Northeast Summer Championships Scout Blog: Day 2
August 6, 2021
Tournament Schedule, Scores, Standings & More
Upcoming Tournaments
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2021 Northeast Senior Games | NY | 08/10 | Showers Field |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase - West (50% Full) | NY | 08/17 | Niagara University |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase - Downstate (SOLD OUT) | NY | 08/26 | Dutchess Stadium |
HEAT SHEET
NOTE: Entire list to be updated Friday evening
RECENT SCOUT BLOGS
‘23 RHP @BradleyWaggone1 (Inspiration Academy, FL / @Dirtbags_G_Axe) looking sharp here in our first look. 2K over two scoreless, throwing an above-AVG CH in any count w/ sell. Lean, loose actions project additional velo on the way (good timing).
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
FB: 80-82, T83
CH: 71-73, depth pic.twitter.com/jux0k5Qq3y
. @UAlbanyBaseball recruit ‘22 OF @owensilliman (Iroquois, NY / @Dirtbags_G_Axe) staying hot at the plate, driving a hard barrel the other way to plate a runner to extend the lead.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
Toolsy/ATH 6-2, 185lbs and posted past 6.90 60-yard, 93 OF arm, & 95 exits. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/OjePWoHXB
‘22 C/INF Gavin Borello (Frontier) uses some exceptional bat speed and a clean swing to drive this ball to the RC gap. Maintains good posture through the swing and moves around the bases very well pic.twitter.com/mMkBHUholh
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 LHP Matthew Kalfas (Calhoun) is a bulldog on the mound. Short/quick low-3/4 slot and some jump out of the hand. Mixing good spin on tight 66-68 mph breaker (1/7 shape) and FB created weak contact T81. Big late-inning ? featured below. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/Bv2AybRdNG
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘24 SS/C Joey Panzarella (St Francis) flashes an adjustable swing and feel for his mechanics. Battled off a couple pitches this at bat and finally barrels this ball up into the left center gap for a double pic.twitter.com/LyZqGqssUi
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
The long ball strikes again for ‘23 RHP/OF Jobe Congdon (Maine-Endwell). 2 #PBRBombSquad ? in 2 games! This one was a no doubt 3 run shot that went at least 360 to LCF. Congdon continues to improve his resumé during this breakout summer season. Stock ⬆️ on this young man. pic.twitter.com/hHPz0kgIYl
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 LHP Chris Diaz (Millbrook Prep / @canes_ny) showed well out of the gate. Ran the FB up to T84 (81-83 mph, slight ASR) with good spin traits. Command sprayed at times, but missed barrels w/ slight down tilt. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/01MsmDmmeB
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
2023 LHP Dylan O’Malley (Briarcliff Manor) has begun to settle in after battling some command issues early. 6-2, 200lbs frame, H3/4 arm slot. FB has worked 80-83 w/ some life, pairing with a 2-plane SL at 67-70. @PBRNewYork @DirtbagsNE pic.twitter.com/NWHbCohLEe
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
'23 1B/RHP Ethan Diehl (New Oxford) Projectable 6'2, 160lb frame. Repeatable delivery with a compact stride getting downhill. Mid arm action to a H3/4 slot. In command thru 3 In w/ a Q 2-pitch mix
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
FB: 76-77 life
CB: 63-65 MPH 11-5 shape pic.twitter.com/IEQQxHLmd2
Good two-strike approach on display here from ‘24 SS/RHP Tyler Vivacqua (Canastota). Chokes up, shortens the swing and shoots one the other way for a base hit. Quick hands and a flat barrel path through the hitting allow for adjustability in the swing. @PBRNewYork @cusebombers pic.twitter.com/mrELbu3YSF
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
'23 C/3B Levi Loughry (South Western)Strong, athletic 5'9, 175 lb build. Compact stroke quick into the zone (19G Rot Acc @Blast_Bsbl ) staying behind this inside pitch for a 2B to the LF wall pic.twitter.com/aR9zhoisQl
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘25 3B/RHP Conlan Taylor (Tioga) has been one of the better young arms we’ve seen this summer. Shows great command of the fastball, mixes in a CB to keep hitters off balance. Has a CH in the arsenal as well. A high ceiling player, very poised on the bump.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
FB: 77-80 T81
CB: 66-68 pic.twitter.com/Nh67sycuJG
Intrigued by the overall ATH on display from ‘22 C/SS Caleb Miller (Westmoreland) this morning. Barrels one up here for an L7 after a backside 2B his first time. Good receiver w/ solid catch and throw skills, down to a 1.94 pop in showcase settings.@PBRNewYork @BombersCayuga pic.twitter.com/AuMuS7qhP1
