2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 2

April 11, 2022
PBR-PA Scouts
Ground Forces

The long awaited return to baseball has happened as games across the state are underway. Our boots on the ground staff is off and running in the Keystone State.

Edition 2 (April 4 - April 10)

Eddie Smink RHP / 3B / West Chester Henderson, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 7

. @StonyBrookBASE ‘22 RHP @EddieSmink (@HendyBaseball) pitching with emotion in the rivalry game.

Compact delivery at 6-1, 200lbs and profiles as a future SNK/SL guy with heavy action on the ball. Chipping away under the hands of RHH.

FB: 89-92
CB: 73-76, altered shape
CH: 82 pic.twitter.com/ihVQrXbyOv
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 4, 2022

Kevin McGonigle SS / 2B / Bonner-Prendergast, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 10 / POS: 3

. @AuburnBaseball ‘23 SS Kevin McGonigle (@Bonner_Baseball) is a professional at-bat with great body control. 2/3 on QPA’s today + intentional BB and flew around the field defensively with rangy actions.

A good cut here, but early out it front. @ShooterHunt #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/MjtlX4O8Ns
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 8, 2022

Michael Anderson 1B / RHP / Bonner-Prendergast, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 71 / POS: 6

‘22 1B/RHP Michael Anderson gets the nod for @Bonner_Baseball.

Plenty of feel in a delivery that can mix/match tempos. The imposing @RhodyBaseball commit stays within himself and adds, subtracts when needed. 2IP, 3K, H.

FB: 84-86, heavy, ASR
CB: 74-76
CH: 77-78@Michael_A110 pic.twitter.com/vIJsgA8ZQh
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 8, 2022

Kevin Wheeler OF / 2B / West Chester Henderson, PA / 2022

From yesterday’s vault, ‘22 OF/MIF Kevin Wheeler (@HendyBaseball) recorded three productive at-bats out of the leadoff spot.

The recent @Arcadia_BASE commit was a 2021 All-Chesmont pick. Ignited a Warriors rally on this backside single.@GregWilliamsPBR pic.twitter.com/O0db2i2ytm
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 5, 2022

Chase Krewson OF / LHP / South Fayette, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 154 / POS: 29

WPA HS coverage follow up from yesterday's action..

The No. 4 ranked prospect in the '23 Pennsylvania Class, OF Chase Krewson (South Fayette) shows off his simple, fluid left-handed swing. The Notre Dame commit oozes athleticism w/ a full-set of next-level skills @T_Wills1 pic.twitter.com/F5euQD7783
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 6, 2022

Dean ONeill C / 1B / West Chester Henderson , PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 121 / POS: 17

Good side angle of ‘22 C @Deanoneill04 (@HendyBaseball) doing damage out in space.

Crouched stance and utilizes the ground with bat-speed to pull. Turns the barrel on a middle fastball for a go-ahead #PBRBombSquad. @MaineBaseball commit. 3-1 Hendy, B5.@prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/GWLsgr5Zlz
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 4, 2022

Irvin Fisher OF / OF / Bonner-Prendergast, PA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 166 / POS: 42

#Uncommitted ‘24 CF Irvin Fisher (@Bonner_Baseball) starting the spring off hot. Homered in their first game and timed up here for a hard XBH to pull. Twitchy actions, 6.60 runner. Has added useful strength over the past year.

5-9, 160lbs. @AscentAthlete_ @fisher_irv pic.twitter.com/lRTZEVVICa
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 8, 2022

Brandon Wingenroth SS / RHP / Lancaster Catholic, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 8

6”1”, 175-lb SS/RHP Brandon Wingenroth flashes his pull side pop losing this one well into the trees beyond the left field fence, but foul. The ⁦@PennStateBASE⁩ commit jumped all over a first pitch FB on the inner half. pic.twitter.com/3m9Uyq2IkB
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 4, 2022

Will Cranford OF / RHP / Lancaster Catholic, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 185 / POS: 33

