2021 TCCAA Season: Quick Hits Scout Blog
March 9, 2021
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Welcome to the TCCAA Quick Hits Scout Blog, where we will be updating all our boots on the ground coverage for the 2021 season with scout notes and clips of prospects throughout the league. For more info on TN Juco prospects, check out the 2021 TCCAA Season Hub.
Walters State Senators
LHH OF/C @32CamFisher (@WSCCbaseball) has been red hot w/ 4 straight multi hit games. Rips double down RF line, long foul bomb, oppo single, then mashed double in RCF gap yesterday. Leads Senators with 10 doubles and 7 stolen bags. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/nNbfd3ejJz
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 9, 2021
“Breaker breaker 1-7 coming in hot”
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 9, 2021
RHP @hickmann01 (@WSCCbaseball) showing off 73-78 mph hammer (2209-2379 rpm) then following it up with 89-92, T93 (2245-2418 rpm). Key piece on the Senators backend. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/SxJr8ErppV
RHP Jake Knapp (@WSCCbaseball) picked up his first win of the year, working into the 5th against tough @DSCCBaseball lineup. FB sat 88-92 (2329-2603 rpm) w/ late arm side life. Sharp CB at 73-78 (2517-2699 rpm). @PBR_JUCO #PBRSpinZone pic.twitter.com/vRerN0X05E
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 9, 2021
1B @aosuna15 (@WSCCbaseball; @DiamondHeels commit) hit his 9th long ball of the season and picked up 4 RBIs. Juco national leader with 35 RBIs in 17 games plus 15 extra base hits. @PBR_JUCO @mlbdraftleague #PBRBombSquad pic.twitter.com/4dBE3cBdHh
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 7, 2021
MINF @Caleb_McNeely (@WSCCbaseball) set the tone today, mashing first pitch of the game over the scoreboard then follows it up with two doubles to the pull side. Got time at both 2B/SS, hitting in lead off spot. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/YSguTZO2Oi
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 7, 2021
How bout a two-out walk off grand slam for 1B/OF @aosuna15 to give @WSCCbaseball6-4 win. He’s got 3 long balls, and 13 RBIs thru 4 games. Coming soon to @mlbdraftleague.@PBR_JUCO @DSeifertD1PBR
— Colton Provey (@ColtonProvey) February 9, 2021
?: @JockJive pic.twitter.com/5XNvDM6n65
.@PBR_JUCO Bandits are back!?
— Colton Provey (@ColtonProvey) September 14, 2020
RS-FR RHP Andrew Romanoli (@WSCCbaseball) tossed two strong frames after making 5 app. out of the pen in 2020.
FB: 87-89 (2057-2242rpm) w/ ASR
SL: 77-79 (2212 rpm) w/ depth#ShapeTheState @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/zQF3Gl0ree
Oppo Taco Tuesday ?
— Colton Provey (@ColtonProvey) September 15, 2020
RS-FR C Matthew Ellis (@WSCCbaseball) barrels this one to LCF for a grand slam.
Former #Vol looks to be the Senators lead man behind the dish after posting 8 XBH and 20 RBIs in 22 games last season. @PBR_JUCO #ShapeTheState @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/WHCWORvdYw
Strong bodied catcher Matthew Ellis @WSCCbaseball working around the ball for big power to his pullside pic.twitter.com/Zxg2rZuuwn
— PBR JUCO (@PBR_JUCO) October 15, 2020
?@PBR_JUCO Stat Analysis?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) November 10, 2020
A look at top performers from @WSCCbaseball Scout Day, including C-FR 1B/OF Alberto Osuna (@aosuna15) peppering long balls up to 114 exit velo and 439 ft @TrackManBB.
Thirteen ?+ Exit Velos
Nine 90+ Arms?
