Our final event of 2017 will take place this upcoming Saturday at House of Sports in Ardsley, NY. Nearly 65 players will be in attendance, including these 20 middle infielders. Let's take a look at some of our returners and make note of the newcomers.

Last Chance Preview - Downstate / Middle Infielders

 

Jason Torres SS / 3B / Salesian, NY / 2019 Rankings  StateRank: 123 / POS: 26 Spread stance with a short stroke; works through the middle from the right side. Also short from the left side but showed some more pop to his pull side. May project better as a 2B/3B.

 

Justin Otero SS / 2B / Salesian, NY / 2019 Rankings  StateRank: 235 / POS: 50 Whippy bat through the zone with a balanced approach. Clean hands, quick release with accurate arm.

 

Anthony Saputo 2B / Stepinac , NY / 2020 5-foot-11 170 pound right-handed hitter from Stepinac HS making his debut.

 

Ruben Correa SS / 2B / Salesian, NY / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 11 Slight frame at 5-foot-8 130 pounds; stays in the zone through the finish of his swing. Strong arm for his class at 81 MPH across the diamond.

 

Matthew Rivera SS / 2B / St. Raymond's, NY / 2018 Slight 5-foot-5 145 pound frame for the right-handed hitting 2018 grad from St. Raymond's.

 

Ivan Santos SS / 2B / St. Raymonds, NY / 2019 Rankings  StateRank: 179 / POS: 41 Athletic 5-foot-8 150 pound left-handed hitter with a line drive stroke; clean defensive actions staying on the balls of his feet. Looking forward to seeing his progress.

 

Brandon Ortiz SS / 2B / Warwick , NY / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 41 / POS: 10 Athletic 5-foot-10 160 pound right-handed hitter with a short/compact stroke. Calm middle infield type actions with a suitable left side arm.

 

Thomas Fitzgerald RHP / 2B / Albertus Magnus , NY / 2019 6-foot-0 155 pound right-handed hitter who plays for the State American Legion Champion, the Rockland Pirates.

 

Armani Moore 2B / SS / Cardinal Hayes , NY / 2018 Rankings  StateRank: 357 / POS: 20 Lean, athletic frame with gliding actions defensively; low arm slot release. Table setter type approach at the plate.

 

Aiden Velez 2B / OF / Fordham Prep , NY / 2019 First time attendee at 5-foot-6 140 pounds. The right-handed hitter comes from a reputable Fordham Prep program.

 

Darian Almonte 2B / SS / Tappan Zee , NY / 2019 5-foot-7 146 pound right-handed hitter who also plays for the Kings Baseball Academy.

 

Brandon Taveras 2B / SS / John S. Burke Catholic, NY / 2019 Right-handed hitter who checks in at 5-foot-10 155 pounds and plays for the Jersey Boyz.

 

Sean Dertinger RHP / SS / Nanuet , NY / 2019 Another first timer. The right-handed hitter stands in at 5-foot-9 165 pounds and also plays for the Rockland A's.

 

Alex Rodriguez SS / RHP / Carmel , NY / 2018 Right-handed hitter with a short, line drive stroke. Athletic actions up the middle with more of 2B/OF projection at the next level.

 

Louis Carvell SS / RHP / Collaborative Studies, NY / 2019 Slight 5-foot-10 145 pound frame. The right-handed hitter will be making his PBR-NY debut.

 

Zaes Zabala SS / OF / Iona Prep, NY / 2019 Long frame at 6-foot-3 160 pounds. The right-handed hitter comes from a strong Iona Prep program.

 

Aidan Gallagher SS / RHP / Nanuet , NY / 2019 5-foot-11 150 pound right-handed hitter from Nanuet HS.

 

Christopher Palmieri SS / OF / Warwick, NY / 2020 5-foot-10 145 pound right-handed hitter who also plays with Kings Baseball Academy.

 

Kenneth Dodson Jr SS / OF / Suffern , NY / 2019 Rankings  StateRank: 64 / POS: 15 High end athlete that we're excited to have in front of us on Saturday. Right-handed hitter stands in at 5-foot-9 155 pounds.

 

Daveas Espinal SS / RHP / Monroe Woodbury , NY / 2019 5-foot-11 155 pound left-handed hitter from a strong Monroe-Woodbury HS program.

 

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