MSI MLK Pro Invite Scout Blog

January 19, 2021
Ted Williams
PBR-PA/NY Scout

Our 2021 coverage kicked off with a bang as we were on the scene at the Maplezone Sports Institute in Garnet Valley, PA for their annual MLK Day Pro Invite.

A number of players represented the Keystone state along with neighboring states. The workout also included junior college and 4 yr juniors and seniors along with free agent hopefuls.

2021-2024 Graduates

Justin Rubin SS / 2B / Friends' Central , PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 8

‘21 SS Justin Rubin (Friends Central / Virginia) standing out amongst the MIF so far. 6.80 60-yard dash time followed by an impressive defensive round. Some of the smoothest hands in the state & a consistent sub-4.0 sec pace, quick release. #MLKProInvite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/bAfT8c61H7
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Alex Khan SS / 3B / Calvert Hall, MD / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1

‘21 SS Alex Khan (Calvert Hall @PBRMaryland / @WVUBaseball) featured long, easy strides in the middle allowing for ⬆️ level range & ability to stick on the left side of the infield w/ above AVG arm strength. Quick 4.0 sec pace and quick trigger out of the glove. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/sHjxiSRuEO
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Logan Sauve' C / Cumberland Valley, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 1

‘22 C Logan Sauve’ (Cumberland Valley / @WVUBaseball) hovering from 1.98-2.03 sec pop times.. Quality receiver with ability to lead a pitching staff. 75 mph arm strength from the crouch & the RHH works gap to gap offensively. Keeps improving all phases #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/akaEaxyC9B
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Cam Conley SS / 2B / Malvern Prep, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 5

One of the more ATH players in the state, ‘21 SS Cam Conley (@MPFriarBaseball / Pepperdine) showing off ADV barrel awareness and a leveraged approach to the LCF gap. 350’ peak distance per @TrackManBB / 96 mph bat-exit velocity. Hand speed is legit #MLKProInvite @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/oORE0q1jFr
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Aries Samek 3B / OF / Teaneck, NJ / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 195 / POS: 11

‘21 3B Aries Samek (Teaneck @PBRNewJersey / @ClemsonBaseball) barreled up everything in sight at #MLKProInvite. 97.9 mph bat-exit velocity is the clubhouse leader so far coupled with a 360 foot max batted ball distance. Innate rhythm at the plate helps out the timing mechanism. pic.twitter.com/bei7Df19kn
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Ryan Weingartner SS / RHP / St. Augustine Prep, NJ / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 21 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 481 / POS: 103

‘22 SS Ryan Weingartner (St. Augustine Prep, @PBRNewJersey / @PurdueBaseball) has caught my eye for awhile now. Hard pull-side contact with loft in the swing.. 96.6 mph exit velocity @TrackManBB after running a 6.50 60-yard. Absolute player with twitch throughout #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/mqypz9kzBn
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Cole Hertzler RHP / 3B / Boyertown Area , PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 6

Hello ‘21 3B Cole Hertzler (Boyertown / @libertybaseball)❗️RHH featured a high intent, whippy approach getting plenty of bat speed at impact. Long 6-5, 220-pound frame & the levers worked w/ aggression through the baseball. 100.4 peak exit @TrackManBB #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/1ss8d0yZpS
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Randy Carlo IV 3B / OF / Wilson West lawn, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 75 / POS: 2

‘21 3B Randy Carlo (Wilson West Lawn / @_BryantBaseball) has slimmed down and is more muscular at 6-2, 205 pounds. Getting off easy swings w/ elite movement patterns. Low effort 102 mph exit w/ more in tank. Reminds me a lot of Nicholas Castellanos.. XBH machine #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/AHFPetfVvM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Christian Moore SS / RHP / Suffield Academy, CT / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 78 / POS: 15

Wow! I was blown away by the simplicity from ‘21 SS Christian Moore (Suffield Academy, CT / @volsbaseball).. Short stroke with a mostly pull-side approach, understanding for timing, and direction in the box. EASY 100.4 bat-exit with obvious quickness in the hands. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/A4vqwe5z2z
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Gilbert Saunders III RHP / 1B / The Hill School, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 351 / POS: 106

