2020 National Underclass West (01/11/2020 - 01/12/2020)

1/12/2020 10:28:17 PM

Vaughn Major (2023 SS, La Mesa, CA): Major came on to close this one out and was impressive in his one inning of work, with a fast arm producing sinking fastballs up to 80 mph, a sharp slider, and a big-breaking curveball that he landed for strikes. He also doubled in game and showed a nice, projectable swing. 

Aidan Buie (2021 OF, Castle Rock, CO): Buie put his combination of athleticism and bat speed on display in this one, tripling loudly off the barrel and getting around the bases in a hurry. He projects very well in all facets. 

Cameron Yuran (2021 1B, Centennial, CO): Yuran has excellent strength already and put that on display in this one, driving a line drive triple down the line. The bat speed and strength combo is good, and projects well for power long term. 

Camdin Jansen (2022 SS, Mount Pleasant, WI): Jansen had a nice two-way day, striking out a couple on the mound and also doubling when at the plate, showing solid barrel control and projectable power as he continues to get stronger. 

Christopher Landaas (2021 1B, Capistrano Beach, CA): Landaas had one of the louder days at the plate in this game, picking up a pair of well-struck doubles, showing good strength that translates well into his swing. 

Maxton Peck (2022 C, Riverton, UT): Peck's physicality and strength stand out at a young age, and he combines them with excellent bat speed to produce very good power, tripling over the center fielder's head and adding another base hit in this one as well. He will be fun to follow for the next several years. 

Derek Schaefer (2023 C, Cave Creek, AZ): Schaefer stood out on the mound, showcasing a quick arm that projects very well, running his fastball up to 80 mph with good life and working in a slider with some bite as well, throwing a lot of strikes and challenging hitters. 

1/12/2020 10:23:48 PM

Braylen Elzy (2022 C, Rio Rancho, NM) singled and doubled in the game this afternoon for the White team today. Elzy showed a confident approach at the plate with a smooth swing and showed the ability to square the ball up at the plate. 

Austin Beck (2021 SS, Allen, TX) doubled to end his day at the plate today. Beck has lots of pop in his bat with bat speed and showed a sound approach at the plate. 

Corey Guevara (2021 OF, San Pedro, CA) doubled in his first at bat of the game today. Guevara showed bat speed at the plate with a level swing. 

Elijah Castaneda (2022 MIF/RHP, Rio Rancho, NM) topped out at 90mph on his fastball today. Castaneda attacks hitters with his fastball and it gets on hitters quick. 

1/12/2020 9:04:41 PM

Braden Montgomery (2021 OF, Madison, MS) put together a strong day on both sides of the ball Sunday, collecting a a triple at the plate and putting together an electric outing on the mound. Montgomery 88-90mph with the fastball and showed excellent feel to land a 12/6 CB for strikes. The athletic right-hander repeats well and has a free and easy operation as a whole. 

Tyler McCuistion (2021 SS, Rocklin, CA) had a strong day at the plate, collecting a pair of hits including a single and triple. The primary shortstop has an athletic and projectable build with present power to both gaps. 

Steven Stewart (2021 C, Peoria, AZ) was another member of the Gray team to have a strong day, collecting a hit in his final two trips to the plate. Stewart has an incredibly high motor and was able to use his speed to be a menace on the bases. 

Nick Tobin (2022 1B, Petaluma, CA) had a multi-hit day on Sunday, showing some power to the opposite gap as well as the fast hands to handle the inside fastball. Tobin shows good athleticism with a triple in the game and has a high-motor on the field. 

Carsen Kane (2023 C, Gilbert, AZ) recorded a double in his second trip to the plate, showcasing quick hands and an aggressive offensive approach. The primary catcher has an athletic build and a free and easy swing offensively. 

Mason Sayre (2023 2B, Vacaville, CA) collected a pair of hits for the Orange team on Sunday, showcasing good bat-to-ball skills and a a high-contact approach. Sayre has a young frame that could develop well as he continues to mature. 

Chapman McKown (2023 OF, Norman, OK) collected a pair of singles for the Orange team, showcasing explosive speed out of the box as well. A primary outfielder, McKown has a quick first step that helps his overall game as well. 

1/12/2020 8:34:40 PM

Justin Jose (2022 RHP, Henderson, NV) was lights out in three innings of work, striking out three and allowing just one hit. Jose has an athletic frame and ran the fastball up to 80mph, and the right-hander was able to compete with three quality pitches for strikes. 