More⤵️https://t.co/LsiwPGr9vC pic.twitter.com/YwlZ04AKKP
Walk it off, Alberto Osuna @WSCCbaseball. Super short swing with tremendous bat speed. Just losing balls to LF @PBR_DraftHQ pic.twitter.com/lgyJw3XDvU
— PBR JUCO (@PBR_JUCO) October 15, 2020
Strong start to @WSCCbaseball scout day. RS-FR Nolan Letzgus up to 93 with his heater, and 2600 rpm. Late bite to his 87 mph slider, spinning near 2900 rpm. pic.twitter.com/6XHJaI8pzE
— PBR JUCO (@PBR_JUCO) October 15, 2020
FR IFer Lukas Cook @WSCCbaseball gets some action on the mound. Sits 92-93 with spin into the 2400s. pic.twitter.com/jeqMviAksP
— PBR JUCO (@PBR_JUCO) October 15, 2020
Dyersburg State Eagles
RHP Griffin Miller | RHP Zane Morehouse | INF Drew Reckart | SS Chris Mondesi | CINF Stephen Cullen | RHP Chance Denson | LHP Jayden Martinez (Nicholls St. Commit) | RHP Iroel Ruiz | OF Evan Gilliam | C James Dodd | RHP Ty Warmath | RHP Nelson Smith | RHP Jack Webb | RHP Marcos Del Valle |
#Memphis transfer RHP @ty_warmath (@DSCCBaseball) has an athletic, wiry frame w/ great separation on 3-pitch mix. Running FB sitting 86-88 (2085-2304 rpm) w/ frisbee SL at 75-79 (2438-2504 rpm) plus fading CH at 79-81. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/sNGzpgVsJg
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 9, 2021
He’s baaaack! Preseason @PBR_JUCO All American Soph INF @drew_reckart(@DSCCBaseball) with a quiet, but impressive day. Gets one past 3B for RBI single then laser sac fly to plate another. Great plate discipline and feel for zone, very tough out. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/OBIAqeRVwO
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 7, 2021
So. CINF Stephen Cullen (@DSCCBaseball) rips a solo shot stinger backside. Took some nice hacks on the day, looking to do damage with good bat speed. Primarily 3B, but got some work at 1B in game two. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/HdQvTVcNKl
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 7, 2021
So. RHP Zane Morehouse (@DSCCBaseball) had up and down command, but held the Greenjays hitless in his outing and worked out of trouble. FB sat 90-94 (1962-2250 rpm) w/ late breaking SL at 77-82 (2377-2513 rpm). Picked up strikeouts in bunches. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/M85RewmtoR
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 6, 2021
So. SS Chris Mondesi (@DSCCBaseball) with a two hit day in 10-1 opening win. Laces liner thru six hole then goes deep 3-run shot to LF. Exceptional hands up the middle, really good actions defensively. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/DRYCqL24Ac
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 6, 2021
So. RHP Griffin Miller (@DSCCBaseball) with strong start to the year. FB sat 89-93 (2162-2368 rpm) while mixing power SL at 77-80 (2317-2446 rpm) and 72-74 CB (2181-2381 rpm). Loose, easy arm, staying around the zone. @PBR_JUCOpic.twitter.com/A1PXESrpB5
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 6, 2021
Soph LHP @martinez_jaydan (@DSCCBaseball; @Nicholls_BSB commit) has a fine three pitch mix. Heavy FB sits 86-89, T90 (1726-1891 rpm) w/ slight sink. Bending 1/7 CB at 68-71 and depthy CH at 75-77. Good rhythm and feel on mound. @PBR_JUCOpic.twitter.com/aJWJZ2ZNYF
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 10, 2021
RHP Chance Denson (@DSCCBaseball) has a powerful arm and can really manipulate the ball. FB sat 86-91, revving one up to 93 (2175-2325 rpm). Mixing late biting breaking ball at 72-74 (2265-2311 rpm) and arm side tumbler CH at 75-76. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/jfr53pxM6o
