2017 Great Lakes Indoor Showcase

2/18/2017 7:35:36 PM

Antonio Flores (2019 3B, Allen Park, MI) saved some of his best swings for the games but still took a strong batting practice, showing a simple and strong swing that was consistently well timed resulting in hard line drive contact.

Jordan Nwogu (2017 OF, Ann Arbor, MI) still has some adjustments to make, especially in developing some rhythm so his hands aren't trying to generate bat speed from a still start, but his outstanding raw strength enables to impact the ball very loudly and hard.  He has a high power ceiling if everything comes together.

John Malcom (2018 1B, West Bloomfield, MI) has a high national ranking and a Vanderbilt commit due to his outstanding left handed bat speed.  The 6-4/217 athlete ranks in the upper tier of all players nationally in that area and it was on display this morning.

Evan Kiah (2018 OF, Lake Forest, IL) has a big and strong 6-2/195 build and creates very good left handed bat speed that resulted in lots of hard pull to mid field contact.

 Kyren Power (2020 1B, Plainfield, IN) was one of many impressive freshman at the showcase and has very good bat speed for his age with good extension through contact..  He's a left handed thrower but a right handed hitter.

Roy Thurman (2017 OF, Indianapolis, IN) is a strong and mature young man and uses that strength to drive the gaps with power and carry from a loose extended swing.

Ryan Lynch (2020 LHP, Granger, IN) is one of the top ranked freshman pitchers in the country but is also a high level two-way prospect with 6.8 speed and a quick right handed swing that is short and aggressive.

Tommy Blitchok (2018 3B, Grandville, MI) is a very aggressive player in all phases of the game and none more so than in his approach to hitting.  He creates lots of right handed bat speed and made very hard line drive contact, mostly to the pull side.

Ryan McCurry (2018 OF, Solon, OH) may have had the best combination of batting practice and game at-bats on the day, as his combination of strength, raw bat speed and ability to square up the ball hard all stood out.  He's a very interesting all around athlete but especially at the plate.

Aaron Dolney (2019 C, Plymouth, MI) is very strong for a sophomore at 6-2/200 and it shows in the bat speed that he creates.  He gets to his front side early and aggressively and made hard and loud pull contact.

2/18/2017 5:21:42 PM

Brandon Kline (2018 OF, Canonsburg, PA): Was dominant on the mound for two innings, working 82-85 MPH with good sink and command; as well and showing a hammer curveball in the low-mid 70's. He struck out 5, he also doubled and scored a run when hitting.

Spencer Marcus (2018 OF, Chatham, ON): Hammered a double into the opposite field gap, showing good ability to make mid-AB adjustments and cover the plate well with authority.

John Malcom (2018 1B, West Bloomfield, MI): Known for his prodigious pull-field power, Malcom flashed in this game the ability to drive the ball to the opposite field with authority. 

Aaron Dolney (2019 C, Plymouth, MI): Came on in relief and showed some serious arm strength, working up to 85 MPH with his fastball and generating big time arm side life. He's a very physical prospect who looks good in several facets. 

Ryan McCurry (2018 OF, Solon, OH): McCurry finished off a very good event by going 3-3 in the final game including 2 doubles, showing a very good combination of of bat speed and foot speed which he used on the bases well. He had a very good event on the whole. 

Jackson Brown (2018 RHP, Oconomowoc, WI): Worked up to 84 MPH with his fastball and showed feel for four pitches, striking out 5 hitters in his three innings on the mound. 

2/18/2017 3:28:54 PM

Stephen Gilbertsen (2018 LHP, Chesterton, IN): Allowed one hit over 3 shutout innings, striking out 4 and doing a great job pounding the strike zone. He worked 80-82 MPH with his fastball and did a very good job mixing in a sharp breaking ball as well. 

Kaleb Smothers (2018 RHP, Geneva, OH): Struck out 6 and allowed only two hits over 3 shutout innings; working 77-81 MPH with his fastball and really pounding the bottom of the strike zone at will. 

