MD/DE Scout Blog: Region 20 DI Baseball Tournament
May 9, 2022
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Game 1
The first game of the NJCAA Region 20 Tournament featured #3 Hagerstown Hawks taking on #2 WVU Potomac State College Catamounts. In what was a close game early, the Catamounts bats came alive, defeating the Hawks 11-0 in five innings. Below is the box score, as well as highlights from the game.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
| Hagerstown Hawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| WVU Potomac State Catamounts | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
Hagerstown Hawks
RHP Michael Hawbaker
RHP Michael Hawbaker (@hccathletics)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Bulldog, physical 6-1, 182 LB frame. Filling it up, ton of confidence. Exceptional feel for the 3 pitch mix, killing spin on a late fading CH. Back dooring the SL to LHH
FB: 85-86 feel to arm side
SL: 79-80
CH: 80@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/A3skJrkQqf
WVU Potomac State Catamounts
RHP Robert Kelley
Clean 1st for RHP Robert Kelley (@PotomacStateBB)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Up-tempo, pounding the zone w/ the FB/CB mix. Working to all quadrants, mixing well in any count. FB exploding out of the hand w/ feel
FB: 88-90 (2450-2500)
CB: 79-80 tight 11/5 w/ feel@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/50pQ3rP2Iu
After 2 @hccathletics singles and a BB in the 3rd, Kelley induces a HUGE DP to get out of the inning unscathed.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Heading to the B3, we’re tied 0-0@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/BOP7jJGthf
INF Chance Satcho
After a leadoff double off the bat of SS Trevor Thomas, INF Chance Satcho gets @PotomacStateBB on the board w/ this swinging bunt.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Still in the 3rd, 1-0 Pot State@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/BhUyJ8dlQd
SS Trevor Thomas
Here’s a look at the Thomas double.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Plate coverage, showcasing the ability to utilize the whole field effectively. Can really pick it up the middle too, one of the smoothest SS’s I’ve seen this year
Pot State adds 2 more on an INF 1B and lead 3-0@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO https://t.co/d13jkNNCDY pic.twitter.com/JqxFSyhmFc
OF Dakota Miller
A ton to like from OF Dakota Miller (@PotomacStateBB)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Notches his 2nd knock of the game, this one an absolute ? into LCF for a single.
Strength in the frame w/ nice extension thru contact. @PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/JPQEaJI2Rk
OF Clay Maholic
Beautiful piece of hitting here from OF Clay Maholic (@PotomacStateBB)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Stays back and laces a 2 RBI double down the LF line to extend the Catamounts lead to 6-0 in the 5th
Simple whole field LD approach w/ strength to both gaps.@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/o2mNxwCITr
INF Morgan Little
. @PotomacStateBB piling it on now, as INF Morgan Little laces a double to LF for another RBI here in the 5th
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Simple G2G approach, staying behind the ball well. Clean, fluid actions at the dish w/ a consistent level path to contact
7-0, B5@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/94gfon5tjY
OF Josh Hoffman
? Ballgame ?
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
OF Josh Hoffman absolutely UNLOADS on a hanging BB and deposits a ? over the wall in LF for a Grand Slam.
Bat speed galore from the Uber-athletic center fielder @PotomacStateBB wins it 11-0@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO @prepbaseball #PBRBombSquad pic.twitter.com/Ol0y6tMG8W
Game 2
The second game of the NJCAA Region 20 Tournament featured #3 Hagerstown Hawks taking on #1 Harford Fighting Owls. In a very competitive, back-and-forth game, the Harford Fighting Owls came out on top by a score of 8-5. Below is the box score, as well as highlights from the game.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Hagerstown Hawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| Harford Fighting Owls | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | X | 8 | 11 | 1 |
Hagerstown Hawks
RHP Bryson Caballero
Solid first 2 IP for RHP Bryson Caballero (@hccathletics)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Filling it up early and often, mixing the 3 pitch arsenal well. FB coming out well to both sides, mixing SL/CH for K’s. Feel to arm side on SL
FB: 84-86, T87
SL: 77-79
CH: 80-82@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/dlv2MAQvgQ
OF Noah Wiggins
OF Noah Wiggins starts a rally in the 4th for @hccathletics w/ this 2B down the LF line.
Impressive quick hands, consistently utilizing the whole field w/ doubles power to both gaps.
