16u Summer Championships: Day 1 Scout Blog

June 30, 2023
PBR Florida
PBR Florida Staff

Florida Summer Championships

The PBRT 16u Florida Summer Championships kicked off Thursday, June 29 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. The event features teams in the 16U division, with games running through Sunday. Today, we will highlight a few standout players from yesterday's action with notes and video.

Aiden Stillman LHP / Orlando, FL / 2025

Aiden Stillman ‘25 (FL) - LHP@WPDiamondDawgs

Interesting uncommitted southpaw

A lot to like in the long 6’3 frame. FB up to 86, sat 83-85. Some late break on CB. Command was sporadic at times@PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/tlJfE7eGkR
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Alex Thompson C / RHP / Cardinal Newman, FL / 2025

Alex Thompson ‘25 (FL) - C@ftbteams

Jumps all over the FB. Good extension w/ quick hands. Doubles off the wall ?@PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/TBaHaKl7iZ
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Cash Strayer OF / SS / Plant, FL / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 129 / POS: 20

Cash Strayer ‘25 (FL) - OF@PlantHighSports

The @GatorsBB commit seems to always find barrels at our events.

Athletic LHH w/ advanced ability to manipulate the barrel.

Widens and simplifies his stance with 2Ks, lining one to CF for a 1B ?@PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/kjGJYx6RVs
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Jacob Gilmer 3B / n/a, FL / 2026

Jacob Gilmer (FL) ‘26 - 3B@WPDiamondDawgs

Clutch hitting, drives one to deep RF knocking in the game winning run

Tries to extend for a 3B but is cut down by a quick relay from Joey Marino (@thecanescanada)@PBRFlorida || @PBR_Ontario pic.twitter.com/1xSsjKUV94
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Jordan Malinos OF / RHP / Bill Crothers , ON / 2025

Jordan Malinos (ON) ‘25 - OF@thecanescanada

Shows good bat speed, lines one to RCF for a hustle double@PBR_Ontario || @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/6hyDVDOkxc
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Matthew Midyett OF / RHP / Plant , FL / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 84 / POS: 21

Matthew Midyett ‘25 (FL) - OF@PlantHighSports

Athletic RHH w/ feel for the barrel. Laces one to LCF then turns on the jets for a 3B (6.9 runner?)@PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/E9Rzt0SQvn
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Nolan Jackson SS / RHP / Blessed Trinity, ON / 2025

Nolan Jackson ‘25 - SS/RHP@thecanescanada @SeattleUBase commit

Athletic ✌️way up to 85. Worked mostly 82-84. Up-tempo delivery w/ quick arm. Generated lots of weak contact

Threw a CG shutout ?@PBRFlorida || @PBR_Ontario pic.twitter.com/GBMxNjdoO9
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023