2023 PA High School Scout Blog: Edition 2

Brett Antolick RHP / SS / Hazleton Area, PA / 2023

The ?Heat? was on in Northeast PA this afternoon.

2023 RHP & @AggieBaseball commit Brett Antolick (Hazelton Area); 6-3 200lb physical/power build.

FB: 91-94, T95 (1st inn). Lived 91-93
SL: 78-91; depth, occasional backup/slurvish action.@prepbaseball | @PBR_DraftHQ pic.twitter.com/oCE06yg9IP

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 12, 2023

Miguel Hugas RHP / OF / Shaler Area, PA / 2023

'23 Alabama Commit RHP/OF Miguel Hugas (Shaler) pro potential out of a large frame and clean fast arm. Good overall athlete, who can swing it from both sides.
FB 88-92 good angle
CB 69-72 shape 2-8
CH 78-80 fade@ShooterHunt @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/rEdEsLLgTm

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 11, 2023

'23 Alabama Commit RHP/OF Miguel Hugas (Shaler) showing off a smooth easy stroke. Balanced approach with quick hands. Line drive to right field to start the fourth inning. @PBRPennsylvania @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/r3mfyrcMTh

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 11, 2023

Jeff Lougee SS / 2B / Mechanicsburg, PA / 2024

Good chance we’ll see this matchup on @ACCBaseball weekends. ‘23 SS Jeff Lougee (@GoMechanicsburg / @DukeBASE commit) finds a barrel in this AB for a line out against ‘25 RHP Danny Nelson (@DTSDathletics / @ClemsonBaseball commit).@PBRPennsylvania talent is everywhere pic.twitter.com/yBguYEFkb1

— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 12, 2023

Danny Nelson RHP / OF / Hershey, PA / 2025

First look at ‘25 RHP Danny Nelson (@DTSDathletics) has been an impressive one thus far. Advanced arm speed from @ClemsonBaseball commit in a 6’1”, 170-lb frame. 6 Ks through 2 innings while topping at 92 mph.

FB: 90-92 (4 seam)
BB: 77-78
SL: 81-83 late ⬇️
CH: 80-81 occasional pic.twitter.com/S1kBcKZqmw

— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 12, 2023

Kross Howarth 3B / RHP / Methacton , PA / 2024

‘24 RHP/3B Kross Howarth (@methacton_base) screams projection at 6-4, 190lbs. The @GreenWaveBSB commit navigated east-to-west with sink and leverage. Deceptive 3/4 slot, #8 ranked JR in PA; #2 arm.

FB: 87-90, ASR ↙️
SL: 73-77, ?
CH: 80-82, fade@ShooterHunt @KrossHowarth pic.twitter.com/bzezBcD8Sw

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 14, 2023

Howarth shows advanced bat-strength with two-way ability. Recorded 100MPH exit (94AVG) at #NEProcase.

Base hit just over third baseman pictured. ?@KrossHowarth https://t.co/StaTsOBICn pic.twitter.com/0UNJugEq7x

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 14, 2023

Jared Murray LHP / 1B / Manheim Central, PA / 2023

‘23 LHP Jared Murray (@BaronMCBaseball) showed tough angle with extension out front. Ultra athletic 6-3, 195lbs and pitching off of high spin FB. One of L-L league’s best.

FB: 84-88, T90; 10+ S/M
CB: 71-73, two-plane
CH: 75-77@SailfishBB | @jared_murray10 pic.twitter.com/UFYCvaWUAO

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 10, 2023

Nolan Book SS / 2B / Manheim Central, PA / 2024

‘24 SS Nolan Book (@BaronMCBaseball; @Mount_BSB) slows the game down with a mature approach. Plenty of bat-speed to close the gap, clutch 2-run double to RF.

Continues hitting for XBH at 6-0, 180lbs.@NolanBook1 | @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/wBxwrtQASP

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 10, 2023

Brady Harbach 3B / Manheim Central, PA / 2023

‘23 3B Brady Harbach (@BaronMCBaseball; @SHIPUBaseball) owns a muscular frame with serious rotational power. Finds just enough barrel to punch it through for some late insurance.

