2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 1

‘24 3B @ChaseHarlan_ (@cbebaseball) will garner some attention this season in @SOLsports.

Highly capable athlete with efficient bat-speed at 6-2, 195lbs. The @GoBearcatsBASE commit was one of the offseason’s biggest winners. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/77iVRfwu2G

Won’t find a tougher out than ‘22 1B @jake_books (@SFRamsBaseball / @CoastalBaseball). Barrel-finder from the left side, always on time, and works deep counts.

The 2x #PBRFutureGames alum is in mid-season form with his second knock of the night.@ShooterHunt | @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/YwY1wvPYBp

‘24 OF @MislanJack (@cbebaseball) has turned into a well-rounded offensive threat. Aggressive rotational hitter with no shortage of tools across the board at 5-11, 210lbs.

Just under a loud barrel caught at the warning track.@GregWilliamsPBR pic.twitter.com/kt9AXZltJU

‘24 SS @ReeceMoody22 (@cbebaseball) plays the game with limitless motor out of the leadoff spot.

The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder packed on significant strength with quick-twitch hands in the box. Single pictured and then stole second to start a rally.@buckscobaseball pic.twitter.com/TMM87xHVoM

Not hard to see @IUPBaseball recruit, ‘22 RHP @ConnorRohrer (@BaronMCBaseball) contributing early at the next level.

Steep angle into the zone and feel to spin the ball from a tall, H 3/4 release. Makes for a tough at-bat against righties.

FB: 85-87, T89
CB: 70-72, S/M
CH: 75 pic.twitter.com/313eKDAyby

‘24 SS Nolan Book (@BaronMCBaseball) with early connection through the zone for a double to pull.

Just beginning to grow into his power at 6-0, 175lbs and moves around the left side of the field with natural hands.@KSBombers || @NolanBook1 pic.twitter.com/vzMpWT9OON

Good look at ‘24 CF Ky Watson (@BaronMCBaseball). Still rather lean at 6-0, 160lbs, the lefty turns the barrel with confidence and gets to extension. High ceiling offensively.

12-3 Barons lead B5 | @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/Aw0jRejrSR

‘23 RHP @Peters_Kyle9 (Hazleton Area) flashing some power on the mound at 6-1, 205lbs. The @UConnBSB recruit works with a quick arm, good VAA, and feel to spin when ahead in the count.

FB: 88-90, firm
SL: 81-83, two-plane, (2460)
CH: 82@NEPridebaseball | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/9v8PQhuvPx

Hasn’t taken long for ‘23 RHP/SS Brett Antolick (Hazleton Area) to impact the game. Not throwing today, but the tools still translate with standout athleticism at 6-3, 185lbs.

The @AggieBaseball commit excels in all phases.@AntolickBrett | @ShooterHunt | @BaseballUPA pic.twitter.com/Tt5Pe9eUI1

. @StJohnsBaseball ‘22 SS/RHP Bryce Molinaro (Hazleton Area) is usually one of the more talented players on the field. Still getting up to speed from wrestling season with raw power at extension.

Physical 6-0, 190lbs build. @BaseballUPA | @BryceMolinaro pic.twitter.com/FWKMQ2LnfB

. @PBR_Uncommitted ‘23 SS/RHP Jack Picozzi (@NPKnights) shows versatility in the actions.

Lags the barrel with high contact traits from the left side. Twirled two scoreless innings using an 84-86 mph FB, running to the arm-side against righties. Plays hard.@PA_Shockers pic.twitter.com/hDFUu0W6Lh

‘23 RHP @Josh_Halcisak (Hazleton Area) fresh off the heels of a quality ‘pen at #NEProcase.

Bulldog mentality with hip/shoulder present, not afraid to challenge hitters. Extends well down the slope.

