On Deck Preview: Western NY All-Star Game (Outfielders)
September 22, 2018
Week two of our All-Star Game series takes us to the Basket Rd Complex in Webster, NY. The morning session will kick off at 9am (8:15am check-in) with a traditional showcase until 10:30am. A live scrimmage game will run roughly from 10:45am-12:45pm.
The afternoon session will a 12:45 start (12noon check-in) with the showcase running to about 2pm. Structured scrimmage will run roughly 2:15-4:15pm.
Today we highlight our outfielders; let's take a look:
Outfielders
Robby Merkov OF / Webster Schroeder, NY / 2019Rankings StateRank: 241 / POS: 36
5-foot-11 160 pound RHH with a whippy swing through the zone. Accurate arm from the outfield. Looking forward to seeing his progress since February.
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Gavin Neuland OF / Oswego, NY / 2019Lean frame with plenty of room for physical gains; short, compact stroke with results playing better then his recorded exit velocities. Fundamental approach in he outfield.
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Lucas Eoute OF / RHP / Lewiston-Porter, NY / 2020Athletic build at 6-foot-2 185 pounds; battled through some tough conditions at our Campus Series - St. John Fisher. Works 75-77 MPH on the mound with a direct take back arm action with an over the top slot.
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Jake Humes LHP / OF / Batavia , NY / 2020Impressed out scouts this summer to earn a write up in our Scout Blog back in June. Athletic 6-foot-3 195 pounds; tracks the ball well and showed the ability to stay inside the ball and find barrel. Looking forward to seeing him in a showcase setting.
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Shane Harisis OF / SS / Eastridge , NY / 2019Rankings StateRank: 230 / POS: 32
5-foot-10 155 pound right-handed hitter who can do a little bit of everything. Showed a strong arm from the outfield (82 MPH) in wet conditions back in August while working 77-78 MPH from the mound. Shows some zone acceleration through contact.
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Matthew McHale OF / RHP / Arkport , NY / 2020Rankings StateRank: 49 / POS: 9
Gritty outfielder who's shown a strong arm at past events. Aggressive swings that have produced a 91 MPH exit velocity in the past. Short stroke with line drive results
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Jacob Wheeler OF / SS / Liverpool , NY / 2019Rankings StateRank: 154 / POS: 21
Scrappy, table setter type approach at the dish. Runs well out of the box and has shown plenty of defensive polish in the field. Will be a steal for the right program.
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Dominick Porto OF / RHP / Penfield, NY / 20215-foot-7 120 pound right-handed hitter with a short, flat barreled path to the ball. Attacks the ball aggressively from the outfield with a clean exchange and transfer.
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Elijah Biddlecom LHP / OF / Clarence , NY / 2021First time attendee from Clarence HS. 6-foot-1 160 pound right-handed hitter who also plays for the Clarence Red Devils.
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Zachary Allen OF / RHP / Mcquaid Jesuit, NY / 2022Lean 5-foot-11 127 pound right-handed hitter with a sweeping swing through the zone. Made his PBR debut back in June at the Rising Stars event. Fundamentally sound player who will be one to follow.
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SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
WNY All-Star Games (2018) | NY | 09/23 | Basket Rd. Field - Webster, NY |
CNY All-Star Games (2018) | NY | 09/30 | SUNY Cortland - Cortland, NY |
Long Island Last Chance Fall Preview | NY | 10/08 | Diamond in the Pines - Coram, NY |
Rising Stars Fall Preview | NY | 10/13 | Generals Park - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
Big Apple Last Chance Fall Preview | NY | 10/14 | Padavan-Preller Fields - Queens, NY |
ENY JUCO Day (Sophomore Only) | NY | 10/20 | Dutchess Stadium - Fishkill, NY |
ENY Unsigned Senior Day | NY | 10/20 | Dutchess Stadium - Fishkill, NY |
Upstate Last Chance Fall Preview | NY | 10/20 | Kenmore West - Buffalo, NY |
WNY JUCO Day (Sophomore Only) | NY | 10/21 | Monroe CC - Rochester, NY |
WNY Unsigned Senior Day | NY | 10/21 | Monroe CC - Rochester, NY |
Downstate Last Chance Fall Preview | NY | 10/28 | Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, NY |
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