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2017 Florida Underclass Showcase
Second chance 60 will be ran from 9am-11am tomorrow on Field 4 at 5-Plex.
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Royal vs Purple

8/13/2017

Jorel Ortega (2019 SS, Lake Worth, FL) went 2-2 on the day with a triple, a double, along with two runs scored and a RBI. Jorel continued to show fluid actions and drove the ball well to all fields. 

Ryan Fischer (2019 1B, Longwood, FL) was 1-1 in the game with a triple and a RBI. Fischer has some power potential at the plate. Ryan has good leverage in his swing as well. 

Derek Ordaz (2019 3B, Hialeah, FL) was 1-1 in the game today with a hard hit single in the game today. Derek has above average bat speed coupled with soft hands in the field and a good arm from 3rd base. 

4-Gold vs. 5-Green Highlights

8/13/2017

Diego Mendoza (2019 C, Pompano Beach, FL) took a big hack and laced a line drive to left centerfield for a stand-up double. Mendoza showed good pop in his bat and also strong catch-and-throw skills with a caught stealing on a pop time of 2.22. 

Jakoby Stanley (2020 SS, Parkland, FL) showed a power-pitcher mentality on the mound featuring a fastball that had good, late run to the arm side. The curveball was a weapon as it showed quality depth and bite to it while being thrown for strikes and inducing chases. 

Colby Shelton (2021 SS, Lithia, FL) took advantage of a high fastball and pulled it one-hopping the wall. He showed good barrel skills throughout the game with surprising pop and collected two hits total during the game. 

Kenneth Castillo (2019 C, Miami, FL) knocked in a couple of hits during the game and showed the ability to generate hard line drives with carry to the pull side. Castillo also pounded the strike zone on the mound and did not allow a hit during two innings. 

Angel Matos (2020 SS, Orlando, FL) showed quick instincts and reads on line drives at shortstop. He made two snags on hard liners including one that saw him dive to his arm side in the hole between shortstop and third base. 

Kevin Figueredo (2020 1B, Miami, FL) displayed a good mix of fastball and curveball on the mound. The fastball showed good run to the arm side from a lower three-quarter arm slot and he could manipulate spin on the breaking ball effectively. 

Frank Elissalt (2020 3B, Miami, FL) knocked in a double and two RBI during the game today. He has had a strong couple of days and showed the ability to let the ball travel and the barrel skill to take the pitch to all fields. Elissat was also impressive on the mound as he only allowed one hit in two innings. 

Royal vs Orange Highlights

8/13/2017

Alberson Mogollón (2019 OF, Ocala, FL) continues to produce at the plate, making solid contact virtually every time he steps in the box. One of the more consistent hitters here at the showcase. 

Austin Tanner (2020 RHP, Windermere, FL) lean wiry frame, room to fill, lanky and long arms, hides the ball well and tough to pick up out of the hand, throws from an extended 3/4 arm slot with a quick tight arm circle in the back, arm is loose and works well, decent life on the ball and is sneaky quick

 

Michael Ballard (2019 2B, Longwood, FL) uses his quick bat and athletic ability to produce. Keeps a relaxed approach and gets the barrel of the bat quick to the ball.

 

Jorel Ortega (2019 SS, Lake Worth, FL) not only has impressed at the plate, but in the field as well. Jorel is as sure-handed as they come and can make all the plays from the center infield.

 

Logan Schmidt (2020 RHP, Orange Park, FL) works with good rhythm and tempo, good command of the zone and challenges the strike zone, works both sides of the plate and forces contact early, mixes pitches well and will challenge the inner half, throws from a 3/4 arm slot and ball comes out with a lot of life.


Purple vs Orange Highlights

8/13/2017

Hunter DiCello (2020 MIF, Boyd'S, MD) displays a solid ability to put the ball in play, making consistent contact. This approach is ideal for the speedy infielder as he took advantage on the base-paths, scoring one run and also stealing two bases. His scrappy approach and his smart base-running instincts make him an exciting player to watch.

Huber Perez (2020 3B, Orlando, FL) displayed great ability to get on base at the dish, and make plays in the field on defense. In his lone at bat he broke the 1-1 tie with a RBI triple. He is the type of player coaches and teammates love to play with as he is a spark plug.