‘23 OF Will Cranford gets down the line at 4.26 for an infield 1B out of the lead off spot. The 5’9”, 160-pounder scored his team leading 10th run of the season later in the inning on a straight steal of home. pic.twitter.com/xiVhjHVln3
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 4, 2022

Tyler Pitzer RHP / OF / South Fayette, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 170 / POS: 45

Enter Analysis Here

Down in South Fayette township, @tylerpitzer3 starts the game with a 90+ mph fastball swing and a miss . Tyler is a @GamecockBasebll commit. pic.twitter.com/kVmCenUSig
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 5, 2022

Gavin Lill RHP / West Chester East, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 4

. @Pitt_BASE ‘22 RHP @GavinLill (West Chester East) driving down the mound with an aggressive lower half.

Quick arm/pace from a lower release and frontline starter potential. Swing/miss in the zone early.

FB: 90-91, T92
SL: 81-82, flashed +
CB: 74-76@AscentAthlete_ pic.twitter.com/6r2QqbDkqM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 4, 2022

Ryan Price OF / 1B / West Chester East , PA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 18

. @PBR_Uncommitted ‘24 OF Ryan Price (@WCEVikingBase) is a two-sport standout, starring on the basketball court as a combo guard.

Tooled-up athlete in a 6-2, 185lb frame. 82 mph AVG bat-speed @parebels scout day and RBI single pictured to open it up.

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— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 4, 2022

Joey DeMucci C / 3B / Bonner-Prendergast, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 85 / POS: 10

‘22 C @Joeydemucci11 (@Bonner_Baseball) showing off easy bat-speed for a deep RBI ground-rule double to the biggest part of the yard.

Caught a clean game thus far too, with multiple 2.00 pops on the bag. @MUHawksBaseball recruit stands 6-1, 175lbs. @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/SbxZlJZBQh
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 8, 2022

Tucker DeLisle RHP / 3B / Springside Chestnut Hill Academy , PA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 6

. @PBR_Uncommitted ‘24 RHP Tucker DeLisle (@SCHA_Baseball) impressed in a short two-batter look.

Longer 6-1, 183lb build, strikes, sequencing pitches. Relied on an explosive FB from 3/4 slot. Dominant at times when ahead.

FB: 88-90
SL: 72-74@TuckerDeLisle @AscentAthlete_ pic.twitter.com/5mBQXa8lB5
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 8, 2022

Alex Brinkman OF / 1B / North Pocono , PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 144 / POS: 22

22 INF/OF Alex Brinkman committed #bloomsburg with loud contact through middle of the field. ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/yy5fwiYeS6
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 8, 2022

Connor Crabtree RHP / 1B / La Salle, PA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 15 / POS: 1

#uncommitted ‘24 RHP 6’5 215 Connor Crabtree (⁦@connorcrabtree_⁩ )
LaSalle College HS RHP showed poise and fight vs Archbishop Wood

FB 85-86 T89
CV 71-73 - very effective
CH - some nice run and bite to it

⁦⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ ⁦@T_Wills1⁩ ⁦@DanCevette⁩ pic.twitter.com/jM2Bpgpnmc
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

Tahir Parker OF / OF / La Salle College HS, PA / 2023

#uncommitted OF Tahir Parker (@tahirparker2023) for LaSalle College HS w/ the 9-pitch AB here resulted in a RBI 1b & heads up base running to advance to 2b. Parker delayed his hands, centered the ball well here.
⁦@KWerman_LSCHS⁩ ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ ⁦@T_Wills1⁩ pic.twitter.com/iTPskLk9FN
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

Michael Trommer 3B / RHP / Archbishop Wood, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 76 / POS: 9

‘22 RHP/INF Michael Trommer (⁦@MichaelTrommer4⁩ ) on the mound today as Archbishop Wood visits LaSalle College HS

Trommer, the ⁦@Bucknell_BB⁩ recruit 6’0 180lb looked sharp

FB 83-T86
CV 69-72 w/ depth

⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ ⁦@DanCevette⁩ ⁦@T_Wills1⁩ pic.twitter.com/XoHcNUzmI8
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

