Florida State Games 16U Day One Recap

Dalton Cleveland OF / RHP / Gulf Coast, FL / 2020

At 6-foot-3 160, Cleveland is long and lean with great hands that get the bat through the zone quickly but stays through his swing. He has a good first step in the outfield and speed that should play well in the future. A high motor and intensity keeps his play at a high level.

Reid Sondermeyer RHP / 3B / Golden Gate, FL / 2021

Sondermeyer is an imposing 6-foot-4 210 pound right-handed hitter with big legs and wide hips that could get even stronger. A quick delivery and leg kick lead to short armed release but he has balance that keep him direct to the plate. His fastball touched 80 with some late life that suggests it could be sneaky quick. He flashes a downward 68-69 mph 12-6 breaking ball that falls off the table.

CARLOS MARTINEZ SS / RHP / PRO BASEBALL ACADEMY, PR / 2020

Standing 5-foot-11 and 150, he as an uber athletic build that he will continue to grow with. With a slightly open stance from the right side he has a slight leg kick and natural timing that allows for a consistent bat path conducive to line drive contact. Looks every bit of a short stop with footwork to go along with an arm that plays.

Sean Hermann RHP / OF / Durant, FL / 2021

Right handed pitcher class of 2021 playing for the Ostingers. Velo was in the low to mid 80s with the fast ball. Sean commanded the corners with an easy repeatable three quarters arm slot. Sean helped his own cause with a pick-off at 1st base.

Kris Sosnowski C / Jesuit, FL / 2021

Uncommitted 2021 showed gap-to-gap power, going 2-2 with a double and a triple. He drove in three of Ostingers’ ten runs.

Spencer Boynton 3B / Academy at the Lakes, FL / 2021

Uncommitted 2021 threw three scoreless innings in relief for Top Tier Roos American. In 3.1 innings, he allowed one hit and struck out six. He has a smooth, high ¾ delivery that features some arm-side run. He commanded the corners very well and flashed a sharp 12-6 breaking ball.

Johnathan Bruno SS / C / Berkeley, FL / 2021

Uncommitted 2021 third baseman for Top Tier Roos American showed off above average defense at the hot corner. Saved a run by making a backhand play at the bag and fired across the diamond with accuracy for the out. He also made an off-balance throw to first to beat a quick runner. He also hit a double to left field and scored the only run of the game.

Renzo Gonzalez OF / LHP / Alonso , FL / 2021

Committed 2021 to Miami; Renzo presented on the mound boasting a fast ball 83-85 and a sharp breaking ball registering at 76. Renzo shows the ability to work fast with a strong lower half. Offensively, he is balanced and strong with an above average left-handed swing with gap-to-gap power.

Nolen Ford LHP / Palm Harbor, FL / 2021

Uncommitted 2021, Tall, strong, athletic frame at 6-foot-3 195 pounds, high ¾ arm slot with a sharp biting curveball. Was a bulldog on the mound and worked well with runners on base. Threw three shutout innings, allowing three hits and striking out two.

Ryan Cleary RHP / 1B / Pinellas Park, FL / 2021

Clearly has a stocky build at 5-10 210 lbs. and uses his legs in his delivery for power. He attacks hitters to get ahead in the count and when he does he is most effective. He uses a 66-69 breaking ball to get hitters off balance and backs it up with a fastball that touched 78.

Ryan Brown LHP / OF / Santa Fe, FL / 2021

Uncommitted 2021, Tall, lanky frame at 6-foot 152 pounds, low ¾ arm slot with deception and a sweeping curveball. Threw five solid innings before fatigue caused him to lose command in the sixth.

Connor O’Sullivan SS / Cardinal Mooney, FL / 2021

Right handed shortstop 5-foot-11 for the Florida Burn class of 2021. O’Sullivan showed sure handed range making plays up the middle. At the plate presented with a balanced lower half with quick hands to the ball.

Gage Carter 1B / Bartram Trail, FL / 2021

Willie Jackson 3B / Gaither, FL / 2021

Lean 5-foot-9 195 pound third baseman. Uncommitted, he shows some range at third base. At the plate shows gap-to-gap power with quick hands. Scored three of the five runs for Empire against FTB Jacksonville with a single and a bases loaded clearing double.

Alexander Morrin C / RHP / Palm Harbor University, FL / 2021

2021 catcher showed great defensive prowess behind the plate. Picked off two runners. Has great movements behind the plate. His hands and feet work well together. Receiving skills are advanced for his age.

Jake O’Steen 2B / Union, FL / 2022