Ohio Weekly Scout Blog: April 19-25
April 26, 2021
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The 2021 Ohio Scout Blog provides insider information, videos and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff throughout the year. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, videos, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Ohio Scout Blog is loaded with information ...
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Below you will find in-game reports from around the Buckeye State. Please check back frequently, as we are adding new video and reports throughout the day.
High School Spring Classic at Defiance: Lincolnview vs Antwerp 4/24/21
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Collin Overholt C / RHP / Lincolnview, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 91 / POS: 30
Report: 5-11, 180-pound with an athletic frame. Varies his delivery on the mound well, as you can see in the video. He uses multiple arm slots while also quick pitching at times. Confident arm on the bump. This was the most impressive outing I've seen this year so far from an uncommitted 2021 arm, and it's not close. This is an arm to get on. Definite follow. Pitch Repertoire:
Pitch Velo Breakdown:
Game Performance: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K |
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Dane Ebel RHP / SS / Lincolnview, OH / 2023Rankings StateRank: 130 / POS: 46
Report: 5-10, 165-pound two-way prospect showed well at the plate, going 3-3. Balanced athletic stance at the plate with a smooth controlled load and a leg kick. Flat bat path through the zone. Finds the barrell well. Recently ranked 130th in our updated rankings, keep an eye on this two-way. Game Performance: 3-3, 3 1B, 1 R, 2 RBIs |
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Landon Price LHP / 1B / Lincolnview, OH / 2022Report: The 5-10, 180-pound southpaw is committed to Ohio state as a talented arm, but the left-handed hitter can swin the bat too. He's been mashing on the year and went 3-4 in this game. Game Performance: 3-4, 3 1B, 3 R, SB |
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Hunter Sproles RHP / SS / Antwerp, OH / 2022Report: 6-3, 185-pound with an athletic frame. Uptempo delivery with regular effort. Chest high leg lift with a drop and drive load. High-3/4 arm slot. Mostly straight fastball on a downward plane. Compliments the fastball with an 11/5 shaped breaking ball with gradual action. Sproles has the arm and body to be a hard thrower with some mechanical corrections in his deliver. Definite follow. Pitch Repertoire:
Game Performance: 1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K |
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Luke Krouse LHP / OF / Antwerp, OH / 2022Rankings StateRank: 28 / POS: 7
Report: 6-2, 180-pounds with an athletic frame. Smooth/quick arm action on the bump, which projects in more velo to come. 3/4 arm slot with a repeatable delivery. Good three-pitch mix with the 4-seam, 2-seam, and curveball. The mound is the future for Krouse, but he can certainly swing it as well, with a nice LHH stroke. The Bowling Green State University commit is a definite follow. Pitch Repertoire:
Game Performance: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K |
High School Spring Classic at Defiance: Norwalk vs Lima Bath 4/24/21
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Samuel Battles C / 3B / Norwalk, OH / 2022Rankings StateRank: 95 / POS: 7
Report: 5-10, 170-pound with an athletic frame. At the plate, uses athletic stance with a smooth load and short stride. Bat speed is above average, with a flat swing plane. Defensively, Battles is one of the top two catchers I have seen this spring so far. Very quick exchange with an above average arm. Controls the running game well, throwing behind runers with accuracy. Managed the pitching staff well, trying to compose them after consecutive bad pitches. Frames well also. Very good catching prospect. Game Performance: 1-3, 2B, R, SB, 1 CS defensively |
High School Spring Classic: Jackson vs Wooster - 4/24/21
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Chris Franks LHP / OF / Wooster, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 146 / POS: 19
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Garrett Wright C / SS / Jackson High School/Massillon, OH / 2023Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 5
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Tyler Pettorini SS / 3B / Wooster, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 4
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Johnathan Kulich OF / RHP / Massillon Jackson, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 5
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High School Spring Classic: Mentor vs Amherst Steele - 4/24/21
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Daniel Mulhall OF / RHP / Mentor, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 441 / POS: 85
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Dylan Bailey SS / 2B / Amherst Steele, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 61 / POS: 14
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Josh Qualls SS / 2B / Amherst Steele, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 65 / POS: 15
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Eric Coode C / OF / Mentor, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 147 / POS: 16
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Graham Solak 3B / SS / Amherst Steele, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 274 / POS: 11
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High School Spring Classic: Hoover vs Strongsville - 4/24/21
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Owen Blackledge 3B / 1B / North Canton Hoover, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 3
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Connor Ashby SS / RHP / North Canton, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 6