The offense goes as he does.@HarbachBrady | @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/w9WWLbkyVH

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 10, 2023

Tyee Irving 3B / OF / Delaware Valley, PA / 2023

2023 3B Tyee Irving (Delaware Valley) gets the knock DV was waiting for with a bases clearing 2B in the bottom of the 6th. Powerful 6-2 200lb build with some thunder in the bat.

Goldey-Beacom commit. pic.twitter.com/BRZF3W5pEy

— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) April 10, 2023

Eli Peifer RHP / Wallenpaupack Area, PA / 2024

2024 RHP Eli Peifer (Wallenpaupack); broad shouldered 6-0 210lb sinker/slider profile. Varying command but getting outs when needed.

FB: 85-86, T 87 MPH; ⬇️↙️
SL: 76-78; 2 tier/late
CH: 77-80; firm ↙️
CB: 72-74; early 12-6 shape pic.twitter.com/9oT0wigrLF

— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) April 10, 2023

Jordan Santiago C / 1B / Wallenpaupack Area , PA / 2024

2024 C Jordan Santiago (Wallenpaupack) off to a hot start. Shows off a quick, compact stroke dropping this LD in front of the left fielder. Solid 6-0 210lb backstop; showed off true/accurate arm throwing out a base runner on a SBA in the bottom of the 1st. pic.twitter.com/a5EltXunYR

— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) April 10, 2023

Anthony Miller SS / RHP / New Castle, PA / 2023

'23 Notre Dame Commit SS/2B Anthony Miller (New Castle) high energy smooth fielding defender. Doing all the little things for success. Good two strike approach, taking this fastball the other way. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/GUCM3wVJUU

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 11, 2023

Brady Alexander 1B / LHP / Shaler Area, PA / 2024

Brady McGuire SS / 2B / Shaler Area, PA / 2024

'24 SS Brady Mcguire (Shaler) projectable active defender with offensive upside. Takes this fastball into left for a single. @PBRPennsylvania @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/LBJYqNXRTj

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 11, 2023

JD Costanzo LHP / OF / North Allegheny, PA / 2024

'24 Uncommitted OF JD Costanzo (North Allegheny) athletic quick twitch player. Good feel for barrel. Drives this high fastball for a bullet line out. @PBRPennsylvania @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/7ik1W7Fkp3

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 12, 2023

‘24 JD Costanzo (@natigerbaseball) flat out dealing. Up to 8 Ks on 3 hits 0ER through 5IP. Big time 2way prospect with a serious gamer attitude

Gets down the hill in a hurry creating adv. power and clean delivery

FB: 85-87 (top 88) big run
CB: 70-72
CH: 73-75@CostanzoJd pic.twitter.com/WpZZVxuwVL

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 12, 2023

Augie Maslo SS / RHP / North Allegheny, PA / 2025

25’ MIF August Maslo (@natigerbaseball) big 2 out hit here. Worked a 10+ pitch AB and drives this CB to center for a hit.

Adv. hand/foot speed. 2 web gems early as well (turned a backhand glove flip for a 4-6-3 DP then diving play) Big time follow in the ‘25 class@AugustMaslo pic.twitter.com/rjzy2aKYv7

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 11, 2023

Another look at ‘25 @AugustMaslo smoking this ball to 3B on a line.

Shows his 6.75 60 time out of the box. Flat out gamer playing with high energy. Will be a HIGH follow with added size. @natigerbaseball https://t.co/TRchIAJJoO pic.twitter.com/JsTWe3DOgL

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 12, 2023

David Posey RHP / 1B / North Allegheny, PA / 2024

24’ David Posey (@natigerbaseball) RBI knock on this oppo line drive.

6’4 220lb frame with serious grown man strength. Looking to do damage on every swing with very aggressive approach. High follow on this one with big time power@DavidPosey3 pic.twitter.com/kAyXgXDlfp

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 12, 2023

'24 Uncommitted RHP David Posey (North Allegheny) Big 6'4" hurler with power arm and heavy life. Mature overall actions and mound presence. Just missing with this FB.

