Junior State Games: Uncommitted Standouts
October 29, 2020
The inaugural Junior State Games took place October 17-18th in Clearwater. The event featured some of the top 2022 prospects from around the state of Florida competing to #RepYourRegion.
If you missed our Stats Story, featuring stat leaders and complete statistics from the event, CLICK HERE.
Today we will look back and highlight some of the uncommitted standouts from the Junior State Games. These are talented players who are still looking for a home at the next level.
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Nicholas Alonso OF / Belen Jesuit Prep, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 90 / POS: 16
The Future Gamer continues to show athleticism and all around tools. Ran a 6.84 and showed an above average arm in the outfield. Offensively, has an aggressive approach and showed well in game with hard hit balls all weekend.
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Cason Eubanks SS / 2B / Northside Methodist , AL / 2022Eubanks was the lone non-Florida native at the Junior State Games as he represented the North Region from Alabama. An athletic middle infielder who ran a 6.87. Twitchy actions defensively with simple barrel actions and above average bat speed.
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Josiah Glodfelter RHP / 3B / Tate, FL / 2022Glodfelter showed well on the mound in his start against the South. He pitched 6 ⅔ innings allowing just 1 run with 4 strikeouts. Fastball sat 82-86 mph with a 71-74 mph breaking ball that got plenty of swings and misses.
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Tyson Greene SS / RHP / Suwanee, FL / 2022There’s a lot to like about Greene as an overall athlete. Moves well defensively in both the infield and outfield. Showed above average arm strength up to 92 from the outfield and 91 from the infield. Offensively showed upside with a lot of overall tools.
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Jalen Hairston SS / 3B / Winter Haven, FL / 2022Hairston was a standout on the East team that went 2-1. He was an impact hitter in their lineup and constantly found himself on base. Athletic middle infielder with a whippy left handed bat.
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Marek Houston SS / RHP / Venice, FL / 2022Houston continues to show well time and time again and has established himself as one of the top shortstops in the 2022 class. Long athletic frame with range to both sides at short. An above average glove defensively. Offensively, continues to make strides and will be a great addition to a college program. |
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Griffin Hugus SS / RHP / Wellington, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 167 / POS: 36
Hugus is an interesting 2022 to follow as he is a true two-way prospect as well as a switch hitter. Plays both the infield and outfield well with an above average arm. Offensively, swings it well from both sides and has shown some power potential. On the mound, Hugus is up to 87 with the fastball and has an above average breaking ball with spin rates up to 2799 rpm’s.
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Eli Kapkowski C / 3B / Calvary Christian, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 218 / POS: 31
Kapkowski was a big winner behind the plate for the West team. He showed quickness and arm strength behind the plate with pop times of 1.87-1.93 which translated to the game where he threw two runners out. Offensively, he creates leverage in the swing and showed power potential to the pull side.
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Simon Kohn 1B / OF / TNXL Academy, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 67 / POS: 4
Kohn is a strong 6-foot-1, 200 pound 1B/OF. Moves well for his size and could have a future in the corner outfield. Physical left handed hitter with a quick whippy bat path. Power to the pull side with potential for gap-to-gap power.
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Eli Maddox C / 1B / Paxon, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 229 / POS: 32
Maddox stood out with his strong frame and hit the ball well all weekend. At 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Maddox is quick behind the plate with pop times of 1.89-1.94. Offensively, has a gap to gap approach and found the barrel consistently in game.
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Christopher Moss OF / 2B / Nature Coast Tech, FL / 2022Moss really showed his athleticism for the North team. He ran the second fastest 60 time at 6.69. Moves well in the outfield with a loose, above average arm up to 90 mph. Easy actions at the plate with above average bat speed.
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Hayden Perry C / 3B / Episcopal, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 12
The Future Gamer continues to show well behind the plate. Receives well with quickness and arm strength. Led the event with pop times of 1.83-1.91. Offensively, has a quiet line drive approach that led to several extra base hits in game.
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Ethan Phillips RHP / OF / Calvary Christian , FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 149 / POS: 36
Phillips continues to make tremendous strides on the mound each time we see him. Fastball now up to 89 and will continue to make jumps as he adds strength. Phillips has starter stuff as he has an above average three-pitch arsenal. Really like Phillips’s upside as a pitcher.
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Christopher Roberts SS / 2B / Steinbrenner, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 94 / POS: 16
Roberts continues to show well offensively throughout 2020. Physical athletic frame and continues to add strength. Plus bat speed and balls jump off the bat with high exit velos. Power to the pull side. Was consistently on the barrel in game as well.
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Jeremy Weaver RHP / OF / Winter Haven, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 132 / POS: 32
Weaver was one of the most impressive pitchers of the weekend. Fastball was up to 90 mph with spin rates up to 2600. Had one of the best breaking balls of the weekend up to 2800 rpms. Struck out 3 in 3 innings of relief for the East.
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