Early Winter Baseball
December 23, 2019
Heading into the holiday season, the majority of the country has been forced in doors to train and get ready for the spring. However, some of the warmer regions refuse to say goodbye to baseball season, and continue to get after it under the sun. As 2020 quickly approaches, here is a look at some of the news that National Crosschecker, Shooter Hunt, was sifting through late in the fall and into the early winter:
OVERALL RANKINGS:
2023 Overall
Warm Weather Baseball:
November, and especially the post-Thanksgiving weather, may have shut down outdoor action up north, but the players in Florida, southern California, and Nevada were still getting after it. A host of events including the prestigious JuCo Super Showcase and travel tryouts had the PBR Florida crew busy, even into December, and down in SoCal, scouting director, Les Lukach was on hand to check the prestigious Desert Classic, and area scout, Steve Doherty, checked in from the Austin Gorrell Classic. Meanwhile, new Nevada scouting director, Brett Harrison, continued to track high school play in the Las Vegas area.
Florida:
+ JuCo Super Showcase
+ Top Tier Roos
+ Midland Swarm
2023 Wes Mendes working 82-83 T84 gets the better of Aidan Miller here on a hard line out. Two of the top players in the state and have both continued to make big jumps. @toptierroos pic.twitter.com/tz7G9POIs7
— Doug Freeman (@DougFreemanPBR) December 15, 2019
2024 Anthony Gualemi will be an interesting follow. High waist, lanky frame with a loose, live arm. Up to 83. Nice start to the day of games here @toptierroos pic.twitter.com/094Tx9FiBM
— Doug Freeman (@DougFreemanPBR) December 15, 2019
Long, projectable ‘24 OF/RHP Anthony Gualemi has a chance to be really good player. Has some feel in the box with a good path and high finish. Added strength to come will add power to all aspects of his game @toptierroos pic.twitter.com/yBz5w2y6EL
— PBR Florida (@PBRFlorida) December 14, 2019
#5 player in FL class of ‘23 MIF Cade Kurland (@BPBucBaseball) is really smooth in the infield. Has above average range with plenty of carry on 84 across the infield @toptierroos pic.twitter.com/XyNdnjxPZ2
— PBR Florida (@PBRFlorida) December 14, 2019
SoCal:
+ Desert Baseball Challenge #1
+ Desert Baseball Challenge #2
+ Austin Gorrell Classic
One of my faves in ‘21 class OF/INF @mjpolk10 @olubaseball @UCLABaseball recruit. Really explosive all around & getting stronger. He’s a doubles machine @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/FpcA67qZuR
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) November 27, 2019
Lots of ? on athletic ‘20 OF @Isaiah24greene @CoronaPBaseball @5_ToolPlayers @MizzouBaseball commit tonight. Primed for a big year for the Panthers. Is exciting to watch. #MLBDraft @NathanRode @ShooterHunt @SMPLonnie @Josh5Reidt pic.twitter.com/MiQCEP8zRz
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) November 27, 2019
#uncommitted ‘20 OF @DanielTho @CoronaPBaseball @5_ToolPlayers does something positive every look. ⏱11.68 H to 3rd. ⏱4.30 H to 1st. Runs better underway. pic.twitter.com/pY3fgUVW9F
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) November 27, 2019
‘20 RHP Christian Rodriguez @olubaseball @FullertonBSB commit posts 2 strong innings of work. FB 86-89 CH 80-81 pic.twitter.com/yBcDOjsLlY
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty643) November 27, 2019
?? @ArizonaBaseball recruit https://t.co/QodAUYB47e
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) December 14, 2019
‘22 3B Andrew Walters of @CoronaPBaseball and a recent @SDSUBaseball commit with the #PBRBombSquad shot here to LF. @PBR_California @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/ohnJvNdDQM
— Les Lukach (@LesLukach) December 14, 2019
Nevada:
Along with plenty of game action, PBR Nevada also hosted an Uncommitted Upperclass event showcase that was loaded with talent. Check out the link below to see what scouting director, Brett Harrison, had to say about some of the standouts.
+ Uncommitted Upperclass Analysis
‘21 @ArizonaBaseball commit Tyler Whitaker, @twhitaker00, making quick work with his 3 pitch mix. Fastball jumping out of his hand from a clean, compact delivery to Uncommitted ‘23 C Anthony Marnell, @44Marnell, behind the plate, showing comfort catching high level arms #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/2Rac7uiY7I
— PBR_Nevada (@PBR_Nevada) December 15, 2019
Uncommitted 2023 IF/RHP Cooper Sheff laces a single to left field for @BAISBaseball at the Desert Challenge. Athletic 6-foot-2 freshman to keep on your radar as he continues to develop physically #BeSeen @PBR_Uncommitted @coopersheff22 pic.twitter.com/JgNkble5WL
— PBR_Nevada (@PBR_Nevada) December 15, 2019
Uncommitted 2023 IF/RHP Cooper Sheff working efficiently this morning for @BAISBaseball. A long, lean two way prospect with projectable tools on the mound and at the plate. #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/3q0uUHTZLL
— PBR_Nevada (@PBR_Nevada) December 8, 2019
Uncommitted 2022 OF Justin Crawford, son of former MLB All Star Carl Crawford, with a base hit to left field for @gormanbaseball. Lean, high level athlete with above average speed. #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/hfTdjoNOfq
— PBR_Nevada (@PBR_Nevada) December 7, 2019
Uncommitted 2020 SS Shelby Richards lines a single to right field. A high ceiling shortstop, sprays the ball all over the field. #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/h3IdGBCXpH
— PBR_Nevada (@PBR_Nevada) November 24, 2019
Notable Future Games Commits:
The commitments coming out of prep baseball’s premier event, the PBR Future Games, continued to roll in, as numerous uncommitted players have already pledged to collegiate programs. Here are some recent ones:
?BREAKING?
