KCPI Scout Blog: Day 2

July 1, 2023
By: Diego Solares
Area Scout, Illinois & Missouri

This weekend, the PBR Tournaments staff is hosting the Kansas City Program Invitational, an event that features 90+ teams from the 14U-to-17U level at Creekside Baseball Park in Parkville, Missouri.

For all information about the tournament, including team rosters, schedules, and more, click HERE.

Throughout the weekend we'll be highlighting standout players on our social channels, and at the end of each day we'll compile those prospects into an individual 'Scout Blog'.

To see all of the action from day one, click HERE.

Below you’ll find all of our videos from the second day of this year’s KCPI.

Jordan Martin SS / Jefferson City , MO / 2025

Loud start to the day with 6-foot-5, 200-pound RHP Jordan Martin (Jefferson City).

FB T90 mph, pitched in the upper-80s, plenty more to come.

SL spun at 77-80 mph, two plane for whiffs.

No. 1 2025 in MO, No. 32 nationally. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/dxy98nkMPL
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Timothy Teixeira RHP / Liberty, MO / 2024

Another impressive look at RHP Timothy Teixeira (@PBRMissouri, 2025) - 6 IP, H, 0 R.

FB played in the upper-80s, T90 mph.

Advanced spin on SL, 72-74 mph, 2900+ RPM.

Turned over a CH in the upper-70s. #PBRFG22 alum & @PBR_Uncommitted. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/HnbyXLXrEv
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Tyler Wood OF / Lees Summit West, MO / 2025

RHP Tyler Wood (Lee’s Summit West) is one of the top prospects in the @PBRMissouri 2025 class: No. 3 overall, No. 79 nationally.

FB T91 mph, played in the upper-80s early.

SL at 78-79 mph, CB 72-73 mph.

Also runs a 6.76 60.

6-foot-3, 190-pounds, Tennessee commit. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/fNZJAWLt1n
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Luke Goldsworthy CF / East Ridge, MN / 2025

OF Luke Goldsworthy (@PBRMinnesota, 2025) has projectable levers on a 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame.

Drives one deep to CF here.?

Hit in the two-hole & started in CF for @MN_Lumberjacks. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/TH7Oa0ZlEM
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Ethan Milius OF / Fulton, MO / 2025

Like the way OF Ethan Milius (@PBRMissouri, 2025) carries himself on the field - confident and with a motor.

Spoils a few, then goes down and gets one for an RBI single to RF.

Ran a 6.88 60 this winter; 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/adMhDLWL5T
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Austin Dudenhoeffer LHP / Linn, MO / 2025

OF Austin Dudenhoeffer (@PBRMissouri, 2025) had a pair of opposite field hits today, including this 2K single.

5-foot-11, 185-pound L/L athlete. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/QKzGfzI4c9
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Jack Drange 3B / Hill-Murray, MN / 2025

3B Jack Drange (@PBRMinnesota, 2025) muscles this breaking ball the other way for a 2B.

Physical 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/pfDUjRhNMD
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Karson Durnin SS / Camdenton, MO / 2025

I’m a fan of the ceiling INF Karson Durnin (@GoLakerBaseball, 2025; @PBRMissouri) has on the the diamond.

A few swings from today.?

6-foot-3, 165-pound frame with bloodlines.

???#KCPI pic.twitter.com/EHPkiU2IDw
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Cameron Lee OF / Father Tolton Regional Catholic, MO / 2024

A name-to-know @PBR_Uncommitted 2024 in @PBRMissouri: OF Cameron Lee (@ToltonBaseball).

Goes to LF here & hustles for a 2B.

Plays hard with speed to pair (6.85 60) and a live arm from the OF (88 mph).

5-foot-11, 160-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/GVfmzDP1jg
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Andrew Hill 3B / Rock Bridge, MO / 2024

CIF Andrew Hill (@PBRMissouri, 2024) was a middle-of-the-order bat for top-ranked @RBbruinbaseball this spring.

Takes one the other way for an RBI single here. ?

Strong & physical @PBR_Uncommitted 6-foot-1, 200-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/hYB4ZQhh04
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Austin Evans OF / Southern Boone, MO / 2024

OF Austin Evans (@sobocobaseball, 2024; @PBRMissouri) sprayed line drives to all fields in today’s look.

Two singles here. ?

