Flood City Summer Showcase Tournament Blog: Day One

July 3, 2020
Staff
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Our scouts are stationed at all three fields during the course of the tournament. Following is a look at scouting notes, video, and more from Greg Williams, Ted Williams and Jerry Oakes ...

DAY One (Friday, JULY 3rd):

Madden Clement LHP / 1B / Butler Area, PA / 2023

Under way here at Iron Horse. 2023 @Spikes_Baseball Madden Clement (Butler) featured a three pitch mix in the zone getting up to 80 mph with the FB mixing in a plus 68-69 mph CH. Good, solid frame with room to continue getting better. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/xNjZUAWhGT
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Aaron Jamison OF / 1B / Morgantown , WV / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 285 / POS: 47

A lot to like here @PBRWestVirginia ‘23 Aaron Jamison @WVUBaseball commit (Morgantown, WV) Barreled balls all day with a lot of power. Strong compact swings. 3 run HR here. pic.twitter.com/S7KdRIpYZZ
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Hunter Lilly SS / 2B / Point Pleasant, WV / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 2

Really like ‘23 Hunter Lilly (PT Pleasant, WV). Clean actions in the infield, Causes havoc on the bases and solid approach at the plate. Guy to keep an eye on. #FCESummershowcase pic.twitter.com/und4pAUXcr

— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Lincoln Pack 2B / OF / Waynesburg Central , PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 1

Here is @WVUBaseball commit ‘23 Lincoln Pack (Waynesburg). Solid approach at the plate really stays inside the ball well. Easy range side to side defensively with quick feet. @PBRWestVirginia pic.twitter.com/9I5nVNRT1e
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Cam Ward SS / RHP / North Allegheny, PA / 2023

You know I love my quality fielders.. ‘23 SS/RHP Cam Ward (North Allegheny / @Spikes_Baseball) got to everything hit in the middle of the field. 5’11, 140 lb frame, rhythm in the feet. Arm strength solid at the moment & should only get better w added strength. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/batnCrxtGw
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Matthew Delvaux SS / RHP / Mt. Lebanon, PA / 2023

Good frame here with a lot of Projectability. @Spikes_Baseball ‘23 Matthew Delvaux (MT Lebanon). Clean with repeatable delivery pounds the zone with FB at 79-80. Has a feel for what he is doing. pic.twitter.com/5V1cTdhSHe
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Jeff Hoenstine SS / 2B / Central (Martinsburg), PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 8

Great day at the yard today for @FloodCityElite ‘23 Jeff Hoenstine (Central). Solid at bats with a lot of barrel contact. Has quick hands with a solid approach at the plate. Causes havoc on the base pass and good actions defensively. pic.twitter.com/qVr7o1EjeT
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Reece Sutphin LHP / Hurricane, WV / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 5

‘23 LHP Reece Sutphin (Hurricane @PBRWestVirginia / @AcesAppalachian sitting 73-75 mph while commanding the baseball. Natural cut on the FB with advanced feel for a 67-68 mph s&m CH allowing for increased deception. Flipped in a 60-63 mph CB for K on occasion. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/Kn1O9oHCFo
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Brady Williams LHP / OF / St. Albans, WV / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1

Liked the frame of ‘23 1B Brady Williams (St. Albans, WV / @AcesAppalachian). 6’4, 190 lb and the RHH possesses fluidity in the barrel. Easy rhythm in the load allowing him to get best swing off at all times. RBI 2️⃣ bagger here. #FCESummerShowcase @wv_pbr pic.twitter.com/zkBlftEJYG
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Brody Roberts SS / 2B / Forest Hills , PA / 2023

Athletic & adjustable.. two words to describe ‘23 SS Brody Roberts (Forest Hills / @FloodCityElite). Third hit of the day when he was fooled on a full count changeup. Single here & has been flying around the field defensively. Very intriguing overall. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/6pMzVlxG6m
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Griffin Madden 1B / RHP / Allegany, MD / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 1

. @AcesAppalachian 23 RHP Griffin Madden (Allegany, @PBRMaryland) sitting 80-84 mph w/ ASR in 2️⃣ innings of work featuring a sharp 72-73 mph SL w/ late bite. Arm plays w/ life out of 3/4 slot allowing for 70-71 mph CH to be quality as well. Definite follow, #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/Kf0TszNvfr
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Noah Czajkowski RHP / OF / Norwin, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 162 / POS: 36