FB 84-87
CB 70-73@PBRPennsylvania @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/bTMbErjSyU

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 12, 2023

Nico Varlotta SS / RHP / North Allegheny, PA / 2025

‘25 Nico Varlotta (@natigerbaseball) slams the door on this one with a flawless 7th.

Super projectable frame at 6’3 180. Deceptive delivery working from inside part of the mound to RHH. Dotting the SL and working his FB to all 4 corners

FB: 83-85 (?86)
SL: 75@VarlottaNico pic.twitter.com/DLZruGsSA7

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 12, 2023

Spencer Barnett SS / North Allegheny, PA / 2023

‘23 SS Spencer Barnett (@natigerbaseball; @WVUBaseball) tags this FB deep into the oppo gap for an RBI triple.

Quick hand activation from relaxed stance. Heavy barrel through the zone on a mature frame.@sjbarnett12 pic.twitter.com/58A9NL7VDc

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 11, 2023

Maddex LaBuda RHP / OF / Boiling Springs, PA / 2023

23’ @MaddexLaBuda (@LibertyBaseball) has frontline potential at the next level:

6-2, 210 durable frame w/ repeatable delivery

FB 87-90 T91 heavy w/ late life
SL: 78-81; late 2-tier action
CH: 79-80; feel in zone

Passes the eye test; visually always in control on the bump? pic.twitter.com/QCCS0E9zcK

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 11, 2023

Jonah Richardson 3B / RHP / Boiling Springs, PA / 2024

23’ @JRBSBL (@DelawareBASE) creates an extremely uncomfortable at-bat; comes at you by creating unique angles from a low 3/4 arm action; adds in various wrinkles w/ change of tempo in delivery

FB: 87-88 T90
SL: 76-78
CB: 78
CH: 76

Finds success expanding the zone ⬅️➡️ pic.twitter.com/Shxlu4yUb3

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 11, 2023

Tucker Chamberlin RHP / SS / Shippensburg Area, PA / 2023

23’ @TuckerChamberl9 (@VilleMarauders) has a wirey frame that lives and dies by execution; moves well w/ athletic movements

FB: 87-89 T90; S/M ⬆️
CB: 76-78; late depth 11/7

COMPETITOR that wants the ball in big games‼️?? pic.twitter.com/3RivIPpJrl

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 11, 2023

Troy Chamberlin C / OF / Shippensburg Area, PA / 2024

24’ C @troy_chamberl29 shows adv. baseball IQ behind the dish w/ in game awareness; strong arm behind the plate at 79mph @ last years #PAStateGames

Just misses this ball as he flys out to centerfield, definitely a name to have on your list?@PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/akxXTz8pCq

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 11, 2023

Christian Lucarelli RHP / Riverside, PA / 2025

'25 Uncommitted RHP Christian Lucarelli (Riverside) excellent pitchers frame with advanced arm speed. Good clean release.

FB 88-91 T92
CB 74-77 good rotation@PBRPennsylvania @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/cYAYC89QIL

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 12, 2023

Elijah Barr SS / RHP / Pittston Area, PA / 2027

Pittston Area 26 RHP Elijah Barr
Struck out 6 and walked 2 for Pittston today. A young talented arm repeated really well all game. A good arm to follow.
FB Top 86 82-85
BB 72-74 pic.twitter.com/oe6KWhyh4Q

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 12, 2023

Dominic Marino RHP / OF / Hazleton Area , PA / 2026

Hazleton Area Dom Marino 26 OF
Dom added 2 hits on the day from the cleanup spot for the Hazleton Area lineup. pic.twitter.com/0zcab7uifo

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 12, 2023

Antonio Doganiero LHP / 1B / Hazleton Area, PA / 2024

Hazleton Area 24 LHP Antonio Doganiero (Pitt Committ) stuck out 8 today in relief and walked 0.
FB Top 88 85-87
BB 76-77
CH 79-80 pic.twitter.com/uVFwdv1ThW

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 12, 2023

Colin Casteel 3B / RHP / Butler, PA / 2023

'23 Youngstown St. Commit RHP Colin Casteel (Butler) athletic with smooth arm stroke. Moves the ball around well and competes. Change up is advanced swing and miss pitch.

