New York Open (14U/15U) Scout Blog: Days 3 & 4

July 24, 2022
PBR-NY Staff
Ground Forces

We wrapped our our final two days of coverage for the month of July in Cortland.

For full tournament results; CLICK HERE.

JULY 24th

CJ Hurley LHP / LHP / Amherst , NY / 2024

CJ Hurley (‘24 Williamsville) 6’2 LHP

FB 79-81 T82 with a LOT of downward and arm side run on it.

SL 62-65 that he seems comfortable with in any count.

Uses his length/body well;
smooth mechanics;
Hides ball well. pic.twitter.com/ay1MroV9a0
— Josh Mitchell (@coach_mitch9) July 24, 2022

Sean Spitaleri C / RHP / Glen Rock , NJ / 2026

2026 C/RHP Sean Spitaleri (Glen Rock, NJ) has a large, powerful frame. Swings a big bat from the left side of the plate.

Came in to close on the mound and was 79-81 with the FB and managed to seal the deal in the 7th.@PBRNewYork @PBR_NY_Scouts @PBRTournaments #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/sOsM8IQxDP
— Josh Mitchell (@coach_mitch9) July 24, 2022

Thomas LaCoe OF / C / Abington Heights, PA / 2025

‘25 OF Thomas Lacoe (Abington Heights HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Thomas started the day off hot with a 3B and 2B (seen here Both AB’s showed off his swing speed and power. I like his swing and he will certainly be a guy to ? as he grows his game. pic.twitter.com/ZLwgBz8iPO
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 24, 2022

TJ Johnson LHP / OF / Pittston Area, PA / 2025

‘25 LHP TJ Johnson (Pittston Area HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

TJ threw a 97 pitch, 7+K, CG 4-0 shutout for @BaseballUPA. Had glove side command w/ FB all game and challenge hitters w/FB (79-81/T82) Bulldog mentality on mound. (Cont.➡️) pic.twitter.com/fPOjh0pMxu
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 24, 2022

Hector Gonzalez LHP / OF / CBA- Syracuse, NY / 2025

‘25 OF Hector Gonzalez (CBA-Syracuse) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Hector is starting to showcase himself as a player to ? after seeing him a few times. Bat control, base running prowess, and OF range is there. (Covered 20-30 yards quickly on a sinking liner.) #WatchList pic.twitter.com/16NiBufBbY
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 24, 2022

Isaac Brozon SS / RHP / Southern Cayuga , NY / 2025

More from Isaac.

Covers both sides of the plate and can make you pay ? seemingly anywhere right now. #WatchList pic.twitter.com/QUiJY95piw
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 24, 2022

JULY 25th

Parker Farnham C / 3B / Churchville-Chili, NY / 2025

Parker continues to play the boogie man ? out here for pitchers during the #NYOpenTournament. Saints lead North East Supreme 3-0 in the 14u semi-finals here at Gutchess. pic.twitter.com/EQ3PMaj3Ve
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 25, 2022

Parker punching a double down the line to keep game within reach. pic.twitter.com/H1Hf2Qp4Lm
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 25, 2022

CJ Hurley LHP / LHP / Amherst , NY / 2024

‘24 OF CJ Hurley (Amherst HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

CJ putting together two base hits to help secure the 8-0 mercy in the #NYOpenTournament 15u semi-finals at Gutchess.

CJ showed he can cover both sides of the plate. Calm, cool and collected as a player. pic.twitter.com/g0rSjtifmH
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 25, 2022

Luke Tran 2B / Iona Prep, NY / 2026

‘26 Luke Tran (Iona Prep HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Luke was a terror on the bases and capitalized on throwing errors. He also showcased his flat bat through the zone. I like his hustle; has good baseball speed. Keep ? on him as his game continues to grow. #WatchList pic.twitter.com/j6We7sZMr4
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 25, 2022

Matthew Kasprowicz RHP / SS / Williamsville North, NY / 2024

‘24 RHP Matthew Kasprowicz (Williamsville North HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Matt came in and shut it down to secure the championship win. He filled the zone up w/ his FB and SL. FB ran by guys at 79-81 (T82). Un-fazed on the mound by much; certainly a guy to keep ? on. pic.twitter.com/wNNefYiLLa
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) July 25, 2022