LHH that covers the plate without much effort and is @PBR_Uncommitted.

5-foot-11, 170-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/8H43PhwOhZ
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Sam Wyrick SS / Helias Catholic , MO / 2024

Dominant start today from @PBR_Uncommitted RHP Sam Wyrick (@BaseballHelias, 2024; @PBRMissouri).

Easy, low-effort & controlled delivery.

FB T89, pitched at 85-88 mph.

Landed CB with depth for strikes, 71-73 mph.

6-foot, 190-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/88tBj8uAv5
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Ethan Rogers LHP / Lone Jack, MO / 2025

Brief, yet projectable, look at LHP Ethan Rogers (@PBRMissouri, 2025; @YardBallClub).

FB sat at 85-87 mph from a live, loose arm.

CB flashed sharp spin, 76-78 mph.

6-foot-1, 165-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/ASX4aTF6cS
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Nicholas Franklin C / Father McGivney Catholic , IL / 2024

C Nicholas Franklin (@FMCHSBaseball, 2024; @PBRIllinois) is a follow @PBR_Uncommitted backstop from Southern IL.

Barrels an upper-80s FB through the left side for a 1B here.

6-foot-2, 225-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/5ULcFrWGcY
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Kaden Durnin RHP / Camdenton, MO / 2024

RHP Kaden Durnin (@GoLakerBaseball, 2024; @PBRMissouri) keeps trending up.

FB at 91-93 mph in the first, settled into the upper-80s.

Downer spin on a SL, 77-79 mph.

6-foot-3, 185-pounds.#KCPI pic.twitter.com/i4ZW6tv6Ap
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 30, 2023

Gabe Rogers 3B / Blue Springs, MO / 2024

RHP Gabe Rogers (@PBRMissouri, 2024; @PBR_Uncommitted) is just scratching his surface on the mound.

FB T88 early, pitched in the mid-to-upper-80s through three.

Landing CB for strikes, 72-74 mph.

6-foot-3, 175-pounds #KCPI pic.twitter.com/bq0MxM3uQW
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) July 1, 2023

Will Burger OF / DeSoto, KS / 2024

‘24 Will Burger (DeSoto) is a quick twitch 2-way athlete for @CavsUncommitted.

On the mound, charges the strike zone with a FB at 83-84 T85 and a CB in the low 70s.#KCPI pic.twitter.com/9mcDDM95TE
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 30, 2023

Logan Groh SS / Gardner Edgerton, KS / 2024

‘24 SS Logan Groh (Gardner Edgerton) keeps his hands back on a breaking ball and delivers and RBI 1B for @CavClubBaseball.

Loud tools with strength and a big arm across the diamond. Also homered later in the game.

Cowley Commit #KCPI pic.twitter.com/UESCBcm6UT
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 30, 2023

Keylan Overton OF / Bishop Ward, KS / 2025

‘25 OF Keyla Overton (Bishop Ward) pulls an RBI line drive through the left side of the infield for @Prime27_17.#KCPI pic.twitter.com/ncJCB8UKH6

— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) July 1, 2023

Liam Roche LHP / Shawnee Mission South, KS / 2024

‘24 Liam Roach (Shawnee Mission South) just keeps getting better every time we see him for @macnseitzkc.

Attacked the zone 1.2 inn 4K

FB: 87-89 T90
SL: 77-78

Iowa Commit#KCPI pic.twitter.com/D7swQ7Cpbo
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) July 1, 2023

Griffin Allen RHP / Blue Valley North, KS / 2024

‘24 Griffin Allen (Blue Valley North) is a name to know. High-end pitch-ability with 4 pitches for @macnseitzkc.

FB: 87-88 T89
SL: 77-78
CB: 71-73
CH: 79-82#KCPI pic.twitter.com/leGLGBMQLF
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) July 1, 2023

Gabe Perry RHP / Liberty North High School, MO / 2024

2024 RHP Gabe Perry (Liberty North) 6'6 225 frame.@kcbullets_dale

FB 82-84
CB 69-72
CH 76-78#KCPI pic.twitter.com/zYtYtg0mHo
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Cole Pladson OF / Clay Center , KS / 2025

‘25 OF Cole Pladson (Clay Center HS) is one of the top hitters in state of Kansas for @RoyalsScoutTeam.

Drills a line drive double in the right center gap here.

