Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis
August 16, 2017
By TJ Hunt
Director, New Jersey
The Team New Jersey Pitching Staff was a big part of Team NJ's success at the 2017 Future Games. 7 pitchers combined for a staggering 21 IP, 12 H, 29 K helping Team New Jersey go undefeated in its first year at the event.
Below a complete analysis of all seven pitchers from the event, two of whom have committed to schools in since the event concluded: Dominic Cancellieri – Notre Dame; and Sam Favieri – Connecticut.
Jake Andrey
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Kings ChristianState: NJ
- Summer Team: Combat 17U Showcase
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Height: 6-0Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- High School Scout Blog - Week 1 - Apr 11, 2019
- Hanover Arms & Update on Talented NJ Arm - Mar 4, 2019
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase: Right-Handed Pitcher Analysis - Nov 6, 2018
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase: Infield Analysis - Nov 2, 2018
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase: Finalized Roster and Schedule - Oct 23, 2018
- New Jersey Players of the Week: 2019s Jake Andrey and Danny Wilkinson - Apr 16, 2018
- Diamond Notes: Other Top Performers from 3/31 - 4/8 - Apr 12, 2018
- Season Preview: The Kings Christian School - Mar 27, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 4, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Aug 28, 2017
- On the Hunt: 10 Sleepers in 2019 class From Updated National Rankings - Aug 24, 2017
- Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2017
- Future Games: 1st Inning Double and Lockdown Pitching Lead NJ to 1-0 Win - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2019 RHP Jake Andrey - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Futures Previews: Top Pitcher Velocities - Jun 22, 2017
- Underclass Games Top Performer: 2019 3B Jake Andrey - Oct 2, 2016
- Underclass Games Top Performers - Sep 22, 2016
- Winter Trials South: Pitching Velocities - Feb 10, 2016
- NJ Winter Trials South: Infielder Measurable Statistics - Feb 9, 2016
Dominic Cancellieri
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Bergen CatholicState: NJ
- Summer Team: Indiana Prospects
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Cancellieri has a strong, broad shouldered athletic frame at 5-foot-11 180-pounds. Fastball sat 86-88 from a high-3/4 slot. Showcased a 12/6 breaking ball with big depth at 68-71 MPH. Up tempo delivery into a strong, athletic balance point. Uphill shoulders going down the mound help create some leverage. Strong, square landing leg and foot help him finish in-line. Explosive upper body on release over front leg creates extension. Long arm action. On first day, went 3 IP, 5K, 0 ER in win over Team New York. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.21-seconds. Offensively- starts in a neutral stance and in a slight crouch with hands above back shoulder. Uses a small foot stride to start swing, hands load back. Fluid hips and hands through the zone produces line-drive pop to all fields. Finishes on back foot with lift to swing. Exit Velocity topped at 87 MPH. Defensively- took reps at SS. Throws topped at 89 MPH across the infield, which was the highest registered velocity of any position player on Team New Jersey from the event. Effortless movements in the infield – fundamentally sound. Fields ball out in front, exchange is clean, throws from an over-the-top slot.
Videos
Future Games Pitching (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- For a Cause: Denner Leads Bergen Catholic in Pitcher's Duel Win over Don Bosco - Apr 23, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 4, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Aug 28, 2017
- Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2017
- Team New Jersey: Stats Posted - Aug 3, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2019 RHP/SS Dom Cancellieri - Jul 31, 2017
- Cancellieri, LaManna Lead Bergen Catholic to First Bergen County Title Since 1999 - May 28, 2017
- POTD: 2019 RHP/SS Dom Cancellieri (Bergen Catholic HS, NJ) - Dec 16, 2016
- Futures Preview: Top Pitching Velocities Posted - Jun 8, 2016
- Futures Preview: All Top Stats Posted - Jun 8, 2016
- Futures Preview: 60 Times Posted - Jun 6, 2016
Jacob Denner
Class of 2019 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Bergen CatholicState: NJ
- Summer Team: Indiana Prospects
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Height: 6-1Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Denner has a lean, athletic build at 6-foot-1 180-pounds with room to fill out. Fastball sat 80-83 for his three innings of work. Mixed in a 1/7 breaking ball with tight spin at 68-70 and a changeup with armside fade for strikes at 75-76 that he used to get weak contact with hitters. Easy delivery into a slightly bent and athletic balance point. Drop and drive type going down the mound. Uphill shoulders and controlled and square landing point. High-3/4 slot with a long and loose arm. Peppered the bottom half of the zone with fastballs. Able to go to offspeed in any count for strikes. Competitor. Went 3 IP, 1 H, 5 K, 0 R in 1-0 win over Team Connecticut.
