NYS Games: Team 13 Preview
June 24, 2018
Catchers
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Josue Valdez C / 3B / Mount Saint Michael , NY / 2021Compact, physical build at 5-foot-9 170 pounds. The RHH also plays for Team Citius.
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Sean Lynch C / OF / Monroe Woodbury, NY / 2020Rankings StateRank: 114 / POS: 14
Athletic build at 5-foot-11 170 pounds. The RHH has a balanced approach with a swing that stays in the hitting zone. Accurate arm with some strength to it (74 MPH); expect with a quick release for his pop times to be sub 2.1.
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Christopher Polgano 3B / C / St. Raymonds , NY / 2019Rankings StateRank: 88 / POS: 11
Versatile player who can also pitch and play most infield positions. Quiet approach at the plate with some fast twitch actions into the zone; can pound the pull side gap. Efficient exchange behind the plate with and accurate arm (73 MPH arm; 2.05 pop time). Excited to see him on the field again.
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First Base
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Peter (Jack) Hommeyer 1B / Bronxville, NY / 20205-foot-11 160 pound RHH that will be with us for the first time.
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Daniel Moruzzi 1B / OF / Monroe Woodbury, NY / 2020Rankings StateRank: 146 / POS: 11
Athltic build at 6-foot-1 180 pounds. Some future power potential is there; quick bat through the zone. Moves well around the bag and also ran a 7.14 60.
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Nate Bloom OF / 1B / Dobbs Ferry, NY / 20206-foot-0 165 LHH that will be with us for the first time.
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Middle Infielders
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Ruben Correa SS / 2B / Salesian, NY / 2020Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 17
Smaller frame that packs a punch at 5-foot-8 142 pounds; short compact stroke into and out of the zone. Soft actions defensively; makes plays on the move and can vary arm angles.
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Daniel Fichtl 2B / SS / Bronx HS of Science, NY / 2019Rankings StateRank: 233 / POS: 9
Wiry, athletic 5-foot-11 145 pounds hitting from a slightly open, spread stance. Active defender who attacks the ball with soft hands and a quick release.
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Michael Campbell SS / Mamaroneck, NY / 20195-foot-9 165 pound MIF who swings it from the right side; steady efforts on both sides of the ball.
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Daveas Espinal SS / RHP / Monroe Woodbury , NY / 2019Rankings StateRank: 142 / POS: 28
Intriguing player who could pop at this event. Checks in with an athletic 5-foot-11 160 pound frame. LHH has a quiet, short stroke and is a steady defender. On the mound he can work in the 79-81 MPH range.
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Third Base
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CJ Fusco RHP / 3B / Bergen Catholic, NJ / 2019Physical 6-foot-0 190 pound LHH corner infielder. Up right approach in the box with a sweeping swing to his pull side. Aggressive defender at the hot corner that we look forward to seeing in action again.
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Cal Caruso
3B / Don Bosco Prep (NJ) / 2020
Short stroke from the right side of the plate; stays through the middle of the field with intent. Low slow release from the hot corner, looking forward to seeing him on the diamond next week.
Outfielders
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Alexis Castillo OF / Mount St. Michael Academy, NY / 2020Lean, athletic frame at 6-foot-1 170 pounds with a short stroke into the zone. Fundamental approach with a respective arm for his age back in February.
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Jason Castillo OF / RHP / Salesian , NY / 2020Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 8
Solid all around player who has shown a strong arm, bat and ran a 7.09 60. Athletic actions at the plate and defensively. On the mound he worked in the 80-81 MPH range back in February.
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Kyle Wayman OF / RHP / Horseheads, NY / 2020Rankings StateRank: 81 / POS: 16
Projectable frame at 6-foot-2 176 pounds; balanced approach at the plate with fundamental actions defensively. Also was 78-79 MPH on the mound back in February.
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Dylan Gonzalez OF / Newburgh Free Academy, NY / 2020Rankings StateRank: 73 / POS: 14
RHH outfielder with some easy, gliding actions defensively and a suitable arm (81 MPH). Quiet approach at the plate with some zone acceleration; can use the whole field.
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Peter Mastropolo OF / Monroe Woodbury, NY / 2020Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 9
Impressive physical specimen at 5-foot-10 185 pounds; the RHH runs a 6.90 60 and 4.00 home-to-1B. Spread stance at the plate with a strong 2-handed finish.
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Pitcher Only
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Jackson Morris RHP / RHP / Brooklyn Tech, NY / 2019Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 24
Last year at the NY Games the RHP with a durable 6-foot-0 frame worked in the 81-84 MPH range with a sharp 12-6 CB. Excited to see him back out there.
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Evan Dunn RHP / Rye Neck , NY / 20205-foot-11 155 pound RHP that will be with us for the first time.
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Bobby Bland RHP / 2B / Birch Wathen Lenox (BWL), NY / 2019Rankings StateRank: 276 / POS: 66
Wiry 6-foot-1 172 pound RHP who also plays for Team Citius. Works in the upper 70 range, possibly better as it's been well over a year since we saw him last.
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Garrison Koch LHP / Columbia Secondary , NY / 2019LHP that checks in at 5-foot-10 150 pounds; first time event for Koch.
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Elijah Hollander LHP / Mamaroneck, NY / 2020Checks in a 5-foot-10 162 pounds and was mid 70's at last check over a year ago.
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Devin Milberg LHP / Dalton , NY / 20195-foot-11 145 pound LHP that will be with us for the first time.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Improve My Profile with HS Game Video (New York) | NY | 06/15 | New York |
| 2018 NYS Games (Invite-Only) CLOSED | NY | 06/25 | Binghamton, NY |
| Rising Stars Games SOLD OUT | NY | 06/27 | Binghamton, NY |
| Campus Series - Niagara University | NY | 07/03 | Niagara University |
| Campus Series - College of St. Rose | NY | 07/10 | College of St. Rose |
| Northern NY Summer Preview | NY | 07/11 | Lowville, NY |
| Campus Series - Marist College | NY | 07/17 | Marist College |
| Team NY - NE Invitational Scout Weekend | NY | 07/20 | Hudson, NY |
| Call to the Hall | NY | 07/24 | Doubleday Field - Cooperstown, NY |
| Campus Series - SUNY Oswego | NY | 07/25 | SUNY Oswego |
| Campus Series - St. Bonaventure | NY | 07/31 | St. Bonaventure |
| PBR Junior Future Games (Invite Only) | NATIONAL | 08/02 | Grand Park - Westfield, IN |
| Campus Series - St. John Fisher | NY | 08/07 | St. John Fisher |
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