Hatcher's UNcommitted Gems: 2023
April 12, 2023
Hatcher’s Uncommitted Gems will be a series of articles that will go out periodically with uncommitted players that the PBR Florida staff and myself have seen.
Today I will start with six players in the 2023 class that shouldn’t be uncommitted much longer.
Pedro Acosta - RHP
Doral Academy
89-91
SS/RHP Pedro Acosta ‘23 (FL)#UNcommitted athletic 6-foot-2 170 lb frame w/ a quick arm.
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 20, 2023
Short to long arm action from H 3/4 slot. Acosta came in relief for Doral sitting upper 80s w/ ASR on the FB.
FB: 89-91 (2393)
SL: 76-78 (2475)#PBRPreseasonClassic@PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/g3Ei7vCGih
David Bosque - RHP
Miami Christian
88-92 with big breaking ball.
Another look at #UNcommitted David Bosque ‘23 (FL) outing from the #PBRPreseasonOpen
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 20, 2023
5’11” 190 lbs.
FB sat upper 80’s, touching 92 in 3rd inning of relief. Sharp downer action on the CB w/ 2700+ rpm. ?
3 IP, 7 K’s
FB: 88-91 T92 (2200)
CB: 75-76 (2740)@PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/QGIpaeJoTE
Zachary Hessler - RHP
Elite Squad Academy
90-92 from low ¾.
Intriguing look at big 6’2” 230 Zachary Nessler (FL) for @EliteSquad
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) February 13, 2023
Uncommitted & pumping 90-92 (2486) w/ carry from low 3/4 slot. Commands glove side.
Gradual 70-72 CB (2659)
Tired some in 2nd but shows backend upside#PBRPreseasonClassic || @PBRFlorida @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/HhtjKzp9U2
Jacob Riegel - RHP
Dunedin
Upper 80s two way.
#UNcommitted Jacob Riegel ‘23 (FL) closes things out for Dunedin tonight.
— Rocco Iervasi Jr. (@rocco_iervasi) February 21, 2023
Low 3/4 slot. FB gets onto you quick. SL has wipeout potential.
5 Ks in 2 innings of relief.
FB: 87-89
SL: 74-76@DunedinBasebalI pic.twitter.com/Dm6ZNcJfMj
Enrique Sierra - RHP
Elite Squad Academy
Upper 80s, smooth delivery with long limbs.
Enrique Sierra ‘23 (FL) lean 6-foot-1 frame, clean outing thus far w/ 4 K’s#UNcommitted righty w/ feel for spin. Longer arm action from H 3/4 slot. Smooth mover down the mound.
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 17, 2023
FB: 87-89 (2582)
SL: 75-76 (2579)@PBR_Uncommitted #PBRPreseasonClassic || @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/oLm4XC7xo2
John Valle Vera - RHP
Jefferson
92-94 with sharp slider.
John Valle Vera ‘23 (FL)#UNcommitted 2023 up to 94 mph ?
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) March 29, 2023
Physical 6’2” 195 lb frame w/ a clean arm action
FB/SLV mix w/ intriguing spin rates on both@PBR_Uncommitted arm to follow
6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 8 K
FB: 92-93 T94 (2581)
SLV: 76-80 (2787)@JHSDragonsBsbl pic.twitter.com/wkZBiFPPIi
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Unsigned Senior ID West | FL | 05/30 | Clearwater, FL |
2023 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only) | FL | 06/03 | Daytona, FL |
All-American ID West FL | FL | 06/06 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
Team FL ID West | FL | 06/06 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
All-American ID Central FL | FL | 06/15 | Altamonte Springs, FL |
Team FL ID Central | FL | 06/15 | Altamonte Springs, FL |
All-American ID South FL | FL | 06/20 | South FL |
Team FL ID South | FL | 06/20 | South FL |
All-American ID Northwest FL | FL | 06/27 | Tallahassee, FL |
Team FL ID Northwest | FL | 06/27 | Tallahassee, FL |
All-American ID East FL | FL | 07/05 | East FL |
Team FL ID East | FL | 07/05 | East FL |
Gulf Coast Open | FL | 07/11 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC - Perkinston, MS |
Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID | FL | 07/11 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC - Perkinston, MS |
All-American ID North FL | FL | 07/12 | Jacksonville, FL |
Team FL ID North | FL | 07/12 | Jacksonville, FL |
All-American ID Southwest FL | FL | 07/14 | Bishop Verot HS - Fort Myers, FL |
Team FL ID Southwest | FL | 07/14 | Bishop Verot HS - Fort Myers, FL |
All-American ID Southeast FL | FL | 07/16 | Fort Pierce, FL |
Team FL ID Southeast | FL | 07/16 | Fort Pierce, FL |
Unsigned Senior ID East | FL | 07/18 | Melbourne, FL |
PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/25 | LakePoint |