FB 84-86 life up
CB 70-72 slurvy
CH 74-75 diving action@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/EaEptiIqlR

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 12, 2023

Andrew Hart 3B / RHP / North Allegheny, PA / 2023

'23 Gardner Web Commit RHP Andrew Hart (North Allegheny) strong athlete, comes in and closes the game filling up the zone.

FB 85-90
SL 70-73 downer action@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/8v5hhmrEz4

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 13, 2023

Marshall Grandizio C / 2B / St. Joe's Prep, PA / 2023

2023 #uncommited Marshall Grandizio (St. Joe’s Prep) threw out a pair of runners on the day. The 5’9/155lb backstop showed the ability to consistently block. Solid deak by 2024 Nikhilesh Mehta (St. Joe’s Prep). @SJPrepBaseball pic.twitter.com/3dGMCRIJkq

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 14, 2023

Nikhilesh Mehta SS / 3B / St. Josephs Prep, PA / 2024

2023 #uncommited Marshall Grandizio (St. Joe’s Prep) threw out a pair of runners on the day. The 5’9/155lb backstop showed the ability to consistently block. Solid deak by 2024 Nikhilesh Mehta (St. Joe’s Prep). @SJPrepBaseball pic.twitter.com/3dGMCRIJkq

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 14, 2023

Joe Ficoturo SS / RHP / Devon Prep, PA / 2024

2024 RHP Joe Ficoturo (Devon Prep) threw a sweeping slider confidently to both LHH and RHH. A low, whippy arm slot, with a repeatable delivery. Ficoturo showed his athleticism as he hit leadoff for @PrepDevon.

FB - ASR - 77-81 (T82)
SL - sweeper 67-69 pic.twitter.com/15bQgh9L73

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 14, 2023

Jason Dart 3B / RHP / Devon Prep, PA / 2024

2024 3B Jason Dart (Devon Prep) put a few good swings together today including this hard line out. The 6’2/185lb Dart has good hands in the field and at the dish. @PrepDevon pic.twitter.com/xlAwmDyccy

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 14, 2023

Tommy Kratz 3B / OF / Methacton, PA / 2025

‘25 3B Tommy Kratz (@methacton_base; @PBR_Uncommitted) is an intriguing 6-1, 180lb name-to-know athlete. Rankings riser this winter with a direct barrel path and A/AVG hand-speed through the zone.

Hitting 4th today. Not scared.@KratzTommy @WestChesterDrag pic.twitter.com/ccgDq9RkoK

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 14, 2023

Tristan Dietrich LHP / 1B / Owen J. Roberts , PA / 2023

‘23 LHP Tristan Dietrich (@OJRbaseball) featured upside stuff across a lively three-pitch mix. Elastic mover w/ 6-5 starter’s frame & additional ceiling. Went to 2600+ rpm CB often, 8K in 3IP, 3BB.

FB: 87-90, ?
CB: 73-77, downer
CH: 82-85@FIUBaseball @ShooterHunt #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/WT2npSIVul

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 14, 2023

Tyler Brashear RHP / OF / Owen J Roberts, PA / 2024

‘24 RHP Tyler Brashear (@OJRbaseball; @ECUBaseball) summoned from the ‘pen and pitching with an edge. Buried sharp 77-79 SL glove-side and elevated 89-91MPH FB.