Nathan Helms C / 3B / Central Mountain, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 274 / POS: 35

Here's a look at @NateHelms7, @PBRPennsylvania's #269 prospect in the '23 class. #uncommitted & gonna make some team look real good. Leadership skills as catcher, strong kid, he can receive & throw. @FloodCityElite in the summer. Hitting, then throwing down in 1st clip (thread) pic.twitter.com/2jwcdia9Rh
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

Brady Myers RHP / SS / Central Mountain , PA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 143 / POS: 34

Interesting 2024 here in Brady Myers, 6' 155 RHP from @CentralMtnAD pitching 81-83 with sweeping BB @ 72-73. Effort in the delivery but live arm. Competes, and lot of room to fill out. #BeSeen #uncommitted pic.twitter.com/OkdDKrBZmR
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

Jacob Kendro SS / Norwin, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 21 / POS: 4

Tennessee commit @JakeKendro stays behind this breaking ball long enough to drive it into left field. The Norwin SS showing Plus adjustability at the plate. #BootsOnTheGround @TennBaseball @Baseball_Norwin pic.twitter.com/khRW2PBhwx
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

Jack Whalen 2B / OF / Norwin, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 279 / POS: 5

Out of the gate hot as Norwin’s Jack Whalen drops a tank to lead off here in Baldwin. Jack is a Seton Hill commit. #BootsOnTheGround #pbr pic.twitter.com/7mFQYtpH66
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

Michael DiMartini SS / 2B / South Fayette , PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 21 / POS: 4

First inning home run by 2023 @MDiMartini19 . This ball was smashed over the left field wall. This Junior has a big bat for @SFLionsBaseball and is a @PennStateBASE commit. @USElitebase pic.twitter.com/qfQwYZyA1z
— Ryan Neve (@Rybob35) April 5, 2022

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2023 C Lucas Whittaker (Mifflinburg)

Another interesting player, @miffathletics 2023 C Lucas Whittaker. Very solid handling an 82-85 arm, strong kid, easy & clean arm strength. Showed hit tools but he's raw there. He's a player to follow! In this thread, see him throw down and receive w/ runners on#shapethestate pic.twitter.com/CiaSV3DSN8
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

2024 RHP Zeb Hufnagle (Mifflinburg)

#bootsontheground in Central PA!

2024 RHP Zeb Hufnagle (@miffathletics) putting a good 3-pitch mix on display today. FB @ 82-85 w/ armside run, BB @ 75-76 that's sharp at times on a cold day, CH @ 76-78. Utilizing all 3 pitches. @BaseballU player in summer. #uncommitted pic.twitter.com/IgUI2xRFuh
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

2023 LHP Carson Chapel (Baldwin)

Baldwin Southpaw Carson Chapel has been able to work out of some jams early. The 2023 has used a lot of breaking balls to keep the big Norwin offense mostly at Bay thus far. #bootsOnTheGround pic.twitter.com/NOqhs1u3cR
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 4, 2022

2022 OF Ryan Ruddy (North Pocono)

22 uncommitted OF Ryan Ruddy North Pocono displaying athleticism is the box. Started the North Pocono offensive with a single. ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/vAW9NehIPc
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 8, 2022

2022 SPRING HEAT SHEET

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3/31 - 2022 Tai Hopkins (Cathedral Prep); 86 MPH
4/1 - 2022 Tristan Cairnes (Upper Dublin); 82 MPH
4/2 - 2022 Jake Johnson (Juniata Valley); 81 MPH
4/2 - 2022 Bryant Allison (Juniata Valley); 85 MPH
4/4 - 2022 Dylan Grim (West Chester Henderson); 86 MPH
4/4 - 2024 Zeb Hufnagle (Mifflinburg); 85 MPH
4/8 - 2022 Gabe Olsen (Springside Chestnut Hill); 84 MPH
4/8 - 2024 Jeremy Staples (North Pocono); 81 MPH

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