FB: 84-86, (2350)
SL: 70-71, sharp tilt@MUHawksBaseball | @NEPridebaseball pic.twitter.com/fgxYIXNnfT

#Uncommitted ‘23 LHP @JoeyMendez_ (@NPKnights) wins to the arm-side of the plate with a strike-throwing arsenal. Nice feel for the curveball, able to land/expand, pitching backwards at times.

Controls the run game, 80 mph FB tunneled with a mid-60’s breaker. @PA_Shockers pic.twitter.com/LRYq5Rjx4y

Switch-hitting C @GrantRusso1 (Hazleton Area) on the barrel early, but robbed by a diving grab.

6.6 runner with easy hand-speed, ranked inside the top 3️⃣0️⃣ in the ‘23 class. @StJohnsBaseball recruit. @BaseballUPA pic.twitter.com/j26H9GITdW

‘25 3B/RHP Jason Fultz (@Prep_Ramblers) leads off the top half of the 2nd with a base knock. The freshman stands in 6-foot-1, 200lbs with big power potential @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/rnt21GUt96

A little triple dip action tonight with ‘24 OF/SS Dawson Smail (Clarion Area) with a selfless AB. Sac fly to give Clarion the lead. Twitchy athlete with a knack for the barrel @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/BW8sdzdCUG

‘24 RHP/OF Ethan Nightingale (@FHSknights_base) is impressive so far sitting 80-82 MPH staying in the zone nicely. Mixes in a big, sharp breaking ball at 69-71 MPH that keeps hitters off balance @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/W5OZ5yewx9

Missed this video yesterday. But ‘23 RHP/3B Andrew Malec (@Prep_Ramblers) was crisp in his couple innings of work. Sat 84-86 T87 MPH while mixing in a slurv-ish breaking ball that buckled hitters @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/5rRNnJfqS3

‘22 RHP Anthony Ehly (Abington HS) stands tall with projection and creates leverage down the slope. Attacked the zone with a three-pitch mix on this cold day.

FB: 86-88
CB: 73-76
SL: 77

⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ ⁦@DanCevette⁩ ⁦@T_Wills1⁩ pic.twitter.com/M34FEy4RgH

‘23 Leo Soriano (Upper Dublin)
5’9 175lb
A name to keep an eye on this spring. The 3B/OF showed poise at the plate, a strong lower half, and did his job here with the RBI single off of ⁦@SHUBaseball⁩ commit Anthony Ehly

⁦@throwinbp247⁩ ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/zWlJfGWQjN

2022 #uncommitted RHP Colton Cornell (@FHRangers_Baseb) -- strong and athletic, FB ranging from 81-87 (first outing of 2022) and a SL up to 73. Mixing timing from stretch. Lot to like here on the mound. Also hitting 3rd in a good lineup ?#bootsontheground #shapethestate pic.twitter.com/yFS9YXpGbZ

#bootsontheground in Sidman, PA! @SC_baseball1 '23 grad @BradyBendik (@NavyBaseball commit) pitching 81-85 w/ effort but good FB spin. Works fast. Good mound presence. Throws FB & BB in any count. Only threw 2 innings (early season pitch count) pic.twitter.com/suzhwN2i0g

2023 RHP @cooperalbert42 from @SC_baseball1 sitting 78-81 here, BB consistently at 64. Arm action is clean, athletic kid, inconsistent release point. Velo / consistency could trend up if he can get better at staying behind / on top of the ball#BeSeen #uncommitted pic.twitter.com/d0NjwG3PYj

Here's @CooperRyanBSBL on the mound. Loose, athletic, fast arm w/ effort. Sitting 84-86 today, 1sr outing of the year. Overthrows at times but it's a live arm@PennStateBASE #pbrgroundforces pic.twitter.com/ytmHi8FHUe

#Uncommitted 2023 @ColbyRearick, CF for @FHRangers_Baseb, showing good tools already today. 4.32 on a turn 1st AB on 2B down LF line. High energy kid, vocal, strong. Tools to work with. Dad is Mansfield alum; older bro is there now (good genes!)#beseen pic.twitter.com/a8UCDO0jjM