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 11, 2021
Cleveland State Cougars
RHP Bryce Jenkins | OF Lance Dockery | C Ryan McCarthy | RHP Bryce Clark | RHP Bryce Houghton | LHP Kaleb Orr | LHP Dayton Wisely | RHP Jared Young |
RHP/UTL Bryce Jenkins (@CSCC_BSB) has had some up n’ down starts this year, but punched out 23 in 16 IP while hitting .406 in bottom half of Cougar lineup. Can really spin it, FB 85-88 (2377-2507 rpm) and power CB at 75-79 (2389-2634 rpm). Also showed CH at 80-81. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/EriPjvoXPL
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 23, 2021
Soph. OF Lance Dockery (@CSCC_BSB) slashed .327/.514/.481 in the lead off spot last year. More of the same in ‘21, balanced approach w/ good feel for zone. 3 2B/3B/HRs in 16 games while using legs to pressure the D (4.25 runner). @PBR_JUCO #ShapeTheState pic.twitter.com/1woCwLpE8e
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 24, 2021
Southwest TN Saluqis
Fr OF/1B Gaylen Rutledge (Bethune Cookman Commit) | Fr C Dru Yopp | FR RHP Avery Hastings | FR RHP Nick Vaccaro | Fr RHP Landry Borden | SS Eli Hammonds | RHP Matt Riley | RHP Jesse Homan (Memphis Commit) |
Took him a while to get going but Fr OF/1B @RutledgeGaylen (@SWTenn_BSB) showing some easy juice here; however OF Khalil Dunn (@JSCCBaseball) makes a spectacular grab on the wall to escape the jam. Crucial play in Greenjays 6-2 victory. @PBR_JUCOpic.twitter.com/2y7sxDGB2z
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 7, 2021
Gutsy outing from true FR RHP Avery Hastings (@SWTenn_BSB) in his first start. Heavy FB at 83-86 (1793-2039 rpm), but showed great feel for off-speed. Mixing fading CH w/ depth at 76-80 and CB at 74-75 in any count. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/iebslVncRZ
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 7, 2021
FR RHP @nickkvaccaro (@SWTenn_BSB) is an intriguing arm out of the pen. FB sits 86-88 (1934-2154 rpm) w/ late life from multiple slots. Biting SL at 77-78 (2215-2386 rpm) and CH w/ some depth at 79-80. Quick, whippy arm and strong athlete. @PBR_JUCOpic.twitter.com/PeNzhJPFJN
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 9, 2021
Columbia State Chargers
OF Haven Mangrum | RHP Raleigh Odle | RHP Garrett Hill | LHP KJ Baker | SS Wade Richardson | INF Joey Parliament | INF/RHP Carter Davis | RHP Spencer Keylon | RHP Brandon Majors | RHP Hunter Mann | RHP Blade Matthews |
LHH CF @HavenMangrum (@CHARGERS1451) hits his first homer of the year then legs out a double in night cap. Springy feet and very ranging in OF, but also outstanding base runner w/ good barrel control. @PBR_JUCO @mlbdraftleague pic.twitter.com/3jqTCxAGuT
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 25, 2021
OF Andrew Reed (@CHARGERS1451) got into the mix and hit two long balls into the depths of the night for 5 RBIs in 12-1 win. Volume up for his second blast here ⬇️ @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/qSshjl415t
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 25, 2021
Soph. RHP Garrett Hill (@CHARGERS1451) was as sharp as I’ve seen him, punching out the side in an inning of work. FB 88-90 (T 91 in last outing; 2180-2296 rpm) w/ breaking ball at 76-78 (T 2447 rpm). @PBR_JUCO #ShapeTheState pic.twitter.com/OfcsIVgsqv
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 25, 2021
LHH SS Wade Richardson (@CHARGERS1451) rips his first homer of the year. Avg build, high motor middle infielder with solid defense, put together some good swings on the day. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/LLwNFfamEp
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 11, 2021