William Foote (2021 3B, Roosevelt, UT) put together three strong innings of his own on Saturday, striking out six without allowing a hit. Foote sat 79-83mph with the fastball and showed good feel to spin a mid-60s breaking ball. 

Masen Schechterle (2021 3B, Phoenix, AZ) roped a double over the center fielder's head in his first trip to the plate, showing a balanced two-strike approach. Schechterle has a polished plan at the plate and flashes power to all fields. 

Samuel Brewer (2021 OF, Chula Vista, CA) had only one hit to show for it but was able to make hard contact in every at-bat on Sunday. The primary outfielder has quick hands and shows some power that will only continue to improve.

Rohan Patel (2021 LHP, San Jose, CA) ripped a run-scoring single back through the middle in his first trip to the plate, showcasing the ability to handle a pitch low in the zone. Patel has good feel for the barrel and as a left-handed pitcher shows good two-way potential.

1/12/2020 7:46:54 PM

Dylan Brown (2021 SS, Elk Grove, CA) The 2021 grad displayed good arm speed through extension. Created solid arm side run with fastball offering topping at 82 mph. Showed good feel for the edges of the zone and consistently worked ahead of hitters. Brown worked two scoreless innings while allowing one hit.

Jonathan Brown (2021 OF, Gilbert, AZ) Brown displayed good strength in his lower half that translated into his swing well. Created loud contact off the barrel and doubled in his second at-bat of the game.

Tony Pluta (2022 C, Palatine, IL) Pluta impressed on the mound showed a quick arm through extension with a sinking fastball that topped at 82 mph. The 2022 grad also showed late, hard depth with an 11/5 breaking ball in the low 70's. Pluta worked two scoreless inning allowing one hit and struck out two batters.

1/12/2020 11:42:24 AM

Special recognition goes out to Perfect Game's batting practice pitcher, Steve Dollas, who threw all 15 teams of the combined three showcase event on Saturday.  He even said he could probably throw a few more teams on Sunday if we'd had more BP.  It's believed to be the first time in PG showcase history that a BP pitcher has thrown to 15 teams in one day and he was nails from the first team to the last.

Jacob Sullens (2022 OF, Keller, TX) is an excellent all around athlete and that athleticism extended to the plate as well.  The right handed hitter has present bat speed from a short and quick swing and power to the left centerfield gap.

Braden Montgomery (2021 OF, Madison, MS) is a switch-hitter with a short and quick contact swing from the left side but a much fuller and faster right handed swing that really shows his athleticism and strength well.

Will Plattner (2022 C, Chatham, IL) has a sound fundamental swing with a good lower half shift into contact from a tall start and a loose and fluid swing with some present bat speed and the projection for plenty more.

Ethan Hunt (2021 C, Queen Creek, AZ) is a big and strong 6-3/225 right handed hitter with a pull side approach and can put a charge into the ball.  His swing can get long at times but he's going to run into some balls and do some damage.

Tony Pluta (2022 C, Palatine, IL) had the best fundamental "pro style" swing at the showcase and was very fluid and well synced up while also swinging with intent.  When he adds some mature muscle to his 5-7/150 build he's really going to blossom as a hitter.

Dillon Roberts (2023 3B, Cave Creek, AZ) is very strong for a freshman and has serious power potential in his left handed bat.  He swings with unmistakable intent and can drive the ball hard when he's on time and gets the barrel turned.

Masen Schechterle (2021 3B, Phoenix, AZ) has a mature and well refined swing that is both simple and creates some bat speed.  A bit more strength on his 6-0/165 frame could add lots more bat speed.

Ben Cleary (2023 SS, Half Moon Bay, CA) had one of the most accurate barrels we saw all day, squaring up almost every ball with a short swing that featured very good hand quickness and solid lower half use.

Samuel Brewer (2021 OF, Chula Vista, CA) has present strength in his 6-1/190 build and lots of raw bat speed to go with it.  He hits the ball out front with a loose and fluid swing and showed plenty of pull power potential.

Benjamin Watson (2022 1B, Gilbert, AZ) is a projectable young left handed hitter with present bat speed and a pull line drive approach.  He swings with the kind of aggressiveness and intent we like to see on strong and physical hitters.

Derek Schaefer (2023 C, Cave Creek, AZ) has present hand quickness and the ability to square up the ball with consistent mid field to pull side line drive contact.  The 6-0/150 right handed hitter will definitely keep improving as he adds strength and physical maturity.

