New York Open 15/17U: Days 1 & 2

August 12, 2022
PBR-NY Staff
Ground Forces

Our final tournament of the summer kicked off in Cortland. As always we were on the scene with full coverage.

August 12th

Jayden Onofre SS / 3B / St. Joseph's Montvale , NJ / 2025

‘25 SS Jayden Onofre (Stony Point)
Athletic 6’ frame. Balanced swing, with quick hands. Inside out approach allows him to hit the other way. Uses lower half well to generate power. Toe tap load keeps his head steady throughout swing.@PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/Np6tfO37JF
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 12, 2022

Ryan Campbell OF / Westhill, NY / 2024

Impressive CG effort for 2024 RHP Ryan Campbell (Westhill); was in the zone all morning at 77-80 with a 11-5 CB in the mid 60’s. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Smy8FR7MRE
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 12, 2022

Alex Green C / 1B / Wellsville, NY / 2024

2024 C and recent @prepbaseball Future Game attendee Alex Green (Wellsville) catches a solid barrel here for an L8. Athletic backstop had a solid showing a few weeks ago in GA. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/QzHEE2kPFh
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 12, 2022

2024 C/1B Alex Green (Wellsville) powers a double to deep right. Athletic movements with a short, simple approach. Gets the barrel on plane early and fires off a strong swing, keeping his head down all the way through contact.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/DleHZXl2uz
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Anthony Macarelli C / 2B / CBA-Albany, NY / 2023

2023 C Anthony Macarelli (CBA-Albany); fresh off 3 days at the Northeast Senior Games here in Cortland. Catches his 2nd barrel of the AM with a rocket 3-run triple to LF.

Strong 5-11 190lb backstop with a high average/run producing profile. @PBRNewYork | @NEPridebaseball pic.twitter.com/rZRHAsbSvk
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 12, 2022

Jose Pimentel CF / 1B / Freeport, NY / 2024

2024 OF Jose Pimentel (Freeport); slight, athletic build at 6-0 154lbs. Several good first step reads in the OF early on; closes well on the ball in front.

Stays inside contact here, shooting this LD 1B into LF in his first AB. Calm presence in the box with a patient approach. pic.twitter.com/rdslWfgJdq
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 12, 2022

Frankie DeStefano 1B / East Meadow, NY / 2023

2023 1B/3B Frankie DeStefano (East Meadow) has shown the willingness to go to the opposite field. The 6-6 LHH stays on this ball to LF and has shown a similar approach. Great throw by the LF thwarts a SAC fly.

Made several glove side ranging plays at the hot corner. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/6a72265qti
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 12, 2022

Dylan Koch 3B / SS / Yorktown, NY / 2023

2023 3B Dylan Koch (Yorktown); 6-1 175lb RHH who has put together several quality ABs this far today. Quiet pre-pitch mannerisms with a short stroke/middle of the field finish. LD 1B here in his first AB of game 2.@PBRNewYork | @NEPridebaseball pic.twitter.com/EyhGiJsubM
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 12, 2022

Dylan Ettinger LHP / 1B / Byram Hills, NY / 2024

2024 LHP Dylan Ettinger (White Plains); long limbs, methodical delivery from a low 3/4 slot. Able to command the arm side FB at 77-79, T 80 MPH. Flashed a short, lateral SL at 69-70. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/gISu9aczC8
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 12, 2022

Derrel Mitchell 1B / NEW LONDON, CT / 2023

2023 1B Derrel Mitchell (New London, CT) lines out to short here but displays loose, quick hands. Starts fairly upright with the hands near set position, allowing for a simple approach. Toe tap stride into an active back leg. Strong 6’0, 225lb build.@PBR_NewEngland pic.twitter.com/qS8Q0G3jfn
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Mitchell shown here turning around a fastball to deep left, bounces up against the wall for a clutch go ahead double. pic.twitter.com/wYuFLqXETc
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Chris Finocchario RHP / OF / Palmyra-Macedon, NY / 2022

2022 RHP/OF Chris Finocchario (Palmyra-Macedon) blasts a triple to deep right center. Wide stance, hands start near chest level and match pitch plane early during load. Long stride with the back leg shooting through with the hands. 5’11, 200lb frame.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/WTF2r0njde
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Peter Link 1B / OF / Trinity-Pawling , NY / 2023

.@SacredHeartUniv commit, 2023 1B/OF Peter Link (Trinity-Pawling) flying out to deep left center as the wind knocks this ball down. Barrel stays tight around the back shoulder, whips into and through the zone. Long 6’5, 220lb frame.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/yDOpIh6cj7
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Jason Prudente 3B / 2B / Wilkes-Barre Area, PA / 2023

