Recruiting Board: University of Pittsburgh
December 27, 2020
Prep Baseball Report (NY/PA) is excited to bring weekly "Recruiting Board" spotlights showing in state success for programs around New York and Pennsylvania. Postings will highlight current program commits, as well as PBR NY/PA Alumni who are expected to be impact players in the 2021 season.
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In-State Commits
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Brendon Bair RHP / 1B / Bishop McCort, PA / 2021Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 12
Physical, hard throwing right hander who has been seen running his FB as high as 93. The 3/4 arm slot makes for an uncomfortable at bat, in which he creates torque throwing across body. Also features a two-seam FB, and SL.
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Jonathan Bautista RHP / SS / Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, PA / 20212020 PA State Games standout. The 6-foot-2, 200 pound RHP maintains a clean and repeatable delivery. The low effort move towards the plate produces a 92MPH FB and is accompanied by a CB and CH. The CB has 11-5 action and shows signs of developing into a quality second pitch.
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Jake Books 1B / OF / Spring-Ford, PA / 2022Books, a member of the 2022 recruiting class, is a physically imposing 1B/OF standing in at 6-foot-2. The Future Games Participant and Keystone State Bombers standout shows power potential at the plate from the left side. Books swings with the intent to drive the baseball, working his hands into a powerful launch position prior to attack.
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Spencer Butz SS / OF / York Suburban, PA / 2021Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 10
Clocking in a 6.45 60-yard dash time, Butz has shown the athletic ability to play multiple different positions on the diamond. The MIF/OF measures in at 5-foot-10, 170 pounds and possesses quality movements on defense and in the box. The swing is simple and under control. Featuring a leg-lift stride, and a load that starts with high hands that are just above ear level. The swing generated a 98mph exit velocity.
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Luke Lambert C / 2B / West Allegheny, PA / 2021Rankings StateRank: 32 / POS: 3
Quick twitch, right handed hitting catcher. The offensive ceiling is very high, showing quality bat speed and high adjustability. Utilizes an open stance, promoting hip-shoulder separation, prior to driving towards the pitcher. Defensively, Lambert moves around well in the crouch, showing solid blocking and catch/throw ability.
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Joey Pilewski C / RHP / Central Catholic, PA / 2021Rankings StateRank: 53 / POS: 7
The Central Catholic catcher features notable hip mobility, allowing him to work low to the ground, enhancing his ability to receive, block, and throw. Clocked in a 77MPH throwing velocity from behind the dish. At the plate Pilewski uses an upright stance with feet shoulder width apart. Produced an 80% On-Plane Efficiency.
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Drew Ripepi 3B / 2B / Peters Township, PA / 2022Separated himself last summer as one of the top power bats in his class. Ripepi looks to do damage at the plate, using a wide stance, a slightly uphill swing, and heavy sink into the backside to create launch. Looks to make contact out in front and has proven to hit the ball out of the yard. Recorded a top exit velocity of 102MPH.
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Caleb Sturtevant OF / SS / Cocalico, PA / 2022The Future Games participant is a quality blend of strength and athleticism. The primary OF is a 6.8 runner and swings it from the right side. Quick, low set hands produce an uphill plane that result in some pull side pop. Hits into a stiff front side. |
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Austyn Winkleblech OF / RHP / Pittsburgh Central Catholic, PA / 2023Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 2
2023 OF that can run. 6.54 60-yard dash translates well to the OF. Quality range and footwork that will only improve as matures. Winkleblech is a switch hitter, displaying a wide, crouched stance from both sides. Barrel tilt towards the pitcher is present in both right and left, with advanced bat speed from the right side. The primary OF also shows well on the mound with quality mechanics and arm speed. Featured a 81-83MPH FB.
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Out of State Commits
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Harrison Coble LHP / OF / St. Christophers, VA / 2021Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 12
The 6-foot-2 Virginia native mixes velocity and deception from the left side. The LHP throws his mid to upper 80's FB from a low 3/4 arm slot. FB has some late arm side run. The tall, lanky frame projects well as Coble matures.
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Will Droll LHP / OF / St. Ignatius, ON / 2021Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 4
Droll is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound LHP out of Ontario, Canada. Simple and clean delivery with the ability to pitch to both sides of the plate. Three pitch mix, with a CB and CH. CB is tight and has potential to be a quality pitch at the next level.
