Alabama Scout Blog: Final 4 Edition
May 17, 2021
The Alabama Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more.
Continue to check back over the course of the playoffs as the Alabama Scouting Staff will add scouting reports.
Final 4 REPORTS
5A No. 1 Russellville (6, 4, 8) vs. 5A No. 2 Madison Academy (4, 9, 2)
Wed./Thurs., May 12th & 13th @ Madison Academy
.@AuburnBaseball recruit & ‘22 OF Alex Wade (@alex_wade15; @MAMustangsBB) was as good as we’ve ever seen him in G1 & 2.High end bat speed w/the ability to hit for power all over the field. You also see the speed here (6.79 laser).
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
4-5, 3 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI, Sac Fly#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/zL5ggw6sp2
‘22 RHP Emitt Green (@emittg0513; @RussellvilleBB) got the W in Game 1 on the bump for the Golden Tigers to push his yearly stats to:
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
12-1, 1.30 ERA, 72 K, only 17 BB
FB: 78-81 w/ legit ASR
CB: 72-74 w/ slider action.
Gives hitters a very unique look. #PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/vOgYM8pDVu
This swing proved to be the difference in Game 1 as ‘22 DH/RHP Reed Hill (@reedlewis2710; @RussellvilleBB) put the Tigers up 5-4 in T7 with this 2 out RBI single. The Tigers would hold on for a 6-4 win in Game 1.#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/gBeKtNG8cv
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
+ OF James Slaughter (2021, Rust College)
‘21 OF James Slaughter (@MAMustangsBB) had a huge night in Game 2 to help force a deciding Game 3 today at 5:30 PM. The @RustBaseball recruit shows a very direct path to contact with some quickness in the hands as he was 4-4 with 2 2Bs and 2 RBI. #PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/NJlky9tbEM
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
‘22 C Canyon Pace (@PaceCanyon; @RussellvilleBB) collected 2 more hits in Game 2. Shows solid plate discipline here shooting a ball on the outer half the other way for a single. Like the approach at the plate from the junior. #PBRPlayoffs21 https://t.co/T1GAO2s016 pic.twitter.com/MDd4BXVlnx
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
‘21 @PBR_Uncommitted C Jackson Hirschler (@JHirschler7; @MAMustangsBB) has given the Mustangs quality innings behind the plate all year but the bat has really come on of late. He collected 2 hits in Game 2 with a mostly middle/oppo approach. #PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/9aA9WYEgDa
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
‘22 @PBR_Uncommitted SS Eli Gipson (@eli_gipson; @RussellvilleBB) has major projection in a 6’2 frame hitting at the top of the order. Can easily stay on the left side of the infield w/the glove and arm strength. The bat tool has really progressed this year. #PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/oYFJ8BwgMH
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
‘21 @PBR_Uncommitted 3B Nick Smith (@nick_smith2021; @RussellvilleBB) presents a physical frame with plenty of power off the bat from a mostly pull side approach. Will be a valuable asset to a college after high school. #PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/OGxSpDSWtA
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
7A No. 10 Hoover (1, 3, 5) vs. 7A No. 4 Florence (8, 1, 3)
Thurs./Fri., May 13th & 14th @ Hoover High School
+ RHP Grant Taylor (2021, LSU)
.@LSUBaseball signee & ‘21 RHP Grant Taylor (@GrantTay27; @FloFalBaseball) went the distance for the Falcons, holding upper-80’s & reached 91 mph on one of his last pitches in the 7th. Breaking ball was separator.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
W, 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 7 K’s & a 3-run HR in the 7th.#PBRPlayoffs21 https://t.co/9aVYcJ7y1Q pic.twitter.com/SXPtRpLvhk
.@PBR_Uncommitted ‘21 RHP Matthew Hawsey (@Hoover_Baseball) filling up the zone early & often w/ three pitches. Quick arm out of a 3/4 slot.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
FB: 84-85, sinking
CB: 71-72
CH: 77
Faced one over the minimum after working around a single in the 3rd.
2-0 Bucs, T4.#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/vsjnIibx56
+ RHP/3B Walter Ford (2023, Alabama)
.@AlabamaBSB recruit & ‘23 RHP/3B Walter Ford (@WalterFord_18; @Hoover_Baseball) entered in the 6th for the six-out save to secure a Game 2 win.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
FB: 89-92, 93, up to 2500 rpm
BB: 79-81, S/M w/ 2700 rpm
SNK: 87
2 IP, H, 0 R, BB & 5 K’s.#PBRPlayoffs21 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/2wIRXaX5ep
+ RHP Cason Henry (2021, Miami)
.@CanesBaseball signee & ‘21 RHP Cason Henry (@CasonHenry1; @FloFalBaseball) settles in after a rocky 1st to strike out 2/3 in a quick frame. Sinking an 87-88, 90 mph fastball back to the glove side. Few fading changeups at 77-78 mph.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
Falcons trail 1-0, B2.#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/kH81wANDo5
.@PBR_Uncommitted ‘22 C Charlie Cochran (@Chuck10Cochran; @FloFalBaseball) records the first hit of Game 2 for the Falcons on this single into the back side gap.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
He gets stranded at 1st to end the inning.