2023 INF Jason Prudente (Wilkes-Barre Area, PA) ripping a line drive base hit. Leg lift stride, keeps the weight back as long as possible creating some serious whip action. Good action in the back hip with bat speed that gets your attention.@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/srTpWRFHUX
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Trevor Balcerzak 1B / OF / Riverside, PA / 2023

.@CortlandBball 2023 1B/OF Trevor Balcerzak (Riverside, PA) lines a single into right center. Very wide stance with a bend in the knees, slight turn of the front foot allowing room for the back knee to follow through. Long barrel through the zone. 6’2, 190lbs.@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/A8m2IBum8G
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Anthony Shortino 2B / RHP / Churchville-Chili, NY / 2023

2023 2B/RHP Anthony Shortino (Churchville-Chili) lines this pitch into left for a base hit. Loads the hands back and coils his barrel behind the helmet. Displays some “short to it, long through it” action here.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/hk1wqviIfo
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Daniel Winchester SS / 2B / Clarkstown South , NY / 2023

2023 MIF Daniel Winchester (Clarkstown South) lines out to right for a sac fly and puts a solid swing on this ball. Quick bat allows him to let the ball travel before unleashing a short, compact swing. Nice looking follow through with athletic movements throughout.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/gBBOGz3YgF
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Open side view of Winchester spraying a line drive single in his next at-bat. pic.twitter.com/QjJ9gUS8ny
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Cody Orsulak C / 1B / Panther Valley, PA / 2023

2023 C/1B Cody Orsulak (Panther Valley, PA) keeps the weight back on this breaking ball and grounds it through the hole for a base hit. Short stride, good scissor action from the back knee. 6’1, 200lb frame.@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/k0VGAen0zG
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Miguel Matos SS / OF / East, NY / 2025

2025 SS/OF/RHP Miguel Matos (East HS) entered in relief for Smash It Sports and lit up the radar gun, flashing some gaudy numbers for a 25’ grad. Fastball has natural cut, running away from righty barrels. Talented young player at 5’11, 170lbs.

FB: 82-85 T86
CB: 68@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/cXTvcAudcU
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Jayden DeAngelis 3B / OF / Auburn , NY / 2024

2024 3B/OF Jayden DeAngelis (Auburn HS) ropes a line drive RBI single into left center. Keeps the barrel moving, short leg lift stride before a barrel tip and leveled out swing. “Down to the ball” approach levels out a barrel path that has natural lift. 6’2, 240lbs.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/0L5F5gafjJ
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Nathan Benjamin CF / RHP / Liverpool, NY / 2024

2024 CF/RHP Nathan Benjamin (Liverpool) works from the left side of the rubber at an overhead arm slot. Very fluid, repeatable delivery. Throws his breaking ball often with confidence in his ability to locate it.

FB: 76-78
CB: 66-69@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/fgcQ6qgbr7
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 12, 2022

Some 2-way action from Benjamin at the plate. Lines out to left here but shows off a good swing. Keeps the approach simple with a low hand set into a toe tap stride before letting the hands fly. pic.twitter.com/cTVkxofp3g
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

Justin Peralta RHP / South Side, NY / 2023

2023 RHP Justin Peralta (South Side); reliant on a sharp, down action CB producing a handful of Ks. Athlete on the bump.

FB: 80-82, T 83; plays up in the zone
CB: 69-72; 12-6 ?@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/dLB25DfVzn
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 12, 2022

August 13th

Colin Ray RHP / Baldwinsville , NY / 2023

‘23 RHP Colin Ray (Baldwinsville HS)
Fluent & repeatable mechanics with good tempo. Has a sinking FB (80mph) induces soft contact. His best off speed is his CH (74mph) and throws a SL (72mph). He is comfortable throwing his off speed in any count@PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/2bMzukrSMM
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 13, 2022

Cooper Polcovich LHP / 1B / Auburn , NY / 2023

‘23 LHP Cooper Polcovich (Auburn HS)
Smooth delivery from the left side. Works his high 70s fastball up in the zone which plays well off his 11-6 curve in the low 70s. Mixes up leg lift timing to keep hitters off balance. Athletic 6’3 frame. @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/XD1GUIqW72
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 13, 2022

Dan Dioguardi OF / Webster Schroeder, NY / 2023

‘23 OF Dan Diogaurdi (Webster Schroeder HS)
Hits a 2 rbi go ahead double. Has a modified leg kick. Gets bat on plane with the pitch early & has good extension at contact. Recognizes pitches well, ability to jump on fastball early in count@PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/w3n2gTUa4S
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 13, 2022