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- CWS Rematch: David Williams Fall Classic - Nov 12, 2019
- Co-Player of the Week 4/23/18 - 4/29/18: Kyle Lesler & Jacob Denner - Apr 30, 2018
- Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2017
- Future Games: 1st Inning Double and Lockdown Pitching Lead NJ to 1-0 Win - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2019 LHP Jacob Denner - Jul 31, 2017
- On the Hunt: Uncommitted Standouts from Super 17 Tournament - Jun 19, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 13, 2016
Sam Favieri
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: RidgewoodState: NJ
- Summer Team: Teels Ravens
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Height: 6-0Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Favieri has an athletic build at 6-feet 175-pounds. One of the top performers from the Team New Jersey pitching staff at the Future Games. Fastball got up to 88 MPH and sat mostly 84-87. Mixed in a breaking ball with 11/5 depth at 67-71 and a swing-and-miss changeup with armside fade at 74-76. Slow start to delivery into a tall balance point. Explodes out toward homeplate with tilt in shoulders and a high-3/4 slot. Firm landing leg, spins off toward first base side of the rubber on finish. Landing foot lands opened, slanted toward first base dugout. Short, clean and quick arm – ball jumps out of hand on release. Went 3 IP, 1 H, 3 K in win over Team Massachusetts.
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 4, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Aug 28, 2017
- Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2017
- On The Hunt: Future Games Day 3 - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games: Big First Inning Propels Team NJ to 8-3 Win in Game 2 - Aug 4, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2019 RHP Sam Favieri - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Top 2016 Showcase Results: Pitcher Velocities - Jan 1, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 13, 2016
- On the Hunt: In-depth Look At High-Ceiling Uncommitted Underclassmen - Oct 7, 2016
- Underclass Games Top Performer: 2019 RHP Sam Favieri - Sep 30, 2016
- Updated 2019 Player Rankings - Sep 23, 2016
- Underclass Games Top Performers - Sep 22, 2016
- NJ State Games: Stats Posted - Jul 28, 2016
- Underclass Stock Report - Jul 26, 2016
- Player Spotlight: 2019 RHP Sam Favieri - Jun 23, 2016
- Futures Preview: Top Pitching Velocities Posted - Jun 8, 2016
- Futures Preview: All Top Stats Posted - Jun 8, 2016
- Futures Preview: 60 Times Posted - Jun 6, 2016
KC Hunt
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: RamapoState: NJ
- Summer Team: NJ Ravens/Louisiana Knights
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Height: 6-3Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Hunt has a projectable 6-foot-3 170-pound frame with room to fill out. One of the top performers on the mound for Team New Jersey at the Future Games and one of the top overall ranked 2019s. Fastball sat 86-88 with late life from a true-3/4 slot. Flashed a curveball with sharp 11/5 break at 70-72 MPH and a changeup with fastball arm action and spin at 77-80 with armside fade. Also features a sharp 12/6 knucklecurve. Short, lightning quick and clean arm action. Tall, athletic balance point going down the mound. Effortless velocity out of hand, ball jumps on hitters. Commands four plus pitches for strikes at his age. Level shoulders going down the mound, front landing foot is closed off causing him to drift toward first base side of rubber on finish. Went 3 IP, 1 H, 5 K. Offensively – ran the 60 yard dash in 6.92-seconds, one of the best times for a Team New Jersey position player at the event. Recorded a 94 MPH Exit Velocity, good for the top velocity from a Team New Jersey member. At the plate, starts in a tall, slightly opened stance with hands above back shoulder. Uses a leg kick to start swing. Long, loose and wiry limbs work fluidly to the ball – produces gap to gap power with lift on finish. Went 2-7 on the weekend with a triple RBI, SB, and 3 Runs Scored. Defensively – throws topped at 85 MPH across the infield with carry and back spin. Easy, fluid actions in the field. Quick, effortless exchange – able to throw from multiple slots.