Bucs lead 2-0, T4.#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/JLAbS16wKO
+ 3B Zeke Bishop (2021, South Alabama)
.@WeAreSouth_BSB signee & ‘21 3B Zeke Bishop (@ZekeBishop22; @FloFalBaseball) has seen it well all day, and finally gets into the hit column with this single in the 6th.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
Falcons add a run on an error, but trail 3-1 as we head to the 7th.#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/w55u4DgrOT
3A No. 3 Phil Campbell (13, 6, 12) vs. 3A No. 2 Piedmont (0, 7, 2)
Thurs./Fri., May 13th & 14th @ Phil Campbell High School
+ RHP/SS Mason Swinney (2022, Alabama)
Recent @AlabamaBSB recruit & ‘22 RHP/SS Mason Swinney (@MasonSwinney2; @Phil_Baseball) delivered a gem in addition to this 2-run ? in Game 1. Athletic 6-2, 175 frame worked up to 88 mph & mixed a sharp 75-76 mph breaking ball.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
W, 5 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB & 6 K’s.#PBRPlayoffs21 https://t.co/Fsg0G6IRb4 pic.twitter.com/jJA1Z9z2Tm
‘23 C Jack Hayes (@__Jackhayes__; @phsbaseball_16) laces a liner into left field here in game one. Thick, athletic build to the sophomore catcher who displays smooth, clean actions behind the dish.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
Bulldogs strand a pair in the T1. #PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/eb0031fEXH
+ 3B John-Miller Lawson (2021, Jackson St. CC)
.@JSCCBaseball signee & ‘21 3B John-Miller Lawson (@jmlaws_22; @phil_baseball) drills a line drive base knock into the left center for a single. Big, physical frame to the four hole hitting first basemen. #PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/xcU0QOvXIW
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
+ OF Trey Leindecker (2021)
‘21 OF Trey Leindecker (@LeindeckerTrey; @phil_baseball) extends the inning for the Bobcats in the B3 of game 1. Lacing a double deep into the LCF gap driving in a pair of runs.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
5-0 Phil Campbell, B3#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/39fYO292xZ
6A No. 8 Hartselle (1, 5, 10) vs. 6A No. 9 Chelsea (2, 1, 2)
Thurs./Fri., May 13th & 14th @ Hartselle High School
‘24 2B JoJo Williamson (@WilliamsonJosey @HHS_Baseball1) sends a 2-out pitch the other way and the runner from second scores. The Tigers strike first and lead 1-0 after 2.#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/Qg3pNUrRSi
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
5 solid innings of work for Hartselle starter ‘22 RHP JT Blackwood (@jtblackwood12 @HHS_Baseball1)
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
working well with only 2 hits and 0 earned runs so far.
FB 84-86 T87
CB 74-77
CH 77-78#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/iNSqVGo5fM
+ LHP Connor Ball (2021, Alabama)
‘21 LHP Connor Ball (@cball2121 @chshornetbball) is dealing for Chelsea through 5, with only 1 ER and 2 Hits allowed
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
FB 86-87 T88
SL 72-75#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/c5t98d5a0q
+ RHP Elliott Bray (2022, Auburn)
‘22 RHP and @AuburnBaseball commit Elliott Bray once again dominates in the playoffs for the Tigers, going the full 7 innings only allowing 1 run.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
FB 84-87 T88
CB 74-77#PBRPlayoffs21 pic.twitter.com/MFbVJiD1Mo
5A No. 10 Pike Road (4, 9, 11) vs. 5A No. 8 St. Paul's Episcopal (5, 5, 0)
Wed./Thurs., May 12th & 13th @ Hank Aaron Stadium
+ 1B Grady Warren (2023)
‘23 1B Grady Warren (@pikeroaddc) with a two run single in the 5th to put the Patriots up 7-4 over St. Paul’s in game two. Pike Road is looking to force a game three tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/JBprHcj7qf
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
‘21 P/IF Clay Slagle (@clayslagle374;@pikeroaddc) an @AUMWarhawksBSB commit, pitches out of a jam in the 6th, relying heavily on the breaking ball. The Patriots are three outs away from forcing game three. pic.twitter.com/zIHPtO7hyH
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
6A No. 1 Faith Academy (8, 4) vs. 6A Northridge (4, 1)
Thursday, May 13th @ Faith Academy
After falling behind 0-2 in the count, ‘22 C Colton Wood (@coltonwood22;@faith_baseball_) drops a 2 out 2 strike bomb into a stiff wind, Faith Academy leads 6-0 headed to the 4th. pic.twitter.com/P7xq38e3dB
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
+ MIF Gabe Broadus (2021, Pearl River CC)
Incredible 10 pitch at bat for @PRCC_Baseball signee ‘21 Gabe Broadus (@BroadusGabe;@faith_baseball_ ) 3 run double clears the bags, Rams lead Northridge 3-0 in the first. pic.twitter.com/tKOgvD4Rjy
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 13, 2021
‘23 DH Brady McAbee (@McabeeBrady;@NHSJagBaseball) just misses a grand slam, his 3 run double cuts the lead to 7-3 in the 6th. pic.twitter.com/S0i6qLwpdq
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) May 14, 2021
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