Adrien Martin (2022 3B, Albuquerque, NM) has a fluid left handed swing with a nice back side to front side shift that left him well timed and ready to use his strength to drive the ball.  He's a New Mexico commit with a very bright hitting future.

Corey Guevara (2021 OF, San Pedro, CA) is another player with "hitter's hands" that are quick and flexible with some hidden strength in them to drive the ball to the gaps.  He'll keep improving as he adds strength to his slender 6-2/165 frame.

Justin Smith (2021 RHP, Las Vegas, NV) has a 6-3/195 build that stands out and that strength and leverage makes the ball come off his barrel easy and hard. 

Bryson Hoier (2022 OF, Paso Robles, CA) is very strong for a sophomore while still looking very projectable at 6-1/175.  He's a very aggressive right handed hitter who attacks the ball from the right handed batter's box.

Caiden Huber (2021 3B, Yucaipa, CA) is another tall and projectable young hitter at 6-3/185.  He creates big left handed bat speed with some serious barrel whip at times and is a Southern California commit.

Aaron Oropeza (2021 C, El Paso, TX) has excellent rhythm and timing in his right handed swing and squared the ball up from the first pitch to the last.  He has quick hands and consistently turned on the ball hard for pull line drive contact.

Tyler McCuistion (2021 SS, Rocklin, CA) is a young Long Beach State commit with a lifting swing that shows present bat speed and lots of power potential down the road.

1/12/2020 6:00:00 AM

Levi Nicodemus (2021 RHP, Spokane, WA) was lights out in three innings of work, allowing no hits while striking out a game-high six batters. Nicodemus ran the fastball up to 83mph on Saturday, and also showed feel to throw a trio of secondary pitches for strikes. The right-hander used his entire arsenal to keep hitters off-balance. 

Chance Baker (2021 SS, Buda, TX) ripped a double to right field in his second trip to the plate, showing good presence in the box and a balanced approach. Baker has a fluid stroke and has some present athleticism in the frame as well.

Adam Greenawalt (2022 OF, Corona, CA) put together a multi-hit day for the purple team and also turned some heads with outstanding outfield play. The primary outfielder shows a good first step on reads and executes a high-contact approach. 

Marcus Rivera (2022 1B, Castro Valley, CA) showed some good opposite field power on Saturday, driving a double in his final at-bat of the game. Rivera stood out with his actions behind the plate and has an aggressive approach at the plate. 

Noah Sharar (2022 C, Carlsbad, CA) collected a multi-hit day for the Royal team, showing a balanced approach with a pair of singles. Sharar was solid behind the plate as well with clean transfers to throw on stolen base attempts. 

Austin Beck (2021 SS, Allen, TX) finished Saturday's contest with a pair of hits, highlighted by a run-scoring double in his first trip to the plate. Beck has good barrel control at the plate and is active on the base paths as well. 

1/12/2020 6:00:00 AM

Max Weiser (2021 RHP, Denver, CO) the Colorado native displayed good feel for the barrel with a mid-field approach. He collected three hits in three trips to the plate.

Daniel Jimenez-Fulton (2021 2B, Gilbert, AZ) aggressively threw the barrel to contact and generated good bat speed. He collected two hit in game action, including a double to deep left field.

Justin Deppiesse (2022 RHP, Redwood City, CA) showed quick hands through the zone with a linear barrel plane. Doubled sharply in his first at bat of the game.

Tyler McCuistion (2021 SS, Rocklin, CA) created good barrel whip and flashed good strength to contact. Tyler showed good speed around the bases with an inside the park homerun in his first at bat.

Will Shelor (2023 OF, Chandler, AZ) utilized a quick arm action that generated solid arm side run on a fastball that topped at 86mph. Also showed good feel for an 11/5 curveball that flashed late depth. 

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Chaz McNelis (2023 2B, Las Vegas, NV) made solid contact at the plate this afternoon. McNelis has a quick bat through the zone with an aggressive approach at the plate. 

Nathan Jonah Cruz (2023 RHP/3B, Salinas, CA) doubled in his second at bat of the game today. Cruz has a short compact swing at the plate with bat speed. 

Zachary Connors (2021 RHP, Danville, CA) sat 80-84mph on his fastball mixing in his curveball at 70mph. Connors has good life to his fastball with solid shape to his curveball. 

Jet Gilliam (2023 OF, Henderson, NV) tripled and singled in his first two at bats of the day today. Gilliam consistently squared the ball up at the plate today showing bat speed with a sound approach at the plate.