Remember this name ➡️ 6-foot-4, 250-pound 1B/RHP Gilbert Saunders (Hill School) just set the facility record at @MSI_Baseball w/ a 109 mph bat-exit velocity @TrackManBB ❗️Huge frame and knows how to use it. Will most likely touch 90+ today on the bump. #MLKProInvite @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/RTarpDdRa9
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Rueben Livingston 3B / RHP / Wilson West lawn, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 329 / POS: 17

‘22 3B/RHP Reuben Livingston (Wilson West Lawn / @KentStBaseball) is a legitimate two-way candidate w/ the offense leading the way. Standout at the #NEFutureGames pacing Team PA in hitting. 99.9 mph exit velocity / ability to handle all quadrants of the zone. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/cCBjNP2KdT
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Jimmy Kirk 1B / 3B / Malvern Prep, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 145 / POS: 8

‘21 1B Jimmy Kirk (@MPFriarBaseball) keeps on swinging it. Mostly pull-side approach & likes to get the hips going early, but really releases the bat thru extension. Plenty of juice to LF & 101.1 mph peak exit. Stood out in game this summer at numerous PBR events. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/XT5QpE4uB0
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Kevin McGonigle SS / 2B / Bonner-Prendergast, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 60 / POS: 12

A prolific riser in the ‘23 class, SS Kevin McGonigle (Bonner Pendergast / @AuburnBaseball) had one of the most consistent rounds living w/ hard, head high LD in middle of the field. Looks hitterish / doesn’t get cheated, 96.6 exit. Will be a top of the order bat #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/WYMAEyITQU
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Jake Millan OF / LHP / North Pocono, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 4

‘21 OF Jake Millan (North Pocono / @FAUBaseball) quietly has had an extremely productive day at #MLKProInvite. Switch-hitter up to 102 mph exit as a RHH, 94 from the left side. Power hitter projection with ability to hit for average (good B2B skills). Also a 7.15 runner. pic.twitter.com/DMHw12gsIz
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Joe Jaconski SS / OF / Plymouth Whitemarsh, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 370 / POS: 66

The sweet swinging LHH, ‘21 3B Joe Jaconski (Plymouth Whitemarsh / @DiamondHeels) made an impression at #MLKProInvite.. Repeatedly leveraged at impact, showed off quality lower-half usage, & sprayed hard contact thru the middle of the field. 96.3 mph peak exit w/ room for more. pic.twitter.com/7NWKU8g5Zc
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Trevor Dutra 1B / OF / Iona Prep, NY / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 3

Time to give the NY boys some love.. ‘21 1B Trevor Dutra (Iona Prep / @StJohnsBaseball) displayed ADV fluidity at the plate w/ stretch in the torso at launch. Held direction well w/ ability to lift the baseball to the pull-side. 99.8 peak exit velo ?@TrackManBB, @PBRNewYork. pic.twitter.com/T9rL58KlqJ
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Jake Books 1B / OF / Spring-Ford, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 499 / POS: 19

Enter Analysis Here

Every time I see ‘22 1B Jake Books (Spring-Ford / @Pitt_BASE) swing it, it seems as though he’s gotten even more refined than the last time. Stays on the ball very well for a middle of the order hitter but can run it out of the yard w/ a 99.3 exit. Tough AB against. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/kcpy1zy9Pg
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Tague Davis 1B / LHP / Malvern Prep, PA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 157 / POS: 5

‘24 1B/LHP Tague Davis @MPFriarBaseball is going to be a problem for opposing hitters for years to come.. 84-85 mph FB from a loose 3/4 slot and mixing in a parachute CH at 76 w/ fade. Good sell on the offspeed and competes in the zone. Time to continue refinement. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/2KySaAuFfP
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Gavin Lill RHP / West Chester East, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 6

‘22 RHP Gavin Lill (West Chester East) continues improving. Lived in the zone w/ heavy 90 mph FB from tough, low 3/4 slot.. Turned it over for wipeout 76 SL across the zone getting up to 2708 spin @TrackManBB. True strikeout potential and command keeps jumping. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/8NHScgcBoa
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Phil Fox RHP / Hempfield Area, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 17