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
Following the Kelly 2B, ‘22 MIF Kevin Dolan (Auburn) swaps places with him w/ an RBI double over the head of the LF. Some natural lift in the swing w/ pull side tendencies, second barrel of the day following a first inning double. @PBRNewYork @BombersCayuga pic.twitter.com/khXmOZqhDr
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
Another #PBRBombSquad ? here at Beaudry this one off the bat of ‘22 3B/RHP Gavin Hawkes (Pennsbury/@PBRPennsylvania). Hawkes took an elevated fastball and hit a moonshot over the LF fence. Reached a peak EV of 92 via @TrackManBB. pic.twitter.com/yORnkbQprU
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 MIF Tyrus Kelly (Chittenango) puts a nice swing on this ball up and shoots it to the gap for extra bases. ATH in a compact 5-10, 150lbs frame. Short, compact bat path with solid feel for the barrel. @BombersCayuga up 5-0 through 4 full. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/6XsDYZkeJT
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘22 C/1B RJ Emrich (Berks Catholic/@PBRPennsylvania) getting the first #PBRBombSquad ? of the day and its a 3 run shot. Emrich jumps on this inside fastball with lightning quick hands. Barrel gets to this ball quick. Peak hand speed of 23 mph via @Blast_Bsbl. ATH 5’10 210lbs. pic.twitter.com/mRAFaoTOes
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
Mature, aggressive swings from athletic ‘24 OF Micah Garrett (St. Raymond’s). Proj presence in the 3-hole (hard double, RBI 3B to RCF). Bat-speed standing out at the moment. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/5t8ktR23O8
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
'24 SS/RHP Dylan Izenman (Clarkstown S.) 6', 150 lb frame w/ athleticism in the actions. Arm is loose & whippy to a H3/4 slot. FB has life & arm side run topping at 76 MPH. pic.twitter.com/ymQw22ykpj
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘22 C/OF Owen McCarthy (West Chester Henderson/@PBRPennsylvania) catches a barrel on this pitch. A good piece of 2 strike hitting, going with the pitch on the outer half. McCarthy displays a quick, whippy barrel. Swing is on an upward path, generating natural lift. pic.twitter.com/pj8sZ34JuQ
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 Xavier Mann (City Honors)
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) August 6, 2021
Athletic, muscular 5-10 frame. Early, controlled load. Hands start away from body, move back as the barrel tilts forward. Keeps hands inside the baseball. Slightly downward bat path w/ a high finish. 1B to RCF. @fullcircuitpowr @XavierMann12 pic.twitter.com/ZsMQlsxIVR
#Uncommitted ‘22 SS/RHP Josh Reinhold (Cape Henlopen/@PBRMaryland) does damage on this letter high fastball. Gets the foot down early, hips cleared. A relatively flat swing path, but gets on plane on this high fastball. Quick hands, 24.5 mph peak via @Blast_Bsbl. pic.twitter.com/5gTEV2YIUt
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
2023 OF @Ethanace1128 (Don Bosco Prep/@PBRNewJersey) gets all of this no doubt #PBRBombSquad? that landed halfway up the hill past the RF wall. 6.57 runner w/ flashes of elite bat speed (80 MPH max) will play at the next level. @DirtbagsNE pic.twitter.com/MnQqfPYewQ
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) August 6, 2021
In a lineup of predominantly ‘23s, 2024 OF/MIF Erick Diaz (@WeAreCitius) stands out. Switch hitter w/ twitchy hands & solid bat speed from either side. Backsides one thru the 6 hole for a knock. Toolsy athlete, 6.83 runner and an 86 MPH arm from the OF. @PBRNewYork @DirtbagsNE pic.twitter.com/qj34PVRn3w
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) August 6, 2021
Leadoff & ‘23 CF Lewis Rodriguez (North Rockland / @canes_ny) sizzling at the plate with another multi-hit performance. The 6.69 runner is a good upperclass follow w/ impact skills, putting pressure on opposing DEF. Goes ground-rule 2B, 380ft here. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/iUNRQWYZ92
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 6, 2021
"22 RHP Bobby Lefevre (FDR) showing advanced pitchability early mixing a FB 79-81 with a sweeping CB at 67-69. 6'2", 180-pounder was up to 89 mph in March at 2350 rpm.#NESummerChampionship @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/B3uHqliwoe
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) August 6, 2021
'23 LHP Derek Boyd-Volz (@EABaseball1785) comes on in the 7th to close out the 7-5 win for @parebels. 6'0", 165-pounder sat 76-78 (T79). Also mixed a looping CB at 60-61 & CH at 67-68.#NESummerChampionship @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/pZWuWljjEt
