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Capital Region Open: Complete Player Analysis

August 19, 2015

Dan Cevette
Director, New York

Bobby Krogh
Capital Region Scout

Alex Terwilliger, C, Niskayuna HS, NY (2018) stands an athletic yet slender 5-foot-10, 142-pounds.  He showed above average hands and framing ability, behind the plate during live bullpens.  From glove to hand he showed a quick transfer, yet he needs to learn to shorten his arm path on throws down to second.  At the plate he start wide and tall with his hands at shoulder height.  He uses a short and quick back-load for timing on the pitch.  Shows a good downward angle towards impact, stays level and through the ball.  Should work on his weight distribution.  Getting his weight forward more should enable his to stay inside the ball more and create extension.  He is an athletic looking catcher, with good instincts.  Look forward to seeing him in the future as he grows and gains strength.

Matthew Ferriero, SS, Ravena HS, NY (2017) In the 3 weeks since the PBR -NY games, Ferriero has increased both his infield arm strength and exit velocity. Matthew is a very solid 6-foot-0, 185-pounds.  He showed good range to both sides and above average arm strength at 82mph.  He looks like a college 3rd basemen and may have to make that transition at the next level, yet he's very smooth.  His transfers are clean, to a loose flowing arm action.  Very relaxed approach at the plate, contact/line drive hitter.  Starts slightly open with a smooth but short load and stride.  Stays level and balanced through contact.  Could increase power by counter rotating slightly, as his front hip stays slightly open.  All things said, a very solid player all around, should be someone to watch in the near future.

Jason Kavanaugh, OF, Ballston Spa NY (2017) stands an athletic 6-foot-0, 155-pounds.  Showed good speed during his 60yd. dash at 7.05.  In the outfield he moved well to both sides, and showed some carry on his throws at 72mph.  Showed clean transfers, to a mid 3/4 arm slot.  At the plate he starts slightly open with his hands shoulder at shoulder height.  Short and quick load to get back to even.  Hands drop slightly on his swing creating a slight drag, yet stays level and on top of the baseball.  Showed good bat speed with his exit velo 82mph, and the ability to hit line drives to all fields.  Should have gap power as he gains strength and put on weight.

Andrew Perry, 3B, Shenendehowa HS, NY (2018) stands 5-foot-11, 160-pounds with an athletic build. At the plate he hits from the left-side with a wide base, elbow high. On the pitch he uses a slight stride, back load. Short path to the ball, mostly level barrel through contact, short extension with a high athletic finish. Projectable bat. At the corner he stays behind the ball, footwork needs to smooth out some, glove is wide and open out in front, shows a clean transfer, throws from a few arm angles (71 mph) but mostly high-3/4. Overall intriguing corner defender who shows early signs of a next-level bat from the left-side.

Nick Melillo, OF, CBA-Albany HS, NY (2018) all around, for his age, Melillo is a very accomplished ball player. At 5-foot-11 155-pounds, He showed above average arm strength (82mph), Exit velocity (83mph), and speed (7,06 60yd dash).  In the outfield he is very aggressive to the ball and through his throws.  Able to get the most out his arm creating leverage through his crow hops.  Showed a clean to a high 3/4 arm angle.  Plus carry on his throws. Able to hit the 3rd baseman on the fly from the gaps.  At the plate he starts slightly open but gets back to even with a quick high leg kick.  His hands drop slightly creating some drag, but could be corrected easily if he worked on shifting his weight forward.  Pull hitter now, but could be corrected easily.  Showed good bat speed, and extension out front.  Very interesting player, hustler, someone to keep a close eye on in the future.

Derek Gamache, MIF, Lansingburgh HS, (2016) stands an athletic 5-foot-9 165-pounds.  In the field he showed good baseball instincts, and above average movement side to side at SS.  Hands and feet work well together, clean transfer to a long-free / mid 3/4 arm angle.  Good carry and accuracy on his throws at 75mph.  At the plate he starts wide and goes knee to knee for timing on the pitch.  Bat starts shoulder high.  Good downward plane towards the ball, but rolls over before contact.  Loses power and the line drive ability his swing should produce.  He did although show the ability to generate bat speed with an exit velo of 84mph.  Could be a very versatile player if he leans to stay inside the ball, and create extension.

