KCPI Scout Blog: Day 1

June 30, 2023
By: Diego Solares
Area Scout, Illinois & Missouri

This weekend, the PBR Tournaments staff is hosting the Kansas City Program Invitational, an event that features 90+ teams from the 14U-to-17U level at Creekside Baseball Park in Parkville, Missouri.

For all information about the tournament, including team rosters, schedules, and more, click HERE.

Throughout the weekend we'll be highlighting standout players on our social channels, and at the end of each day we'll compile those prospects into an individual 'Scout Blog'.

Below you’ll find all of our videos from the first day of this year’s KCPI.

Ashton Nance 1B / Blue Springs South, MO / 2025

Pretty good look at RHP Ashton Nance (Blue Springs South, 2025) this morning.

FB T87, pitched at 84-86 mph with more to come through 3 IP.

Late spin on a tight SL, 73-74 mph. @KUBaseball commit. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/cPVidTVa1z
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Lukas Wilson SS / Staley, MO / 2024

MIF Lukas Wilson (@StaleyBaseball, 2024; @PBRMissouri) keeps getting on base at Creekside.

Singles up the middle here. ?

Top of the order table-setter that can run & defend on the dirt. #PBRFG22 alum that’s @PBR_Uncommitted. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/3GwfOAhiSF
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Grant Hollister 3B / Blue Springs South, MO / 2024

All INF Grant Hollister (Blue Springs South, 2024; @PBRMissouri) does is hit.

Widens & shortens up with 2Ks, peppers a single the other way here. ?

Professional hitter. #PBRFG22 alum, Indiana commit. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/0SmZY8usK6
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Jackson Glueck 1B / Staley , MO / 2024

1B Jackson Glueck (@StaleyBaseball, 2024; @PBRMissouri) goes down & barrels this 2K pitch for a two-run 2B off the wall.

Physical with bat strength; 6-foot-1, 215-pounds. #PBRFG22 alum that’s @PBR_Uncommitted. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/GI5rVAJwT8
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Anthony Mazza C / Shawnee Mission East, KS / 2024

LHH C Anthony Mazza (@PBRKansas, 2024) got off some loud, aggressive hacks throughout the #Super17.

Starts the #KCPI on a high note with an opposite field 2B.?

Physical with bat strength - also an advanced defender behind the plate. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/V6XjZvQPNu
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Chris Mancinas SS / Bishop Ward, KS / 2024

Was a huge fan of MIF Chris Mancinas (@PBRKansas, 2024; @CEShowcase_) at the #Super17.

Jumps on one early in the count & doubles here at the #KCPI.?

Athletic with tools & an edge to him. Also picks it on the INF. @PBR_Uncommitted ??? pic.twitter.com/zIE9je4xmQ
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Parker Brayley SS / Savannah , MO / 2024

UTL Parker Brayley (@PBRMissouri, 2024) sprays an RBI 1B to RF in a win for @CEShowcase_.

6-foot, 185-pounds; @PBR_Uncommitted. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/BWQI0Pic88
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Ian Kamstra OF / Grain Valley, MO / 2024

OF Ian Kamstra (@PBRMissouri, 2024; @YardBallClub) adjusts & takes one up the middle for a single.

LHH with athleticism/strength that played a big role for Grain Valley this spring. @PBR_Uncommitted. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/XUZW8efcOA
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Kellen Fiene SS / Concordia R-II, MO / 2025

INF Kellen Fiene (@PBRMissouri, 2025; @YardBallClub) pulls one through the left side for a 1B.

5-foot-9, 160-pound athlete that moves well on the infield. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/zc3XTmM4yj
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Mason Stover 3B / Blue Springs South, MO / 2025

INF Mason Stover (Blue Springs South, 2025; @PBRMissouri) brings home a run for @YardBallClub on this opposite field single.

5-foot-11, 165-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/laTWKyN1Xg
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Garrison Hartsell C / Pleasant Hill, MO / 2025

C/OF Garrison Hartsell (Pleasant Hill, 2025; @PBRMissouri) stays up the middle for a barrel.

Short, simple stroke that competed throughout three PAs.

5-foot-9, 180-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/UfjFM5VDvf
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Ben Sink OF / Father Mcgivney, IL / 2026

LHP Ben Sink (@FMCHSBaseball, 2026; @PBRIllinois) hurled four shutout innings in a win for @ExtremeEliteBB.

Quick worker, stays in rhythm with pace.

Favored the glove-side corner, FB T81 mph, strikes.

Late break & sweep on SL. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/261T6wMjBN
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Omar Avalos OF / Father Magivney , IL / 2027

Playing up an age level, OF Omar Avalos (@FMCHSBaseball, 2026; @PBRIllinois) fits right in with the older group.

Pair of barrels out of the leadoff spot today.?

7.15 runner, 92 mph max EV at the #STLOpen earlier this month. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/P2dVdr3rp3
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Chase Butler RHP / Bunker Hill, IL / 2026

OF Chase Butler (Bunker Hill, 2026; @PBRIllinois) juiced a loud 3B in @ExtremeEliteBB’s win. ?