Dustin Miller (2019 RHP, Winter Garden, FL) had great feel for working inside and outside. His heavy fastball got on batters in a hurry and was a big part of his 7 strikeout performance. Was also able to mix in his secondary pitches for strikes as well.

Alberson Mogollón (2019 OF, Ocala, FL)
showcased his gap power going 1-2 with a double and a run scored. Alberson has a good feel for the game with natural athletic ability and will continue to perform with his talent.

Matthew DeVarona (2019 RHP, Windermere, FL) dominated through 4 innings, not allowing an earned run or a hit. With a 3/4 arm slot, a fastball that touched 84, as well as a mixture of off-speed pitches, Matt was able to rack up 7 ks on the day.

Florida Underclass Batting Practice Highlights

8/13/2017

Christopher (CJ) Auger (2020 1B, Vero Beach, FL) showed good pop to the pull side from an up-the middle approach. He wore out the pull side as well while flashing bat speed and showing the ability to adjust and get to all fields. 

Andy Valdes (2019 C, Miami, FL) showed switch-hitting ability while also standing out from the left side with natural loft and leverage to the swing. The swing projects well and he showed good fluidity and bat speed throughout. 

Rafael A. Diaz (2019 OF, Isabela, PR) turned in a very consistent and repeatable round with loose hands and intriguing power potential. Diaz showed natural loft to his swing with requisite bat speed and consistent, hard contact to the pull side with carry. 

Derek Ordaz (2019 3B, Hialeah, FL) displayed quality barrel awareness to go along with a simple, line-drive oriented swing and present bat speed. Ordaz leveraged well to the pull side and hit hard line drives to all fields. 

Hamilton Anderson (2019 C, Columbia, IL) utilized an exaggerated timing mechanic that allowed him to shift his weight well and stay on time consistently. Anderson showed a loose, fluid swing with good balance throughout. 

Anthony Gutierrez (2019 2B, Miramar, FL) had a short and efficient swing path with requisite bat speed through contact. Gutierrez has solid hitting tools with a balanced overall stance and a loose swing. 

Phillp Clarke (2019 OF, Winter Park, FL) showed extremely loose ands with a fluid and easy overall swing path. There is good present bat speed with an easy trigger into the swing and very projectable power in the future. 

Ryan Fischer (2019 1B, Longwood, FL) is another projectable bat with quick hands and natural loft to the plane. The hand path is direct to the ball for contact and he flashed bat speed for loud contact during the round. 

Idair Garcia (2019 C, Miami, FL) took some powerful hacks during the round and was looking to elevate the ball to the pull side. He found the barrel of the bat to all fields and has a very high power ceiling with requisite strength and bat speed. 

Clay Campbell (2019 SS, Goffstown, NH) showed a simple, line drive-oriented and projectable swing with the ability to generate hard contact to all fields. He showed a short swing with looseness to the path and has an interesting power potential as he continues to add strength to the build. 

Kyle Mock (2019 2B, Belle Isle, FL) turned in a very loud performance that showed excellent extension through the point of contact. The result was a ton of hard hit line drives to the pull side with leverage and fluidity throughout the swing; present power with a very projectable swing.

Matthew Powell (2019 C, Fort Myers, FL) has present physicality and strength that allowed serious jump off the barrel. The swing was quick through the zone with requisite bat speed and he did an excellent job at driving the ball with authority to all fields. 

Jakoby Stanley (2020 SS, Parkland, FL) showed very good strength and barrel awareness at the plate. The swing was on a line drive swing plane with a simple overall approach and little wasted movement.

Royal vs Orange Highlights

8/12/2017

Jorel Ortega (2019 SS, Lake Worth, FL) went 1-2 in the game today with a triple and a run scored. Ortega has an aggressive approach at the plate. Jorel showed the ability to sit back and go with the pitch. 

Phillp Clarke (2019 OF, Winter Park, FL) went 1-1 in the game today with a triple, a run scored, and a RBI. Clarke creates good hard contact at the plate and had a advanced approach at the plate all day.

