2020 National Underclass South Showcase (11/07/2020 - 11/08/2020)

11/9/2020 12:55:57 AM

Tevin Knight (2023 OF, Elk Grove, CA) tripled deep to left-centerfield in his final at-bat of the day with a loose fluid swing and solid speed on the bases. Finished the game at 1-for-3 with a RBI and two runs scored.

Jacob Mader-Cooper (2024 SS, Pearland, TX) worked two innings on the mound with a simple and easy operation, showed feel to spin the breaking ball and commanded the fastball to both halves. Struck out three with a fastball that ran up to 83-mph.

Andrew Richardson (2022 RHP, Spring, TX) collected a pair of hits, a single to to centerfield and another down the third-baseline, in a two-for-three day at the plate. 

Richard Klosek (2024 OF, Houston, TX) tripled to the base of the right-centerfield wall displaying opposite field power and the ability impact the ball efficiently in a one-for-two day at the plate.

Caleb Cotton (2022 OF, Huntsville, TX) collected a pair of singles, stole a couple of bases and scored two runs with high-end base running instincts. Has a projectable frame and has twitchy athletic ability.

William Graygor (2022 3B, Mansfield, TX) tripled to centerfield and scored a run in part of a one-for-two day at the plate and showed the ability to drive the ball with a middle-of-the-field approach.

11/8/2020 9:11:56 PM

Pryce Bender (2024 SS, Edmond, OK): Bender showed really interesting upside on the mound, working up to 83 mph with life from a loose and whippy arm, showcasing advanced feel for a fading changeup and throwing a lot of strikes. He also had a good day at the plate, picking up two hits, and proving his projection as a high-end two-way talent. 

Mason Morgan (2023 OF, Bossier City, LA): Has a lean, projectable build with a whippy barrel, showing off good bat speed with some impact at contact by whistling a double, and he showed off good speed getting around the bases as well.

Zack Anderson (2022 3B, Pflugerville, TX): Anderson showed some intriguing arm talent in a 2-inning outing, running his fastball up to 84 mph with a usable curveball, showing the ability to miss bats when he able to be around the zone. 

Anthony Avalos (2023 SS, Pearland, TX): Avalos had a good all-around weekend and was good in this game, picking up a pair of base hits with a whole-field approach and good barrel skills overall, projecting well as a hitter. 

11/8/2020 8:29:27 PM

Marcus Maire (2022 RHP, Conroe, TX) collected a pair of singles both to centerfield, with a middle-of-the-field approach showing the ability to consistently find the barrel with his swing.

Lawrence Lara (2023 RHP, Round Rock, TX) homered to left and singled to centerfield in a two-for-three day at the plate, impacted the ball well and shows present strength. Also worked three innings on the mound with three strikeouts without allowing a run. 

Jordan Myers (2024 SS, Tulsa, OK) shows a loose and whippy arm from a three-quarters slot, has sneaky-fast velocity that plays up from the gun. Fastball reached 86-mph and punched out two over two innings without allowing a run.

Andrew Thornton (2023 3B, Houston, TX) crushed a homerun to left field with an aggressive pull side approach, creates lift and backspin when on time and looks to make contact out front.

Tanner Primeaux (2024 1B, Jenks, OK) shows upside on the mound with great size from the left side, worked two innings and punched out four with a fastball in the 79-81 mph range. Creates nice leverage in his delivery and certainly will project to add velocity.

11/8/2020 5:38:44 PM

Matthew Hedrick (2024 OF, Houston, TX) tallied a pair of singles in four at-bats with a simple swing and operation in the box, aggressive runner on the basepaths.

Kyler Hickman (2022 C, Tracy, CA) stayed through the middle of the field with solid barrel-to-ball skills, collected a three-for-four day at the plate with a fluid swing and solid approach.

Chaz McNelis (2023 2B, Las Vegas, NV) fought through a ball to steal a double in his first at-bat as part of a one-for-three day at the plate, pull side approach that looks to elevate in the box.

Brandon Brust (2022 OF, Conroe, TX) collected two hits in three at-bats in the game with the last being a hard liner to left-centerfield, stole a pair of bases with solid instincts and an aggressive approach on the bases.

Ryne Farber (2023 SS, San Antonio, TX) doubled to the pull side in his second at-bat of the day, longer limbs that can create leverage and a projectable body type, also stole a base and scored a run. 

Brendan Hawley (2022 MIF, Virginia Beach, VA) doubled to the base of the wall in left field with a whole-field approach at the plate as part of a one-for-three day at the plate.