Sean Lyons, OF, Vestal HS, (2016) is a very exciting player to watch, and was among the top performers in every category at the showcase.  He's an athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with room for growth.  At the plate he stands athletic with his hands high.  Turns his front foot in slightly for timing.  Able to create extra torque with hand movement.  Bat explodes through the zone, stays inside the ball, excellent extension, balanced finish.  Able to go deep in the gaps consistently. Showed multiple 88's during his exit velocity testing.  Above average outfielder with plus tools.  Ran a 7.1 60yd dash.  Stays behind the ball, and moves through his throws.  Plus arm strength at 83mph with carry.  Uses a quick shuffle instead of a crow hop, to a high 3/4 arm slot.  Charges balls on the ground aggressively.  Complete player, exciting, hard worker, good attitude. 

Matthew Toy, C, Niskayuna HS, NY (2017) stands a slender but athletic 6-foot-2, 150-pounds.  Behind the plate he is confident and aggressive.  Has above average hands and footwork for a 2017.  Presents a good target to throw to.  Consistent sub 2.1's on throws to 2nd from a high 3/4 arm slot at 74mph.  At the plate he stays tall to create leverage.  Uses a relaxed back load, and heel lift for timing on the pitch. Bat path is down and straight to the ball, with lift through contact.  Finish is out front and high.  Line drive hitter.  Leader on the field, plays well beyond his age.  When this kid gains strength and fills out, should be the top catch in the Capital District.

Ricky Miller, SS/OF, Ballston Spa HS, (2018) at 5-foot-1, 85-pounds Miller isn't the most intimidating player on the field, but as far as skill goes, he's well ahead of the majority of kids his age or size.  At SS he moves well from side to side, and is able to change direction quickly.  Plus hands, and footwork.  Stays low, and shuffles through his throws. High 3/4 arm angle with plus arm strength for his size at 73mph.  At the plate he stays tall with his feet shoulder with apart.  Hands go straight back on the pitch for timing with a short stride.  Drags the bat some through the zone, but is able to stay inside the ball.  Bat stays level with lift through contact.  High balanced finish. All around he's an impressive player who is able to keep up with guys a foot taller, and 100lbs heavier than him.  Fun player to watch, hard worker, when he grows he's going to be a special player. 

Jimmy Joyce, 2B/3B, Niskayuna HS, (2019) strong young player at 5-foot-11, 155-pounds with room for growth.  From the left side of the plate he has a fluent and relaxed approach.  He start tall with his feet shoulder width apart, then drops lower on the pitch with a soft stride forward.  By dropping down he creates a level bat path to the ball with lift through contact.  Joyce put on an impressive BP session, hitting line drives to all fields.  His exit velocity sat at 80-81 mph.  In the infield he still has a basic approach, but stays low and through his throws.  I would like to see him learn to circle the ball, and keep his his hands out in front.  

Ethan Duda, SS/RHP, Albany Academy HS, NY (2019) stands an athletic 5-foot-7, 140-pounds with room for growth.  Plus foot-speed for his age, evidenced by a (7.14) 60-yd. dash.  The freshman was very impressive during his BP round consistently putting line-drives to the warning track.  He's an aggressive hitter with a good rhythmic approach.  He starts tall with his feet shoulder width apart.  He starts his weight back, with a high leg kick, and slight wrap on the pitch for timing.  He aggressively puts the bat through the zone on a downward plane, then extends and finishes high.  Creates tremendous backspin and carry.  Exit Velo was 80mph.  At SS he moves well from side to side, and gets to balls easily in the hole.  His set up is low with his hands out front. Stays low to his shuffle and through his throws.  Throws from a low-mid arm slot.  Energetic young player, look forward to seeing him again. 

Thomas Barkevich, OF/C, Shenendehowa HS, NY (2018) stands an athletic 6-foot-0, 170-pounds with wide shoulders and room for growth.  At the plate his approach is very relaxed with the bat of his shoulder.  He has a smooth backload and weight shift to get his hands in the correct position to hit, He bat path is downward through the zone, but extends high through contact.  As he matures and gains strength he could become a homerun threat.  Behind the plate his set-up is low with a slightly open stance.  He showed above average hands and blocking ability.  Should work on his transfers and form to 2nd -base.  Could save time by staying low an exploding forward instead of standing up.  Made up for his form with a strong throwing arm.  Threw a consistent 2.18 down to second.  Good baseball actions, all around a very likable young player. 

