round , as hammered the middle of the field with numerous well-struck line drives. 

Leyton Burgos (2022 OF, Paterson, NJ): displayed the propensity to find the barrel often throughout his round. The left-handed hitting primary outfielder implores a simple, repeatable stroke with a short and direct swing path, and plenty of present bat speed. 

Matthew Martinez (2022 C, Kutztown, PA): The compact, 5-11/210 is short to the ball with good barrel control and quickness to his hands. Displayed easy juice to the gaps with good usage of his lower half and leverage out in front. 

Zachary Braig (2024 C, Woolwich Township, NJ): stood out with his ability to consistently barrel up the ball during his round. While there is a lot of room to fill in his 5’6”/120lb frame, Braig had a simple approach and lined everything back up the middle.

Dylan Diaz (2022 OF, West Hartford, CT): Showed the ability to consistently produce line drives to all fields throughout his round.  Really incorporates his lower half well into his swing to help produce plenty of present bat speed and lower half torque to get the barrel through contact with authority.

William Gumbrell (2022 C, Burlington, VT): has a strong, 6'3/195-pound frame that turned some heads throughout his round with hard contact that echoed through the park. A very effortless swing, he worked pull side to up the middle while creating some backspin that carried the gaps.

Jadden Rodriguez (2024 OF, Bronx, NY): The 6-foot, 173 pounder has loads of present power in his frame, while flashing the ability to lift the ball into the right-center field gap with authority. Implored an intent drive swing with good feel for the barrel and quickness to his hands. 

Tim Schuler (2023 1B, Yardley, PA): displayed a compact stroke, while using his physicality to generate a ton of present bat speed. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound primary first baseman peppered the gaps numerous times throughout his round, flashing plenty of long term power potential and consistency during his round. 

Jake Merz (2024 C, Congers, NY): has been one of the more talented ’24 grads in the event. He showed advanced bat speed and strength for his age. Uses an exaggerated leg-lift-trigger and is able to be on time, driving the ball through the middle-of-the field with authority and consistency. 

Sam Vandrey (2023 SS, Amissville, VA): was another underclassman who displayed high bat-to-ball skills. He starts from a wide-base and keeps his swing simple and hammers the ball up the middle with some loud contact. 

Carson Wehner (2022 SS, Crosswicks, NJ): displayed perhaps the most impressive power/speed combination of batting practice, as he used a slightly lofted stroke to drive the baseball well to all fields throughout his round. The smooth left-handed stroke stays fluid throughout with plenty of present bat speed and good extension out in front. 

Zackary Sperger (2023 SS, Ithaca, NY): Is a 5-10/150lb shortstop that produced a lot of loud contact during his round. Flashed some power to the pull side that will continue to develop as he adds strength to his frame. 

Ariel Castro Jr (2024 SS, New York, NY): showed the makings of a sweet swing from both sides of the plate. The natural right hander looked better from the left side, as he used lofted stroke from both sides with present bat speed while he is still continuing to add strength to his 5'10/165-pound frame.

Josiah Harrison (2022 OF, Chesterfield, VA): used his entire lean, 6’1/175lb frame to create leverage out in front, while continuing to develop consistent barrel contact. When squared, he created tons of line drive impact to the pullside and flashed legitimate long term power potential.

Xavier Sjostedt (2023 LHP, Furlong, PA): produced consistent loud contact throughout his BP round. Showed the ability to lift the ball to the pull side, the 5-10/150 lefty has a lofted stroke and will continue to add strength to his frame. 

Seven Alemais (2024 C, Bronx, NY): has a strong 5'9/175-pound frame that plays bigger than his size. He drove the ball well into the gaps, generating plenty of power from his strong lower half. A ’24 grad who will continue to grow in stature, elevating his game. 

Eric Frias (2023 SS, Piscataway, NJ): showed good feel for the barrel during his round. He drove the ball hard back up the middle, getting his barrel on plane early, and covers the plate well. Ball will carry more as he continues to fill out his 6-1/170lb frame. 

Trevor Grady (2023 OF, Sterling, MA): starts from a wide base and remains quiet throughout his swing. Flashed quick hands that created tons of barrel whip through the zone. Peppered the right-center field gap with line drives throughout his round. 

Kerry Herndon-Brown (2022 LHP, Germantown, MD):  Produced loud contact from his first swing, while flashing tons of raw power potential that will continue to improve. Effortless is many facets of the game, Herndon-Brown’s sweet left handed stroke incorporates a long, loose path with plenty of quickness to his hands and good feel for the barrel. 

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Holden De Jong (2022 LHP, Monroeville, NJ) pounded the zone during his 3.0 innings of work, striking out 6 in the process. He ran the fastball up to 84 mph and dotted both sides of the plate with great command.

