Northeast Fall Classic: Day 2 Scout Blog

Ian James McCasland RHP / OF / Beekmantown, NY / 2021

2021 OF Ian James McCasland (Beekmantown); strong build at 6–foot-1 175 pounds. Shows some juice through the middle of the field with a booming triple to right-center. @PBRNewYork #NortheastFallClassic pic.twitter.com/j23SSmyLi3

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

2021 RHP Ian McCasland (Beekmantown) coming off a strong offensive effort in Game 1 takes the rubber in Game 2. High 3/4 slot working 81-84, T 85 MPH with early feel for 12-6 CB at 66-68 MPH. #northeastclassic @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/L5v4plwqiz

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

John Kiss LHP / 1B / Hicksville , NY / 2021

2021 LHP John Kiss (Hicksville) has settled in through his 5 IP so far. Working his FB on the arm side edge at 78-80, T 81. High waisted 6-foot-2 165 pounds working from a standard to low 3/4 slot. #NortheastFallClassic @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/UZVLkhJNiv

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Ryan Desmond OF / RHP / John Glenn , NY / 2021

2021 Ryan Desmond (John Glenn) is an old school, table setter prototype. Line-to-line approach with ability to waste borderline pitches. 3-for-5 this morning for the wiry 5-foot-10 150 pound LHH. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/LGLa5OdJZC

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Zachary Rainville C / OF / Saranac , NY / 2021

2021 C Zachary Rainville (Saranac) with nothing but barrels this morning. L8 here but also had a 2B & 3B. Runs well, secondary spot in the OF might be the long term projection. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/2e2aWiLoIv

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Sean Welsh SS / RHP / WT Clarke, NY / 2022

Welsh hammers a double down the line here and continued to make plays at short look effortless. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/fn9pHJ323T

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

Jack Josephson RHP / 3B / Penfield, NY / 2021

2021 RHP Jack Josephson (Penfield) has been attacking the zone early on at 82-83, T 84 MPH with a short action 73-76 MPH SL. Frame will support additional gains. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/vzsrmMDtau

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Dariel Osoria 3B / RHP / James Monroe, NY / 2022

2022 3B Dariel Osoria (James Monroe); physical RHH at 6-foot-0 190 pounds. Stays on this pitch for a line drive RBI single. Showed active feet to his glove side at the hot corner with some carry across. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/G7eEGrBRcO

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Yulian Jose Batista RHP / 1B / James Monroe , NY / 2022

Brief look at 2022 RHP Yulian Jose Batista (St. Raymond’s); massive frame at 6-foot-4 270 pounds. Worked 82-84, T 85 MPH with a velo drop from the stretch. Mixed in a tilting SL 75-76 MPH. Plenty of upside once the frame gets put to full use. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/mxH72RlPUc

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Juan De la Cruz SS / 2B / Bergen Catholic, NJ / 2022

2022 MIF and Virginia commit Juan De La Cruz (Bergen Catholic / @PBRNewJersey ) packs a ton of athleticism into a 5-foot-10 160 pound frame. Quiet demeanor in the box with zone awareness; soft hands & plus instincts defensively. @ShooterHunt @PBRTournaments pic.twitter.com/O2qLKA5ys2

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Mikey Rodriguez OF / Salesian, NY / 2022

2022 OF Mikey Rodriguez (Salesian); balanced approach with a nice piece through the middle here. Strong 5-foot-10 170 pound build with quality reads off the bat in CF. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/I9VjpcFLqo

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Jayden Asencio C / 2B / St John's the Baptist, NY / 2022

2022 C Jayden Asencio (St. John the Baptist) has had plate discipline all day and has shown barrel control using the whole field. Here he rewards himself with a HR to right-center. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/T6wfQPEKcB

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Omar Dominguez RHP / 1B / Beacon , NY / 2024

One inning of work for 2024 RHP Omar Dominguez (Beacon) who sat 77 MPH with a 65 CB. 6-foot-0 176 pound build with a long arm swing from a high 3/4 slot. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/kB4ZzbecnB

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Derek Hotzler C / 1B / Cobleskill-Richmondville, NY / 2021

2021 RHP Derek Hotzler (Cobleskill-Richmondville); physical presence at 6-foot-3 200 pounds. Works downhill at 79-80 with 2-tier SL at 72-75 (video). @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/xvwDHZ4iEG

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Samuel Dalsimer RHP / 1B / Rye Neck, NY / 2022