Physical with bat strength & bat speed, stands at 6-foot, 180-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/ivRLbZeYSp
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Scott Phelps 3B / Father McGivney, IL / 2026

INF Scott Phelps (@FMCHSBaseball, 2026; @PBRIllinois) takes one the other way for a single.

6-foot, 155-pound frame with loose, upside levers & a projectable LH swing. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/klv9RyhaUJ
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Andrew Winslow RHP / Triad, IL / 2025

Huge upside on the hill with 6-foot-6, 195-pound RHP Drew Winslow (@TriadBaseball, 2025; @PBRIllinois)

FB T89, sat 85-88 mph with plenty more to come, challenging often up/down.

Sweeps SL, 72-73 mph.

Will represent Team IL at the #PBRFG23. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/7oRRGL3l5q
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Greyson Rathgeb OF / Edwardsville, IL / 2025

OF Greyson Rathgeb (@EvilleTigerBB, 2025; @PBRIllinois) used the whole field today, including this pull-side single in his first AB.

Started in CF for the 4A state champs with a big arm (88 mph).

6-foot-1, 175-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/r3yyGGBMpr
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Hayden Bernreuter OF / Wesclin, IL / 2025

L/L OF Hayden Bernreuter (@PBRIllinois, 2025) continues to square balls up with authority each time I see him.

Loose, free-flowing swing with well advanced juice for his age.

5-foot-10, 185-pounds. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/LSe9ZyjPlX
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Ethan Hofmeister RF / Belleville High School-West, IL / 2025

Two barrels today for C Ethan Hofmeister (@Maroon_Baseball, 2025) one to RCF & this one to LF. ?

Strong 5-foot-9, 180-pound frame. #KCPI pic.twitter.com/TCmhAq3yZi
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 29, 2023

Connor Taylor 3B / Bishop Ward, KS / 2024

‘24 CIF Connor Taylor (Bishop Ward) shows off a flat and middle of the field approach for @CEShowcase_.

Broad shouldered and strong Taylor has a chance to be a middle of the order bat at the next level. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/AbVenIMKl9
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 29, 2023

Roch Emanuel RHP / Piper, KS / 2026

‘26 Roch Emanuel (Piper) is a name to know for @CEShowcase_.

The 6-5 230 right hander absolutely peppered the zone for 5 inn allowing just 1 run.

FB: 80-86 T87 heavy ASR
SL: 75-77 consistently in the zone#KCPI pic.twitter.com/8ZVvX4D5KG
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 29, 2023

Milo Burton RHP / Olathe East, KS / 2026

‘26 Milo Burton (Olathe East) is a can’t miss prospect for @BCbaseballtoday.

6-3 long and athletic (2-way) with tons or room to continue to add size and strength.

FB: 85-88 T89 with down hill tilt
SL: 75-76 with consistent depth#KCPI pic.twitter.com/3HZvFZmnBS
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 30, 2023

Hudson Alpert SS / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2026

‘26 Hudson Alpert (Regis Jesuit) is an impressive two-way athlete.

Had a rocky start, but settled in on the mound and had a quick 2nd inning and the potential is obvious.

FB: 85-88
SL: 73-73 #KCPI pic.twitter.com/x3rSxA70mv
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 30, 2023

Jack Sells RHP / Blue Valley West, KS / 2025

‘25 Jack Sells (Blue Valley West) got the outs when he needed them for @BCbaseballtoday working out of a few jams to keep runs off the board.

FB: 81-84 T85
SL: 73-75#KCPI pic.twitter.com/1FjwG5XUnj
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 30, 2023

Dylan Sarna OF / Blue Valley North, KS / 2025

2025 OF Dylan Sarna (Blue Valley North) drive in a pair of runs on this hard hit opposite field single.@BCbaseballtoday #KCPI pic.twitter.com/bM4JLXNCcg

— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Trey Weixeldorfer RHP / Blue Valley North, KS / 2025

2025 Trey Weixeldorfer (Blue Valley North) shows off a long and lean 6'7, 195 frame.@BCbaseballtoday

FB 82-85
SL 71-73#KCPI pic.twitter.com/5tluxAtORJ
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Diesel Purnell SS / Raymore-Peculiar, MO / 2025

2025 INF Diesel Purnell (Raymore Peculiar) gets a barrel on this one and drives it to right for a 2-run single.@BCbaseballtoday #KCPI pic.twitter.com/0dh9w4N7BA
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Ajay Ford OF / Blue Springs South, MO / 2024

2024, OF Ajay Ford (Blue Springs South) goes down and gets this one and barrels it to the pull-side.@YardBallClub

Twitchy athlete that's quick out of the box.@PBR_Uncommitted #KCPI pic.twitter.com/h6rFLjVZue
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023

Conner Anderson 1B / Lees Summit, MO / 2024

2024 CIF Conner Anderson (Lees Summit) drives this ball the other way for a 2-run double.@macnseitzkc #Super17 pic.twitter.com/mhPsPDxISY
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 29, 2023