Ryan Fischer (2019 1B, Longwood, FL) was 1-1 on the day with a triple that was hit hard to Left Field. Fischer has quick hands and a quick bat that generate good bat speed. 

Tyler McKenna (2019 C, Valrico, FL) had a good day at the plate, going 2-2 with a single and a double along with a run scored. McKenna shows the ability to drive the ball with hard contact. McKenna also threw 2 innings in the game allowing only 2 hits with 1 run. McKenna showed a plus fastball that has a lot of life. Tyler has solid mechanics with some projection on the mound. 


Gold vs. Green Highlights

8/12/2017

Albert Espinosa (2019 C, Key Biscayne, FL) got extended well on a fastball out in front and drove it down the line for a double. He showed good pitch recognition and balanced throughout. 

Mitchell LeRoy (2019 RHP, Lutz, FL) worked an explosive 85-88 mph fastball through three strong innings. LeRoy showed a good three pitch mix with a tight slider and fading changeup; he struck out five batters. 

Richard D Rodriguez (2019 2B, Peñuelas, PR) showed good instincts and range on a ball up the middle at second base. He also jumped on a fastball later in the game to show off his god pop to the opposite gap with a double over the centerfielder's head. 

Matthew Hamburg (2020 RHP, Palmetto Bay, FL) filled up the strike zone and attacked hitters with a three-pitch mix. The curveball showed very interesting potential with sharp 12/6 break and he has a long arm action through the back. 

Kyle Mock (2019 2B, Belle Isle, FL)
put together a strong multi-hit performance highlighted by a line drive triple over the centerfielder's head. He showed good extension and an up the middle approach. 

Clay Campbell (2019 SS, Goffstown, NH) kept hitters off balance with a fastball that was able to garner a ton of swings and misses within the strike zone. He racked up six strikeouts and mixed in a slider that flashed sharp bite to it. Campbell has a simple swing and he collected two hits offensively. 

Kenneth Castillo (2019 C, Miami, FL) took advantage of a high fastball and deposited it one-hop off the pull side wall. His hands were in a good position to launch the ball and showed the ability to impact the ball with strength through the point of contact. 

Frank Elissalt (2020 3B, Miami, FL) showed good feel for the barrel and battled in his at-bats. He fouled off tough pitches and showed a willingness to go to all fields while knocking in a single. 

Nicholas Fraginals (2021 RHP, Miramar, FL) reached base three times which included two singles during the game. Fraginals reads pitches well and utilizes a quick trigger onto a lofted swing. He also threw on the mound and only allowed one hit over four innings. 

Nicholas Lopez (2019 OF, Davie, FL) worked from a sound line drive approach and knocked in two hits today. He showed the ability to create line drives to the pull side. 

Purple vs Royal Highlights

8/12/2017

Huber Perez (2020 3B, Orlando, FL) went 1-2 in the game today with a single and a run scored. Perez is a good overall athlete and showed quick hands at the plate. Huber is also solid overall in the field with good actions. 

Jonathan Ramallo (2020 OF, Miami, FL) had a 2-2 day at the plate with a run scored and a RBI in the game today. Jonathan showed the ability to consistently make contact in the game today with good bat to ball skills. 

Stephen Powers (2019 LHP, Metairie, LA) tossed 4 innings today with only 2 hits and one run to along with 5 K's. Powers has a extended 3/4 slot and gets good armside run and some life on his fastball. 

Cade Whitaker (2020 C, Cocoa Beach, FL)
went 1-1 in the game today with a hard hit single to Left Field along with scoring a run. Whitaker creates hard contact and has the ability to turn on the pitch. 

Phillp Clarke (2019 OF, Winter Park, FL) was 1-1 in the game today with a homerun to Left Field. Clarke has a very fluid swing with plus bat speed. Comes to the plate with a good approach. 

Purple vs Orange Highlights

8/12/2017

Rafael A. Diaz (2019 OF, Isabela, PR) went 1-2 in the game with a sharp single in his first at bat. Diaz showed a balanced swing at the plate with fluid actions on the bases and in the field with a an OF assist from center field. 

Alberson Mogollón (2019 OF, Ocala, FL) had a 1-2  day at the plate with a run scored and a stolen base in the game. Alberson has a smooth swing at the plate with quick hands. He also showed good reads on the bases. 