2022 RHP Samuel Dalsimer (Rye Neck); highly projectable frame at 6-foot-3 165 pounds. Composure on the bump with a 3-pitch mix for strikes (video). FB 80-81, T 82, 67-68 sweeping CB and 73-75 MPH CH. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/mXQnzde9cm

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Sam Winsett SS / 2B / Eastern , NJ / 2024

Keep a lookout ? for 2024 MIF Sam Winsett (Eastern / @PBRNewJersey ); advanced frame at 6-foot-1 165 pounds. Quality AB’s showing some bat speed middle in here. Solid defender who showed lateral range and the ability to make the play on the move. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/WkT9KBsrcq

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 12, 2020

Joseph Gleason RHP / 3B / Pine Bush, NY / 2022

2022 RHP Joseph Gleason (Pine Bush) comes out on a cool evening and peppers the bottom of the zone at 79-80 with plenty of arm side action. Lean, projectable build at 6-foot-3 175 pounds. @PBRNewYork @fesoj617 pic.twitter.com/vFwtMmBrS6

— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 13, 2020

Christopher Villavicencio 3B / Bergen Catholic , NJ / 2023

2023 Chris Villavicencio (Bergen Catholic) with a towering homerun to left field, this ball exploded off his bat leaving no doubt. The hands were quick and powerful, but short and compact. Beautiful swing. pic.twitter.com/0eZWjofCj3

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 13, 2020

Noah Wieczorek RHP / 1B / Cicero-North Syracuse, NY / 2021

2021 Noah Wieczorek (Cicero-North Syracuse) big bodied RHP at 6-foot-4 207 lbs. T-87 while sitting 84-86 with a tight slider at 73-76 getting a ton of swings and misses. pic.twitter.com/kKZMeUrvn4

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

Joseph Difino C / 2B / Island Trees , NY / 2021

2021 Catcher Joseph Difino (Island Trees) executes the hit & run perfectly with a hard oppo line drive for an RBI. Quick and athletic base runner with a SB. Showed off his arm throwing a runner out. pic.twitter.com/VHK7VQ6y2R

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

Tyler Vivacqua SS / RHP / Canastota, NY / 2024

2024 Tyler Vivacqua (Canastota) at 5-foot-9 135 lbs was very athletic on the mound as his FB T-78 sitting 75-77 while his CB sat 64-66. Had good run on his FB getting all soft contact in his one inning of work. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5bvQoeYAeU

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

Thomas Metcalfe RHP / OF / Lansingburgh, NY / 2021

2021 LHP Thomas Metcalfe (Lansingburgh) tosses a 7 inning CG allowing 1 ER. FB up to 76, still getting 75 late in the game. Controls his CB well at 62 and CH at 68-69. Not afraid to use his off speed early in counts. Also contributed 2 RBI’s at the plate. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/uaUVnKn6jG

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

Cooper Danskin C / 3B / Lansingburgh , NY / 2021

2021 Catcher Cooper Danskin (Lansingburgh) with the bases-clearing double. 5’11” 190lbs behind the plate. Threw a runner out at second early on to control the running game. pic.twitter.com/SdjJ2bUmL7

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

Liam Solomon LHP / OF / Bethel, CT / 2024

2024 LHP Liam Solomon (Bethel) lengthy build from the left side with excellent arm side run. Creating soft contact all game. FB T-77 sitting 74-76 with a CB at 63-65 that sweeps away from lefties effectively. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/B3NlelNAaD

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

Nate Shattuck RHP / OF / Skaneateles, NY / 2023

2023 Nate Shattuck (Skaneateles) Big athletic baseball build at 6-foot-2 180 lbs with solid mechanics for his age. FB T-79 sitting 77-79, CB 68-69 with good tilt. Shows plenty of room for improvement going forward. pic.twitter.com/N6PTSx3ZqH

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

Armani Guzman SS / 3B / Cardinal Hayes , NY / 2022

2022 SS Armani Guzman (Cardinal Hayes) with a hard hit single to RF. Quick hands attacking the inside pitch. Active on the bases with a SB and run scored. Sound defender with a plus arm. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Hd5GewScfU

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020

John Francesconi RHP / OF / Marcellus, NY / 2023

2023 John Francesconi (Marcellus) Lengthy Build at 6-foot-0 145 lbs with a good arm action with room to build. FB T-78 sitting 74-76, CB was 64-66 with good depth. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5AMpIN0F8t

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 12, 2020