New York Summer Championship (17U) Scout Blog: Days 1 & 2

July 14, 2022
PBR-NY Staff
Ground Forces

July 14th

Mason Holloway RHP / 2B / Horseheads, NY / 2025

We are back in Cortland for the @PBRTournaments New York Summer Championships and 2025 Mason Hollaway (Horseheads) comes out of the gate hot. Lean/athletic build at 6-1 160lbs with a high ceiling.

FB: 82-83, T 84
SL: 71-73 2-tier with teeth late@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/2USF1sotv0
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Luke Boule RHP / 3B / CBA-Syracuse, NY / 2023

2023 RHP Luke Boule (CBA-Syracuse); fresh off his NYS Games effort. Durable 6-3 200lb build; moderate arm circle with a high 3/4 power slot. Stayed in command during his outing. @SportsZoneAcad | @PBRNewYork

FB: 83-85, T 86 strikes
CB: 73-74 MPH pic.twitter.com/Q5Zt5TW1NU
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Calvin Atkinson RHP / 3B / Syracuse Nottingham, NY / 2023

2023 RHP Calvin Atkinson (Syracuse Notthingham); sturdy frame/broad shoulders. Nice compliment of FB/CB early on.

FB: 79-81, T 83 occasional cut
CB: 66-68 ⬇️ spot & expand@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/QrSv4zuQ4Z
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Alex Barger OF / RHP / Central York, PA / 2023

2023 OF/RHP Alex Barger (Central York | @PBRPennsylvania); features positional athleticism on the bump. 6.86. 60/90 OF arm.

FB: 83-85, T 86 w/ arm side run + life (2400-2500 ? at PA Games)

SL: 73-75 with late/short action (2400+ ? at PA Games)@T_Wills1 pic.twitter.com/hmBvfD6kuS
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Josh Butka SS / Webster Thomas, NY / 2023

2023 MIF Josh Butka (Webster Thomas) does a nice job here staying on this SL back through the middle. Compact, phys frame and has shown steady actions at SS. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/BI0eLBUOzG
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Sam Miller CF / SS / Fairport, NY / 2024

Intriguing look from 2024 RHP Sam Miller (Fairport); lean/wiry build with a low slot. Worked 78-80 with a sweeping SL 69-70. More available in the tank. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/erc6ewYwiy
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Armani Guzman SS / OF / Rabun Gap-Nacoohee , GA / 2023

2023 INF & NYC resident Armani Guzman (Rabun Gap-Nacoohee / @PBRGeorgia ). 2021 Team NY Future Game alum, lines a 1B through the right side. Physical specimen that stands out in a uniform; 6.70 runner that can easily be flexed to the OF. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/NS8i7Lgoni
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Ethan Nagy RHP / SS / Loyalsock , PA / 2024

2024 MIF Ethan Nagy (Loyalsock); 6-2 185lb RHH shows an in at-bat adjustment with a short stroke on a letter high FB, barreling a ball to CF. Corner INF (3B) profile; up to 87 MPH across the diamond. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/Zior5xpdOO
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Nick Laubach RHP / 3B / Loyalsock , PA / 2023

2023 RHP Nick Laubach (Loyalsock); straight over the top working a down angle. On in relief working 79-81, T 82 with a same plane, straight CH at 71-72 MPH. Filling the zone thus far. Flashed a CB at 68. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/3FuErpi2um
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Andruw Castaneda OF / RHP / Poly Prep, NY / 2023

2023 RHP Andruw Castaneda (Poly Prep); easy effort delivery while working backwards the majority of the day. Reliant on the CB; landing & expanding most of the day.