Matt Appleton, OF, Cushing Academy HS, NY (2016) stands an athletic 5-foot-8, 150-pounds in a strong smaller frame. He showed some quickness running a very respectful 6.87 laser timed 60yd dash.  From the right side at the plate he starts shoulder width apart, with his hands slightly behind his head.  Brings his hands back slightly with stride for timing.  Bat stays level through the zone, producing line drives.  Good extension with high finish.  Occasionally spins out on back leg and loses balance.  Hard worker, good athlete. 

Lewi Clarke, OF, Saratoga Springs HS, NY (2018) has been to three events in the last year, and keeps getting better.  He's grown an inch (now 5-foot-11), and now appears stronger.  He's improved his arm strength as well, going from 78 to 80-81 from the outfield.  He was a very aggressive outfielder last time we saw him, and looks even more comfortable now.  At the plate he showed a tremendous ability to get the bat quickly through the zone.  This time he also showed the ability to hit the ball to right field, as he hit 3 continuous line drives deep in the gap.  As an outfielder, Lewi is as good as it gets for a rising sophomore, and expect his numbers to jump even more as he grows and gains strength.

David Judge, 3B/RHP, Troy HS, NY (2018) stands 6-foot-1, 182-pounds, with still room for growth.  We first saw Judge at the Future Prospects Showcase last July, and impressed our staff of scouts.  Right now, Judge looks more like a College Junior, instead of a High School Sophomore.  In a showcase loaded with some big upperclassmen bats, David put on an absolute hitting clinic, sending more than half the pitches he saw over the left and center field fence.  He has tremendous bat speed, and power, evidenced by a 93mph exit velocity (top at the showcase).  He's a next level hitter right now, and only gets better.  Crazy to think he still has 3 more years of High School ball, as he led him team to a sectional final last year as a freshman. 

Ben Funyak, SS, Niskayuna HS, NY (2018) stands an athletic and strong 6-foot-3, 195-pounds.  He's an intimidating young ball player, who shows some next level skills at a young age.  At the plate from the right side, he starts in an even, balanced stance with his feet shoulder width apart.  His approach is simple as he uses a small stride for timing on the pitch.  Could gain even more bat speed with a slight counter-rotation.  Bat path is down and level through the zone, excellent extension and high finish over his shoulder.  Showed excellent batspeed and power, evidenced by an 87mph exit velocity.  In the field he moves well from side to side, but his approach is very linear, and takes ground balls head on.  Would like to see him learn to circle the baseball.  Shows a clean funnel to a high 3/4 arm slot at 78mph across the diamond.  Follows his throws.  Accurate Arm.  As of right now his size may make him a corner infielder at the next level, but he has a lot of time to improve form and athleticism.  Very impressive strong young player.

Joseph Novenche, C/2B, Shenendehowa HS, NY (2018) - At a showcase flooded with upperclass catchers, Novenche solidified himself as one of the best.  Standing a strong 5-foot-9, 170-pounds the rising sophomore was a consistently under 2.0 (1.88 best) down to 2nd base from a high 3/4 slot.  Plus arm strength at 81mph. He showed an above average transfer and framing ability. Would like to see his glove be horizontal in his setup.  Aggressive in his pop.  At the plate his setup is slightly open and shoulder width apart.  Gets back to even with a short heel for timing.  Bath path is direct to the ball with lift.  Full hip rotation and high balanced finish.  Interesting player to watch for, as he matures and gains strength. 

