Fall Notebook: FTB Mid-Atlantic vs. Mid-Atlantic Red Sox (Part 2)
October 4, 2018
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Last weekend Towson University hosted a double header between two of the premier summer and fall programs in the state. The Mid-Atlantic Red Sox and FTB Mid-Atlantic squared off in front of several college scouts and PBR Maryland was there to cover it. Arms dominated game one and the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox manufactured the only run of the ballgame in the top of the first inning and held on for the 1-0 win. The bats came alive In game two of the double header as the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox stormed out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. FTB Mid-Atlantic responded with an 8-run top of the second and went on to take game two 11-3.
Below are some quick hits on players from the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox. Be sure to check out our Scout Blog next week which will include a more in-depth analysis and videos of the players mentioned in the quick hits plus more.
QUICK HITS: MID-ATLANTIC RED SOX
Gonzaga College (VA) 2020 RHP/OF Garrett Newsome was 86-88 on the bump in game one with a 74-75 mph breaking ball. Projectable athletic 6-foot-2, 195 pound frame. Controlled wind-up and delivery pitching downhill with long arm action and light effort.
Walt Whitman 2020 RHP Mason Levin was 82-84 with a 70 mph change-up and a 67-69 mph breaking ball. Controlled side step wind-up and compact delivery. Gets over front side well with strong lower half involvement. Quick arm speed and pitches downhill with easy effort.
South Carroll 2020 RHP JB Berry was 80-83 with a 70-71 mph breaking ball. Controlled wind-up with a high leg kick into a tall, compact balance point. Clean hand separation and long, loose arm action. Creates some arm speed through release.
Middletown 2021 OF Zach Martin (Maryland) led off game one for the Red Sox with a laser to RF and scored the game only run. Nice rhythm in the box and uses the whole field well. Slight uphill swing path and gap-to-gap type hitter with some pop.
Langley (VA) 2020 SS/3B William Bean (West Virginia) showed a smooth, easy swing at the plate and stays behind the ball well. Gap-to-gap type hitter with power. Athletic and rangy in the infield with soft hands and smooth actions.
Smithsburg 2021 1B Josh Black showed a big swing from the left side. Quick load and slightly uphill swing path. Stays behind the ball with good balance at the plate and nice extension. Showed off some impressive pull side power during BP.
Avalon 2020 OF Devan Barnett has a very projectable, long, lanky, and athletic 6-foot-5, 195 pound frame. Small leg kick load with a uphill swing path. Quick hands and fast bat speed. Gap-to-gap type hitter with pop.
Albert Einstein 2020 OF Evan Hall showed a gap-to-gap approach and line drive swing during BP. Smooth rhythm at the plate creating nice separation and a quick, compact swing. Also showed a strong arm from right field.
Georgetown Prep 2021 C Tim Nicholson has an athletic frame and receives the ball well behind the plate. Gap-to-gap line drive type hitter that uses the whole field. Excellent balance at the plate and stays behind, and on the ball nicely through contact.