MD Preseason All-State: Hitter Quick Hits

Standout day for ‘24 @PBR_Uncommitted OF Gage Joseph (@CapeBase)

Put together LOUD rounds, consistently backspinning ?’s to the middle. Quick hands, quiet confidence… Ball explodes to PS

? 101.2 EV ?
79.3 Max Bat Speed
389 Max Distance
88 OF Velo#MDPAS1 @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/tBSsbe7C94

‘24 OF Zack Molloy (Saint James)

Continually impressed w/ the #uncommitted OF’er. Attacks w/ intent, utilizing strong torque in the hips/lower half. LD tendencies w/ ability to lift to PS. Oozes athleticism and strength

95 EV
88 OF#MDPAS1 @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/GfL911Av7F

‘25 C Cameron Leach (@JC_Baseball_)

Added strength over the off season has propelled power numbers from the young backstop. G2G pop w/ consistent lift created.

96 EV
~ 2.00 Pop Times@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/vy7pasoKRK

? Another awesome opportunity to get ? on ‘25 two-way @TulaneBaseball recruit Charlie Buckles (@BullisAthletics/@CoachDuffy10)

Increased feel for the barrel, catching it out in front w/ LOUD contact to the PS. Big Spring ahead

97 EV
81.2 Bat Speed@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/RMN7TpS9x9

? ‘24 two-way Angel Santiago-Cruz (Severna Park)

One of the top @PBR_Uncommitted 2024’s in MD, the #PBRFG22 alum has added a ton of strength to the 6-2, 195 LB frame. Controlled intent w/ easy strength G2G. Also upper 80’s FB from the bump

96 EV
89 INF@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/idd9XHIREy

Really liked ‘25 two-way Jaxon Clampitt (@CapeBase)

Loose, clean actions out of a projectable 6-2, 165 Lb frame. Creates separation in the hands, showcasing the ability to lace LD’s to the gaps. Intriguing start to what should be a breakout ‘23

91 EV
86 OF@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/pDxpzdqZHF

In what is a LOADED MD/DE class of ‘25, SS Sammy Berman (@WWVikesBaseBall) is right up there w/ the best of ‘em

Fluid actions stand out w/ quiet confidence. Explosive bat speed (71.6), staying middle w/ the approach. Impacts game in all facets

90 EV
84 INF@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/CSTfM6eupJ

Strong, mature rounds from ‘25 OF Kaden Barmer (@CHCBaseball_)

Showcased ability to drive balls to both gaps, creating some lift thru w/ extension created. Ability to manipulate the barrel

91 EV
80 OF@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/7KpYa9crEj

? Legit strength portrayed from ‘24 C Gideon Schwartz (@WWVikesBaseBall)

Plenty of torque in the hips/lower half, showcasing present ? to the PS. Ball jumps off the barrel consistently. High power upside, active behind dish

94 EV
2.02-2.06 Pops@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/E8FHoHVyrD

‘24 C Isaac Terhune (@CapeBase)

Strong, physical 6-0, 185 Lb frame w/ athleticism. Lets the ball get deep and showcases a consistent ability to lace hard LD’s to RCF. Strong arm, versatile defender… high power ceiling

90 EV
85 OF
79 C
1.97-2.03 Pops@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/QlZztgk9cE

Bright future for ‘26 C Logan Powell (@pax_baseball)

Plenty of extension created, showcasing ? to the middle w/ some uphill action thru. Easy explosiveness, love the balanced approach

93 EV
71.7 Bat Speed
~ 2.00 Pops@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/yQkuFfitEc

Huge fan of ‘26 C Brandon Nadeau (@DecaturBasebal1)

Love how the hands work and the smoothness of the swing. Stays middle w/ the approach and balance in the lower half. Once maturity sets in, look for this ‘26 to be a high riser

84 EV
~ 2.00 Pops@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/GObPQIckML

‘23 C Nelson Grajales (@AHSCatsBaseball)

Strong, physical 6-0, 188 LB frame. Rhythm in the back load, consistently peppering LD’s to the middle. ⬆️ power, versatile defender

94 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/knuPjxX9Yl

‘26 3B Kaleb Kennedy (@JC_Baseball_)

Explosive actions, lacing LD after LD middle to PS. Ball jumps off the barrel consistently. Powerful bat speed (75.6) w/ controlled intent@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/dENSnKcB7k

About as loud of a round as you’ll see

‘25 SS Cory Fisher (JM Bennett/@ECTitansBaseba1) consistently leveled balls to the PS gap w/ authority.

