CA State Games: Day Three Recap
August 17, 2020
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LATHROP, CALIF. - The Second Annual California State Games moved into day two of the simulated competition portion of the event with three groups participating in simulated competitions that featured live pitching against hitters.
With three groups on hand throughout the day there were plenty of players that left an impression on our team of scouts. Below we take a look at some of the standouts from Day Three of the California State Games.
‘21 C/1B Darren Cho @DarrenCho5 @WVHSBsbl @5_ToolPlayers @TEAMELITENATION has been squaring up balls consistently all weekend. Here’s 2 from the sim comp this morning @PBR_California @LesLukach @Clemmens_PBR @Jacked_23 @JoeyCohen20 pic.twitter.com/2bGIZfBhMX
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) August 16, 2020
‘21 MIF Edgar Rosales @edgar1rosales @LBPolyBaseball @MGarciaparra pounds this 2B in the gap. Has all-around game & strength in a compact frame @PBR_California @LesLukach @Clemmens_PBR @Jacked_23 @JoeyCohen20 #StateGames @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/z7RkKKxJgs
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) August 16, 2020
‘21 OF/RHP Jonah Storey @StoreyJonah @costa_baseball @5_ToolPlayers is a model of consistency. Always hits & has gained more strength since last viewing @PBR_California @LesLukach @Clemmens_PBR @Jacked_23 @JoeyCohen20 #StateGames @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/t2TWytRb1Z
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) August 16, 2020
SoCal ProCase participant ‘21 C Zach Crandall @ZachCrandall9 @SMCHSBaseball @BPAtravelball smokes this ball in the gap for a stand-up 2B. @PBR_California @LesLukach @Clemmens_PBR @Jacked_23 @JoeyCohen20 #StateGames @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/GQ3mv1WeXK
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) August 16, 2020
‘21 OF/LHP Omari Barksdale @OmariBarksdale @BaseballSerra @TB_SoCalTeams with a loud 3B. Has frame of a linebacker that can track em down in the OF #Athlete @PBR_California @LesLukach @Clemmens_PBR @Jacked_23 @JoeyCohen20 #StateGames @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/phZ8W5S6MF
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) August 16, 2020
‘21 3B Nick Hill @Cerritosdons @CBABaseballUSA lambasted this one for an oppo?. A @PBR_Uncommitted you need to know. @PBR_California @LesLukach @Clemmens_PBR @Jacked_23 @JoeyCohen20 #StateGames pic.twitter.com/uoifITuvIa
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) August 16, 2020
Strong showing from ‘22 3B Jordan Jaffe @jmjaffe23 @CalabasasBB @TB_SoCalTeams in the final day of simulated competition. Finished the day posting 2 solid knocks. @PBR_California @LesLukach @Clemmens_PBR @Jacked_23 @JoeyCohen20 #StateGames @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/XNVHUrDZZU
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) August 16, 2020
‘22 RHP Eli Gennis of @DLSBaseball worked 88-90 FB, 73-75 CB. 3 strikeouts in his first IP. High spin rates on both pitches, should see a CH soon. #CAStateGames #ShapeTheState #BeSeen @PBR_California pic.twitter.com/XPveKmKLiY
— ??? ?????? (@LesLukach) August 16, 2020
‘21 SS/3B Jack Johnson - Westlake - Crisp and smooth defensively all weekend making non-routine plays look easy. His athleticism showed as he has the right footwork and takes the right first steps while making strong and accurate throws to first. Was also a guy that took a good round of batting practice on Friday. On Sunday he showed a solid two-strike approach on a ball low in the zone and barreled it up for a line drive single to left.
Uncommitted ‘21 SS/3B Jack Johnson of @westlakebasebll has been impressive all weekend with the glove and here he rips a LD to left for a single. @PBR_California @LesLukach @SteveDoherty643 @Jacked_23 pic.twitter.com/DgvP5Yh9f2
— Joey Cohen? (@JoeyCohen20) August 17, 2020
‘22 1B/RHP Jack Gurevitch - Notre Dame - It has been about two months since we saw him last and it is clear that he has made advances on the mound. Gained 2-3 mph on his fastball and was using his curve quite effectively as a chase pitch which induced weak contact. I like the quicker tempo delivery that gets hitters off time and really decelerates well from that quickness by foot landing. He also impressed at the plate this weekend. His Friday workout BP had him above average on all the blast metrics and on Sunday he showed an ability to adjust and barrel despite being off-balance.
‘22 1B/RHP Jack Gurevitch of @NDKNIGHTBASE working 85-86 FB, 69-71 CB, 72-73 SL. Effectively mixing pitches with good command of both FB & CB. Smashed a ball earlier to the RCF gap for a LOUD single. #CAStateGames #ShapeTheState #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/ZApIUer2He
— ??? ?????? (@LesLukach) August 17, 2020
‘22 RHP Mason Shultz - Rancho Cucamonga - Showed some of the cleanest mechanics of the weekend although stuff doesn’t blow you away. Keeps clean and consistent mechanics from pitch to pitch. Showing great pitchability with the ability to locate all three of his pitches. His swing and miss tumbling splitter stood out among the rest as it had 600-700 spin. Also snapped off a couple of nice CB’s with above-average spin as well. Totaled six strikeouts and only allowed two hits in three innings. Lower body shows potential for an uptick in velocity.