FB: 75-78 early / 79-81, T 83 late
CB: 65-68; 10-4 shape@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/OnzUWjunwc
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Bradley Hood RHP / 1B / Panther Valley, PA / 2023

2023 RHP Bradley Hood (Panther Valley); starter profile at 6-3 190lbs. Working efficiently early on.

FB: 83-85
2S: 81-83; boring action
CT: 78-79; swings & misses
SL: 74-75; lateral@PBRPennsylvania | @BaseballUPA pic.twitter.com/Rt2Yu9YqLT
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Michael Pascoe UTILITY / 3B / Panther Valley , PA / 2023

2023 C Michael Pascoe (Summit Hill); big frame at 6-3 225lbs. Hands stayed inside contact here and he hooks a 2B down the LF line. Clean catch & release behind the plate, handles the edges well. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/3CLe9ERzl9
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 14, 2022

Tyler Swineford 3B / RHP / Selinsgrove , PA / 2023

‘23 RHP Tyler Swineford (Selinsgrove HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania #BeSeen

Lean and compact frame. On mound, Tyler moves the ball all around the zone with command of FB, CB and CH today. At plate, forced P to throw 5+ pitches before sending a 2B in the gap for 2RBI. pic.twitter.com/WnXAcnMY0w
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 14, 2022

More from Tyler. pic.twitter.com/F9CojLr05k
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 14, 2022

Brett Antolick RHP / SS / Hazleton Area, PA / 2023

‘23 Brett Antolick (Hazleton Area HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen @AggieBaseball commit, Brett Antolick getting in his work at #NYSummerChampionships. Sturdy frame; overpowering hitters with FB and CB. 7K’s in 3 innings of work. ?

FB-91-93 (T94)
CB-76-78 pic.twitter.com/MaHgbt2lPR
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 14, 2022

Gavin Horton SS / 2B / Webster Schroeder, NY / 2024

‘24 Gavin Horton (Webster Schroeder HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Base running ability and fielding fundamentals are there. (Shown in brief clip) In AB’s, was pesky at plate and found holes in the defense for a few hits. Will continue to ? over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/89m7OrduNh
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 14, 2022

Jackson Hubbard 3B / RHP / Sayre Area, PA / 2023

‘23 Jackson Hubbard (Sayre HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Jackson hangs back on a CB and drives it into OF. Glides around the bases with a sinewy and athletic frame. A guy worth keeping ?’s on through this weekend at #NYSummerChampionships in Cortland. pic.twitter.com/EipdC1w7NO
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 14, 2022

Judah Miller SS / RHP / Halifax Area, PA / 2023

‘23 Judah Miller (Hallifax Area HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Atheltic frame, good glove side control with his FB. (Primarily used FB with minimal off-speed)
Sat 82-85 (T85). At plate, quiet and balanced stance; cashed in an RBI sac fly (shown here). pic.twitter.com/pu8npHt41y
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 14, 2022

Dylan Brander MIF / 2B / Merrimack , NH / 2022

‘22 Dylan Brander (Merrimack HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen @Monks_Baseball commit, Dylan Brander getting his Summer work in at #NYSummerChampionships.

FB sat 81-83 (T84) and SL/CB was 66-68. Hides ball well behind mid to low 3/4 slot, making it hard to pick up. pic.twitter.com/MHx9J9SxmL
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 14, 2022

Zach Garrity C / C / Sayre Area, PA / 2023

‘23 Zach Garrity (Sayre HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Zach is a headsy player. Seen him (in HS and today) make two-steps ahead plays in the field. Plays with hustle and energy. Versatile on the field playing C and SS today. Shows pop potential at plate. pic.twitter.com/wkvCsg2jMt
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 15, 2022

June 15th

Ethan Nagy RHP / SS / Loyalsock , PA / 2024

2024 RHP Ethan Nagy (Loyalsock) continues to impress on both sides of the ball; been strong on the mound so far through 5+ IP.

FB: 82-84, T 85 sustained velo
SL: 71-73 Sweep w/ depth@PBRPennsylvania | @T_Wills1 pic.twitter.com/AvP5Zg0ke4
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022

Benjamin Gearhart 1B / OF / Selinsgrove , PA / 2024

2024 RHP Benjamin Gearheart (Middleburg) entered the game with the bases loaded and 4-1 lead; proceeded to shut the door.

