Maryland High School Scout Blog: Week 1
March 16, 2022
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It's finally the Spring of 2022 and our PBR Maryland staff is back on the road covering the High School season with our Boots-On-The-Ground approach to scouting. Throughout the HS season, we will keep a running log of scout notes with video included as we cover the season throughout the state.
SCOUT BLOG BY TEAM
Archbishop Curley |
Bishop McNamara |
Boys' Latin |
Gerstell Academy |
John Carroll |
Ryan Edmonds RHP 2022 (George Mason)
3.10.22: The George Mason commit possesses a solid 6-foot-2, 215 pound frame with plenty of strength throughout. Creates really nice lower half drive and torque through release with quick arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Showcased easy effort with intent and seemed to get stronger as his outing continued. The fastball exploded out of the hand, with the ability to move it to all corners of the zone effectively at 86-88, topping out at 90. Mixed in a bigger 11/5 breaking ball for strikes at 70-71. Got the start for the Friars in their game against Bishop McNamara, working four innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out nine.
‘22 RHP @MasonBaseball commit Ryan Edmonds (@Friars_Baseball)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 10, 2022
Full arm circle delivery, pounding the zone in the 1st w/ a FB/CB mix. Working both sides w/ the FB, sitting 86-88, T90. BB showing some depth at 70-71@PBRMaryland @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/XGT37yLrmI
Emilio Rodriguez RHP 2022 (Wilson)
3.10.22: The Wilson College commit came out of the bullpen for the Friars, working an inning while striking out two. Command was an issue throughout, however the fastball came out of the hand really well to both sides of the plate at 85-87. The arm works quick through release with longer arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Plenty of athleticism and room to fill out in the frame, with an uptick in velocity in the near future.
‘22 RHP @WCphoenixbball commit Emilio Rodriguez (@Friars_Baseball)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 11, 2022
Loose AA, working mostly to the top of the zone w/ the FB. Athletic mover down the bump, mixing in a bigger CB down in zone
FB: 85-87
CB: 72-74@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/5sQTSR9VwS
Cameron Johnson LHP 2023 (LSU)
3.10.22: Stands at a physical 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. The fastball explodes out of the hand from a tough, low three-quarter slot with quick, loose arm action. Easy, repeatable delivery, running the fastball up to 93 on the night, mostly sitting 91-92 with feel for the bottom of the zone. The slider is thrown with confidence at 75-77 with late bite, inducing plenty of swing and miss. Pitched two scoreless innings, giving up one hit while striking out four.
‘23 LHP @LSUbaseball commit Cameron Johnson (@BMHS_Baseball)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 10, 2022
Physical 6-4 frame w/ a tough low 3/4 slot. FB exploding out of the hand w/ feel for the bottom of the zone. Mixing a filthy wipeout SL
FB: 91-92, T93 (2275-2350)
SL: 75-77@PBRMaryland @ShooterHunt @jerry_shank pic.twitter.com/YVBpijcSJm
3.8.22: The physical righty got the start on the bump for Boys’ Latin in their game against John Carroll. Works out of a short side-step delivery with slower, deliberate pace and long to short arm action. The fastball comes out of the hand well, inducing consistent swings and misses early on in his outing at the top of the zone. The fastball sat 81-83, mixing in feel for a big 12/6 breaking ball for strikes at 63-64. Worked two innings, giving up four hits and four runs while striking out four.
‘22 RHP Matthew Richmond (@BoysLatinBase) pounding the zone w/ all 3 in the first.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 8, 2022
Shorter AA, working from a H 3/4 slot. FB working the top part of the zone at 81-83, mixing in excellent feel for a big 12/6 CB for strikes at 63-64. CH at 73-75.@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/PIjLOf1Y7C
3.10.22: Hits leadoff for the Falcons, showcasing an aggressive, whole field approach. Hits with rhythm at the dish with solid hand separation and a slightly uphill swing path. Showcases doubles power to the gaps and alleys with some speed present. Caught one at-bat while I was at the game, in which he drove a standup double down the right field line.
A ‘24 to watch in the MIAA “B” Conference this year is OF Dylan Nee (@GerstellBB)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 10, 2022
Nice rhythm in the hands w/ a solid whole field approach. Stays on this FB and drives a double to RF@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/L4qt3s8Slg
3.10.22: One of the more high octane arms in the MIAA “B” Conference, Smith continues to get better on the bump each time we see him. Came on in relief for Gerstell, working strictly fastballs in his one inning of work. The fastball showed feel to both sides of the plate, working with some arm side run and ride through the zone at 84-86. Athletic mover down the mound, working with easy effort and quick arm speed through release.