Uncommitted ‘22 RHP Mason Schultz of @RchsCougars showed great pitchability and a real nice 700-800 spin splitter. Had 6Ks and gave up 2H through 3. @PBR_California @SteveDoherty643 @LesLukach @Jacked_23 pic.twitter.com/hlEP48SEkj
— Joey Cohen? (@JoeyCohen20) August 17, 2020
‘22 C/1B James Whitman - Helix - After this weekend he established himself as a top uncommitted 22’ Catcher. Had three hits on the weekend including a home run on Sunday. Flashed some effortless bat speed that explodes in the zone on a slightly upward path. Showed a more advanced swing and approach than when we last saw him at our Preseason All-State. Seems like he is also starting to fill out his large frame. Flashed athleticism and agility behind the dish throughout the weekend.
‘22 C James Whitman @jwhitman2022 @HelixScotties @sdshowbaseball touches them all with this no-doubter. Has XL projectable frame you can dream on. Collected 3-hits over the weekend @PBR_California @LesLukach @Clemmens_PBR @Jacked_23 @JoeyCohen20 #StateGames @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/CTZJt3Q8zf
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) August 16, 2020
--JOEY COHEN
‘23 SS/OF Colin Johnston - Granada - young infielder who experienced some success against the older class players. Ran a 7.34 sixty-yard dash. Showed feel defensively at shortstop and second base, displaying prep step pre-pitch actions and understanding of defensive positioning. Arm velocity from shortstop clocked at 74 mph. Singled on an 87 mph fastball up and in. Exit velocity off the tee of 88 mph. Infield and outfield skill set should suit him well in his high school career.
2023 Granada HS SS/OF Colin Johnston showing some feel. Set the tone early with a single and a dive. One of only two hits for Red 6 in Sunday’s simulated competition. @PBR_California 2020 #StateGames pic.twitter.com/RXtb5NpalV
— Jack Shannon (@Jacked_23) August 16, 2020
‘23 RHP/3B Spencer Lee - Pleasant Valley - the young right-hander impressed with above-average command of his curveball. Ranging from 67-68 mph with an average of 2200 RPM, Lee was able to locate the pitch to both sides of the plate. Command of his secondary pitches helped play up his fastball at 78-80 mph. Fastball development along with his secondary stuff could make him an arm to watch down the line.
2023 RHP/3B Spencer Lee flipping curveballs consistently with command and feel. FB 78-80 CB 67-68 (2200 RPM) KN 70-72. @PBR_California 2020 #State Games pic.twitter.com/Jp4MKsdnR2
— Jack Shannon (@Jacked_23) August 16, 2020
‘23 3B/RHP Drew Turley - Thousand Oaks - it is rare to see a pitcher at any level capable of throwing a knuckleball but Turley is able to do so and with success. Turley’s knuckleball was executed well enough that the Trackman device was unable to pick up the spin on the pitch because there was no spin. Knuckling at 70-72 mph with tumbling action that garnered multiple swings and misses. FB 80-82 mph with an average RPM of 2200. Flashed a slider at 64-66 mph that complemented his knuckleball well. High baseball IQ as seen in the video below.
2023 3B/RHP Drew Turley @tohsbaseball breaks down his knuckleball for @PBR_California. Executed the pitch so well, the spin did not register on @TrackManBB. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/7YDNqF0U5e
— Jack Shannon (@Jacked_23) August 16, 2020
‘21 C Blake Penso - Huntington Beach - the kid has proven that he can hit and with power. Shifting the focus to the defensive side of his game. Pop-time ranged from 2.00-2.10 throughout the three days. Catchers throwing velocity of 78 mph. Received well, working low to high with a calm and strong glove hand. Blocked at an average clip and did not allow a passed ball. Hustled to back up first base, called out fly balls, positioned his defenders and led his pitchers. Overall, made his presence felt from the catching position.
‘21 C @blake_penso showing skills on the defensive side as well. Receiving - blocking - leading - hustling. @PBR_California https://t.co/uJKuOxkDox pic.twitter.com/OoGAjXy6Zk
— Jack Shannon (@Jacked_23) August 16, 2020
‘21 OF Michael Nutter - Lincoln - some athleticism to the lanky outfielder at 6-foot-2 181 pounds. Ran a 7.30 sixty-yard dash. Outfield throwing velocity of 83 mph. Exit velocity off the tee of 90 mph. Struggled day two against slower velocity pitching and excelled in day three against higher velocity pitching with two singles off of fastballs in the upper 80s. Swing shows smooth left-handed hitting feel and showed extension and rotation ability. His success against higher velocity is a good indicator for next level success.
‘21 Michael Nutter Lincoln HS OF Michael Nutter @michaelnutter21 with two hits on the day. @PBR_California pic.twitter.com/oWRFlAIINr
— Jack Shannon (@Jacked_23) August 17, 2020
--JACK SHANNON
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