Videos
Future Games Pitching (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- N.J. Natives Drafted or Signed in 2022 - Aug 3, 2022
- 2022 MLB Draft: Day 3 Takeaways - Jul 20, 2022
- College Crosscheck Week 12: Florida at Mississippi State - May 11, 2022
- Fall Prospect Notes: Mississippi State - Dec 14, 2021
- 2019 Newcomer Breakdowns: Classes 6-10 - Dec 23, 2019
- PBR Announces Seattle Elite And Seattle Premier Collaboration - Nov 8, 2019
- New Jersey Draft Preview - May 22, 2019
- High School Crosscheck: Week 6 - Mar 25, 2019
- Who Are the Top N.J. Seniors to Watch for This Year for the Draft? - Jan 22, 2019
- 2019 SEC Recruiting Classes (WEST) - Nov 30, 2018
- 2018 Area Code Games: Friday Notebook - Aug 11, 2018
- 2018 Area Code Games: Thursday Notebook - Aug 10, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Jul 14, 2018
- Garden State Underclass Games: Statistics and Velocities Released - Jun 14, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings: April 2018 - Apr 19, 2018
- Week of 4/9 - 4/15 - Apr 17, 2018
- Hunt Leads Ramapo to Big Win Over Hackensack - Apr 12, 2018
- Preseason Preview: Ramapo - Feb 2, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 4, 2017
- The Buzz: K.C. Hunt Commits To Mississippi State - Sep 15, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Aug 28, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2019 Overall Rankings Update - Aug 25, 2017
- Updated 2019 Overall Rankings Released - Aug 24, 2017
- Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2017
- Future Games: 1st Inning Double and Lockdown Pitching Lead NJ to 1-0 Win - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games: Big First Inning Propels Team NJ to 8-3 Win in Game 2 - Aug 4, 2017
- Team New Jersey: Stats Posted - Aug 3, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2019 RHP/SS KC Hunt - Jul 31, 2017
- The Hotlist: Top Pitchers Coming To The Future Games - Jul 19, 2017
- ArkLaTex Tournament Scout Blog - Jul 2, 2017
- ArkLatex Tournament: Game Recaps - Jul 2, 2017
- ArkLaTex Tournament: Louisiana Knights Preview - Jun 28, 2017
- Futures Previews: Top Pitcher Velocities - Jun 22, 2017
- Futures Previews: Exit Velocities - Jun 16, 2017
- Futures Previews: Top 60 Times Released - Jun 8, 2017
- Updated 2019 Overall Rankings Released - Apr 6, 2017
- Top 2016 Showcase Results: Exit Velocity - Jan 4, 2017
- Top 2016 Showcase Results: Pitcher Velocities - Jan 1, 2017
- Top 2016 Showcase Results: Infield Velocities - Dec 27, 2016
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Dec 13, 2016
- The Hotlist: Top Uncommitted 2019s - Dec 7, 2016
- Updated 2019 Player Rankings - Sep 23, 2016
- Underclass Games Set for September 18th at Rutgers - Aug 22, 2016
- Future Games Day 3: Recap of NY/NJ's 6-2 Win - Aug 6, 2016
- Underclass Stock Report - Jul 26, 2016
- NJ 2019 Player Rankings Released - Jul 3, 2016
- The Rode Show: Under Armour Classic Day 3 - Jun 20, 2016
- Louisiana Knights Claim Under Armour Classic Title With Shutout Victory - Jun 20, 2016
- NJ Players Participate in Under Armour Classic - Jun 20, 2016
- Under Armour Classic: Day 1 Notebook - Jun 18, 2016
- Summer Weekend Round-Up - June 10-12 - Jun 13, 2016
- Futures Preview: Top Pitching Velocities Posted - Jun 8, 2016
- Futures Preview: All Top Stats Posted - Jun 8, 2016
- Futures Preview: 60 Times Posted - Jun 6, 2016
- Under Armour Classic Preview: Louisiana Knights - Jun 2, 2016
- New Jersey Scout Blog: Top Performers - May 16, 2016
- New Jersey Insider: 2019 Prospects To Keep An Eye On - Jan 14, 2016
- 2019 Stock Report: 10 Fast-Rising National Prospects - Oct 7, 2015
Joshua O'Neill
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: NutleyState: NJ
- Summer Team: Wladyka
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
O'Neill has a strong, athletic frame at 5-foot-11 180-pounds. Fastball sat 84-86 for his outings with Team New Jersey, flashing a curveball with 11/5 depth at 70-72 with tight spin and a changeup with armside fade at 76-78 MPH. Rhythm in start of delivery into a strong, athletic balance point. Uphill shoulders going down the mound. Short, quick arm action from a high-3/4 slot. Fastball has some armside run, able to spot on the inner half to right handers and complement it with breaking ball. One of the top uncommitted arms in the state with feel for three pitch mix for strikes.