1-2-3 7th inning, see if you can hit it.@TylerBrashear_ @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/UUaJSj3R6E

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 14, 2023

Brady Grimes RHP / 1B / Cumberland Valley, PA / 2023

23’ RHP Brady Grimes (@VilleMarauders) is hard to miss @ 6’6” 225lbs; works from an over the top throwing motion, creates steep downhill angles; executes FB to both sides of plate, SL has late 2-tier break & executed to glove side

FB: 83-84 T86
SL: 74-77
CH: 80@BradyGrimes08 pic.twitter.com/3P87DdRyCT

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 14, 2023

Brady Hawkins OF / RHP / Cumberland Valley, PA / 2023

23’ RHP/OF Brady Hawkins shows pace to his delivery and fills up the zone; executed to his glove side well w/ FB

FB: 79-81 T82
CB: 67@BradyHawkins05 || @EtownBlueJays commit pic.twitter.com/NO85J7764B

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 14, 2023

Cooper Ryan RHP / State College Area, PA / 2023

23’ Cooper Ryan came out of the pen to close it out & did not disappoint, attacked primarily w/ FB & flashed sharp SL w/ ?

?Executed both sides of the plate

?High spin on off-speed w/ S/M stuff

?FB: 86-88 T89 S/M opportunities ⬆️@CooperRyanBSBL | @PennStateBASE commit pic.twitter.com/BK1HNW63KN

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 14, 2023

Samuel Janik RHP / State College Area, PA / 2024

24’ RHP Samuel Janik stays simple in his delivery, comes at you from a high 3/4 arm path has ability to land CB in the zone early and bury late

FB: 84-86
CB: 72-75; Late ↘️
CH: 75-76@PBR_Uncommitted | @sammyboy2339 pic.twitter.com/cqVkUwreMk

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 14, 2023

Adam Cooper C / 1B / State College , PA / 2023

23’ C Adam Cooper shows off a smooth stroke here staying in the middle of the field, the big framed catcher shows ability to have some ? w/ a 95 EV posted last summer @BehrendBaseball commit || @adamcooper1109 pic.twitter.com/UYWT7hS3AF

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 14, 2023

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

23’ 1B Jack Messina shows the ability to drive the ball to the opposite field; flys out to the warning track on this swing; having a heck of a day at 1st becoming a difference maker on bang-bang plays in the infield @PennStateBASE commit || @jmessina03 pic.twitter.com/7A2aTrQvQZ

— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 14, 2023

Andrew (AJ) Capizzi 3B / 2B / Seneca Valley, PA / 2023

'23 INF/RHP A. J. Capizzi (Seneca Valley) athlete with quick actions that can run. Showing good plate approach hitting a line drive up the middle for a single. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/XDe8eagEGB

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 15, 2023

Creed Erdos C / RHP / Seneca Valley, PA / 2024

'24 Uncommitted C Creed Erdos (Seneca Valley) flexible athletic actions. Feet work well and transfer is clean. Arm works with carry. Advanced defender overall. @PBR_Uncommitted@PBRPennsylvania@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/xrcrWZgDWm

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 15, 2023

Owen Yarussi LHP / OF / Seneca Valley, PA / 2024

'24 Auburn Commit OF Owen Yarussi (Seneca Valley) Good looking young player. Strong overall approach. Stays back and lines this ball into the LF corner. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/vAR5xgbMSS

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 15, 2023

Aedan Fowler LHP / OF / Seneca Valley, PA / 2025

'25 Uncommitted LHP Aedan Fowler (Seneca Valley) competes and showed poise with good athleticism. Pounding the FB in on RHH.

FB 78-82
CB 70-71
CH 74-75@PBRPennsylvania @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/7N3HQ1AnTG

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 15, 2023

Kasen Neely C / 3B / Titusville , PA / 2023

'23 Uncommitted P/C/SS Kasen Neely (Titusville) versatile skill set for good athlete. Upright plate approach drives this offering to the wall in LF. @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/hwqSHyWrhj

— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 16, 2023

Adrian Rodriguez 1B / 3B / Mccaskey , PA / 2025

'25 RHP Adrian Rodriguez (JP McCaskey) is a player to keep eyes on.

Large frame (6-0, 205).
Power Slot from a slower paced delivery. U
Mid-upper 80s FB. Still raw in development. @T_Wills1 pic.twitter.com/KjK1mpqOaL

— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 14, 2023