Zach Durfee, OF, Ballston Spa HS, NY (2016) is ranked in the top 5 in the state as an outfielder for a reason.  He does everything very well, and keeps getting better.  He was at the top of every measurable category at the Burgh showcase, and during his BP rounds he showed even more power than the last time we saw him.  Putting 2 balls deep over the left field fence, and 1 ball to straight away center.  Consistently he's a 6.7 runner with excellent movement from side to side in the outfield.  Projects as a center fielder at the next level, and could play there right now.  Throws downhill, with carry.  Cutoff 3 balls in the gap and each ball on the fly to 3rd base was 86mph or better. Hardnosed player, fearless.  Body still shows room for growth.  Great baseball actions, Overall the best player at the showcase. Can help a college ball club win right now.

Andrew Bennett, C/OF, Shaker HS, NY (2018) athletic 5-foot-10, 150-pound frame with a ton of room for growth.  Not exceptional in any tool but gets better every season.  Improved his pop time dramatically since February from a 2.26 to a 2.06.  Also improved his framing ability and transfer.  Throws from a very accurate high 3/4 arm slot.  Very quick behind the plate.  Keeps balls in front with ease.  At the plate he's improved his exit velo from 73-80mph.  Looks more comfortable at the plate as well.  Starts slightly open but gets back to even with stride.  Has a short back load for timing.  Bath path to the ball is flat, but has lift through the ball.  Finishes high and balanced. Line-drive hitter. Confident player that's still a bit raw, but has the chance to be exceptional if he can put it all together. 

Connor Farrington, LHP, Saratoga Catholic HS, NY (2017) fun player to watch at only 5-foot-11, 135-pounds.  Room for growth all over.  There isn't much to him, but he's able to generate good hand speed, and be consistently in the high 70's.  Uses a mid drop and drive method.  Throws from a mid 3/4 arm slot, has good glove action.  Should work on finishing out front and getting over his front foot.  Departs clean from the rubber with some drag.  Curve ball shows late 11/5 action with depth.  All around an above average pitcher for his size.  Velo could jump dramatically as he gains strength.  Tough competitor, Looking forward to seeing him again this spring. 

Dylan Custer, SS, Shenendehowa HS, NY (2019)  Custer stands 5'11 135lbs with wide shoulders in a thin frame.  Body shows much room for growth.  A plus athlete now for his age.  Ran a (7.17) 60-yd. dash. Defensively- Showed average but very efficient fielding skill now.  Hands and feet work well together. Stays low and shuffles through his throws.  Throws from a lower 3/4 arm angle.  Would like to see him become more aggressive, and attack ball on the ground.  Hitting- Fluent hitter with good rhythm.  Can spray the ball to all fields.  Uses a long toe tap and back load for timing on the pitch.  Keeps front side closed.  Level bat path with lift through contact.  High balanced finish.  Showed excellent bat speed for his age, evidenced by an 83-mph exit velocity.  Yet another very good young player out of Shenendehowa, with a high ceiling.  Someone to watch as he grows and gains strength.

JeanCarlos Bonilla, RHP, Saint Raymonds HS, NY (2016) an imposing figure on the mound at 6'3 220lbs. Bonilla starts with a side step to a high knee lift with counter-rotation.  Uses tall to fall method.  Leads well with hip.  Long loose free arm action, with plus hand speed.  Mid 3/4 arm slot, late life on fb.  Finish over his front front, departs clean from the rubber. Bonilla was very tough on the 5 hitters he faced live, with his fastball sitting 83-84, and a hard 12/6 curve with late break that he was able to throw for strikes.  Ball seemed to jump out of his hand.  Could be something very special.

Brad Smith, RHP, St. Johnsville HS, NY (2016) smith stands 5-foot-10, 145-pounds with wide shoulders and room for growth.  The righty is a quick worker.  From the wind-up he starts feet shoulder width apart.  Uses a side-step to a very high leg kick.  Uses a short drop and drive method to gain momentum towards the plate.  Extremely quick hand speed for his size.  Good glove use, finishes out over front side.  Max effort pitcher, but good athlete. Could sustain effort late into gains. Sat 78-82 in live BP, retiring all 4 batters he faced.  Curve ball showed good action 10/4 shape, can throw it for strikes when needed.

Jonathon Stewart, RHP, Saratoga HS, NY (2017) stands 6-foot-0, 170-pounds with a solidly built athletic frame. On the mound he uses a big side-step, knee lift to his belt, arm action is back and long, throws from an over-the-top slot with a fastball sitting 74-77 mph, topping 78 mph. Curveball shows signs of a next level pitch with 12/6 shape, late tilt at 61-64. He needs to finish more over his front side. Chance to be pretty good.