John Malcom (2018 1B, West Bloomfield, MI): Continues to show elite-level bat speed and strength; and showed it twice in game. He roped two shots to the pull field, one fell in for a single and one was caught; but both had big time jump off the barrel. 

Antonio Flores (2019 3B, Allen Park, MI): Connected on a pair of doubles and continued to show his smooth, easy swing that covers the plate well and can work to all fields. He took a good BP earlier as well; and should be on the radar as a good hitting prospect from the Mitten State. 

2/18/2017 1:24:53 PM

Ryan Lynch (2020 LHP, Granger, IN): The No. 40 overall player in the class of 2020, Lynch put on quite the pitching display, throwing three shutout innings with 7 strikeouts, working 84-87 MPH with his fastball and missing bats with a sharp breaking ball. He also collected a pair of base hits on the day, showcasing his two-way talent. 

Drew Rom (2018 LHP, Fort Thomas, KY): Rom started the game on the mound for the Purple Team and was pretty electric, working 83-87 MPH with his fastball with command and a very sharp slider that he missed bats with. He struck out 5 over 3 perfect innings. 

Ethan Peters (2019 OF, Grand Haven, MI): Peters made some of the louder contact on the day, drilling a double well over the center fielder's head into deep center. He's got quality strength in his swing and does a good job covering the plate as well. 

Peyton Tisi (2017 OF, Barrie, ON): Showed solid athleticism throughout the day and also drove the ball pretty well; lining one of the few extra base hits of the game into left center field for a triple. He collected a pair of RBI on that hit as well.

Charlie Wright (2018 MIF, Seattle, WA): Wright showed well two ways in this game; working 78-82 MPH on the mound with extreme arm side life that caused several empty swings over his two innings; and later adding a firm single to right center field.   

2/18/2017 11:34:01 AM

Name	Pop	Grad	School	Hometown
Aaron Dolney	1.94	2019	Canton	Plymouth, MI
Tommy Blitchok	1.99	2018	Grandville	Grandville, MI
Zachary Pokorny	1.99	2019	North Royalton	North Royalton, OH
Joe Capretta	2.03	2018	Aurora	Aurora, OH

2/18/2017 11:28:26 AM

Name	10	Grad	School	Hometown
Eric Mast	1.64	2019	Ferris	Spokane, WA
Ryan McCurry	1.65	2018	Solon	Solon, OH
Drew Rom	1.65	2018	Highlands	Fort Thomas, KY
Grant Trinkle	1.65	2020	Columbus North	Columbus, IN
Zachary McKenna	1.67	2020	Chesterton Senior	Crown Point, IN
Ryan Lynch	1.68	2020	Penn	Granger, IN
Jordan Nwogu	1.68	2017	Pioneer	Ann Arbor, MI
Evan Kiah	1.69	2018	Adlai E Stevenson	Lake Forest, IL
Charlie Wright	1.69	2018	Lakeside	Seattle, WA
Jack Marks	1.70	2020	Mason	Mason, OH
Antonio Flores	1.75	2019	Brother Rice	Allen Park, MI
Brandon Kline	1.75	2018	Canon-Mcmillan	Canonsburg, PA
Joe Capretta	1.76	2018	Aurora	Aurora, OH
Spencer Marcus	1.76	2018	Chatham Kent Secondary	Chatham, ON
Ethan Peters	1.76	2019	Grand Haven	Grand Haven, MI
Cal Johnston	1.78	2018	Grand Ledge	Lansing, MI
John Malcom	1.78	2018	Detroit Country Day Upper	West Bloomfield, MI
Roy Thurman	1.78	2017	North Central	Indianapolis, IN
Zachary Pokorny	1.79	2019	North Royalton	North Royalton, OH
Mark Trotta	1.80	2019	Seneca Valley	Cranberry, PA

