PBR Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament Scout Blog (Day Two)
August 15, 2020
Our scouts are stationed at both fields during the course of the tournament. Following is a look at scouting notes, video, and more from tournament action at Iron Horse Sports in Windber, PA ...
DAY ONE (FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH):
First pitch of Day 2 from ‘22 LHP Connor Dobos (@CBWestBaseball / @buckscobaseball) fouled right back at ya off the bunt attempt. That’ll wake you up for some #FallKickoff action. pic.twitter.com/3l4tbeXFVu
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
A lot to like in ‘21 RHP Owen Keim (Line Mountain / @kbc16u) ... Advanced strength in a 6’2, 205 lb frame working exclusively from the stretch. Has dealt so far w/ ⬆️ command on all pitches; 84 FB, 67 CB (11/5 shape), & 74 SL (short horizontal). #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/PlPvX3zHQL
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Keim reached back for an 8️⃣6️⃣ this past inning. On cruise control dropping in 4 pitches for strikes in any count; high on him. #FallKickoff https://t.co/zNcNy01Uqf
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Intrigued by the performance from ‘22 LHP Aiden Kim (@CBWestBaseball / @buckscobaseball). Fluidity in the delivery w/ feel for pace on the mound. Physical lower half in 5-10, 210 lb frame and spins it with the best of them. T80 FB w/ natural cut, two-plane 67 CB ⬇️. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/qQzzsLbXB2
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
It’s easy to notice how hard @buckscobaseball ‘22 SS Tyler McCord (Holy Ghost Prep) plays the game. Hit a ball on the nose earlier and flew down the line, 4.45 sec on a turn on this lineout to RF. Has been an absolute vacuum in the middle of the field as well; #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/B28qZHsBVM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Impressed w/ the potential in ‘21 RHP Aiden Sherman (Northern / @kbc16u). Whippy through a high 3/4 slot & gets plenty of late life on a T86 FB. Command has been here and there so far, 68 mph SL showing feel for spin. Proj 6-3, 195 lb frame. #FallKickoff @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/zUQxplEkGM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Recently opening his recruitment back up, ‘21 RHP Trey Yesavage (Boyertown / @KSBombers) is more than impressive on the mound. Imposing 6-4, 240 lb frame, ⬆️ level athlete, easy velo on this 92 FB here w/ downhill tilt & ‘bowling ball’ heaviness into the zone; #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/AqR15MfiPv
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Big fan of how ‘22 OF/LHP Roman Tozzi (Archbishop Carroll / @Zoom_Baseball) goes about his business. Short in the back w/ a quick arm and really pounds the zone. Trusts his stuff mixing in a ⬆️ command 68 mph BB showing 1/7 shape. Lived down in the zone; #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/xNw3i3R0jx
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Look out! ‘21 OF Kyle Musser (Manheim Township / @KSBombers) hits a laser off the pitcher for an infield single. Second quality AB of the day, drove a deep flyball to CF in the 1st inning. 101 mph bat-exit velocity per @TrackManBB at #PAStateGames. Results in-game; #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/oUSaIKcaW2
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
I’ve really liked a few swings from ‘21 1B Ian Petrutz (Clearview Regional, NJ / @Zoom_Baseball) this weekend. Runners on 2nd and 3rd, 1️⃣ out, & finds a hard barrel to the middle of the field for a quality at bat. @TerpsBaseball commit also has stood out defensively. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/NPgJwyd6R6
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
The physicality is evident in @StonyBrookBASE commit ‘21 1B Dave Alleva (Bishop Eustace / @Zoom_Baseball). 6-foot-1, 210 lb frame & gets off high intent hacks but can also shorten up. Took a tough called strike the pitch before, moves on, RBI single here. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/SAqur6wZsM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
More arms to like! ‘21 3B/RHP Kevin Opanel (Neumann-Goretti / @Zoom_Baseball) holding 83 mph on the FB w/ athleticism in the arm swing. Hand speed is legit at release & allows velo to play ⬆️ a few ticks. 2 K’s in his 1️⃣st inning of work. 69 CB w/ sweeping action. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/A5QUioIv2J
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
‘21 MIF Drew Sassaman (Manheim Township / @KSBombers) continues his hot stretch at #FallKickoff. Barrels one up down the RF line for a 3️⃣B, getting the chance to show off the wheels. 88 mph bat-exit velocity at #PAStateGames a couple months ago. Sense of urgency in all phases. pic.twitter.com/SopR2nGecs
