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NOLA Baseball Workout: Quick Hits

September 12, 2016


Trey Sofio
Louisiana Scouting Director

Yesterday, Sunday, September 11th, Prep Baseball Report was on hand at Tulane University to see the NOLA Baseball Club workout.

Below are a few quick hits on players that stood out from the event.

+ Brandon Davis, INF, John Curtis HS(2018)
A rangy, athletic frame that projects well. More of a fluid athlete, than a burner, quality feet on the infield, average hands and the necessary arm strength to stick on left-side of infield. Right-handed hitter that hits from tall, open setup, leg lift, solid rhythm, and flashes a short, direct path to the ball. Bat speed and strength at contact should only improve as he adds weight and strength.

+ Garrett Crochet, LHP, Ocean Springs HS(2017)
A 5-foot-10 left-hander with a lean, athletic frame. Long arm action into high-3/4 release with quick arm speed and effort. Fastball sat 81-83 mph with occasional arm side run. Breaking ball showed 2/8 shape with occasional depth and gradual break at 69-71 mph.

+ Brad Burkel, INF, TX(2018)
A Texas native that has a small, strong frame with quick twitch actions. Solid runner that picks them up and puts them down rapidly. Quality defender with actions, and solid feet playing on the right-side of infield. Short arm action into high-3/4 release, gets rid of it quickly making consistent firm throws. Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced setup, showing a line-drive, opposite field approach.

+ Brennan Taravella, RHP, Holy Cross HS(2017)
Recent Loyola (New Orleans) commit with a long arm action into low-3/4 release with effort and occasional deception. Fastball sat 77-79 mph with slight sinking action. Breaking ball showed sweeping action at 66-68 mph. Strike-thrower that works fast and can create issues for right-handed hitters.

+ Ian Landreneau, RHP, John Curtis HS(2018)
A 5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed pitcher with mature frame. Long arm action, slight stab and wrap on backend into high-3/4 release and effort. Fastball sat 81-83 mph touching 84 mph with cut on the end. Curveball showed 11/5 shape with gradual break and near fastball arm speed at 65-66 mph. Also showed a slider with sweeping action, early break and near fastball arm speed at 69-72 mph.

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