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) August 6, 2021
‘24 OF/MIF Jayden Ricks (St Mary’s Prep) uses a strong, controlled turn on his backside and barrels this ball to left field. PROJ frame at 6-1, 155lbs as a rising soph. pic.twitter.com/LE1aeBaFFY
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
Solid pitchability on display from 2024 RHP/SS Michael Devenney (Downington East/@PBRPennsylvania). Projectable 6-4, 175lbs. Full arm circle working to a H3/4 slot. Throws 4 pitches w/ conviction.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
FB: 78-80
SL: 69-70, late, tight
CH: 70-71, good sell
CB: 64-66@parebels pic.twitter.com/MCnhUivZqz
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— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 MIF Steven Ciancio (Spackenkill / @canes_ny). Loose, accurate barrel and 7.15 runner (88 exit). #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/ruoVdgIPvJ
‘24 OF/1B Ryan Price (West Chester East/@PBRPennsylvania) shows some adjustability in the swing here, getting the foot down early and keeping his hands back to shoot this BB into CF for an RBI knock. Consistently gets off good swings and makes hard contact. @parebels pic.twitter.com/7s1J8w6Jzo
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 1B RJ Lopez (North Rockland) shows off a violent swing, extending thru impact w/ intent. Powerful, durable 6-2 / 195lb build and middle of the order traits. Backside RBI double as @canes_ny and @RbiThunder trade punches in the early going.#NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/df1KihnHk3
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
Twitchy ‘23 RHP/OF Jobe Congdon (Maine-Endwell) is on an absolute tear over the past three games (2HR, 5RBI) including this triple to get @RbiThunder back in the game B1. Proj athlete at 6-2, 180lbs w/ rotational PWR. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/vxLLOHQX6Z
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
#Uncommitted ‘22 RHP/OF Nicholas Scura (Don Bosco Prep/@PBRNewJersey) showing easy velo in this start. Lots of swing and miss on a fastball with tons of a ASR. Changeup plays off the fastball very well, drops in a hammer CB as well. 3/4 slot.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
FB: 79-82 T83
CB: 64-66
CH: 73-74 pic.twitter.com/oVE9dXSpBx
Quality swings all day out of ‘24 C Pat Costin (Millbrook Prep / @canes_ny). Mature, connected hitter in the box w/ consistent timing from the left side.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
Controls the leg lift and drives this pitch (single) to RF, pushing the Canes lead ahead to 3-0. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/WCGMsYiX1X
‘24 RHP Jerry Guzman (Brunswick) came in to close and had the heater around 77-78 MPH & up to 79 multiple times through a short AA that moves freely and gets up on time at foot strike. Flipped the CB over at 69-70 for strikes and weak contact pic.twitter.com/uDNCCFXt5e
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 RHP Alex Marcoline (Serricks) finishing off a complete game, 1R performance working down into the zone at T79. Mixed loose CB (67-69mph) to keep hitters off balanced. Slightly funky, but ATH down the slope. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/5YoemnwsIb
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 MIF Nicholas Delvecchio (Holy Trinity) stays short, inside the baseball adding to the Knights Nation lead. Handsy LHH with good B2B skills at the plate. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/moCsvr6ImE
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
2024 SS/RHP Zachary Paczewski (Dallas/@PBRPennsylvania) keeps the line moving as part of a 7 run inning for @BaseballUPA with a line drive single to center. Compact, athletic build. Slightly uphill bat path with a high two-handed finish. pic.twitter.com/q7MYeNLwld
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘24 SS Aidan Bardi (Wantagh) bursting onto the scene w/ clean defensive actions followed by a big RBI hit on a hanging CB. Looks the part w/ strength in the frame, multiple tough AB’s playing an age level up. #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/Tog1Qy2vC4
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘24 OF Micah Garrett (St Raymond’s) has a sweet swing from the left side. Gets on plane early and often a slaps this tailing fly ball to left field. Top end athletic OF pic.twitter.com/HUZUQf7udi
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘22 RHP Yadiel Olivares (Colegio Arcoris RD) is loose and on time down the slope. The mechanics and intent are there, more velo should be on the way in the near future. Runs the FB up to 82 but it floats around 80-81 MPH. The CB is sharp, thrown with the same arm speed pic.twitter.com/Q0TDh17o7r