C-FR LHP KJ Baker (@Kjizzle34; @CHARGERS1451) was one of the first players I scouted for @PBRTennessee as a 79-81 uncommitted sr. in summer 19’
— Colton Provey (@ColtonProvey) November 5, 2020
Today: 6’4” 230-lb southpaw was 88-90 (T2308 rpm) w/ hard SL at 76-78. Showed CH at 79-81 as well.#ShapeTheState x @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/5aH3mIpN4l
Chattanooga State Tigers
RHP Kobe Robinson | RHP Cam Hansen | 1B Eddie Satisky | 3B Jared Emory | RHP Sam Fulton | RHP Mike Schicker | LHP Tanner Moylan | SS/RHP Greyson LaSpaluto | C Logan Smith | RHP Ryan Whitener |
C-FR RHP @Kobe_Robinson24 (@ChattStTigersBB) punched out 7 in 5 inn. of one run ball in 7-2 win. Lively FB sat 89-94 (2238-2345 rpm) w/ arm side bite. Manipulating shape on breaking ball 76-79 early (2142-2335), more CB late at 73-75. Also showed CH at 86-87. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/d781rHmqwQ
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 11, 2021
Soph. 1B @EddieSatisky5 (@ChattStTigersBB) posted some gaudy numbers at the dish in the 17-game 2020 season. Short, compact swing, getting on plane early w/ lotta strong contact. Uses all fields, spraying double to RF and sharp line out. Key piece in ? Lineup @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/5zSD1k1ELK
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 11, 2021
Chattanooga State Community College
— Cameron Hansen (@camhans15) February 23, 2021
FB 88-91 SL 77-80 CV 71-74 CH 73-77
vs Walters State CC
7 IP 10k’s 0 H 0 BB@DrakeRobison @ChattStTigersBB @FlatgroundApp pic.twitter.com/o4jf3MEpjX
Jackson State Greenjays
1B CJ Clark | OF Khalil Dunn | C Nathan Massey | 3B/RHP Brandon Jernigan | RHP Blake Kincaid | RHP Tristan Castner | RHP Grant Crihfield | RHP Cameron Gordon | RHP Hunter Hankins | RHP Tyler Proctor | LHP Taylor Sipes |
Soph. 1B CJ Clark (@JSCCBaseball) can swing it a bit, line out right to SS then ropes one to LF for a double. Very average defensively, but Greenjays top bat from ‘20 for an improving club @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/qkSJPyYGre
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 7, 2021
Took him a while to get going but Fr OF/1B @RutledgeGaylen (@SWTenn_BSB) showing some easy juice here; however OF Khalil Dunn (@JSCCBaseball) makes a spectacular grab on the wall to escape the jam. Crucial play in Greenjays 6-2 victory. @PBR_JUCOpic.twitter.com/2y7sxDGB2z
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 7, 2021
Roane State Raiders
SS Nick Spardone | RHP/UTL Brayden Osborne | OF Kendall Scantland | INF Gabriel Monterrey | RHP Zachary Thornton | RHP Montana Dickerson | RHP Daniel Glenos |
Daniel Glenos RHP Roane State CC. 1 inning of work yesterday as he progresses nicely from TJ surgery and now putting stronger and stronger outings together 90-92, T93. Will continue to build as season progresses. @PBRTennessee @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/bqN5zbOIEe
— Cam Hamsley (@CamHamsleyRS) March 7, 2021
Nick Spardone SS Roane State Still batting .400 thru 16 games. Fielding everything and Hitting everything. Nick is a blue collar worker and business minded. First couple highlights are from yesterday. @PBRTennessee @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/UCepAqkFYF
— Cam Hamsley (@CamHamsleyRS) March 7, 2021
@spardone_2 SS - Roane State CC. (Highlights from Week 1). Nick Spardone is a high academic and consistent defender that’s been hot offensively to start the year. @PBRTennessee @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/pFaYExZD90
— Cam Hamsley (@CamHamsleyRS) February 16, 2021