Dominic Herald, C, CBA Albany, NY (2016) Herald stands a strong 6-foot-0, 200-pounds.  At the plate he showed plus bat speed and power, evidenced by a 92mph exit velocity.  His approach is balanced to start, but he is very aggressive through the zone.  Starts athletic with the bat head slightly towards the pitcher.  Short back-load with weight shift on the pitch.  Bat explodes on a downward plane at foot-strike.  Stays inside the ball,  with lift through contact. High balanced finish.  Wide target behind the plate, with athletic actions.  Blocks balls easily.  Plus mechanics and quick transfer.  Stays low and gains ground on throws.  Usually very accurate, but looked a bit tired on this day.  Tough competitor, leader on the field.

Ethan Foster, SS/RHP, Coxsackie Athens HS, NY (2019) stands 5-foot-2, 110-pounds with a smaller frame.  Young player with good baseball actions.  Starts wide at the plate with his hands should high, and the bat head slight towards the back stop.  High leg kick with short back load for timing on the pitch.  Hand placement at the start pulls him off the ball slightly.  Hands start out over the plate, and is unable to stay inside the ball.  Bat is level through the zone with high finish.    Need to cut down his stride length.  Moves well from side to side at SS.  Circles the ball well for a young player.  Hands stay in front, stays low and shuffles through his throws.  Accurate arm at 71mph.  Mid 3/4 arm slot.  Needs to work on being more aggressive, especially on balls he needs to charge.  Fun player to watch, who could be very good if he improves foot speed and strength.

Lorenzo Richardson, RHP/3B, Coxsackie Athens HS, NY (2017) stands with a towering frame, 6-foot-3, 215-pounds. At the plate he uses a balanced, shoulder width stance. On the pitch he uses a smooth load, short stride, short path to the ball, barrel stays level through the zone, short extension after contact, chest high. 84 mph exit velocity. Fielding - He gets behind the ball well, fields a touch deep but glove is wide. Clean funnel, arm action is short with fast release. Pitching - Works with a fast paced delivery, belt high knee lift, arm action is short, throws from a high-3/4 slot. Fastball sat 72 mph with some downward tilt. Curveball has early 11/5 shape. Opens front side a touch early.

William Shea, RHP/OF, Mt. Anthony HS, (2019) stands 5-foot-9, 155-pounds with a smaller but thick build. Hitting/OF - at the plate he uses a balanced athletic stance, slight back load, short stride on the pitch. Path to the ball is short, barrel gets flat a little early at times, mostly level through the zone, athletic finish, 79 mph exit velocity. From the outfield he gets his body behind the ball, clean transfer and loose arm action. Throws from a high-3/4 slot with some carry. Pitching - he uses a faster paced delivery, clean easy arm action, throws from a high-3/4 slot. Fastball topped 76 mph which is impressive for his age and size. Curveball shows proper spin with 12/6 shape, changeup has some hand-speed and fade.

Joseph Kosowsky, RHP/MIF, Lansingburgh HS, NY (2018) stands 5-foot-9, 145-pounds with a smaller build. Hitting / MIF - at the plate he uses a slightly open stance, toe lift on the pitch, straight back load that stops before he drives forward. Short path, barrel is flat through the zone, chest high finish. From the infield he uses smooth, clean actions to the ball, stays down with glove out in front, clean transfer to a quick release. High-3/4 slot at 78 mph. Very impressive young defender. Pitching - he uses a side-setup, quick delivery, clean loose arm action, throws from a high-3/4 slot with a fastball topping 79 mph. Curveball has 11/5 early shape. He needs to work on finishing his pitches out in front. Young prospect to follow.