1B Corey Walters cashed him in w/ a sac fly to make it 2-1@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/U3jyfcVjX3
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
OF Noah Wiggins delivers again for @hccathletics w/ an RBI single up the middle
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Plenty of rhythm, showcasing the ability to use the whole field w/ a strong LD approach
Harford leads 4-3 heading to B5@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/alJEqNEQ9v
OF Cody Brick
? #PBRBombSquad ?
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
OF Cody Brick gets @hccathletics back in it w/ this solo ? to LF
Aggressive pull side approach w/ some whip in the barrel. Got ALL of this one
Harford leads 4-2 still in the 5th@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/GLkwqIPvu9
1B Corey Walters
The ? continues on 1B Corey Walters (@hccathletics)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Love this AB left on left. Laces a double into the LCF gap here to get the Hawks started here in the 6th. Consistently middle approach. Hard contact @PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/IFKGqqlpF5
INF Joshua Rush
After a wild pitch that tied it up, INF Josh Rush gives @hccathletics the lead w/ this bloop single into RF
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
BRAND NEW BALLGAME as we’re still in the top of the 6th w/ the Hawks leading 5-4@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/50ImdTeOUc
C Brenden Moshos
Always a pleasure seeing C Brenden Moshos (@hccathletics) swing the bat.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Quick, explosive hands w/ strength to the pull side. Consistent LD approach, staying in the legs well.
Heading to B8, Harford still leads 8-5@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/fZZvQCieYh
Harford Fighting Owls
LHP Zack Oswald
Absolute dominance in the 1st from LHP Zack Oswald (@FightingOwlsBSB)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Long, loose AA w/ some whip. Easy, effortless delivery, mixing the FB/SL extremely well w/ feel. FB exploding out of the hand
FB: 88-90
SL: 76-77 (2600-2700)@prepbaseball @PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/vklSe8mmUR
Few more pitches from Oswald here in the 2nd.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Showcasing excellent feel for the BB, playing it well off the FB. Pounding the zone early and often, missing a ton of barrels
0-0 heading to B2@FightingOwlsBSB @PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO https://t.co/N8is7agjMW pic.twitter.com/FBhhbcnoJe
OF Joe Quelch
OF Joe Quelch (@FightingOwlsBSB) jumps all over this hanging BB and laces an RBI 2B down the LF line
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Uber-athletic w/ plenty of physicality in the frame. Tons of moxie, quick, whippy bat speed w/ strong hands. Ton to like@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/sHbX7FnJzk
There’s not many players I’ve seen this year have more confidence than OF Joe Quelch, and the play backs it up
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Whole field approach w/ plenty of ? to the whole field. Cuts the swing down here and laces an RBI single to RF
4-1 @FightingOwlsBSB @PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/lTwrdx3IU8
OF Jeremiah Guzman
OF Jeremiah Guzman (@FightingOwlsBSB) follows Quelch’s double w/ an RBI single of his own
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Ambushes this middle/middle FB and laces a ? to LF for a single. Fluid, smooth actions in the hands w/ a quiet whole field approach
2-0 after 3@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/aZyRkACL5D
Guzman at it again as he laces a 2 RBI single into RF, extending the @FightingOwlsBSB lead to 8-5.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Still in the 7th@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/27pZVVW1wY
OF Braedon Karpathios
Big 7th for @FightingOwlsBSB led by this Braedon Karpathios hit into RF scoring 2 runs. @PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/EQyypT1fXS
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
INF Blake Mayberry
Big 7th for @FightingOwlsBSB all started w/ this bullet off the bat of 2B Blake Mayberry
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
Have liked the swings every game I see Mayberry, consistently utilizing the whole field w/ plenty of strength to the middle.
8-5 Harford after 7@PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/oj2G1EDnFv
RHP Joe Clancy
? Ballgame ?
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2022
RHP Joe Clancy works a clean top of the 9th for @FightingOwlsBSB as they take it 8-5.
Here’s a ? at the sequence for the final out
We are down to ✌️ w/ a huge matchup between Pot State and Harford tomorrow @PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/soIiUW6edE
Monday's Action
On Monday, May 9th, #1 Harford CC Fighting Owls will take on #2 WVU Potomac State Catamounts in a Best-of-Three series, with the "if" game scheduled for Tuesday at noon.
Stay tuned on Twitter and follow along with @PBRMaryland and @JNaill8 as PBR Maryland Scouting Director Jamie Naill will be in attendance once again to cover the highly anticipated action.