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- Week 4 - Garden State Baseball Podcast - Apr 30, 2019
- Wladyka Baseball: Pitcher's Showcase Top Performers - Apr 18, 2018
- Underclass Prospect Games: Pitching Analysis - Sep 13, 2017
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Aug 28, 2017
- Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2017
- Future Games: 1st Inning Double and Lockdown Pitching Lead NJ to 1-0 Win - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games: Big First Inning Propels Team NJ to 8-3 Win in Game 2 - Aug 4, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Future Games Team NJ Spotlight: 2019 RHP Joshua O'Neill - Jul 31, 2017
- On the Hunt: I-95 Region Preview - Jul 26, 2017
- Early Thoughts: MD Prospect Games - Jun 26, 2017
- MD Underclass Prospect Games: Stats Released - Jun 22, 2017
- On the Hunt: Top Prospects from MN & NJ Preseason Events - Mar 30, 2017
Gerry Peacock
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: St. Augustine PrepState: NJ
- Summer Team: 9ers Baseball Club
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Peacock has a long, wiry frame at 6-foot-2 195-pounds. Fastball topped at 87 MPH and sat mostly 83-87 for the majority of his outing. Curveball showed big 11/5 break at 63-68. Shows pitchability with all of his pitches, able to move in, out, up and down at will – able to take a few notches off his breaking ball for more depth, and add more velocity for more sharpness. Up tempo start to delivery into a tall balance point. Tall/fall type going down the mound. Stiff front landing leg. Foot lands slightly closed, causing him to spin off slightly toward the first base side of the rubber. Long arm action from a high-3/4 slot. High riser in the 2019 rankings. Curveball shows strikeout-pitch potential. Went 3 IP, 5 K. 1 R with Team New Jersey in a win over Team Massachusetts.
Videos
Future Games (August 2, 2017)
Player News
- Who Are the Top N.J. Seniors to Watch for This Year for the Draft? - Jan 22, 2019
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase: Right-Handed Pitcher Analysis - Nov 6, 2018
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase Complete Results - Oct 29, 2018
- St. Augustine Solidifies Spot as Top Team in State With Key Win Over Delbarton - Apr 15, 2018
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2019 Rankings - Aug 28, 2017
- Future Games: Team NJ Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2017
- Future Games: Big First Inning Propels Team NJ to 8-3 Win in Game 2 - Aug 4, 2017
- Future Games: Team New Jersey Preview - Aug 1, 2017
More Team New Jersey News
Scouting Report
2017 Future Games (August 2-5, 2017)
Andrey has a strong, broad shouldered frame at 6-feet 200-pounds. Fastball sat mostly 86-88 throughout his three innings of work in Indianapolis for Team New Jersey. Flashed a curveball with 11/5 break at 69-71 and a plus changeup for his age at 77-79 with heavy armside sink and run – a true swing-and-miss pitch. Up tempo delivery into a tall, athletic balance point. Explodes off of balance leg down the mound with uphill shoulders that create leverage down in the zone on finish. Loose, clean, and quick arm stroke from a high-3/4 slot. Landing leg is firm and foot closed off, causing him to drift towards first base side of rubber on finish. Fastball has natural armside run to complement sink and fade to changeup. High riser in the 2019 rankings. Totals from the event: 3 IP, 1 H, 3 K, 1 BB. In his final inning on the last day, worked out of a bases loaded jam with a strikeout and pop up to hold Team NJ to a 1-0 win over Team Connecticut.H with late life. Stayed down and was in and out with command. Flashed a change up in the 71-72 MPH range with good arm speed. Did not show breaking pitch but when it's developed will most likely be in the slider format based on arm slot and hand speed. Huge upside on the mound.