Judah Rubin (2024 RHP, Demarest, NJ) also threw strikes and let his defense work over his 3.0 innings of work. The young 2024 arm struck out 5 getting his fastball up to 80 mph with a sharp 11-5 curve as an out pitch. 

Luke Morgan (2023 RHP, Mechanicsburg, PA) had really good tempo on the bump, attacking hitters aggressively out of a broad frame. He struck out 4 through 3.0 innings of work.

Josiah Harrison (2022 OF, Chesterfield, VA) showed why he’s an all around threat, showcasing his skills both on the mound and in the box. Offensively he got on base consistently with quick hands and a simple approach back up the middle. On the bump, he displayed an extremely heavy fastball at 88 mph that got on hitters hands immediately.

Daniel Ciprian (2023 SS, Linden, NJ) made quick work of hitters by striking out the side in his brief 1.0 inning on the mound. He topped 83 on the gun and effectively commanded both sides of the plate.

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6/5/2021 11:17:49 PM

AJ Colarusso (2022 LHP, Leominster, MA) absolutely dealt on the mound Saturday, running the gun up to 88 while striking out 12 in 4.0 innings of work. He had complete control of all three pitches in his arsenal (FB CB CH) and consistently kept hitters off balance.

Jake Merz (2024 C, Congers, NY) showed serious opposite field power on the day, blasting a shot to the right centerfield gap with a repeatable inside out swing. He also displayed quickness on the bases, legging out a triple with ease. 

Jacob Fink (2023 OF, Clarks Summit, PA) showcased tight compact hands at the plate, going 2-3 with two doubles on the day. He successfully drove the ball into the pull side gap with solid backspin and power potential. 

Zander Tesoriere (2022 SS, Massapequa, NY) roped a triple into the left centerfield gap on Saturday, showing both raw power potential and wheels on the basepaths. He kept his hands inside the baseball well and generated solid backspin on the ball. 

Zachary Braig (2024 C, Woolwich Township, NJ) went 2-3 with a triple on the day, showcasing quick hands and raw bat speed. He put together tough AB’s at the plate and displayed a simple repeatable swing. 

6/5/2021 9:51:20 PM

Matt Archibald (2022 RHP, Churchville, MD) showed an extremely heavy FB on the mound with good command of the zone. He topped 86 mph and struck out 5 through 3.0 innings pitched.

Justin Lebron (2023 SS, Miramar, FL) displayed good power potential and backspin, shooting a deep fly ball to the left centerfield gap. His swing incorporated solid weight shift and great hip rotation. 

Micah Garrett (2024 RHP, Bronx, NY) showcased a live young arm running the gun up to 82 mph while successfully working both sides of the plate. Struck out 6 through 3.0 innings. 

Max McGlone (2023 C, Doylestown, PA) had super quick compact hands inside the baseball, roping a double down the LF line. Unleashed an absolute cannon behind the plate defensively. 

Matthew Martinez (2022 C, Kutztown, PA) showed huge power potential sending a moonshot HR to the left center gap. He works out of a strong athletic build with tons of hip rotation and bat speed. 

6/5/2021 9:29:42 PM

Purple got the offense going early with their first two hitters, Tommy Diffley (2024 1B, Freehold, NJ) and Chris Hendrickson (2023 OF, Ronkonkoma, NY), picking up singles as Diffley went back up the middle on a fastball down before Hendrickson spun around a curveball on his hands into right field. Matthew Mulato (2023 SS, Leonia, NJ) followed suit with a single of his own up the middle, plating the second run of the game for the club.

Calder Glassman (2024 RHP, New York, NY) was mightily impressive in his outing as the uncommitted right-hander ran his fastball up to 87 mph in the first inning. He has a long and projectable 6-foot-2 frame and a quick arm, pumping the strike zone while showing a slider in the low-70s.

Kerry Herndon-Brown (2022 LHP, Germantown, MD) continued his impressive showcase after jumping on the mound for Purple. A talented uncommitted two-way, Herndon-Brown was up to 89 mph with the heater from an extended slot while mixing in both a breaker and changeup for strikes.

Evan Kurtz (2023 SS, Croton-On-Hudson, NY) picked up the first hit of the day for the Royal club in the bottom of the 6^th, turning around an 84 mph fastball for a barreled single through the left side.

Ben Huckans (2022 SS, Broadalbin, NY) might be listed as a primary shortstop, but he impressed on the mound as well, striking out the side in his first inning of work with a fastball up to 84 mph, a tighter slider at 71 mph and a 74 mph changeup which he replicated his release with well. He struck out 5 and didn’t allow a hit in 3 innings of work.

Hunter Austra (2023 C, Larksville, PA) connected for the loudest hit of the day with a booming double that jumped hard off of his barrel to dead center field, one hopping the wall to spark the offense as Eddie Del Valle (2023 LHP, Gurabo, PR) followed up with a single into right-center field to plate Austra.