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By Jerry Shank
Maryland Scouting Director

The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for rising junior and select rising sophomore prospects. This year close to 200 college and professional scouts from all over the country were in attendance. The Prep Baseball Report services are subscribed by more than 700 colleges and professional scouts.

2016 was the second year PBR Maryland and Virginia were part of the Future Games, this year forming Team Mid-Atlantic, who also included North Carolina.

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Team Mid-Atlantic Follow Up

Brandon Cook
Pos: OF/RHP
HT/WT: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds
School: St. Mary's
Grad: 2018

SCOUTING REPORT

8.4.16 - Cook has a lanky 6-1 frame and throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a smooth drop and drive delivery. Longer arm action that is quick with normal effort. Shoulders uphill and slightly closed, stride is on line to a square landing with an athletic finish and recoil. Fastball was 80-82, touching 83 (has been up to 87 this summer) with sink when at the bottom of the zone. Curveball had late 11/5 break and decent armspeed, running 67-69...Lanky and athletic Brandon Cook showed plenty of untapped potential for Team Mid-Atlantic. Had one of the better 60-yard dash times at 6.85. Hits from a balanced setup at the plate. Lowers hands in load with level swing path and quick hands. Exit velocity of 87 mph. Loose arm from the outfield and throws had carry on the up to 89 mph.

 

Follow Up

Please describe your Future Games Experience
+ I had a great experience being in front of 200+ college and Major League scouts. The team it self was amazing everyone on it got to know each other and everyone had a great time in my opinion.

 Would you recommend to 2019 & 2020 grads to play in the Future Games? 
+ Yes