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Mitchel Szymczak C / SS / Strongsville, OH / 2022Rankings StateRank: 247 / POS: 29
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Tanner Ware LHP / 1B / North Canton Hoover, OH / 2022
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Gus Gregory SS / 2B / Strongsville, OH / 2022Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 8
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Ricky Freeman RHP / 1B / North Canton Hoover, OH / 2022Rankings StateRank: 141 / POS: 51
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Connor Chupek 2B / SS / Strongsville, OH / 2021
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High School Spring Classic: Tallmadge vs Green - 4/24/21
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Seth Yacobucci C / 2B / Tallmadge, OH / 2023Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 6
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Jacob Rollyson RHP / 1B / Green, OH / 2022Rankings StateRank: 220 / POS: 75
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Orion Kroah / Tallmadge, OH / 2021
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Jackson Schwalbach / Tallmadge, OH / 2022
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Mason Dexter / Tallmadge, OH / 2022
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High School Spring Classic: St. Xavier vs Dublin Jerome - 4/24/21
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Jackson Hauck RHP / 3B / St. Xavier, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 53 / POS: 15
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Alex Mazza / Dublin Jerome, OH / 2023
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Gavin Vogelgesang SS / 3B / St. Xavier, OH / 2021
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Joe Kirby / St. Xavier, OH / 2021
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Ryan McQuain 3B / OF / Dublin Jerome, OH / 2021
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High School Spring Classic: Elder vs St. Francis DeSales- 4/24/21
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Jared Eckstein RHP / 1B / Elder, OH / 2023Rankings StateRank: 93 / POS: 33
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Andrew Keglewitsch / St. Francis DeSales, OH / 2021
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Kellen Sandhas LHP / OF / Elder, OH / 2022
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Kevin Hilton SS / 2B / Elder, OH / 2023Rankings StateRank: 67 / POS: 11
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Matthew Stewart 1B / RHP / St Francis DeSales, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 465 / POS: 22
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Hicksville at Tinora 4/23/21
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Jackson Bergman RHP / 1B / Hicksville, OH / 2022Rankings StateRank: 166 / POS: 62
Report: 6-6, 185-pounds with long/lanky frame. Effortless delivery with long levers. Ceiling is incredibly high with this prospect. More velo should be coming. Definite follow. Father (Sean) played 8 seasons in the majors, going 39-47 in 750.1 IP and 455 Ks. Pitch Repertoire:
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Andrew Imthurn 3B / RHP / Tinora, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 418 / POS: 20
Report: 6-0, 185-pounds with athletic frame. Two-way prospect who is committed to Wright State-Lake Campus. Pitch Repertoire:
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Nolan Schafer C / OF / Tinora, OH / 2022Report: 5-11, 175-pounds with athletic frame. Balanced swing from the right side. Up and down load with a slightly downhill path to contact. Rotational sequence. Line drive approach with gap to gap ability. Shows some tools behind the dish. Physical presence with athleticism to his actions. Catch/throw skills appear to be on par for class. |
Troy at Vandalia Butler - 4/19/21
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Boston Smith C / SS / Vandalia Butler, OH / 2021
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Carson Clark SS / 2B / Vandalia-Butler, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 171 / POS: 31
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Ryder Kirtley SS / 2B / Troy, OH / 2024
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Caleb Fogarty SS / Troy, OH / 2021
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Brian Allen RHP / 1B / Troy, OH / 2023Rankings StateRank: 82 / POS: 26
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Quinton Hall LHP / 1B / Vandalia-Butler, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 110 / POS: 14
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Michael Masters OF / Vandalia Butler, OH / 2021
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Mason at Princeton - 4/19/21
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Jake Hanley OF / RHP / Mason, OH / 2024Rankings OverallRank: 144 / POS: 32
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Brenden Garula LHP / OF / Mason, OH / 2022Rankings StateRank: 60 / POS: 10
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Ben Stuart SS / RHP / Mason, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 69 / POS: 16
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Lebanon vs West Clermont - 4/19/21
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Zachary Weber RHP / OF / Lebanon, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 13
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Nathan Taylor RHP / 3B / West Clermont, OH / 2023Rankings StateRank: 99 / POS: 34
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Nathan Mentzel SS / RHP / West Clermont, OH / 2021
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Gavin Sunderman RHP / 3B / West Clermont, OH / 2021Rankings StateRank: 132 / POS: 44
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