‘21 RHP Phil Fox (Hempfield Area / @GWUBaseball) sitting 85-86 mph with powerful lower half drive. FB rides plenty with 2450 spin @TrackManBB allowing for s&m above the belt. Showed consistent, two-plane shape on a 69-70 breaker w/ 2530 RPM’s. Velo will continue ⬆️ #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/fdSxo7JTKy
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Tommy Molsky RHP / SS / Northern York, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 406 / POS: 150

‘21 RHP Tommy Molsky (Northern York / @PennStateBASE) continues surging. Well ADV flexibility in the delivery getting good jump at the hitter on the FB peaking at 94 mph (8 in. ASR). Commanded the offspeed well including a sharp 83 mph SL; the K potential is there. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/mwyyeAVtjq
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Cole Klein LHP / 1B / Germantown Academy, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 65 / POS: 10

‘21 LHP Cole Shugy Klein (Germantown Academy / @GWBaseball1) is PROJ at 6-4, 200-pounds and moves well in that frame living off of the arm side corner w/ tons of movement. Showed 87-88 mph FB in the zone w/ some heaviness & ADV feel for both offspeed offerings. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/KyeENt7voz
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Trey Yesavage RHP / Boyertown, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 368 / POS: 130

‘21 RHP Trey Yesavage (Boyertown / @ECUBaseball) popped again, T93 on the FB w/ bowling ball heaviness at the ⬇️ of the zone. Obvious mound presence in a PHYS 6-4, 240 lb frame. An 82 mph SL is the K pitch w/ good horizontal bite. Commanded an 81 mph downer CH too ?#MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/b1c4wRzibv
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Colton Book LHP / 1B / Manheim Central, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 56 / POS: 8

‘21 LHP Colton Book (Manheim Central / @StonyBrookBASE) with pinpoint command on an 88-90 mph FB. Smooth mechanics & likes to attack early, short breaking SL at 82 and good CH w/ fade to RHH. Best pickoff move we’ve seen from a LHP. @KSBombers @pbrpennsylvania #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/sgOSO26nIJ
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

College Players

Zach Klapak C / RHP / Delaware Valley, PA / 2018

A look at a nasty 77 mph two-plane breaker from Zach Klapak (2350 RPM’s @TrackManBB). The @FalconsBase product added in a riding 91-92 mph, T93 FB as well giving him an easy putaway combo. Good arm speed on both offerings. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/ZmM5ndgLRt
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Brendan O'Donnell OF / RHP / Great Valley, PA / 2019

Lots of raw strength from @RiderUBaseball Soph OF Brendan O’Donnell (Garnet Valley ‘19). 92+ mph from his position out of a physically advanced 6-foot-2, 220-lb frame, impressive lower half build. #MLKProInvite @GregWilliamsPBR @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/cmg9H6BWCl
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

JR. RHP Dylan Heid, Pitt-Johnstown

RHP Dylan Heid (Jr. at @upjbaseball) impressed w/ easy velocity and ⬆️ extension on the release sitting 93-95 mph @TrackManBB during his pen ?. A 6-2, 205 pound frame allows for consistent strength in the movements and above AVG durability. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/df3ajxCl2w
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

Jr. LHP Garrett Crowley, Fordham University

LHP Garrett Crowley (Jr. @FordhamBaseball) featured a whippy arm in the delivery w/ some hip coil at the top of the stack. Hides the ball well allowing a 91-92 mph FB to play with late life. Tight low to mid 80’s SL at 2350 spin as the putaway pitch. 6-4, 225 lbs. #MLKProInvite pic.twitter.com/myUiAAM3Uj
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

JR. OF Bret Williams, PSU-Harrisburg

Light tower power from @PSUHarrisburg Jr. Bret Williams. Tons of control and raw strength in the swing allowing for 107 mph rockets off of the bat to LCF. 375 foot max distance per @TrackManBB leading the pack at #MLKProInvite. Legitimate middle of the order bat. pic.twitter.com/EHLQ39Rwh2
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) January 18, 2021

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