'22 RHP Noah Czajkowski (@Baseball_Norwin) sitting 82-84 early in Game 3 at Point Stadium. @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/US5JMq5oIv
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Luke McCoy RHP / 1B / South Side Beaver, PA / 2023

‘23 RHP Luke McCoy (Southside Beaver / @Spikes_Baseball ) sitting 80-81 mph utilizing a tough downhill slope on the FB. Arm plays easy through the release window suggesting additional velocity on the way soon. 2 K’s in the 1st working around an early 2B. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/v4AJHWTT09
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Brandon Butler OF / SS / Apollo Ridge, PA / 2023

‘23 Brandon Butler (Apollo Ridge / @Spikes_Baseball) has been a terror on the basepaths. Repeatedly gets quality jumps and isn’t afraid to test catchers. Easy SB here with no throw. 2 runs scored so far at #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/8clfwVHLCb
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Rourke Kennedy OF / RHP / North Allegheny , PA / 2023

Came away very intrigued by ‘23 RHH Rourke Kennedy (North Allegheny / @Spikes_Baseball). Long levers in a 6-foot, 152 pound frame & contacts the ball hard at the front of the plate. Bases clearing 3B to deep CF here, ⬇️. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/NcDd0QCcmG
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Drake Long SS / RHP / Carmichaels Area, PA / 2022

Nice quick arm from LBA Legends ‘22 Drake Long (Carmichael’s). Works quick with short arm action. Fills up the zone. FB up to 80 with late life and arm side run. CB 60-61. #FCESummershowcase pic.twitter.com/oiSWR88rYQ
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Daniel Luko OF / RHP / Franklin Regional, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 43 / POS: 6

The athleticism is there for ‘23 OF Daniel Luko (Franklin Regional / @Go_Team_AA). RHH was up to 89 mph bat-exit velo at #PAStateGames and peppers the RCF gap nicely here for a 3B. 6.94 runner on laser time & has more than enough arm strength to handle LF/CF. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/YfkumRoOOt
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Jack Messina LHP / 1B / State College Area, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 40 / POS: 3

Very intrigued with @FloodCityElite ‘23 Jack Messina (State College HS). Barreled balls all day gap to gap. Short compact swing with some power to it. Also up to 80 with FB on the mound from the left side. #FCESummershowcase pic.twitter.com/XZZwCUAbXF
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Michael Shallcross 1B / 3B / Washington, PA / 2023

‘23 Michael Shallcross (Washington Area / @Spikes_Baseball) is big bodied (6’1, 185) and displays some athleticism in the box. Multiple hard barrels on the day, this one down the left field line for 2️⃣. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/l5KVtKzriY
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Brandon Coughlin OF / RHP / Hempfield Area, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 6

'22 OF/RHP Brandon Coughlin (Hempfield Area) flashing above average barrel whip on a long foul ball. Coughlin will put his fast twitch athleticism on display at the #PBRFutureGames as a member of #TeamPA. @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/aPgxWRI7Ai
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 3, 2020

Derek Fravel RHP / OF / Bellefonte Area, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 73 / POS: 19

'22 RHP Derek Fravel (Bellefonte Area), a recent addition to the #TeamPA roster for the 2020 #PBRFutureGames, mixing a FB/CB/SL well. Physical 6'1", 190-pounder tunnels the 2 BB pitches well. @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/wtsa8aSoHM
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Jacob McGuire SS / RHP / Pine-Richland, PA / 2023

‘23 RHP Jacob McGuire (Pine Richland / @Spikes_Baseball) up to 76 mph in a projectable 5’11, 135 lb frame. Works downhill & pounds the zone with two pitches, showing confidence in an above avg 63-64 mph SL displaying s&m. Two K‘s in 1st inning, #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/CRvirkAFyl
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Shio Enomoto RHP / RHP / Global Vision Christian, PA / 2023

Velo isn't there yet but Flood City Edge '23 RHP Shio Enimoto really understands how to manipulate the baseball. Changing speeds & location well. Getting outs! @pbrpennsylvania #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/B93ancUKQ1
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Evan Kircher SS / 2B / Plum, PA / 2022

