The 2021 Senior State Games took place Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, FL. The event featured players from the 2022 class representing their region of North, South, East, and West Florida participating in a pro-style workout followed by 3 total games per region in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.

The weekend was full of talent from all 4 regions, but the South finished at the top going 3-0 throughout the event. To view all the stats from the event, check out our Stats Story. Today we will continue with our Player Analysis breaking down each player's tools and projection through complete scouting reports. We will continue with the South Region. Take a look.

South Region Analysis

KC Anchors C / 1B / Elite Squad Academy, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 291 / POS: 36 6-foot-1, 205-pound strong athletic build. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. (61.69 mph bat speed average). (21.21 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a short simple swing plane and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 78 mph; had smooth footwork, soft consistent hands, and a quick transfer. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.97-2.11 pop time. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot with a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.14.

David Bauer OF / SS / Cardinal Gibbons, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 290 / POS: 45 5-foot-9, 145-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (63.40 mph bat speed average). (21.67 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched open stance with a quick controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was quick, had a level swing plane and level finish. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 85 mph; showed consistent hands, a quick exchange, and smooth athletic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed a long arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.57.

Jack Bello 1B / LHP / Cardinal Newman, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 187 / POS: 13 6-foot-3, 205-pound solid physical frame. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 96 mph. (63.16 mph bat speed average). (18.46 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a short toe tap stride. Bat speed was explosive, had a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 84 mph; had a clean natural exchange, soft consistent hands, and smooth footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 8.06 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Even shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 84-86 mph with a max of 87 mph; has running action and command around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2229; Avg 2186). He shows swing and miss action and down in the zone control on his tight slider (70-73). (Max spin 2694; Avg 2655).

Jameson Caro OF / Miami Christian , FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 51 / POS: 8 OverallRank: 408 / POS: 75 6-foot-2, 198-pound solid mature frame. Above average at the plate, Caro clocked an exit velocity of 98 mph. (65.67 mph bat speed average). (21.35 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a slow rhythmic load, then used a short leg kick. Bat speed was electric, had a short swing plane and high finish. Was able to create a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 92 mph; shows smooth athletic feet, a clean natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a very quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.99.

Nehemiah Cook RHP / OF / Eustis, FL / 2022 6-foot-3, 190-pound solid athletic frame. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed hard running action and command around the zone. (Max spin 2285; Avg 2093). Threw a sharp changeup (74-77) with down in the zone command and late fading action. He showed down in the zone command and slurvey action on his tight slider (70-73). (Max spin 2215; Avg 2090).

Evan Dobias RHP / American Heritage Plantation, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 54 / POS: 18 OverallRank: 417 / POS: 141 Virginia Commit, 6-foot-1, 185-pound strong mature frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Even shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 86-89 mph and topped out at 90 mph; showed slight running action and command around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2394; Avg 2014). He shows swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his tight curveball (75-77). (Max spin 2551; Avg 2254). Had sweeping action and in the zone command on his sharp slider (77-79). (Max spin 2331; Avg 2220).

Adrian Dominguez 3B / 1B / Monsignor Pace, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 64 / POS: 5 Miami Commit, 6-foot-3, 190-pound solid athletic build. Above average at the plate, Dominguez had an exit velocity of 96 mph. (68.54 mph bat speed average). (22.48 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a big leg kick. Bat speed is electric, exhibits a short swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 82 mph; showed a clean natural exchange, athletic smooth feet, and soft consistent hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a ¾ slot with a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base.

Bobby Fasulo OF / RHP / Jupiter, FL / 2022 6-foot-1, 195-pound physical strong build. Solid in the box, Fasulo had a max exit velocity of 94 mph. (69.56 mph bat speed average). (20.04 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall balanced stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, used a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He produced a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 86 mph; shows athletic smooth feet, consistent soft hands, and a quick clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used an-over-the-top slot with a long arm action. Recorded a time of 7.05 in the 60-yard dash.

Austin Fawley C / 3B / Park Vista, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 75 / POS: 8 Kentucky Commit, 6-foot-2, 187-pound physical mature frame. Solid projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 95 mph. (64.63 mph bat speed average). (22.39 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is electric, has a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 83 mph; shows next level consistent hands, a quick natural transfer, and athletic feet. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.93-2.01 pop time. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot with a short arm action. Clocked a time of 7.28 in the 60-yard dash.

Jayden Hylton 1B / OF / Palm Beach Gardens, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 67 / POS: 2 Stetson Commit, 6-foot-6, 210-pound physical athletic frame. Solid above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 102 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (72.68 mph bat speed average). (21.32 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short leg kick. Bat speed is electric, uses an upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Solid above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 84 mph; had a clean natural exchange, consistent hands, and smooth footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a long arm action and a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.88.