Explosion in the hands and hips w/ sneaky pop for the 5-6, 155 LB frame. Plus speed

89 EV
86 INF@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/Ts2WeLbg6o

‘25 OF Nicolas Stockson (@JC_Baseball_)

Athletic, wiry 5-7, 135 LB frame. Plenty of torque in the hips w/ sneaky pop to the PS. Quick twitch, power upside once body matures

85 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPAS1 pic.twitter.com/cCJoVMkWqb

‘26 OF Eli Livingston (@Crusie_Baseball)

The No. 1 player in our MD ‘26 ranks showed out today at the #MDPAS2

Simple, easy explosion w/ plenty of strength to the middle. Advanced approach, creating lift G2G. Strong 6-0, 165.

93.3 Max EV@PBRMaryland @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/1elaPR0Eyk

Impressive, eye-opening day from ‘24 CIF Michael Cureton (DeMatha)

Physical 6-0, 195 w/ hard LD’s from both sides. Strength to the middle, creating solid extension thru. Ball jumps off the barrel

99 EV

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?: https://t.co/tOdbr5jUwH@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/M7Uyvp5sVV

‘26 #DirtyTerps recruit Miguel Leon (@JC_Baseball_)

Well added strength to the 5-10, 155 LB frame. Consistently peppered LD’s to the PS gap w/ balance and rhythm. High high ceiling

92 EV

See more ?

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Standout day from ‘25 OF Avery Grain (@MHSBaseball_MD)

Sneaky strength in the 5-11, 185 LB frame. Slight twitch in the hands, peppering balls middle/PS w/ authority. Love the actions

94 EV
6.68 60
89 OF

EXPLOSIVE ??

?: https://t.co/wM8CtHJzbo@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/VVtnsOq1PY

‘25 OF Ethan Hopkins (@Bruin_Baseball1)

Strong torque in the hips/lower half, consistently creating lift to the middle. Really nice rhythm in the hands. Uber-physical 5-9, 175

97 EV

Full Profile ?

?: https://t.co/SKsLFYpSsM@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/ALTDM4i2k0

Love the strides ‘24 OF Joey Nicholson (@gomhsbaseball) has made

Rhythmic separation in the hands w/ a loud approach middle/PS. Ball jumps to the middle w/ controlled aggression. Metrics jump out

79.3 Bat Speed
96 EV
6.68 60
92 OF

MORE ?https://t.co/xAFok4hofL#MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/gQuUy3omSL

‘23 is going to be a special year for ‘25 #DirtyTerps recruit Will Rhine (@JC_Baseball_)

2nd time seeing the MIF in a couple weeks, and the swing continues to turn heads. Quick hands, ? G2G, fluid actions

98 EV
7.03 60

PBR Profile ?

?: https://t.co/E0kXZmOJci#MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/3yQyKpJOPj

One of the top @PBR_Uncommitted ‘25 in MD is Casey Carpenter (@JC_Baseball_)

Lean, proportionally strong 6-2, 185 Lb frame. + Pop go the PS gap w/ consistent LD tendencies to the middle. Love the approach

97 EV
80.2 Bat Speed

View more ?

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LOUD BP rounds from ‘24 C #GoPats recruit Andrew Raymond (@gomhsbaseball)

Consistent lift middle/PS w/ rhythm in the hands. Ball jumps to the middle, utilizing quick barrel action (81.1 Bat Speed). Impact guy

98 EV
1.96 Pop

See more ?

?: https://t.co/uZgLiY7C7O#MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/WWgFGq2TLF

Very interesting ‘25 OF in Collin Park (@BaseballGaels)

Lean, wiry 6-1, 170 w/ strength portrayed to the PS. Ball explodes to the middle w/ an uphill path, creating occasional lift thru. Fluid actions

97 EV

See more on the #uncommitted two-way ?https://t.co/FjQghPjRdd pic.twitter.com/6gIm55vLJB

Impressive strength portrayed from ‘24 OF/3B Eric Braica (@P_RamsBaseball)

Rhythmic back load w/ explosive torque in the hips. Ball jumps to the PS w/ projectable pop. A lot to like

Event best 100 mph EV
85 INF
90 OF

More ?

