2023 Preseason Classic: Day 2 Recap
February 15, 2023
The 2023 PBR FL Preseason Classic continued Tuesday, February 14th at Lawnwood Sports Complex in Fort Pierce, FL. Tuesday started with a matchup of Trinity Christian Academy vs JW Mitchell at 4:00 and Georgia Premier Academy vs Montverde Academy at 7:00.
Game 3
Game three of the 2023 Preseason Classic featured Trinity Christian taking on Mitchell. Uncommitted senior Ricky Gonzalez got the start for Trinity Christian. He would go 5.2 innings allowing no runs and just one hit. Gonzalez would strike out nine in his stellar outing.
2023 Ricky Gonzalez @TCAWarriors
— JT18 (@JamieTessoff) February 14, 2023
6’2” 180 lbs long frame
Gonzalez was absolutely dominant here using a L3/4 slot with ASR paired with a snappy 10/4 SL and just filled it up all game long
FB85-87
SL76-77
5.2IP|| 1H|| 3BB|| 9K’s@PBRFlorida #PBRPreseasonClassic #uncommitted pic.twitter.com/Vo7cNVPwmZ
For Mitchell, freshman Grant Timmons would get the call to start. He went 2.1 innings allowing three runs with four strikeouts. Trinity Christian got the offense going early as Tarleton State recruit Jan Oquendo launched a three-run homer in the first inning. From there, TCA would never look back. They added two more runs in the 4th to go up 5-0.
Jan Oquendo ‘23 - OF@TCAWarriors @TarletonState Recruit
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 14, 2023
6’1” 192 lbs.
Day ✌️ gets started off w/ a bang! ?
Oquendo goes #PBRBombSquad? to LF for a 3R shot. #PBRPreseasonClassic || @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/BuKSKdjwv7
In the sixth, Oquendo would make his presence known again with a RBI triple to right. He finished the game with two extra base hits and 4 RBI.
2023 Jan Oquendo @TarletonBase
— JT18 (@JamieTessoff) February 14, 2023
Extremely impressed with Oquendo as has shown a mature approach all game here. Here he is manipulating the barrel again for his 3rd hit and he has all 4 RBI for @TCAWarriors @PBRFlorida #PBRPreseasonClassic pic.twitter.com/spRTEMeF8D
Trinity Christian would finish there and defeat Mitchell 6-0.
Game 4
The night game on Tuesday featured Georgia Premier Academy taking on Montverde Academy. For Montverde, USF recruit Logan Bevis got the start. The right-hander was up to 93 with his fastball. He threw four shutout innings allowing just one hit while striking out five.
Strong look at ‘23 Logan Bevis (FL) who comes out 91-93 (2300) getting a full collection of whiffs against talented lineup.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) February 15, 2023
Flashes solid SL 79-81
Long 6’7” frame repeats easy. Loose stroke late out of the glove. M2C. @USFBaseball recruit #MLBDraft || #PBRPreseasonClassic pic.twitter.com/fM9K9bjGbZ
On the other side, South Carolina recruit Jevarra Martin started for Georgia Premier. The southpaw was up to 91 on the night. He threw two innings, allowing three runs with four strikeouts.
‘23 Jevarra Martin (GA) has had some miscues behind him but has also collected 4K thru 2.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) February 15, 2023
88-91 (2300+) effectively wild
SL: 77-79 (short, back leg)
CH: 80 flash
Frame & quick arm stand out. @GamecockBasebll #MLBDraft || #PBRPreseasonClassic pic.twitter.com/9mgE7zcxWS
Montverde got the night started early offensively. After loading the bases in the first, the Eagles scored on a wild pitch, and added another run on a Justin Orridge single. A third run tried to score, but Raudi Rodriguez would throw the runner out at home preventing him from scoring.
2024 Justin Orridge #Uncommitted@MontverdeSports
— JT18 (@JamieTessoff) February 15, 2023
Short 2 strike approach here as Orridge goes through the box for an RBI as @GamecockBasebll Raudi Rodriguez is on the money at the plate to limit the damage. @premier_sox @PBRFlorida #PBRPreseasonClassic #HittersHit pic.twitter.com/HsSkhxMeJu
Montverde added their third run in the second inning on a Logan Chapman RBI single. In the third, they added two more on a walk and an AJ Goytia RBI single to go up 5-0.
It’s been a treat watching ‘23 C AJ Goytia (FL) work behind the dish tonight.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) February 15, 2023
Loose hips/soft hands & carry on accurate throws. Helps his pitcher.
RHH singles the other way here ?#PBRPreseasonClassic || #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/uxVlVgsP5N
Stetson recruit Matthew Heyl came on in relief for Montverde Academy in the 5th. He pitched the final three innings, allowing one run with five strikeouts.
‘23 Matthew Heyl (FL) showcasing some starter upside.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) February 15, 2023
Up to 90 early before settling in 86-87 with quality low 80s changeup profiling well w/ fade. Shorter upper 70s slider.
M2C. @StetsonBaseball recruit #PBRPreseasonClassic || @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/rZpsQKVBLe
Georgia Premier got their only run of the game in the 5th when South Carolina recruit Raudi Rodriguez drove in a RBI single.
Firm line drive single from ‘23 OF Raudi Rodriguez (GA) here for @premier_sox
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) February 15, 2023
Flat path with bat speed & the ball jumps off the barrel. Simple approach. @GamecockBasebll recruit #PBRPreseasonClassic || @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/by0MZsGnLR
In the bottom of the 5th, uncommitted Justin Orridge led off with his second hit of the game for Montverde, doubling to left. Orridge would later score on an AJ Goytia sac fly. Montverde Academy would go on to defeat Georgia Premier 6-1 on Tuesday night.
2024 Justin Orridge @MontverdeSports
— JT18 (@JamieTessoff) February 15, 2023
6’ 185 lbs muscular frame
Orridge is at it again here in Ft Pierce as he pulls the hands in and hammers this 2B to LF for his 2nd hot tonight. Mature approach and has a plan when he gets in the box. @PBRFlorida #PBRPreseasonClassic pic.twitter.com/PlxNmZqc4R
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