Ryan O'Keefe, OF/LHP, Albany HS, NY (2017) Stands at 5-foot-8, 130 pounds, with an athletic body build.  He ran a 7.68 60 yard dash.  OF/Hitting - In the outfield, he has a good approach through the ball, with smooth, soft hands, throws with a 3/4 arm action, plays through the ball, and has accuracy on the target.  His arm strength was at 72 MPH. At the plate, his setup is relaxed and balanced, short stride, with a back load.  His hands are very compact and strong, swinging with a little uphill tilt but straight to the ball, with long/full extension through the ball.  He is very aggressive at the plate.  His exit velocity was 79 MPH. Pitching - On the mound, he uses a simple side step, balanced delivery, arm action is fairly clean and loose, throws with an over the top arm slot.  He drives from balanced position and finish over his front side.  His fast ball was (72 MPH).  Curveball had a 12 to 6 downward action and changeup had a little late downward action.

Ryan Duda, OF/RHP, Shaker HS, NY (2016) Stands at 5-foot-11, 215 pounds, with a bigger, athletic body build.  He ran a 7.15 60 yard dash. OF/Hitting - In the outfield he showed a good approach, able to play through the ball well and has good transfer and solid glove work.  He throws at a high-3/4 arm slot with solid carry to the target.  His arm strength was at 82 MPH.  At the plate has a closed stance, takes a short stride, has a very compact and strong swing through the zone moving towards the baseball, gets long, full extension and shows power potential with consistent solid contact and a slight uphill tilt in swing.   His exit velocity was 90 MPH. Hard worker that will help a college program. Pitching - On the mound, he uses a simple side step, balanced delivery, arm action is fairly clean and loose, throws with an over the top arm slot.  He drives from balanced position and finish over his front side.  His fast ball was (85 MPH) and changeup had a little late downward action.

Mikael Brown, LHP/OF, Shaker HS, NY (2017) Stands at 5-foot-8, 170 pounds, with an athletic body build.  He ran a 6.81 60 yard dash. OF/Hitting - In the outfield, he has a smooth approach through the ball, with smooth, soft, quick hands, throws with a clean loose action, arm is very strong with lots of carry, plays through the ball nicely and has accuracy on the target.  His arm strength was at 76 MPH.  At the plate, his setup is relaxed and balanced, short stride, with a back load.  His hands are very compact and strong, swinging with a little uphill tilt but straight to the ball, with long/full extension through the ball.  He is very aggressive and athletically balanced through the whole swing.  His exit velocity was 85 MPH. Pitching - On the mound, he uses a simple side step, balanced delivery, arm action is fairly clean and loose, throws with a high-3/4 to over the top arm slot.  He drives from balanced position, but needs to finish over his front side more consistently.  His fast ball was (79 MPH).

Payton Kurzejeski, MIF/RHP, Christian Brothers Academy HS, NY (2018) Stands at 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, with an athletic body build.  He ran a 7.30 60 yard dash. Infield/Hitting - He has a smooth approach through the ball, with smooth, soft, quick hands, throws with a high 3/4 arm action, plays through the ball nicely, with some range, and has accuracy on the target.  His arm strength was 76 MPH. At the plate his setup is slightly open, short stride, with a back load.  His hands are very compact and strong, plane is straight to the ball, and has shoulder high finish with nice extension through the ball.  His exit velocity was 81 MPH. Pitching - On the mound, he uses a simple side step, balanced delivery, arm action is fairly clean and loose, throws with an over the top arm slot.  He drives from balanced position, but needs to finish over his front side more consistently.  His fast ball was (77 MPH).  Curveball had a 12/6 downward action and changeup had a little late downward action.

Devin Disonell SS/RHP, Shenendehowa HS, NY (2018) stands an athletic 6-foot-0, 145-pounds with wide shoulders and room for growth.  Hitting/Infield - At the plate he starts in an athletic stance with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, and his hands at shoulder level.  Hands are quiet, with slight raise and stride on the pitch for timing.  Keeps his back side in good position during stride.  Bat path is level through the zone, with some lift through contact.  Gap power now, but expect that to increase as he gains strength and weight.  Showed average fielding ability at SS, but plus range to both sides, and arm strength (76mph) for his age.  Would like to see him learn to circle the ball, and move through his throws.  Pitching - On the mound he was the top arm in his class at the showcase, consistently sitting 79-80mph with his fastball, from the wind-up and stretch. From the wind-up he stands hands chest high, and uses a small side-step and a mid-knee lift to get to his balance point.  Uses modified drop and drive method.  Showed quick hand speed in a high 3/4 arm slot.  Throws downhill.  Has slight upper body recall, but could be corrected by learning to get over his front side.  Breaking ball showed late 1-7 shape.  Very good athlete, with more in the tank on the mound.  Young kid, could be the next big arm out of Shen with some corrections.