?ROANE STATE FALL WS GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS? Game 1 was a blast, a lot of competition and trash talk, BIG pitching performance by @agmitchell8 to keep Red squad within distance and a HUGE 2 run HR by @Von_Geezy to give red the 5-4 lead in the 6th. GAME 2 today at 3:45! pic.twitter.com/jxU3pxmdoP
— Cam Hamsley (@CamHamsleyRS) October 9, 2020
?1ST FALL GAME UPDATE? RS Freshman OF Kendall Scantland @scantlandk Solo HR to Center. From Small-town Gainesboro,TN is absolutley a good story Juco Bandit! Performs vs Equal or better. pic.twitter.com/VmyjH9YC3N
— Cam Hamsley (@CamHamsleyRS) September 13, 2020
Motlow State Bucks
OF/RHP Ethan Anderson | OF Jack Connelly | 1B Jeremy Begora | INF Gabe Sibert | OF Brantley Holden | RHP Reece Milam | LHP Marcus Joyner | SS Tyler Smith | RHP Matt Meadows | C Rhett Birdsong | RHP Colt Taylor (Austin Peay Commit) |
Congrats to @PBR_JUCO sidewinder relief arm @colttaylor5 (@MotlowBaseball) on his commitment to @AustinPeayBSB.
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 2, 2021
FB 77-81 (2223-2456 rpm) in two outings w/ sweeping SL at 71-72. https://t.co/X3SVDmjvfT pic.twitter.com/DVzegFJ5qx
OF/P Ethan Anderson (@MotlowBaseball) hit two long balls, one backside to RCF then a laser to pull side to lead the Bucks to 8-3 win to open conference play. @PBR_JUCO #ShapeTheState pic.twitter.com/NKYuuXIMPZ
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 20, 2021
Big 6-foot-8 FR 1B @jeremybegora (@MotlowBaseball) using the levers to create some leverage on low pitch. Drives a home run backside, then laces two stinger singles up the middle. @PBR_JUCO #ShapeTheState pic.twitter.com/mANpgWM84S
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 24, 2021
Two looks at Soph. OF Jack Connelly (@MotlowBaseball; Bowling Green transfer) and it’s a apparent he can really swing it from left side in two hole. Consistent hard contact w/ some pop. Pair of hard liners and single through 4 hole. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/sbYNMGfhM0
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 25, 2021
RS-FR RHP Matt Meadows (@MotlowBaseball) got dinged up by the long ball, but tossed four frames and punched out 7 while picking up the win. FB sat 86-89 (2213-2388; T 2516 rpm) to go w/ 78-80 mph SL (2150-2294 rpm). @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/ArFb2gi6in
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 25, 2021
Vol State Pioneers
OF Henry Mosely | LHP Layndon Carter | RHP Dylan Penick | RHP Dillon Bland | 3B Travis Faix | OF Josh Griffin | RHP Joe Stoeckinger |
LHH Corner OF Dalton Pyzer (@VSCCPioneersBSB) has been a spark plug since breaking into the lineup w/ 2 homers and 2 doubles, scoring 4 runs while driving in 5. Oppo double into LCF gap here. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/GodQhKfoAv
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 9, 2021
Soph. OF Henry Mosley (@VSCCPioneersBSB) is the top returning position player for the ‘Neers after leading team in hits, doubles, and triples (2nd in HR & RBI). Ranging defender just misses a home run here on a gusty day. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/stzxfMy4ln
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 26, 2021
LHP Layndon Carter (@VSCCPioneersBSB) twirled a 5 inning CG shutout in 10-0 win. Barrel dodging FB sitting 80-83 (1657-1849 rpm) w/ 68-70 CB (1950-2019 rpm) and 70-73 CH. Mixing speeds and filling up the zone. @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/hzAGruVllo
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) February 26, 2021
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