Florida State Games 17U Day Two Recap

Uriel Hernandez RHP / Booker, FL / 2020

Athletic frame at 6 foot and 170 pounds, moves well defensively and has a good first step and covers above average ground in the outfield. As short loose arm action with a clean exchange that has accuracy and some carry on the throws. Balanced approach at the plate with a smooth short load and some bat speed. Has a level bat path that produces gap to gap hits and some pull side power. 

Vincent Gallo C / Marjory Stoneman Douglas, FL / 2020

5 foot 7 inches has a super athletic and stocky frame that moves well behind the plate. Strong hands receiving and moves well blocking everything in the center of his body. A little above average arm and has a good clean exchange with accuracy with 1.95-2.0 pop times. Good balanced approach at the plate with a smooth load with a level bat path that gets extension. Hits with gap to gap and shows pull side power.

Daryl Carney RHP / -, GA / 2020

Long and lanky athletic frame. Moves well off the mound defensively and field his position well. Clean and loose arm action with fastball sitting 84-86 with some sink, slider 74-75 with late and sharp break. Commands pitches for strikes and low in the zone with quick arm speed, with the slider having near fastball arm speed as well. Has rhythm with motion and stays in line with delivery to home.

Dylan Wright OF / LHP / Ringgold, GA / 2020

Strong and stocky frame that moves athletically. Has a balanced approach from the left side with a smooth load and hits line drives. Average bat speed with level bat path and wants to pull the ball. 

Tommy Turkett LHP / 1B / Seffner Christian Academy, FL / 2020

Long and projectable at 6’5 175. His 80-81 MPH fastball from the left side played more in the low-mid 80s, as it was really getting on hitters. He hides the ball well and comes straight over the top with a slight pause in his delivery. Had a good feel on the mound with a good lower half that will just get better as he gets stronger. His arm action was solid, but can be slightly cleaned up.

Edwin Melendez SS / 3B / C / NJ / 2018

Big frame with a solid base. Smooth transfer on 2.05 pop time. Average to above average arm. Feet move well and showed above average blocking ability. Hips are a little stiff.

Wyatt Sevin SS / OF / Saint Stephens, FL / 2020

Lived at 80 with good cut on his FB. Gets out over front side well. Athletic lean frame. Cut on FB is above average and will really play at the next level if some velocity is added. Solid BB at 69.

Kevin Crews C / 3B / St. John Neumann, FL / 2020

Stood out with a big frame at 6’2 205 and a home run to LF. Big power potential, along with plus bat speed and a connected swing. Has an advanced approach and feel on both sides of the ball. Moves well behind the plate. Above average receiving ability, blocking and arm strength. 2.01 pop time.

Ben Abernathy SS / RHP / Hayden High School, FL / 2020

West Virginia commit. Overall a really solid player that does a lot of things well. He has smooth actions at SS to go with an above average arm. His line drive and contact oriented approach play well with his good speed. Good feel for the game on offense, defense and on the bases. 

Parker Stoyan OF / LHP / Berkeley Prep, FL / 2020

Strong and athletic frame at 6 foot 2 inches and 170 pounds. Clean and loose arm action with fastball sitting 84-86 with some arm side sink, curveball 71-73 with some depth, changeup 74-75. Throws all pitches for strikes and stays low in the zone with having the same arm speed. Stays tall and on line with delivery to home and maintains good rhythm.

Tony Watson SS / OF / Tampa Catholic, FL / 2020

Athletic and stocky frame at 5 foot 7 inches and 140 pounds. Plays bigger than his size and has a great first step on the field. Has average hands and fields in the center of his body with a good exchange. Had a 4.00 time to 1st base from the right side. Good balance at the plate with a strong lower half and rhythm with the swing. Level bat path and hits gap to gap with average bat speed.

Alex Bryant RHP / RHP / Tampa Jesuit High School, FL / 2020

Braden Ostrander RHP / 1B / Melbourne, FL / 2020

Strong and athletic frame with above average arm speed with fastball sitting 88-90 with some sink, curveball 71-73 with some depth and good arm speed, changeup 78-79. Balanced and smooth while staying on line to home with delivery. Quick arm action and good rhythm with delivery and has a high ceiling for growth.  

Sean Williams C / Eau Gallie, FL / 2020

Strong and athletic frame with strong hands behind the plate. Move well behind the plate blocking in the center of his body and strong hands receiving. Average arm and clean exchange with 1.98-2.03 pop times to second base. Balanced approach at the plate and has barrel awareness.  Smooth load and good rhythm and hits to gap to gap with pull side power.

Hunter D'Amato SS / 2B / American Heritage Plantation, FL / 2020

The athletic and twitchy D’amato has great defensive actions. He barreled balls all day from the left side with a compact swing and a good bat path. Good extension, keeps barrel in the zone for a while. Good runner. Above average glove and arm, pushes through the ball well.

Shawn Guilliams RHP / SS / Villages Charter, FL / 2020

Lanky and athletic frame with clean arm action sitting 88-89 with his fastball, curveball 75-76 with good depth. Stays low in the zone with command of all his pitches. Quick arm speed with short arm action and delivers with ease on line to home plate.

Dylan Mock SS / 2B / Lafayette, FL / 2020

Strong and athletic frame at 5 foot 10 inches and 175.Has short arm action with carry and accuracy. Average hands with good footwork and clean exchange. Balanced approach at the plate with smooth load and hits line drives with some pull side power. Level bat path with extension with good rhythm.

Jonathan Santiago C / 2B / Dunnellon, FL / 2020

Strong athletic build. Moves well laterally behind the plate. Clean transfer and strong arm on 1.95-2.0 pop time. Was impressive offensively as well. Has great barrel awareness and bat speed with an advanced approach. Good lower half and above average pop. Overall, really athletic and smooth actions.

Sam Drumheller LHP / Alonso, FL / 2020

Stocky and athletic frame at 5 foot 7 inches and 170 pounds. Average arm speed and short arm action and sitting 83-86 with his fastball, 72-73 with his curveball with good depth. Mixes pitches well and commands the zone with all pitches. Stays on line with rhythm with delivery to home.

Trace Burchard C / 2B / Labelle, FL / 2020

Cameron Graham / N/A, FL / 2020

Left-handed bat with good base. Solid frame at 6-0 185. Uses connected level swing for gap to gap power. Multiple XBHs on the day. Average runner but moves fluidly.

JP Capra RHP / Northeast, FL / 2020