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Another really nice opportunity to see ‘24 SS Jaydan Duncan (Red Lion Christian)

Gets on plane early and catches it out in front, consistently peppering balls to the PS gap. Wiry 6-1, 160

More ?? ?

?: https://t.co/ZNXIWPRITy#MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/JsRae9fSja

After pumping 89 on the bump earlier in the day, ‘24 Ethan Murley (@WWVikesBaseBall) hopped in the cage and produced easy ?

Fluid, loud contact w/ plenty of strength to the PS. Impressive bat speed (80.7) w/ a controlled approach

97 EV

Profile ?

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A ‘26 w/ a bright future is C Cruz Luna (@ASCavsBaseball)

Smooth back load w/ solid separation, consistently lacing LD’s to the middle. Advanced strength which will only rise

92 EV

More on the No. 3 ‘26 in MD ?

?: https://t.co/1O2LOsb0m8@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/aP8UZzBFDD

Really like the rounds produced from ‘24 OF Sameer German (@appo_baseball)

Quick twitch in the hands w/ quickness and recoil. Explosive actions, staying middle w/ the approach. Fluid, loud

87 EV
6.99 60

See more ?

?: https://t.co/fPAXQ8iEO0@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/lPBfsaXdKs

#PBRFG22 Alum AJ Kolb (@DecaturBasebal1)

Wiry 5-10, 165 w/ added strength to the frame. Quick twitch, showcasing hard LD tendencies middle to PS. Plus runner (6.44 60) that’s a menace on the bases.

Want more? ?

?: https://t.co/gIVV903FYk@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/0royEv4H5I

‘26 OF Austin McNair (@_mcdbaseball)

Wiry, 5-11 frame w/ plenty of athleticism that impacts the game on both sides. G2G LD approach that will transfer to XBH as the frame matures

6.99 60
91 EV

More on the T5 ‘26 in MD ?

?: https://t.co/qj6QOrcY6N@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/kvi9QSxCie

A lot to like in ‘25 C Brayden Tidwell (@Central_Base)

Controlled intent w/ an uphill path that creates backspin to the PS. Plus pop to the middle, utilizing fluid actions thru.

94 EV
1.97-2.04 Pops

Check out more ?

?: https://t.co/SKHJm6u33u@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/g3WFB7oR8L

This round was a lot of fun to watch

‘24 OF Phoenix Williams (@SJC_Baseball) showcased an accurate barrel w/ plenty of strength to the PS gap. Rhythm in the back load, explosive hands

86 EV
90 OF

More ?

?: https://t.co/NyAlyi1Oic@PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/kexJNtOWN5

‘25 C Zach Davidson (@CroftonCardsBB)

Advanced, mature rounds. Physicality in the 5-11, 185 LB frame, showcasing strong torque in the lower half. Ball explodes to the PS. One to watch this Spring

96 EV
1.96 Pop

More ?
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‘25 SS Thomas Pilarski (@CHCBaseball_)

Simple, fluid actions w/ hard LD tendencies to the middle. Projectable pop as the frame continues to fill out. Athletic mover defensively, plus arm

93 EV
85 INF

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One of the more consistent rounds came from ‘25 Will Twomey (@GPrepbaseball)

Long, projectable 6-4, 190. Ball jumps to the middle w/ fluid actions in the hands, showcasing a balanced G2G approach. Poised for a breakout ‘23

?: https://t.co/DUOmPEUvnT#MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/eOLxbwinGI

Strong rounds put together from ‘24 3B Brandon Yoder (@DHigh_Baseball)

Rhythm in the hands, attacking w/ intent w/ explosion to the middle of the field. Loud barrels

92 EV
82 INF

See more ?

?: https://t.co/fyWIq6p5au@PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/nSOhwmID74

High octane ‘26 in Pierce Quinn (@JC_Baseball_)

Lean, Uber-athletic 6-0, 170 LB frame. Up to 86.1 on the bump, mixing a high spin ? at 70-73. Bat speed is present at the dish w/ advanced barrel accuracy

86 EV
86 OF
More on the two-way ?https://t.co/3Tlvg9NxsJ#MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/qC4lXXf67V

Intriguing ‘26 in 1B Paul Hendershot (Southern Fulton PA)

Rhythm and slight twitch in the hands, consistently peppering LD’s to the middle. Power numbers will ⬆️ once frame fills

86 EV@PBRPennsylvania @T_Wills1 @PBRMaryland #MDPAS2 pic.twitter.com/ki8KRtSAvF