OK Spring Scout Blog: Week 9
May 3, 2021
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Bethany vs Sulpher
Grayson Adams, OF/LHP, 2021, Bethany
The 6-foot-2, 165-pound lean athlete has some wiry strength and room to add more. One of the top uncommitted seniors in the state, Adams has had a big offensive showing for Bethany this spring out of the four-hole. The left-hander shows a clean a fluid swing with a knack for finding barrels and bat speed with some barrel strength.
2021 OF @grayadams7 (@BethanyBaseball) leaves the yard for the 6th time this year with a 3 run no-doubter. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/fiLsnfLZzk
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 30, 2021
Peyton Tolle, OF/LHP, Bethany
One of the most physically impressive frames in the country, Tolle stands a muscular 6-foot-7, 230-pounds. On the mound, the left-hander is an elite strike thrower with both the fore-seam and the two-seam at 85-89 T91 mph. The curveball shows late 1/7 shape with swing and miss depth when thrown to the glove side. Offensively, the left-handed hitter shows power to all fields and the ability to stay back on off speed. When the Wichita State commits gets the barrel out front, he has as much pop as any player in the state.
2021 @RolleTolle49 (@BethanyBaseball & @GoShockersBSB) Ks the side in the 1st sitting 85-89 T91 & delivers a hard hit oppo 1B. A muscular 6-7 230 frame with elite athleticism, much more to come for this two-way prospect who has put up video game numbers all spring.@NathanRode pic.twitter.com/Jvr6y4wkRM
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 30, 2021
Cascia Hall vs Metro Christian
Cooper Mullen, RHP, 2021, Cascia Hall
The uncommitted Senior had a big outing against Metro Christian Monday night working 5 innings and picking up 11 punchouts and only allowing one unearned run. The right hander pounds the glove side with the fastball that works in the mid 80’s and showed a very interesting cutting action slider with late action and depth in the 79-81 range. Mullen can easily fit into multiple roles in a pitching staff at the next level.
2021 RHP @11_mullen (Cascia Hall) working the FB 85-86 to the glove side repeatedly and flashing a really tight spinning slider at 81 mph with good cutting action. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/5y4u9tREoM
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 26, 2021
Dempsey Gillman, C, 2022, Metro Christian
The Junior showed off his quick hands and strength at the plate Monday night against Cascia hall. He likes to sit on the back leg and rotate hard with a balanced rotational swing. Also did a good job of receiving and blocking behind the plate.
2022 C @DempseyGillman (@MCAPATSBASEBALL) trying to get the Patriots offense going drilling a base hit to left. Thick lower half with some strength in the swing. pic.twitter.com/sXMkfvhr1g
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 26, 2021
Jenks vs Berryhill
Brooks Fowler, SS/RHP, 2021, Jenks
The Senior ORU commit worked a complete game shutout Tuesday night against Berryhill while only allowing 4 hits and had no walks to 9 strikeouts. The fastball sat in the upper 80’s the entire game and showed good command of a mid 70’s slider and low 80’s changeup. Fowler has shown himself to be a true frontline ace that the Trojans will be counting on this week in Regional play.
2021 RHP/SS Brooks Fowler (@JenksHSBaseball and @ORUBaseball commit) working the running fastball 87-89 and showing a short action slider at 74 mph and a good looking changeup at 80. Good looking two-way potential player at the next level. pic.twitter.com/09QpJGLlyj
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 27, 2021
Chandler Fowler, INF, 2023, Jenks
When the older brother takes the mound Chandler slides into the shortstop position and shows the ability to handle the middle of the field very well with good actions and a soft glove. At the plate the Sophomore has a short and compact swing with a level bat path that he uses to drive the ball line to line. Very interesting prospect as he gains some strength and experience over the next couple of years.
2023 INF Chandler Fowler (@JenksHSBaseball) sneaks one through the four hole to get the Trojan offense moving. Short and compact swing and has shown some good actions at short tonight. Game still tied at 0 in the bottom of 5. pic.twitter.com/B63piYpYMC
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 27, 2021
Rhylan Wright, OF, 2022, Jenks
The Junior outfielder delivered the big blow for the Trojans Tuesday night with a big two out two RBI double in the 5th that would be all Jenks’ needed to secure the win. The leadoff man has a short and compact stroke with hands working hard inside the ball for an inside-out approach.
2022 OF @WrightRhylan (@JenksHSBaseball) gets the Trojans on the board with a big 2 out 2 RBI 2B. Inside out approach with quick hands through the zone. @JenksHSBaseball now leads 3-0 heading into the top of 6. pic.twitter.com/DIfHONJDEl
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 27, 2021
Lincoln Christian vs Pocola
Chase Hudson, INF/RHP, 2021, Lincoln Christian
The Senior Connors State commit controlled the game on both sides of the ball on Thursday in their Bi-District game against Pocola. On the mound worked a complete 6 inning shutout while only allowing 2 hits and picking up 8 strikeouts. He also hits out of the two hole position where the left handed swing shows good rhythm and strong hands. He has really good rhythm at the plate and can really control the barrel in the zone.