FB: 81-83, T 84 MPH; played well above the belt. Attacked bats. @PBRPennsylvania | @T_Wills1 pic.twitter.com/FUSkHepelz
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022

Landon Kuntzelman RHP / 1B / Trinity, PA / 2023

2023 RHP Landon Kuntzelman (Trinity); fits the pitcher profile physically at 6-2 185lbs. When landing the CB has been extremely effective through 3 IP.

FB: 83-85 MPH; arm side action
CB: 67-69; 12-6 w/ depth@PBRPennsylvania | @T_Wills1 pic.twitter.com/jFM043CQ2N
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022

Judah Miller SS / RHP / Halifax Area, PA / 2023

2023 SS Judah Miller (Halifax Area); impressive @Blast_Bsbl metrics from prior events (mid 70’s Bat Speed + strong Rot Acc & On-plane numbers).

Stays on this ball in the 1st for a RBI oppo ground-rule 2B. Middle of the order, high contact/run producing threat. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/caO6RtV37H
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022

Andruw Castaneda OF / RHP / Poly Prep, NY / 2023

Castaneda pulls the hands through and drops a RBI 1B in as the NYC Rising Stars are swinging hot bats early. https://t.co/J0hGLLaFdk pic.twitter.com/jPomYKkS8n
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022

Armani Guzman SS / OF / Rabun Gap-Nacoohee , GA / 2023

Another barrel for Guzman with a L8 to start off his day. Quiet & confident demeanor in the box. https://t.co/NUy78NLcFA pic.twitter.com/y37nv4BoF6
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022

Iravan Bhattacharya RHP / Stuyvesant, NY / 2023

2023 RHP Iravan Bhattacharya (Stuyvesant); working a solid FB/SL combo early on. Primarily from the stretch, short AA from a 3/4 slot.

FB: 82-84, T 85 MPH; down/strikes
SL: 76-77; tilt@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/30CcihSKQT
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022

Nolan Feidt LHP / Liverpool, NY / 2023

Mega upside for 2023 LHP Nolan Feidt (Liverpool); lanky & loose 6-foot-4 160lb build. Cross-fire delivery presents a tough look for LHH. Few scratch runs early but the projection is there.

FB: 82-84, T 86
CT: 78-79
CB: 68-69@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/MhzrzUdWco
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022

Johansel Brito RHP / Hazleton Area, PA / 2023

‘23 RHP Johansel Brito (Hazelton Area HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east @russcanzler #BeSeen

Another big arm out of @BaseballUPA. Has both arm side control of SL/CB and glove side control of FB. Running his FB between 86-87 (T88). Timing to deliver is good. (Cont. ➡️) pic.twitter.com/UGNki37W6C
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 15, 2022

Charlie Hamm / 2023 / (Abington Heights)

‘23 Charlie Hamm (Abington Heights High School) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Hands are quiet and pulls hands through quickly to ? pitch. ? front foot too before contact is made. Drives ball over the CF head for a game winning 2RBI 2B) #WatchList pic.twitter.com/IFlHzp2Uai
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 15, 2022

Dusty Shaver / 2023 / RHP|SS/ (Dallas)

‘23 SS Dusty Shaver (Dallas HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

1 of my favorite players to watch this entire Summer. It’s hard to capture intangibles like Dusty has but it’s there. Pre-pitch fundamentals, directing traffic on D, communicating constantly. Gamer. pic.twitter.com/NCcBfmhJ5u

— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 15, 2022

2023 RHP Dusty Shaver (Dallas); uptempo pace attacking both sides of the plate. Was able to challenge with 3 offerings. @PBRPennsylvania

FB: 79-81; command
CB: 66-68; 11-5 shape
CH: 73-74 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/18UOXmQCFd

— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 15, 2022