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
#Uncommitted ‘22 RHP @michael_wandell (Newark Valley / @Falcons_FL) stands a sturdy 6-0, 190lbs and challenged hitters from the start. Lived 83-85 mph w/ some heaviness into the strike zone, pairing a sharp, developing 69-71 CB (2147rpm avg). #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/AGkoBZMUik
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
2024 RHP/3B Jake Lenahan (Abington Heights/@PBRPennsylvania) showing solid command of his FB early, sitting mostly 77-79, T81 w/ ASR and sink. Showed some developing off speed including a CB and a CH thrown with good arm speed. pic.twitter.com/IHfFo678Wc
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘24 SS @jay_pipher (Waverly) is a tough, hard-nosed presence atop the order fighting his way on base from the leadoff role. Inching towards a sub 7.00 60-yard and matches pitch plane early. Simple line to line approach and barrels. @RbiThunder #NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/6KsXjMUyxH
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
Fresh off of an appearance in the @prepbaseball #JrFutureGames for #TeamNY '25 SS/RHP Isaac Brozen (Southern Cayuga) continues to swing a hot stick for @BombersCayuga #NESummerChampionship @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/pPfplv4SGi
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) August 6, 2021
Solid swing from '25 SS/RHP Austin Droge (Warwick). 5'6", 125-pounder is balanced in the box and compact to the hitting zone.#NESummerChampionship @pbrt_east @NEPridebaseball pic.twitter.com/bb0OM7qkyF
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) August 6, 2021
Uncommitted '22 RHP/2B Nick Noga (Avon Grove) is on his game early mixing a FB at 84-86 with a sharp CB at 72-73 for 2 Ks in the 1st. Noga will participate with @PBRWestVirginia at the Northeast Sr. Games next week in DuBois, PA.#NESummerChampionship @pbrt_east @Bluerocks_BSBL pic.twitter.com/4aDJjMr6lO
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) August 6, 2021
'22 Harby Valera (Excellence & Innovation) worked out of a bases loaded jam in the 1st. Athletic 6'0", 180-lb OF/RHP is sitting 82-84 (T85) early. Also mixes a CB at 72-73 & CH at 76-77.#NESummerChampionship @pbrt_east @EliteSquadNy pic.twitter.com/zQFt7ZsOMe
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) August 6, 2021
‘22 RHP Will Conrad (Bishop Shanahan) is an electric arm to watch. Big time twitch in the upper half and puts his body in powerful positions to throw. Very north-south with the shoulders creating good angle on the ball
— Zach Guth (@Zach_Guth23) August 6, 2021
FB: 84-85 T86 w/ life
CB: 75-77 swing & miss potential pic.twitter.com/VnzowGvx7E
‘22 RHP/SS Nicolas Jos (Shenendehowa) flashes easy velo on the mound. Features a 3 pitch mix of FB (81-83 T85), CB 66-67 and a tight SL at 72-75. Releases from a 3/4 slot, with more left in the tank. A physical 5-foot-10 175lb frame. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/bgHTjAynGS
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘22 1B/RHP Matthew Williams (Warwick) continues his offensive hot streak with a ball pumped back up the middle at 97 MPH off the bat. Top to bottom a complete hitter with loads of pop on top of everything pic.twitter.com/A1vVGwDMfS
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘23 MIF Ty Figueroa (Colonie) catches a barrel on this pitch to plate 2. Recognizes high fastball early and brings the hands and barrel on a direct line to the ball. Upward swing path generates natural lift on the ball. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/RYy7LpXKwy
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 6, 2021
‘22 C Ryan Flurry (Manheim Township) has been red hot for weeks it feels like. Flurry punches the game winning run across on a backside ground ball after a big bottom 7 for the @KSBombers. Flurry was unbelievable behind the plate today, cutting down a runner to end an inning pic.twitter.com/aKmRyWkCVx
— Zach Guth (@Zach_Guth23) August 6, 2021
‘24 Ethan Kuzma (@RoyHartBaseball)
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) August 7, 2021
Wide, slightly open base. Hands are free w/ some waggle in the barrel. Lower half goes through a toe tap as the hands load. Proper barrel angle at launch promotes early connection. Hard line drive to RF.@nc9baseball pic.twitter.com/u1sLxwfCJZ
‘25 RHP Jacob Stevens (@NEPridebaseball / Wyoming Valley West) just finished off a beautiful CG, 1R W, adding a plethora of K and awkward swings.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 7, 2021
Ran the FB up to T80 w/ good bite on 68-70 SL.#NESummerChampionship pic.twitter.com/oXN1uk9gCm