Robert Hunt (2022 1B, Cypress, TX) worked an inning on the mound with a simple operation attacking hitters and remaining aggressive in the strike zone. Fastball worked up to 81-mph and added a curveball with solid spin.

Jacob Rogers (2022 RHP, Friendswood, TX) worked three innings on the mound allowing one hit and striking out four, aggressive in the strike zone with three pitches and forced action from the hitters.

Christian Garcia (2022 3B, Austin, TX) worked two innings with a quick arm stroke, pitched up in the zone with a fastball that topped at 84-mph, without allowing a run or a hit.

11/8/2020 5:51:07 AM

Brett Hall (2022 OF, Leander, TX) handled the bat well and drove the ball with authority going two-for-three at the plate with a lined single to centerfield and a RBI-triple of the wall in right-centerfield.

Peyton Nelson (2022 SS, Little Rock, AR) showed an aggressive approach to the game on the bases and in the ox with a one-for-three day at the plate including a well struck ball to left-centerfield for extra bases in his second at-bat of the day.

Jack Wilhelm (2022 RHP, Katy, TX) punched out nine over four innings of work sitting 82-84 mph with pace and rhythm in his delivery. Also collected a pair of hits in a two-for-three effort at the plate including a double down the left field line in his final at-bat of the night.

Ryan Cave (2022 SS, Austin, TX) picked up a RBI, a single and tacked on a run scored on the day in route to a one-for-three day at the plate.

Wyatt Thomas (2023 RHP, Huntington Beach, CA) worked four innings on the mound, collecting five strikeouts by attacking the zone with a quick arm and a feel for landing multiple pitches consistently.

11/8/2020 4:49:33 AM

Ryan Dollar (2022 RHP, Houston, TX): Dollar showed off big stuff in this look, running his FB up to 91 mph and showing good feel to spin both a CB and SL with lots of bite on each, striking out 5 in 2 innings of work. 

Brice Smith (2023 LHP, Santa Fe, TX): Smith has lots of projection remaining on his frame and has big upside, showing a loose arm with a FB up to 80 mph and a big-breaking 1/7 CB that he found comfort in later in his outing. 

Cooper Williams (2024 LHP, Alvin, TX): Williams showed interesting projection with a whippy arm running his FB up to 80 mph with very good angle, pounding the zone with 3 pitches including a CB and CH, really attacking hitters. He struck out 6 in 3 innings of work. He also singled at the plate. 

Julien Cojulun (2023 SS, Redondo Beach, CA): Cojulun showed off really loud offensive tools, crushing two baseballs, including a liner right at the LF off an 88 mph FB and picking up a double later on in the game. 

Oscar Rodriguez (2024 C, Brownsville, TX): Rodriguez drove a ball up the gap at the plate and also showed well defensively behind it, throwing frequently and having success with a very quick release and good strength for grade. 

Miguel Covarrubias (2022 2B, San Diego, CA): Covarrubias showed a good approach at the plate, not expanding the zone and working several walks, then launched a double up the gap showing off very good extra base pop. 

Connor Rodriguez (2022 OF, Cypress, TX): Rodriguez showed good barrel skills in this one, picking up a pair of base hits with a clean, whole-field approach that produces firm liners and good barrel accuracy. 

11/8/2020 2:09:18 AM

Thomas Williamson (2023 RHP, Cypress, TX) The 2023 grad showed impressive arm speed through extension with a fastball that topped at 87 mph. Consistently over matched hitters and induced weaker contact. Also showed good feel for an 11/5 breaking ball that generated late depth to the bottom of the zone. Williamson worked three innings, allowing only one hit and struck out eight batters.

Ryne Farber (2023 SS, San Antonio, TX) Displayed quick hands through the zone with the ability to turn barrel head with intent. Turned on a fastball located inner half for a loud triple in his last at-bat of the game.

Ryan Hughes (2022 RHP, Cave Creek, AZ) Created good running action to arm side from a low three-quarters arm slot. Fastball also produced heavy actions through the hitting zone up to 86 mph. Consistently worked ahead of hitters with fastball and kept hitter off balance with a breaking ball in the low 70's. The Arizona native worked three scoreless innings while striking out four batters.

11/8/2020 12:36:59 AM

Zack Anderson (2022 3B, Pflugerville, TX): Anderson has solid strength to his body and is able to put it on display pull-side, creating good leverage and getting the barrel out with authority. 