Really like the athleticism & upside in '22 MIF Evan Kircher (Plum). 2 hits in 3 trips so far & feet work well defensively. Check out the prep steps! @Spikes_Baseball @pbrpennsylvania #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/b5qzHhpIUS
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Cade Davis LHP / 1B / Central Columbia , PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 112 / POS: 13

'22 LHP Cade Davis (Central Columbia) has flashed a solid 3-pitch mix out of the same window topping at 81 mph. CH, shown here, is thrown with feel in any count. @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/BBXIEdMFIv
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Paxton Kling OF / SS / Central (Martinsburg), PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 68 / POS: 13

'22 OF Paxton Kling (Central Martinsburg), a @LSUbaseball commit, shows off his elite foot speed getting down the line in 4.05. #FCESummerShowcase @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/U1sfD4uMQ7
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Jackson Natili C / RHP / Peters Township, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 1

The defensive ability of ‘23 Jackson Natili (Peters Township) has always stood out. Works extremely hard behind the plate & is athletic moving well laterally during blocks. 1.93 on the bag between innings & registered a 90 mph bat-exit velo at #PAStateGames. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/MZpM9enoCK
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Brady Bendik RHP / 3B / State College Area, PA / 2022

And we're underway from Point Stadium in Johnstown. '22 RHP Brady Bendik (State College) topping at 83 mph in his 1st inning of work for @FloodCityElite. #FCESummerShowcase @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/BNmSjseKLg
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Brady Lane SS / RHP / Penn-Trafford, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 56 / POS: 9

A lot to like in ‘23 MIF Brady Lane (Penn Trafford / @Go_Team_AA). Physical 5’11, 170 lb frame and attacks in the box. Great drop step and go get it technique from LBA Legends CF ‘23 Jared Hough (Connellsville) to steal away a hit. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/vF5vsKipvz
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Eddie Albert C / RHP / Upper St. Clair, PA / 2022

'22 RHP Eddie Albert (Upper St. Clair) sitting 80-82 early for @Spikes_Baseball. Umpire wears one, but he's just fine. #FCESummerShowcase @pbrpennsylvania https://t.co/9DhIW8VeF7 pic.twitter.com/riMXqnk4mc
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Hunter Chaikcic 2B / SS / Uniontown, PA / 2022

Impressed with the footwork from ‘22 MIF Hunter Chaikcic (LBA Legends / Uniontown). Easy range to either side w/ long strides, made a sliding backhand play look routine earlier & consistently beats the ball to the spot with the feet. A defender to know. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/7noR056Mw1
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

Ripken Reese SS / C / Mount Saint Joseph, MD / 2022

Lots to like defensively from @FloodCityElite '22 SS Ripken Reese (Mount St. Joseph, MD). 6'2", 190-lb. switch hitter plays low to the ground while showing an ability to make throws from multiple arm slots. #FCESummerShowcase @pbrpennsylvania @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/QWgu6u9M0V
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

Additional

1st look at '22 MIF Joe Fiedor (Hempfield Area). Athletic in the box & soft hands defensively. Long 6', 150-lb. frame has room for added strength. Finding the barrel routinely in game action. @Go_Team_AA @pbrpennsylvania #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/zToTF2awuR
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

‘23 Dyshawn Robinson (FCEdge) can move. 4.25 down the line from the right side for IF 1B & takes second on a dirt ball read here. Followed that up by scoring on a wild pitch. #gamer #speedplays #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/dXy5ccFyo5
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

'22 catcher Niko Emeric (Serra Catholic) has been solid behind the plate. After a HBP in his 1st 2 AB's here he turns on a FB for a 2B. @Go_Team_AA @pbrpennsylvania #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/BrpQXKXqUg
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 3, 2020

FC Edge ‘23 Andrew Kerns puts a quality swing on a hard hit 1B that knocks over the SS. Big, physical frame for the RHH & is consistently geared up for the heat regardless of count. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/fKyhYqxPGM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

‘23 RHP Joe Bukosky (Hollidaysburg/ @FloodCityElite) really caught my eye. Projectable 5’11, 155 lb frame & up to 83 mph (sitting 79-82) pounding the zone. FB is s&m up in the zone & mixes a tight 67-68 mph CB. High strikeout potential with a high ceiling. #FCESummerShowcase pic.twitter.com/kbY2KrQ5lM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 3, 2020

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