Lou Paolillo RHP / 3B / Cardinal Newman , FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 190 / POS: 51 6-foot-2, 215-pound solid mature build. Solid above average on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Even shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph with a max of 86 mph; showed hard action and control around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2391; Avg 2063). Shows late swing and miss action and down in the zone control on his tight slider (76-80). (Max spin 2561; Avg 2115).

Jesus Pena SS / 3B / Miami Springs, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 61 / POS: 9 Wake Forest Commit, 6-foot-2, 215-pound physical mature frame. Above average projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 105 mph. (73.43 mph bat speed average). (22.25 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall balanced stance with a quick load, then used a short toe tap stride. Had electric bat speed, short upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average projectable showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 90 mph; has athletic feet, a quick clean exchange, and consistent soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a short arm action and a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.

Manny Ramirez Jr OF / 1B / Calvary Christian Academy, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 154 / POS: 26 6-foot-2, 189-pound strong athletic build. Solid projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 98 mph. (68.96 mph bat speed average). (22.70 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short toe tap stride. Had a short level swing plane, electric bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach.

Eddie-Boe Rodriguez SS / 2B / Island Coast, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 38 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 240 / POS: 49 Florida SouthWestern Commit, 6-foot, 177-pound strong athletic build. Solid projectable at the plate, Rodriguez had a max exit velocity of 96 mph. (66.42 mph bat speed average). (21.93 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a slow compact load, then uses a short stride. Has electric bat speed, short level swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Solid projectable showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 88 mph; has consistent sure hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic rhythmic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.11.

Jacob Smith RHP / OF / JP Taravella , FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 155 / POS: 41 Pacific Commit, 6-foot-4, 214-pound solid physical frame. Solid during batting practice, Smith's best exit velocity was 91 mph. Started in a crouched wide stance with a compact load, then used a short quick stride. Bat speed is quick, shows an upward swing plane and high finish. He produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side approach. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; has consistent hands, choppy feet, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.55. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. He has even shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-87 mph and topped out at 88 mph; showed command around the zone and slight running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2124; Avg 1909). Showed fading action and in the zone command on his sharp changeup (78-81). His tight slider (72-73) has down in the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1813; Avg 1668).

Logan Smith SS / RHP / North Fort Myers, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 105 / POS: 18 6-foot-2, 175-pound lean athletic frame. Solid athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. (64.34 mph bat speed average). (18.58 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced crouched stance with a small compact load, then used a quick controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 85 mph; showed next level soft hands, smooth rhythmic feet, and a clean natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action and a ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.12 at the event. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-85 mph and topped out at 86 mph; has command around the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2355; Avg 2107). Has fading action and in the zone command on his sharp changeup (76-78). Throws a tight slider (74-77) that shows slurvey action and down in the zone command. (Max spin 2190; Avg 2089).

Eddiel Tolentino C / OF / Reborn Christian Academy , FL / 2022 5-foot-11, 180-pound strong athletic build. Solid in the box, Tolentino clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. (61.71 mph bat speed average). (21.19 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall balanced stance with a slow rhythmic load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, exhibits a short upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 79 mph; showed a quick natural transfer, smooth athletic feet, and consistent soft hands. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.97-2.04 pop time. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot and a short arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.29.

Alex Walsh LHP / OF / Oxbridge Academy, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 43 / POS: 7 OverallRank: 288 / POS: 45 Texas Tech Commit, 6-foot-4, 180-pound long athletic build. Solid projectable on the mound, using a long arm action he showed quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Balance point is tall with uphill shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 86-89 mph and topped out at 90 mph; has a heavy fastball that showed control around the zone and hard running action. (Max spin 2413; Avg 2277). His sharp changeup (76-78) showed fading action. Threw his wipeout slider (74-76) with swing and miss action and down in the zone control. (Max spin 2096; Avg 1958).

Jonathan Xuereb SS / 3B / North Broward Prep, FL / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 247 / POS: 55 6-foot-1, 195-pound solid athletic frame. Solid at the plate, Xuereb's best exit velocity was 99 mph. (72.47 mph bat speed average). (23.68 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall balanced stance with a slow rhythmic load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is electric, shows an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 88 mph; showed a clean natural exchange, smooth rhythmic feet, and soft consistent hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a low ¾ slot. Solid projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a long arm action with low ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has even shoulder with an consistent balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 87-89 mph with a max of 90 mph; shows hard running action and control in the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2552; Avg 2406). His tight curveball (75-77) shows down in the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 2298; Avg 2059). Threw his sharp changeup (83-84) with fading action and in the zone command.

 

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