Intriguing ‘24 RHP in Travis Smith (@GerstellBB)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 10, 2022
Up-tempo delivery w/ really nice pace. Short H3/4 slot w/ feel for the FB to both sides of the plate.
FB: 83-85, T86@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/Pd3bgJwMaB
3.10.22: Got the start for Gerstell in their scrimmage against Winters Mill. Works out of the stretch with a medium sized leg kick, mixing up his slots occasionally. Showed feel for the fastball, consistently pounding the zone to both sides of the plate at 79-80. Mixed in a few changeups, showcasing some fade at 74-75.
‘22 LHP Tyler Stuck (@GerstellBB)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 10, 2022
Working the FB mostly to the arm side, working w/ easy effort and feel for the zone. Pounding the zone consistently in the 1st
FB: 79-80
CH: 74@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/V27t5vrd1u
Frank Adamski 3B 2023 (Coastal Carolina)
3.8.22: One of the more prolific athletes in the MIAA “A” Conference, Adamski possesses a solid, strong 6-foot-4, 175 pound frame. Balanced stance at the dish with a smooth, fluid back load and explosion out of the lower half through contact. The hands are explosive and quick with whippy barrel action and plenty of strength to the gaps and alleys. Creates some lift with a strong line drive, whole field approach. Went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored in the game against Boys’ Latin.
The Patriots break it open here in the 3rd, starting w/ an RBI single from @CoastalBaseball commit Frank Adamski @FrankAdamskiJR
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 8, 2022
Well added strength to the frame w/ a nice whole field approach. Let’s the ball get deep and laces one to RF here@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/mwCM8UOEAp
Adamski does it again… this time a LOUD double to RCF.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 8, 2022
Excellent extension w/ present ? showcased G2G. Ball explodes off the barrel w/ rhythm in the hands@FrankAdamskiJR @JC_Baseball_ @PBRMaryland https://t.co/hsy8W1v9xs pic.twitter.com/TnnYJxl1aE
Will Rhine MIF 2025 (Maryland)
3.8.22: Rhine is continuing to raise his stock in a loaded Maryland Class of 2025. The University of Maryland commit possesses a projectable 6-foot-1, 170 pound frame with strength present. Showcased a fluid, rhythmic back load with quick hands through contact. The barrel control is evident, working quick to contact and staying short with two strikes. Present strength showcased to the pull side, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored against Boys’ Latin.
Knock No. 2 for recent #DirtyTerps commit ‘25 SS Will Rhine (@JC_Baseball_)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 8, 2022
Stays short here w/ two strikes and hooks one into RF for an RBI single. Quick hands, present strength G2G. Bright bright future@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/1oMUkxoEd3
3.8.22: The uncommitted middle infielder continues to impress each time we see him. Hit cleanup for the Patriots in their game against Boys’ Latin going 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored. Hits from a balanced, relaxed stance with the hands set low. Creates nice torque in the lower half, showcasing a consistent line drive approach. Barrel control is evident, turning on an inside fastball for a two RBI double and staying on an outside fastball for an RBI single in the game.
A lot to like from ‘23 SS Ethan Ruiz (@JC_Baseball_)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 8, 2022
Love the fluid actions at the dish, utilizing quick hands and whippy barrel action. Laces a ? 2 RBI double to RF here@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/hzvToDwP8l
Ruiz at it again, this time another absolute missile back up the middle for an RBI
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 8, 2022
Hands work, bat speed plays w/ consistent barrel awareness and control. Love the actions@PBRMaryland @JC_Baseball_ https://t.co/sua1nzyEiH pic.twitter.com/qQ08Hlx2mO
Will Weiman RHP 2022 (Goldey-Beacom)
3.8.22: The physical 6-for-4, 220 pound righty got the start on the bump for John Carroll in their game against Boys’ Latin. Worked with pace out of a side-step delivery, utilizing the lower half well through release. Pitched with intent, working the fastball to both sides of the plate effectively at 83-84, topping out at 85. Showed really nice feel for a bigger 12/6 curveball for strikes at 70-72. Worked four no-hit innings, giving up just one walk while striking out six.
‘22 RHP @GBC_Baseball commit Will Weiman gets the start for @JC_Baseball_
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 8, 2022
Short, quick AA, working w/ pace. FB coming out of the hand well w/ ride thru the zone, mixing in really nice feel for a 12/6 CB. Works around a 1 out walk in 1st
FB: 83-84, T85
CB: 70-72@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/VrSvNosdzQ