2022 SS @mmax_23 (@LCStulsa_BB) starts off game two with hard hit single to left. Traditional foot down early swing with quick hands through the zone. pic.twitter.com/YRRZllQnXn
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 29, 2021
Tyler Johnson, 1B, 2023, Lincoln Christian
The Sophomore first baseman had a big afternoon at the plate for the Bulldogs picking up 4 RBI in the double header sweep of Pocola. Johnson has a strong frame with a thick lower half and does a good job of staying behind the ball well with the swing and shows some strength at contact.
2022 SS @mmax_23 (@LCStulsa_BB) starts off game two with hard hit single to left. Traditional foot down early swing with quick hands through the zone. pic.twitter.com/YRRZllQnXn
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 29, 2021
Max Brown, INF/C, 2022, Lincoln Christian
The Junior lead off man finished off the double header going 3-6 with a double and swiped 5 stolen bases along the way. At the plate, Brown uses an old-school style approach with the foot getting down very early and allowing his bat speed and quick hands to carry the swing. He battles at the plate and shows the ability to fight off tough pitches especially with two strikes. Defensively he shows good actions working around the ball and shows good arm strength making a couple of plays deep into the 6 hole.
2022 SS @mmax_23 (@LCStulsa_BB) starts off game two with hard hit single to left. Traditional foot down early swing with quick hands through the zone. pic.twitter.com/YRRZllQnXn
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 29, 2021
Luke Williams, LHP/OF, 2024, Lincoln Christian
In a day when everything was going the Bulldog’s way, no one had as big of an afternoon in the double header sweep than Freshman Luke Williams. At the plate he finished the day going 5-6 and took the mound in game two working a complete game shutout with 10 punchouts. The fastball sat in the mid 80’s and showed a very tight spinning curveball at times in the lower 70’s. When he is on the attack, the fastball can play up at a high level as a true swing and miss pitch. Very athletic arm with more room in the tank as he gets stronger.
2024 LHP @luke_williams32 (@LCStulsa_BB and @OU_Baseball commit) working the FB up to 85 mph with some arm side run and showing a tight CB at 72 and feel for a CH with depth at 71. Tons of upside for the young and athletic arm. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/aav0Xw5xdu
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 29, 2021
Kellyville vs Blackwell
Logan Volner, C, 2022, Kellyville
The Junior catcher had a big afternoon in Kellyville’s double header sweep against Blackwell in their Bi-District matchup. In the first game Volner finished with a perfect 3-3 with a double, homer, and 6 RBI. He has a loose swing with a strong lower half driving through to the front side and shows some real strength at contact.
2022 C Landon Volner (Kellyville) gets the Ponies on the board in the bottom of the 1st with an RBI double off the left center field wall. pic.twitter.com/yNJpyJjkuu
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 30, 2021
Conner Smith, OF, 2021, Kellyville
The Senior outfielder and Lyon college commit had a big afternoon on Friday finishing off the day going 3-5 with a triple and 2 RBI. Smith has a smooth left handed stroke with good bat control and level bat path.
2021 OF Conner Smith (Kellyville HS and @LyonBaseball commit) drives a base hit oppo with a smooth left handed stroke and quick hands through the zone. Ponies lead 8-0. pic.twitter.com/X4usI3NHwz
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 30, 2021
Colton Ayres, INF, 2021, Kellyville
The Senior infielder and Rose State commit finished off the double header going 3-5 with a triple and two stolen bases. He has a quick rotational swing with some strength at contact and shows smooth defensive actions in the middle of the field. Ayres is a good runner and will make for a good top of the order type bat at the next level with his good eye at the plate and short barrel-controlled swing.
2021 INF @ayres_colton (Kellyville HS and @RSC_Baseball commit) drives a stand up triple to right center. Quick twitch athlete with a strong rotational swing. Also showing good actions in the infield. pic.twitter.com/ZpjgNnydW9
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) April 30, 2021
Edison vs Porter
Brandon Welch, LHP/INF/OF, 2022, Porter
The Junior continued his big season on Saturday afternoon with a two RBI double against Edison. He has a short swing with good rhythm and good bat speed. Currently on the season he is hitting .467 with 11 doubles, an eye-popping 10 homers, and nearly twice as many walks as strikeouts.
2022 LHP/1B @brandonW543 (Porter) rips a 2 RBI 2B with two outs down the right field line. Athletic build with a quick twitch swing. Has also been 78-80 on the mound today. pic.twitter.com/o0N3FccT8f
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 1, 2021