Fred Bohn (2022 C, Chandler, AZ) singled and double in his teams game today. Bohn drives the ball to the gaps and showed good barrel control. 

Nate Rosser (2021 RHP, Delta, BC) sat 80-83mph on his fastball mixing in his curveball at 72mph. Rosser has a east arm action with good life to his fastball and mixed in his curveball consistently for strikes. 

1/12/2020 12:00:31 AM

Justin Smith (2021 RHP, Las Vegas, NV) put together a dominant three innings of work for the Columbia Blue team, striking out six and allowing just one hit. The right-hander was able to attack hitters with a heavy dose of a running fastball, mixing speeds with a sharp breaking ball at 70mph. 

Kyree Gatewood (2022 1B, Gilbert, AZ) was the standout hitter of the game Saturday, collecting a pair of hits including a double to the pull-side gap in his second trip to the plate. A left-handed hitter, Gatewood flashes easy pull-side power with excellent barrel feel and control. 

Greyson Long (2022 RHP, Albuquerque, NM) did an excellent job of keeping hitters off-balance for the White team, striking out five and allowing just one hit in four innings of work. Long was able to change eye levels effectively with the fastball up to 83mph, and also showed excellent feel to spin a 12/6 curveball. 

Long also added a pair of hits at the plate, working to the opposite field and showing good speed up the line.

Ryan Casados (2022 SS, Rio Rancho, NM) roped a triple down the left field line in his final at-bat, doing well to wait back on the curveball and get his hands extended out front. Casados moves well around the bases and is a high-motor player. 

Max Stocco (2022 SS, Shorewood, WI) turned in a multi-hit game for the White team on Saturday, showing good bat-to-ball skills en route to a trio of singles. Stocco has a high-contact approach at the plate, highlighted by some present barrel control. 

Keelan Yagi (2021 C, Kahului, HI) put together a strong day on both sides of the ball, moving well behind the plate and driving a double to the opposite gap in his second at-bat. Yagi has present athleticism in the frame and flashes power to all fields. 

1/11/2020 9:37:02 PM

Braden Montgomery (2021 OF, Madison, MS) The 2021 grad displayed a clean, repeatable line drive barrel plane. Showed the ability to create bat speed through the zone. Hit a inside the park homerun to left field in his first at-bat of the game.

Chapman McKown (2023 OF, Norman, OK) The Oklahoma native utilized a smooth, line drive barrel plane. Consistently barreled the baseball collecting two hits in game action.

Campbell Cozby (2022 MIF, Phoenix, AZ) Cozby displayed good plate discipline with solid feel for the barrel while at the plate. Consistently put together good at-bats collecting two hits.

Jackson Moeller (2021 OF, Draper, UT) Moeller flashed the ability to generate leverage at contact with a clean hand path through extension. Doubled in his first at-bat of the game.

Benjamin Watson (2022 1B, Gilbert, AZ) Showed a clean, fluid swing plane with solid leverage through extension. Consistently attacked the baseball with authority and picked up three hits in game action including a double and triple.

Wyland Okamoto (2023 C, Irvine, CA) The California native displayed good feel for the barrel with good control of the bat head. Utilized a mid field approach and picked up three hits in game action.

Jordan Gass (2021 RHP, Danville, CA) Gass utilized a balanced approach at the plate with a simple, line drive barrel plane. Consistently delivered the barrel on time through the zone producing a multiple hit game.

Jonathan Brown (2021 OF, Gilbert, AZ) Brown showed a knack for finding the barrel throughout the game with the ability to generate bat speed through extension. Collected two hits in three trips to the plate.

Jaxson German (2022 3B, Fair Oaks, CA) German utilized a balanced approach paired with a clean, repeatable barrel plane. The 2022 grad looked to drive the ball to the middle of the field and collected two base hits.

Dylan Brown (2021 SS, Elk Grove, CA) Brown showed good plate dicispline paired with a mature approach. Displayed good strength in his swing with the ability to drive the baseball with authority. Doubled to deep left field in his first at-bat of the game.

Sky Jones (2021 RHP, Burlingame, CA) The 2021 grad showed a quick arm action through extension with the ability to generate heavy run with a fastball that topped at 88 mph. Jones consistently attacked the zone and induced weak contact.

Bryson Reif (2021 LHP, Yuba City, CA)  The California native showed good feel for the edges of the zone and consistenlty worked ahead in the count with a fastball that topped at 84 mph.

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