2/18/2017 6:00:00 AM

Name	60	Grad	School	Hometown
Ryan McCurry	6.61	2018	Solon	Solon, OH
Jordan Nwogu	6.61	2017	Pioneer	Ann Arbor, MI
Cal Johnston	6.80	2018	Grand Ledge	Lansing, MI
Ryan Lynch	6.82	2020	Penn	Granger, IN
Brandon Kline	6.93	2018	Canon-Mcmillan	Canonsburg, PA
Evan Kiah	6.94	2018	Adlai E Stevenson	Lake Forest, IL
Zachary McKenna	6.94	2020	Chesterton Senior	Crown Point, IN
Grant Trinkle	7.01	2020	Columbus North	Columbus, IN
Charlie Wright	7.01	2018	Lakeside	Seattle, WA
Spencer Marcus	7.08	2018	Chatham Kent Secondary	Chatham, ON
Roy Thurman	7.08	2017	North Central	Indianapolis, IN
Drew Rom	7.09	2018	Highlands	Fort Thomas, KY
John Malcom	7.11	2018	Detroit Country Day Upper	West Bloomfield, MI
Joe Capretta	7.14	2018	Aurora	Aurora, OH
Ethan Peters	7.15	2019	Grand Haven	Grand Haven, MI
Radomir Premovic	7.19	2019	Mount Carmel	Skokie, IL
Peyton Tisi	7.19	2017	Unity Christian	Barrie, ON

2/18/2017 6:00:00 AM

Name	OF	Grad	School	Hometown
Drew Rom	88	2018	Highlands	Fort Thomas, KY
Spencer Marcus	87	2018	Chatham Kent Secondary	Chatham, ON
Ryan McCurry	87	2018	Solon	Solon, OH
Ryan Lynch	86	2020	Penn	Granger, IN
Cal Johnston	84	2018	Grand Ledge	Lansing, MI
Jordan Nwogu	84	2017	Pioneer	Ann Arbor, MI
Tommy Blitchok	83	2018	Grandville	Grandville, MI
Brandon Kline	82	2018	Canon-Mcmillan	Canonsburg, PA
Ethan Peters	82	2019	Grand Haven	Grand Haven, MI
Evan Kiah	79	2018	Adlai E Stevenson	Lake Forest, IL

2/18/2017 6:00:00 AM

Name	IF	Grad	School	Hometown
Logan Wynalda	83	2018	Hudsonville	Hudsonville, MI
Jackson Brown	82	2018	Oconomowoc	Oconomowoc, WI
Brandon Kline	82	2018	Canon-Mcmillan	Canonsburg, PA
Dominic Hann	80	2020	Utica	Shelby Township, MI
Tommy Blitchok	79	2018	Grandville	Grandville, MI
Joe Capretta	79	2018	Aurora	Aurora, OH
Brett Sandora	78	2017	De La Salle Collegiate	Fraser, MI
Trent Stuewe	78	2019	Mason	Mason, MI

2/18/2017 6:00:00 AM

Name	Exit Velo	Grad	School	Hometown
John Malcom	93	2018	Detroit Country Day Upper	West Bloomfield, MI
Jordan Nwogu	91	2017	Pioneer	Ann Arbor, MI
Brandon Kline	90	2018	Canon-Mcmillan	Canonsburg, PA
Logan Wynalda	90	2018	Hudsonville	Hudsonville, MI
Antonio Flores	89	2019	Brother Rice	Allen Park, MI
Evan Kiah	89	2018	Adlai E Stevenson	Lake Forest, IL
Ryan McCurry	89	2018	Solon	Solon, OH
Spencer Marcus	87	2018	Chatham Kent Secondary	Chatham, ON
Peyton Tisi	86	2017	Unity Christian	Barrie, ON
Mark Trotta	86	2019	Seneca Valley	Cranberry, PA
Aaron Dolney	85	2019	Canton	Plymouth, MI
Cal Johnston	85	2018	Grand Ledge	Lansing, MI
Ethan Peters	85	2019	Grand Haven	Grand Haven, MI
Tommy Blitchok	84	2018	Grandville	Grandville, MI
Ryan Lynch	84	2020	Penn	Granger, IN