MD Rising Stars & Preseason ID: Pitcher Quick Hits

January 31, 2023
Jamie Naill Jr
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Close to 95 players from Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania participated in this year's MD Preseason ID and Rising Stars showcases. Ranging across the 2024-2028 classes, players were put through a pro-style workout which included BP, Defense, Home-1st times and bullpens all in front of our PBR Maryland staff.

Below we highlight standout pitchers who showcased well and opened eyes during their bullpen sessions. Included in these spotlights are notes and video on each.

Mark Williams Jr. 3B / RHP / Bishop McNamara, MD / 2026

Big fan of the two-way ability from ‘26 Mark Williams Jr (@BMHS_Baseball)

Plenty of strength in the 6-0, 160 Lb frame. Works w/ intent, pounding the bottom of the zone w/ the FB at 77-79, T80. BB plays down w/ some late bite at 64-68@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/sdhBlcWxRm
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 26, 2023

Brett Hudson SS / RHP / Severna Park, MD / 2027

‘27 Brett Hudson (Severna Park)

Solid lower half drive, working the FB to the bottom portion of the zone w/ consistency. BB tends to back up out of the hand, pounding the zone

FB: 75-77, T78
CB: 62-64
CH: 66-68@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/xrPZO8h5Er
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Carter Schurman 3B / RHP / Appoquinimink, DE / 2027

‘27 Carter Schurman (@appo_baseball)

Shorter AA, pounding the zone w/ the FB to all quadrants. Feel for a tighter 10/4 SL w/ some late bite

FB: 74-75
SL: 60-63
CH: 67-68@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/jAFYqGE1iv
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Jameson Tingle 3B / OF / Cape Henlopen, MD / 2027

Intriguing ‘27 in Jameson Tingle (@CapeBase)

Long, strong 6-1, 180 LB frame. Full arm circle delivery working w/ some intent thru release. FB works downhill, mixing in a shorter shaped BB for K’s.

FB: 75-77, T78
CB: 60-61
CH: 60-62@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/qE7KnlMmCr
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Nicholas Bilotto RHP / SS / Glenelg , MD / 2025

Intriguing stuff from ‘25 Nicholas Bilotto (@GlenelgBaseball)

Long, lean 6-1, 170 LB frame. Tough low 3/4 slot w/ heavy ASR on the FB. Feel to the knees.

FB: 81-82@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/xsmTyS08oU
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Jack Simeone RHP / SS / Cape Henlopen , DE / 2027

‘27 Jack Simeone (@CapeBase)

Athletic, projectable frame w/ fluid actions. H3/4 slot, working the FB to both sides w/ advanced feel for a tighter SL. Pounds zone.

FB: 77-79, T80
SL: 66-67
CH: 72-73@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/yAbGZA4DBe
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Cooper Mengel SS / RHP / Broadneck, MD / 2027

‘27 Cooper Mengel (@Bruin_Baseball1)

Repeatable delivery, getting over the front side well w/ strong feel for the FB downhill. CH plays down.

FB: 74-77, T78
CB: 59-61
CH: 66-68@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/u0Pp0fN3I6
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Avik Cherry SS / 2B / Broadneck, MD / 2027

Intriguing ‘27 arm in Avik Cherry (@Bruin_Baseball1)

Shorter, quick AA w/ the ability to dot FB’s to the AS. Occasional ASR w/ excellent feel for a late sinking CH. 4 pitch mix w/ high upside

FB: 75-77, T79
CB: 70-71
SL: 68-71
CH: 68-71@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/VgFOUkpx72
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Daylen Linton SS / RHP / Stephen Decatur, MD / 2027

Love the pitchability from ‘27 Daylen Linton (@DecaturBasebal1)

Fills up the zone w/ all 3 pitches, showcasing solid run on the FB w/ feel to both sides. SL plays tight w/ 10/4 shape, mixing in a bigger 11/5 CB for K’s. Strikes

FB: 75-77, T78
CB: 64-66
SL: 65-68#MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/4twg282IlN
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Kaleb Kennedy 3B / RHP / John Carroll, MD / 2026

‘26 Kaleb Kennedy (@JC_Baseball_)