— PBR Indiana (@PBRIndiana) December 4, 2019
2021 OF JD Rogers (@carmel_baseball/@inbullsbase) has committed to #Vandy.
Profile ➡️ https://t.co/eJuWCYAlES@VandyBoys @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/SqLmEZBvkA
TUCKER TOMAN (3B/RHP, Hammond, 2022) recently committed to Louisiana State University.
— PBR South Carolina (@PBR_SC) November 22, 2019
Toman was a standout for #TeamCarolinas at the 2019 PBR Future Games.
Congrats! @tuckertoman
Link to Profile -> https://t.co/oUTqmk9xco@prepbaseball @ShooterHunt @PrepBaseballNC pic.twitter.com/154tqch5AZ
Congratulation to Future Games participant 2021 RHP/SS @jacksonwjobe (@TheHallBaseball) on his commitment to @OleMissBSB. Check out his profile, here.>https://t.co/2IYYiA4v1v https://t.co/gDh3HjDVNv
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) November 20, 2019
Nice pickup for #Mizzou as they snag ‘21 SS Aidan Stewart (@ASteww_3) from @NLA_Rays. Toolsy player that led all #PBRFutureGames IF’ers with a 94 mph IF velo. Marks the 4th commitment from this summer’s #TeamAlabama Future Games squad.
— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) December 15, 2019
⏩: https://t.co/sfhdlUKdex pic.twitter.com/tmKS9ZWjh4
?Commitment Alert?
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) December 12, 2019
2021 RHP Jay Dill (TN #11/#3 RHP) has committed to @MizzouBaseball.
1️⃣2️⃣th #PBRFutureGames Commit
6️⃣th Power 5 Commit#BeSeen pic.twitter.com/YvRBNmZD6Q
Congratulations to #TeamTexas member 2021 Drew Messick (@jcpbaseball; @StixBaseballTX) on his commitment to @CharlotteBSB. The No. 3 ranked 3B put on a strong showing at this year’s #PBRFutureGames. Great get here for #NinerNation. #TXcommits https://t.co/1TBVf2mx7O pic.twitter.com/suPbxQC98s
— PBR Texas (@PBR_Texas) December 12, 2019
#NCcommits
— PBR North Carolina (@PrepBaseballNC) December 2, 2019
Congrats to 2021 SS @AdamQuintero12 (@Panthers_BSB / @5StarCarolina ) on his commitment to @WMTribeBaseball pic.twitter.com/BuCPhovSpw
?Commitment Watch?
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) November 19, 2019
2021 MIF Marcus Smith (All Hallows) has verbally committed to Liberty University. #congrats
Smith is the 9th Empire State commit from 2019 @prepbaseball Future Games. #pbrfamily pic.twitter.com/oiNW6o8RCy
Future Gamer 2021 RHP Colton Regen commits to @VandyBoys! Congrats! https://t.co/vSGav3B874
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) November 8, 2019
DFW Fall ID (Texas)
+ Quick Hits
2023 RHP Ethan Coronel has a lot of room to grow in his 5'10/150 athletic frame. FB topped 79, but showed a smooth, clean arm path. CB showed true 12/6 shape w/ tight spin. Natural ability on the mound. @twhsbaseball | @TwelveRecruits
— PBR Texas (@PBR_Texas) November 21, 2019
>https://t.co/mNB5arrKRK pic.twitter.com/xONsBA5rwj
2022 RHP/1B Cole Carter was one of the more intriguing arms from the DFW Fall ID. Works from a low 3/4 slot w/ some effort in delivery. FB 80-83 w/ arm-side run, tight SL at 75 w/ late sharp action. @fmjagsbaseball | @DBAT_Elite
— PBR Texas (@PBR_Texas) November 21, 2019
>>https://t.co/ltoV9MtVMM pic.twitter.com/Zb55doTc57
Uncommitted SS/RHP Caedmon Parker (@caedmonparker21) put together a strong showing at the All-State Games. Ran the FB up to 89 w/ tilt and flashed a SL at 79. Also, made a couple of athletic plays on IF. @BaseballTwca | @HPbaseball3
— PBR Texas (@PBR_Texas) November 11, 2019
>https://t.co/xyTygAH4XH pic.twitter.com/mAaH6WumzD
2023 Brayden Sharp off to a solid start at the DFW Fall ID. Athletic step up with good rhythm. Hit backspin line drives in his round of BP. @twhsbaseball | @BanditoBaseball pic.twitter.com/1pxksmFRVE
— PBR Texas (@PBR_Texas) November 9, 2019
ARIZONA Fall Review:
+ Quick Hits
Live BP underway here at Fall Review. 2021 C Tanner Smith (@tanner_smith29)- @BeaverBaseball commit. Swinging it in BP session. pic.twitter.com/KjJDqYMCtE
— PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) December 15, 2019
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