TJ Kurtz RHP / 2B / Greece Athena , NY / 2022

‘22 RHP TJ Kurtz (Greece Athena HS)
Establishes his fastball (85mph) early and uses a slider (73mph) as his out pitch. Throws strikes with a funky delivery that helps hide the ball until release. Quick to the plate & gets into his back leg well@PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/DdQIYs6XNu
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 13, 2022

Matthew Culjak 3B / RHP / Kingston , NY / 2024

‘24 3B Matt Culjak (Kingston)
Takes an outside fast ball to right field for an rbi single. He has a toe tap load with quick hands. His inside out swing gives him power to all parts of the field. Athletic 6’ frame. @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/wJRnb0IzOL
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 13, 2022

Colby Stoehr 1B / LHP / Middletown, NY / 2025

‘25 LHP Colby Stoehr (Middletown HS)
Good 2 seam fastball in the high 70s and an 11-6 curve ball in the high 60s. He hides the ball well to righties with his 5’11 frame. Throws curveball in any count but establishes his fastball early. @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/nAXCHOl2uX
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 13, 2022

Ben Raspanti C / 3B / Pearl River , NY / 2025

2025 3B/C Ben Raspanti (Pearl River) rips a line drive single into left. Keeps the hands moving with his elbows slotted low and tight to the body. Leg lift stride, coils the barrel tight behind his helmet with pitch plane matched early. Good looking swing here.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/JCMkWpIkPR
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

Ben roping yet another line drive base hit. This time an RBI single. Really like this hitter. pic.twitter.com/1dbodjfItF
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

Oneal Polanco SS / Gregorio Luperon, NY / 2025

2025 SS Oneal Polanco (Gregorio Luperon) lines out to center but hits this ball hard. Front food strides and opens up allowing the back hip to shoot through. Barrel matches pitch plane early and lags behind the body creating some whip through the hitting zone.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/zcDOWJGnum
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

Talon Elkins SS / RHP / West Genesee, NY / 2024

2024 SS/RHP Talon Elkins (West Genesee) pokes this ball down the right field line for a hit. Simple approach, bat starts on the shoulder into a leg lift stride, hands with a fairly direct and compact approach to the baseball. 6’1, 160lb build for the left-handed.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/prNRdUS0ge
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

Aaron Johnson SS / 2B / Union Springs, NY / 2025

2025 MIF Aaron Johnson (Union Springs) shoots this ball back up the middle for an RBI knock. Keeps the barrel moving into a big, athletic leg kick while coiling the barrel back. Quick hands allow time for pitch recognition. Projects as a trustworthy leadoff bat. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/JMDXRrRTwW
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

Lenox Rondon 3B / OF / All Hallows, NY / 2025

2025 3B/OF Lenox Rondon (All Hallows) grounds a base hit past third. Stays relaxed and athletic in the box. High hand set with a big leg kick, barrel tilt and high back elbow into launch. 6’1, 220lb frame.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/BEeNEZDQeW
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

Ryan Ziegler RHP / 1B / Saint Bernard , CT / 2023

2023 RHP/1B Ryan Ziegler (Saint Bernard, CT) with an RBI single to left. Keeps the barrel moving, quick lift of the front heel as a trigger. Barrel tilt and a high back elbow at launch. Turns the barrel over nicely with the elbows trading places at contact.@PBR_NewEngland pic.twitter.com/GMCpyK9B5M
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

Andrew Farina SS / 2B / John Jay East Fishkill , NY / 2023

2023 MIF Andrew Farina (John Jay East Fishkill) with a hard line out to CF for a sac fly. Athletic movements, big leg lift stride and barrel tilt with the back elbow slotted high. Good rotational acceleration and action in the back leg. Plenty to like in this swing.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/sBOLqqt7ZN
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

George Henry LHP / OF / Ridgefield , CT / 2023

2023 LHP/OF George Henry (Ridgefield, CT) rips a base hit into right. Stays relaxed and rhythmic in the arms, short stride while getting the barrel slotted behind the back shoulder. Back hip does the work and the barrel follows through.@PBR_NewEngland pic.twitter.com/daTKhHaB3g
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

2024 C / OF Christian Adorno (Arlington)

2024 C/1B Christian Adorno (Arlington) reaches out and puts barrel on this ball to send it back where it came from. Wide stance with hands up and back by the ear. Minimal leg lift timing mechanism before hands drop to pitch plane.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/lQXJ8aFK9E
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) August 13, 2022

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

PBR-T New York Open (8/12-8/15)