2022 World Showcase (01/15/2022 - 01/16/2022)

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Luis Rujano (2022 RHP, Orlando, FL) started on the mound for Team Royal and punched out four over two innings or work. Working the fastball around the zone up to 93 mph and a big breaking slider up to 80 mph, Rujano controlled the zone with a 69% strike rate. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound right-handed pitcher worked mainly away to both righties and lefties and mixed in a few tumbling changeups at 81 mph as a solid third offering. Present upside from the University of South Florida commit with a projectable frame that has room to fill.

Charlee Soto (2023 RHP, Kissimmee, FL) starting for Team Orange, the 6-foot-4, 190-pound right-handed pitcher Soto, continued to show his increased velocity with a fastball up to 96 mph and sitting in the low-90s for two innings. He struck out two batters and induced weak contact with his fastball and slider with some depth at 79-80 mph. The slender Soto has made one of the biggest jumps on the bump over the winter as he continues to refine his secondary offerings and use them off his increased velocity. 

Eric Correa (2023 OF, Carolina, PR) the 6-foot, 190-pound outfielder from Puerto Rico and Rice commit, was 2-for-4 at the plate with a single and double to deep left-field in his first plate appearance. The left-handed hitter showed a solid approach in the box by staying through the middle of field with sound mechanics and swing path. The single in his fourth at-bat was a soft liner over shortstop. 

Jeter Martinez (2024 RHP, Delray Beach, FL) the young right-handed pitcher ran the fastball up to 89 mph from his 6-foot-4, 175-pound frame. He scattered the fastball around a bit but he showed good break on a curveball with down action and a live fastball up in the zone. Plenty to like from the projectable 2024 right-hander.

Diego Vega (2022 SS, Añasco, PR)  was 3-for-4 with two runs batted in and three runs scored. The 5-foot-9, 163-pound shortstop was lining balls all over the field with barrel awareness and a patient approach in the box.

Dario Sosa (2023 OF, Waterbury, CT) big day at the plate for the 6-foot-3, 195-pound outfielder. He went 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, a run batted in and two runs scored. The double to left field in his last at-bat was crushed over the leftfielder’s head and he cruised into second base without a throw. Three hard-hit balls during the game as well as taking a good batting practice earlier in the day. 

Alex Valentin (2023 LHP, Hollywood, FL) the 6-foot, 200-pound left-handed pitcher was absolutely dominant on the bump over three scoreless innings. The uncommitted junior ran the fastball up to 93 mph and averaged 88 mph while keeping hitters off-balance with a slider 74-77 mph and a fading changeup around 80 mph. Valentin was also 2-for-2 at the plate as an extra hitter.

John Smith (2022 OF, Apollo Beach, FL) 2-for-2 with a single and a triple that he lined into deep right-center field and showed off his speed getting around the pillows. The 6-foot, 185-pound outfielder and Pensacola State commit has shown good actions across the board with the ability to control the barrel in the box and handle both sides of the plate.

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Nomar Diaz (2022 C, Comerio, PR) has about as simple and short a swing as you can find.  As a result, he showed outstanding barrel accuracy and sprayed solid line drives around the field throughout his round.  He took the same approach into his game at-bats, which is always good to see.

John Smith (2022 OF, Apollo Beach, FL) has a nice athletic build and very good hand quickness starting his swing.  The ball came off his bat well and he showed the ability to both turn the barrel hard and to drive it to right centerfield with carry.

Brandon Vazquez (2022 OF, West Palm Beach, FL) has a nice left-handed swing with some strength behind it, especially when pulling the ball.  He was consistently on time from a well balanced stance and projects well as he continues to get stronger.

Osmin Melendez (2022 SS, Orlando, FL) was one of the more projectable players at the showcase, with a young 6-2/171 build and lots of athleticism.  He gets extended very well through the ball with some present bat speed and has plenty more bat speed coming ahead of him.

Ethan Petry (2022 3B, Land O Lakes, FL) is already known as one of the top power hitters in the 2022 class and he showed it well in BP, blasting some deep balls onto Mack Field.  He really hits behind the ball well with lift in his swing and tons of extension.

Eric Correa (2023 OF, Carolina, PR) is a young left-handed hitter with a very smooth and tension free swing.  He hits under control with good present bat speed and just looks like a natural hitter who sees the ball very well.

Freddy Oquendo (2022 OF, Hialeah, FL) impressed with his hands and the bat speed he created.  He has "hitterish" hands that adjust well and always get the barrel to the ball on time, with solid line drive contact.

Victor Figueroa (2022 1B, New Port Richey, FL) is one big and strong young man at 6-4/240 and that strength is evident in his swing.  He has a very accurate barrel from the left side and while his current swing has lots of barrel lag, he could develop top of the scale power when he learns to turn the barrel.

Zack Stewart (2022 3B, Lebanon, MO) is already regarded as one of the top left handed power hitters in the 2022 class and it looks like he's poised for a big spring.  He looks strong and lean and the ball just explodes off his barrel.

Kelvin Agosto (2022 OF, Vega Baja, PR) takes a big hack at the ball but creates real bat speed with full extension through contact.  He squared up almost every ball hard with firm pull line drive contact with occasional lift.

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