Ewin Conor Graham, LHP/OF, Niskayuna HS, NY (2017) Graham stands 6-foot-1, 155-pounds, with a very athletic body, and a ton of room for growth.  Ran a sub 7.1 60yd dash.  Hitting/OF - From the right side at the plate, he stars low and athletic with a slightly open stance.  Gets back to even with short stride.  Hands drop slightly on back load, creating a mall loop in his bat path.  Able to keep his hands inside the ball.  Showed good bat speed evidenced by an 80mph exit velocity.  In the outfield he moves well to both sides.  Stays behind the ball and comes through his throws.  Shows a mid-3/4 arm slot with carry.  Pitching - On the mound he showed a very relaxed and balanced delivery. Starts his motion with a quiet side step, to high knee lift.  Back knee breaks down before stride, but showed good run to keep his fb from being flat in the zone.  Hides the ball well, in a short, low, 3/4 arm slot.  Finishes out front.  Able to throw CB for strikes in any count.  Accomplished pitcher with more left in the tank.  Expect velocity to rise as he gains strength.

Tristin Olmo, LHP/1B, Ardsleys HS, NY (2016) stands a strong 6-foot-0, 185-pounds.  Shows good baseball actions, and above average power and bat speed at the plate.  Exit velocity was 86mph.  Hitting/1B - From the left side he shows a balanced, rhythmic approach.  Athletic stance with hands shoulder height.  Uses quiet weight shift back before stride on the pitch for timing.  Downward bat path with lift through contact.  Gets full hip rotation, high balanced finish.  Pitching - On the mound he works quickly.  Uses a side step to a mid-level knee lift to his balance point.  Would like to see him stay over his backside for longer, but does lead with his hip.  Uses tall to fall method.  FB shows good arm side run.  Sat 79-80mph.  Quick mid 3/4 arm action.  Plus hand speed.  Occasionally falls off to his glove side, but still a strike thrower.  Above average all around.  Foot-speed probably keeps him at 1B at the next level.

Daniel Albright, RHP/SS, CBA Albany HS, NY (2018) stands an athletic 5-foot-11, 135-pounds with room for growth.  Above average athlete for his age.  Hitting/Infield - At the plate he starts with an athletic stance.  Uses a quick toe-tap and short backload for timing on the pitch.  Good downward plane, hands stay inside the ball, extension out front with high finish.  Aggressive swing, plus bat speed for his size at (80mph).  Plus range side to side at SS.  Circles the ball and moves through his throws.  Keeps arms wide on approach, but fields the ball out front.  Clean funnel to a high ¾-arm slot.  Pitching - On the mound he starts hands chest high.  Uses a long side step to a high leg-kick to get to his balance point.  Stays tall, throws downhill.  Quick, high 3/4 arm action. Strike thrower.  Above average velocity for his age and size.  Consistently 75mph.  Impressive young pitcher, look forward to seeing him when he grows and gains strength.

Thomas Kretzler, MIF/RHP, Colonie HS, NY (2016) One of the best all-around players at our Burgh Showcase.  Showed average foot-speed, but above average power (88mph exit velocity) and arm strength (84mph from SS).  Hitting/Infield - Switch hitter, can spray it to gaps from both sides.  Starts open from both sides, but gets even with stride.  Drifts a bit towards the ball but keeps his hands inside.  Level bat path with lift and extension out front.  Head stays down on the ball, gets full hip rotation.  High balanced finish. Moves well from side to side in the infield, project-able corner infielder at the next level.  Circles well, and fields the ball out in front.  Shuffles through his throws.  Plus arm strength with carry.  Accurate on his throws.  Pitching - On the mound he uses a slower delivery, long straight back arm action, throws from an over-the-top slot, fastball has some depth, curveball shows 12/6 shape. Above average all around, and solid power from both sides of the plate.  Hard worker, fun player to watch.

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