Andrew Garcia (2019 SS, Lake Mary, FL)
went 2-2 in the game with two singles. Garcia has a good path to the ball in swing and some quick hands. Andrew also moved well on the bases. 

Andrew Trombley (2021 OF, Chuluota, FL) went 1-1 at the dish with a double. Trombly has some gap power coupled with a swing that shows an upwards approach. 

Luke Baker (2020 LHP, Gainesville, FL) tossed 4 innings of 3 hit ball with 4 K's on the day. Baker showed good command in the zone matched with a FB that has good plane. Also showed a solid CH with good feel. 

Cooper Nelson (2020 RHP, Palm Harbor, FL) threw 4 innings in the game with 3 hits and striking out 8. Cooper has a loose quick arm that allows him to throw a good curveball with depth and sharpness, Also showed good command all outing. 

FL Underclass (Top POP Times)

8/12/2017

Name Pop Grad School Hometown
Matthew Powell 1.84 2019 Bishop Verot Fort Myers, FL
Tyler McKenna 1.94 2019 Newsome Valrico, FL
Hamilton Anderson 1.98 2019 St. John Vianney Columbia, IL
Kenneth Castillo 2.00 2019 Home School Miami, FL
Kyle Ericson 2.00 2020 East Lake Palm Harbor, FL

FL Underclass (Top C Velos)

8/12/2017

Name C Grad School Hometown
Tyler McKenna 81 2019 Newsome Valrico, FL
Kenneth Castillo 76 2019 Home School Miami, FL
Matthew Powell 76 2019 Bishop Verot Fort Myers, FL
Kyle Ericson 75 2020 East Lake Palm Harbor, FL
Albert Espinosa 74 2019 Christopher Columbus Key Biscayne, FL
Roy Waterman 74 2020 La Salle Miami, FL

FL Underclass (Top 1B Velos)

8/12/2017

Name 1B Grad School Hometown
Ryan Fischer 79 2019 Lake Brantley Longwood, FL
Kevin Figueredo 78 2020 SLAM Charter Miami, FL
Logan Schmidt 77 2020 Oakleaf Orange Park, FL
Gabriel Sjostrom 77 2020 Southwest Miami Miami, FL

FL Underclass (Top IF Velos)

8/12/2017

Name IF Grad School Hometown
Cooper Nelson 84 2020 East Lake Palm Harbor, FL
Jorel Ortega 84 2019 Spanish River Community Lake Worth, FL
Dustin Miller 82 2019 Windermere Winter Garden, FL
Clay Campbell 81 2019 Goffstown Goffstown, NH
Jakoby Stanley 81 2020 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Parkland, FL
Frank Elissalt 80 2020 Florida Christian Miami, FL
Brandon Seekamp 80 2019 Seminole Lake Mary, FL

FL Underclass (Top OF Velos)

8/12/2017

Name OF Grad School Hometown
Phillp Clarke 86 2019 Trinity Preparatory Winter Park, FL
Jonathan Ramallo 86 2020 Miami Sunset Senior Miami, FL
Alberson Mogollón 85 2019 Villages Charter Ocala, FL
Nicholas Lopez 82 2019 American Heritage Davie, FL
Stephen Powers 80 2019 Archbishop Rummel Metairie, LA

FL Underclass (Top 60's)

8/12/2017

Name 60 Grad School Hometown
Richard D Rodriguez 6.62 2019 Josefa Vélez Bauzá Peñuelas, PR
Phillp Clarke 6.80 2019 Trinity Preparatory Winter Park, FL
Alen Bass 6.86 2020 Braden River Bradenton, FL
Huber Perez 7.03 2020 Dr. Phillips Orlando, FL
Ryan Fischer 7.08 2019 Lake Brantley Longwood, FL
Kyle Mock 7.08 2019 Bishop Moore Belle Isle, FL
Nicholas Lopez 7.10 2019 American Heritage Davie, FL
Rafael A. Diaz 7.12 2019 Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy Isabela, PR
Christopher Lopez 7.14 2019 American Heritage Davie, FL
Hunter DiCello 7.20 2020 St. Johns College Boyd'S, MD