On Deck Preview - Northwest (1 of 3)

January 6, 2022
Zach Guth
Assistant Scouting Director, NY/PA

As the staff at PBR-PA is ready to embark on 2022, let's take a look at players that are ready to make that next jump during this year's Preseason All-State Tour.

Percentage Full: 40%
Registration Deadline: February 15th
Current Roster

Preseason All state - northwest

Andrew Malec 3B / RHP / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 62 / POS: 5

What to expect: Long, athletic frame with pop at the plate and high spin numbers off the mound (FB - 2495 RPM, CB - 2409 RPM)

What we'd like to see: Added strength to the projectable 6-foot-4, 180 lb frame that translates to metrics trending up. Increased velocity on the FB with a swing and miss secondary pitch.

Video: '21 PA State Games

Luca Bertolasio SS / OF / Hickory, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 130 / POS: 25

What to expect: Quick mover with sub 7 second d60 yard dash time, strength from a compact frame. Clean defensive actions in the INF and OF

What we'd like to see: More barrels and line drives in BP while taking on the top of the order, table setter approach that he profiles best in.

Video: '21 Summer Prospect West Showcase

Hunter Thomas LHP / OF / Titusville, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 174 / POS: 10

What to expect: Lean, lanky build with some feel for the body. Long arm swing that gets down the mound nicely. Low to mid 80's fastball with a high ceiling. Excellent PROJ

What we'd like to see: Dialed in command with a tick up in velocity. Needs to develop a reliable secondary pitch. Overall added strength and movement efficiency.

Video: '21 PA State Games

Nick Hamilton RHP / OF / McDowell, PA / 2024

What to expect: Big frame with strength in the lower half. Uphill swing that induces fly balls and occasional line drive. Lingering pop in the bat. Sweeping slider with tilt that can be a quality out pitch.

What we'd like to see: Increased feel for the frame and strength translating into all facets of the game. Added FB velo to go with the already very downhill feel that Hamilton creates.

Video: '21 Preseason All State - Northwest

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Super 60 Pro Showcase	NATIONAL	02/06	The MAX - McCook, Ill.
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Afternoon Session) - SOLD OUT	PA	02/12	All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Evening Session) - 90% Full	PA	02/12	All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session) - SOLD OUT	PA	02/12	All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest - 40% Full	PA	02/13	Erie Premier Sports
2022 Preseason All-State - Central (AM Session) - 40% Full	PA	02/19	Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Preseason All-State - Central (PM Session) - 40% Full	PA	02/19	Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Northeast ProCase	PA	02/20	Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Preseason All-State - East - SOLD OUT	PA	02/27	In The Net
2022 Northeast Rising Stars - 50% Full	PA	03/12	Liberty Sports Arena

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