Smooth, connected swing with a patient, mature approach at the plate. #KCPI @PBRKansas @CreeksideBase pic.twitter.com/hARcYAQ7jW
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Manny Dunn 2B / Bishop Ward , KS / 2025

‘25 INF Manny Dunn (Bishop Ward HS) is the top INF in the KS class for @RoyalsScoutTeam.

Drives a pull side line drive single here.

Quick swing that finds consistent barrels. #KCPI @PBRKansas @CreeksideBase pic.twitter.com/zSvaWQ8b5s
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Jayden Good SS / Gardner-Edgerton, KS / 2024

2024 INF Jayden Good (Gardner-Edgerton) finds a barrel here for a 2-run single.@RawlingsTigerKC #KCPI pic.twitter.com/VgWi9qwIYd
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Ethan Krueger SS / Olathe West, KS / 2024

25' Ethan Krueger (Olathe West) stays through this one and drives it into the RCF gap for a 2 RBI double.@RawlingsTigerKC

Central Missouri Recruit#KCPI pic.twitter.com/4QBC4qLNiR
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Collin Dobson SS / Blue Springs South, MO / 2024

2024 INF Collin Dobson (Blue Springs South) athletic build with quick hands, solid in the infield.@RawlingsTigerKC

Catches this one out front and sends it down the LF line for a hard hit single. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/cFSQoHYPxK
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Noah Merrifield RHP / CBC, MO / 2026

‘26 INF Noah Merrifield (Christian Brothers College HS) is a power bat in the middle of the order for @USNatsMidwest.

Burns the outfielder here for a pull side RBI double.

Showed impressive strength with pull side intent. #KCPI @PBRMissouri @CreeksideBase pic.twitter.com/xGI06ikWy5
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Tyler Adair C / Fort Zumwalt South, MO / 2026

‘26 C Tyler Adair (Fort Zumwalt South HS) was delivering barrels all day for @USNatsMidwest.

Gets the head out here and laces an RBI double down the line.

Was solid behind the plate all day as well. #KCPI @PBRMissouri @CreeksideBase pic.twitter.com/xuEPMxbYun
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

James Forgy C / St Thomas Aquinas, KS / 2026

26' INF James Forgy (St. Thomas Aquinas) goes down to get this one for an RBI single.@BCbaseballtoday #KCPI pic.twitter.com/l54Nclaitn
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Luke Hanahan OF / Blue Valley Southwest, KS / 2026

26' OF Luke Hanahan (Blue Valley Southwest) drives in a pair of runs on this opposite field triple.@BCbaseballtoday #KCPI pic.twitter.com/JWO0c53GPG

— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Carson Garner 1B / Shawnee Heights, KS / 2025

‘25 1B Carson Garner (Shawnee Heights HS) @MidwestBruins1

Delivers an pull side RBI single here to pad the lead.

Hammered a 2B into the right center gap earlier in the game. #KCPI @PBRKansas @CreeksideBase pic.twitter.com/hVaWsYfMCw
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 30, 2023

Grant Madrid SS / Staley , MO / 2025

25' INF Grant Madrid (Staley) gets a barrel on this one and sends it pull-side for an RBI single.@ProdigyBasebal #KCPI pic.twitter.com/Bzbo11Ush4
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) July 1, 2023

Cole Medsker C / South Holt, MO / 2025

25' Cole Medsker (South Holt) sits back and drives this one to the opposite field for a 2-run triple.@ProdigyBasebal #KCPI pic.twitter.com/fOXmbHFm5p
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) July 1, 2023

Brody Irlbeck LHP / Staley, MO / 2025

25' Brody Irlbeck (Staley) pulls this one for an RBI single.

Elite two-way player that consistently produces at the plate.@ProdigyBasebal #KCPI pic.twitter.com/ZrTc0eurXm
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) July 1, 2023

Bryce Peterson LHP / Coon Rapids, MN / 2018

25' INF Bryce Peterson (Bangor) finds a barrel and sends this ball down the LF line.@MASH__BASEBALL #KCPI pic.twitter.com/ZIjQe8m7ZU
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) July 1, 2023

Zach Trettin RHP / Southwest Christian, MN / 2025

UTL Zach Trettin (Southwest Christian, 2024) lean, projectable frame.@MASH__BASEBALL

Ropes this ball to left for an RBI single. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/ryvcH0AnKw
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) July 1, 2023