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Samuel Falace LHP / OF / Niskayuna , NY / 2022Rankings StateRank: 62 / POS: 10
Physical Left Handed Pitcher measuring in at 6-foot-2. Works in a straight line to home plate with a tight glove side. Gains momentum using a leg lift above the waist. Arm goes down and out following disconnect from the glove. Releases pitch at a high 3/4 arm slot. Current low to mid 80's FB.
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Nick Giamarusti OF / RHP / Notre Dame, IL / 2021Rankings StateRank: 56 / POS: 9
Athletic 6-foot OF out of Illinois. Plus runner with a 6.22 60-yard dash time. Speed projects ability to play CF in the long term. Swing is simple and connected from the start. Swing is on plane early due to early connection. Minimal waisted movement in the swing.
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Tyler Kennedy RHP / 3B / Georgia Premier Academy , GA / 2021Big and strong RHP out of the state of Georgia. Kennedy is physically imposing on the mound, measuring in at 6-foot-4, 230-pounds. The drop and drive delivery produces a combination of strength and arm speed that results in a mid to upper 80's FB. CB can become a plus pitch with some polishing.
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Quin Konuszewski LHP / OF / Heritage, MI / 2021Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 2
Left Handed pitcher with some funk. Konuszewski slings the ball from a low 3/4 to side arm slot while showing increased command. Works along his rear leg and maintains balance well throughout his delivery. If the crafty delivery wasn't enough, Konuszewski has been seen running his FB up to 89 and has more in the tank. Impressive stuff from the 2021 out of Michigan.
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AJ Nessler OF / 2B / Jesuit , FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 96 / POS: 17
Strong left handed hitter with lots of up side at the plate. Nessler features a stock, strong frame with a controlled/powerful swing. Plenty of feel for the barrel and can drive the ball to all fields. Mobility work will be a vital part of strength program.
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Josh Overbeek 3B / C / Anderson, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 2
There is a lot to like with Overbeek. Well put together kid at 6-foot-2, 210-pounds. Swing is quite as he coils heavily into his back side. Rotates around rear leg into a slightly uphill swing. Generates a ton of energy to the baseball. Defensively a primary 3B with probability of playing most corner spots.
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Ryan Slattery RHP / RHP / TNXL Academy, FL / 2022Rankings StateRank: 92 / POS: 26
6-foot-2, stocky RHP who brings a lot of strength from the lower half. Tall delivery that has generated a FB up to 88MPH. Arm side run on the FB. Uptempo delivery. Features a CB 11/5 shape.
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Tommy Tavarez SS / 2B / Citius Prep, NY / 2021Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 2
Athletic MIF with smooth actions up the middle. Quality range both left and right. Fields ball out in front. Strong and efficient arm action. At the plate shows some barrel whip with some pull side pop. Keeps hands inside the baseball well.
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Matt Travisano SS / RHP / Noble and Greenough, MA / 2022Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 3
The New England SS is strong, balanced, and connected in all aspects of his game. In the box Travisano uses a simple wide stance and high hands. The load is a simple step and replace, while the hands drop down and back to a powerful launch position. At SS Travisano works through the baseball well and throws from a 3/4 arm slot. Actions mentioned above carry over to the mound where he will run the FB up to 88MPH.
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Impact PBR Alumni
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Billy Corcoran RHP / SS / Malvern Prep, PA / 2018Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 3
The 6-foot-9 right hander has been a top tier arm for the Panthers. Has worked out of the "Friday Guy" role and has the stuff to back it up. With the combination of a FB that has been seen running up to 93 and the tall frame, Corcoran makes for a very uncomfortable at-bat for opposing hitters.
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David Yanni SS / Central Bucks East, PA / 2015The red-shirt senior has been an impact in Oakland since his arrival in 2016. The starting SS and three hole hitter has played in 181 games throughout his career, starting in all but 11. Anticipate Yanni somewhere in the meat of the order, holding down SS in 2021.
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Kyle Hess OF / Donegal, PA / 2018Led team in batting average, OPS, and doubles. The athletic, former "Super 60" participant brings with him a sub 6.5 60 yard dash and a hit tool that makes him a player to watch. Expect to see Hess continue to build on what he showed during the shortened 2020 campaign.
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