Jake Burris (2022 C, Cibolo, TX): Burris generates a good bit of bat speed and has strength to match, doing a very nice job of consistently getting the barrel on the ball and making hard contact. 

Brett Hall (2022 OF, Leander, TX): Hall does an excellent job separating and creating stretch, then has the bat speed to get the barrel out front and drive it with carry and impact, showing a very good power. 

Peyton Nelson (2022 SS, Little Rock, AR): Nelson separates well and creates good leverage off of his front side, whipping the barrel through with strength and showing the ability to drive the ball pull-side with good jump.

Easton Dowell (2022 3B, Aransas Pass, TX): Dowell shows good posture through his swing with good hips as well, creating good bat speed with leverage off the front side and strength to contact, finding barrels consistently. 

Ryan Everitt (2024 1B, Weslaco, TX): Everitt showed off some pretty impressive strength for his grade in this round, swinging the bat hard with intent to do damage, showing good pop to the pullside with HR power in that direction. 

Dylan Schlotterback (2023 SS, Lakeway, TX): Schlotterbeck took a solid round, showing a smooth barrel with a repeatable swing, spraying line drives to all fields and maintaining his whole-field approach swing-to-swing. 

Robert Hunt (2022 1B, Cypress, TX): Hunt showed off very good strength in his RH swing, getting the head out and showing the ability to do damage pull-side, which he also showed in game with a pair of extra base knocks. 

Zeke Seoane (2024 C, Fort Worth, TX): Seoane is a switch-hitter and stood out most from the left side in this look, staying connected through his swing well and generating leverage with good linear jump off the barrel. 

Leighton Reddy (2022 SS, Houston, TX): Reddy showed a smooth, repeatable stroke while staying committed to the middle of the field and peppering shallow center with firm liners, staying within his approach and making solid contact consistently. 

Lawrence Lara (2023 RHP, Round Rock, TX): Lara has a good approach staying committed to the middle of the field and swings the bat hard with good strength, resulting in a fair number of hard liners back up the middle and pull-side. 

Jordan Myers (2024 SS, Tulsa, OK): Myers repeats a complicated movement pattern well in his swing, resulting in the barrel on plane and out front, doing a nice job of squaring up liners and driving the ball some on a line with lots of power projection remaining. 

Ryan Anderson (2022 1B, Erie, CO): Anderson showed good strength to the pull-side with solid power in that direction, doing a nice job of getting off his backside and creating leverage with good juice and projection for more. 

Julien Cojulun (2023 SS, Redondo Beach, CA): Cojulun showed off very solid bat speed, getting the head out on time and striking the ball firmly when he timed up his trigger, showing a good combination of strength and bat speed. 

11/7/2020 11:27:12 PM

Ryan Galvan (2023 2B, Alice, TX): Galvan picked up a pair of hits in this one in his first two AB's, finding two hard barrels to the pull side in the process, showing good strength and leverage in that direction. 

Michael Tweed (2022 C, Pearland, TX): Tweed has good projection remaining on his frame with a loose swing, picking up a pair of hits in this one, spraying liners both up the middle and pull-side and showing overall strong barrel feel. 

Charles Feris (2022 RHP, Houston, TX): Feris pitched well in his start, throwing a lot of strikes at 80-83 mph and missing bats with both his CB and CH, showing the ability to get out of trouble with runners on as well. He struck out 4 across 3 frames. 

Diego Martinez (2022 OF, Spring, TX): Martinez was impressive in his one inning relief outing, pounding the zone at 82-84 mph and attacking hitters, striking out 2 in that lone frame. He showed a solid-biting CB and a good straight CH as well. 

Alfonso Giovannucci (2023 3B, Houston, TX): Giovannucci took a very loud swing late in this game, smoking a double on a line down the left field line, showing off his combination of strength and bat speed with good damage. 

Camden Kaminsky (2023 RHP, Sugar Land, TX): Kaminsky picked up a pair of knocks in this one, singling on the infield and then roping a double deep pull-side, showing off good loft to his stroke with lots of power projection. 

Robert Hunt (2022 1B, Cypress, TX): Hunt had two monster swings in this one, tripling deep up the left center gap and then doubling down the LF line later on, showing off big time strength with impact off the bat, highlighting his substantial power ceiling. 

Daniel Collins (2022 RHP, Spring, TX): Collins threw 3 shutout to start for Orange, pounding the zone at 78-82 mph, punching out 6 while missing bats with both his curveball and changeup, keeping hitters off-balance throughout. 

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