Plenty of intent out of a long 6-1, 170 LB frame. Comes out well out of the hand w/ some deception, mixing in an overhand CB for K’s

FB: 81-82
CB: 62-63
CH: 61-64@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/Vab8sb6KPK
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Tre McInnes C / RHP / Patterson Mill, MD / 2026

‘26 Tre McInnes (@PMILLBaseball)

Athletic 5-11, 170 LB frame. Up-tempo delivery w/ some intent thru release. Slight cut action on the FB, utilizing a bigger overhand CB for K’s

FB: 75-77, T78
CB: 66-67
SL: 71-72
CH: 70-74@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/IHNnRLPcWu
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Chase Ruley 3B / 2B / Indian River , MD / 2025

‘25 Chase Ruley (Indian River)

Athleticism in the 5-10, 160 LB frame. Worked the FB w/ feel to the upper portion of the zone, showcasing the ability to dot inside corner to RHH. CH showed some fade. Strong two-way

FB: 77-78@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/j0K21Z3P7x
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Ryan Morrison RHP / SS / Gerstell Academy, MD / 2024

‘24 Ryan Morrison (@GerstellBB)

Lean 6-0, 155 LB frame. Light effort delivery, pounding the zone w/ a solid 3 pitch mix. FB working mostly to the GS, turning over a late fading CH

FB: 78-80
CB: 70-73
CH: 69-70@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/u628Taif7D
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Jack Hortiz 3B / RHP / McDonogh, MD / 2027

‘27 Jack Hortiz (@_mcdbaseball)

Longer, fluid AA w/ controlled intent, showcasing feel for a 3 pitch mix. FB played to the AS, mixing in a late fading CH for K’s and a tighter 11/5 BB

FB: 78-80, T81
CB: 66-67
CH: 73-74@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/sJi6lt02kL
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Owen Caraballo 3B / RHP / North Caroline , MD / 2027

‘27 Owen Caraballo (North Caroline)

Love the utilization of the secondary, showcasing consistent feel for a tighter 10/4 SL for K’s. FB pounds the zone w/ occasional ASR. Upside

FB: 75-76, T77
SL: 68-70@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/ErC6kwcAAH
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Justin Udzielak OF / RHP / Stephen Decatur , MD / 2025

‘25 Justin Udzielak (@DecaturBasebal1)

Long 6-1, 195 LB frame w/ strength throughout. Longer AA, working the Fb to both sides w/ some feel for an 11/5 CB

FB: 76-79
CB: 65-66
CH: 68-71@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/zH2NitZ7JB
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Barry Smith RHP / 3B / Mount St. Joseph, MD / 2024

‘24 Barry Smith (@BaseballGaels)

Physicality in the 5-11, 180 LB frame. Solid drive off the back leg, pounding the zone w/ the 3 pitch mix. Shorter shape on the BB for K’s

FB: 80-81
CB: 72-74
CH: 78-80@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/xz7CN9W60v
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 26, 2023

Ryan Brown 3B / RHP / Great Mills, MD / 2024

Love the two-way projection from ‘24 Ryan Brown @RyanBrown_53 (@GMillsBaseball)

Physical 5-11, 200 Lb frame w/ athleticism. FB works downhill w/ some late sink, mixing in a shorter shaped 12/6 CB for K’s

FB: 85-86
CB: 66-70
CH: 72-74@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/CGBBbg5qMZ
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 27, 2023

Mason Walter RHP / 3B / Damascus , MD / 2025

‘25 Mason Walter (@dhs_baseball)

Long, strong 6-2, 180 LB frame. Pounded the zone early and often w/ an easy, repeatable delivery. Light effort, working the FB to the knees w/ solid fade to the CH

FB: 77-79
CB: 63-65
SL: 67-68
CH: 68-70@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/0DBBnriRqI
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 27, 2023

Gavin Metrick RHP / 3B / Reservoir, MD / 2025

‘25 Gavin Metrick (@reservoirbsbl)

Repeatable delivery w/ some arm quickness thru release. FB lives at the bottom of the zone, mixing in a tight SL to both sides for K’s

FB: 79-80, T81
SL: 71-73
CH: 72-75@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/MvTZd3tDia
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 27, 2023