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
‘22 C/3B Aaron Posey (North Allegheny / Allegheny Pirates) gets the scoring started with a deep drive to RCF; 2-run double continuing to add onto an already impressive resume. Will stick behind the plate moving fwd, down to 1.91 pop time in showcase & 99 bat exit. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/HI9h6dw5Yl
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
I’ve been intrigued with @KentStBaseball commit ‘22 INF Robert Phelps (Taylor Allderdice / Pirates) ever since we saw him at our Preseason All-State this past winter. Twitch in all phases, plus runner (6.75 60-yard), & has a good eye at the plate. RBI 2B here, #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/9pYYptYbPQ
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Beautiful sequence from ‘21 LHP Eric Chalus (Bethel Park / @KentStBaseball commit). 84 FB, 83 FB w/ some cut, 68 CB foul, 66 CB K looking. Has tripled up on the CB at times, feels very comfortable spinning it. Slight hip coil at top of the stack creating deception. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/xZvN7nB0ep
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
The hit & run works to perfection here as ‘21 INF Jim Sadler (Chartiers Houston / @WVUBaseball commit) shoots one through the right side. Athletic & adjustable at the plate w/ a strong top hand in the stroke. 6.63 60-yard runner & creates chaos on base paths. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/PnJifhLPKz
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Chalus just bumped an 8️⃣5️⃣ in his second inning of work. Doing whatever he wants with hitters at the moment, @DanCevette @GregWilliamsPBR #FallKickoff https://t.co/2lFttjVOCI
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
The command is most definitely there for ‘22 LHP Donovan Patten (Absecon, @PBRNewJersey / @SandSharks2000). T79 on the FB w/ present arm-side run, mixing 68 mph CB w/ depth & 11/5 shape seen here. Also landed 74 CH for strikes. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/aQhOjnaT0P
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Look at the tempo here from Pirates ‘22 RHP Joe Roth (Austintown Fitch @PrepBaseballOH). Gets the ball back and ready to go right back to work. Two pitch sequence: 86 FB, 85 FB attacking the zone with a whippy H 3/4 release. Dropped in 76 SL on occasion as well. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/Fc9BE0BbtZ
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Recent @GWUBaseball commit ‘21 LHP Tyler Switalski (Waynesburg Area / Pirates) tunneling a T85 FB & 75 ⬇️⬇️ CH from a quick H 3/4 slot. Top notch combo & lands a two-plane 68 mph CB with 1/7 shape in any count. Projectable 6-4, 200 lb frame & ⬆️ level athlete. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/DRnMubsfee
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Pirates ‘22 RHP Eddie Albert (Upper St Clair) has made numerous improvements over the past year. T85 today w/ impressive command in the zone & flips in a high spin, 73 CB which projects as legitimate out pitch moving forward. 4.12 GPA doesn’t hurt his chances either, #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/F9fYgAHouv
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
. @SandSharks2000 ‘22 MIF John McColl (Cedar Creek @PBRNewJersey) stays inside a FB and ropes a line drive right at the first baseman. 2️⃣ quality at bats so far vs. the Pirates & features a short barrel path to the ball. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/ydgYnWIlOX
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Liked the pitchability from ‘21 RHP Alexander Heavner (Mars Area / @Spikes_Baseball). T82 from a compact H 3/4 delivery & can really spin it. 72 CB generates two-plane shape & has been the out pitch so far. Competes on the bump; not afraid of contact. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/wteTJwUZDj
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Look at this jump from ‘21 SS Patrick Kusters (Council Rock North / @buckscobaseball). Vaults & takes 3️⃣B easily, (would’ve been a no-throw if caught cleanly & he would’ve been in standing). Plays the game at a fast pace, creates issues defensively. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/C4r7GqWZjr
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Great swing here from ‘21 3B Joe Purcell (Council Rock South / @buckscobaseball). Deposits a changeup to deep CF for an RBI double. Smooth lefty stroke & lower half connects with the hands early and often. Uses the whole field; #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/4Ylb0KSpUk
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
Might want to tune in here.. ‘21 RHP Quinn Holt (North Penn / @buckscobaseball) T86 on FB with slight downhill plane & showed a feel for 3️⃣ in the zone. Worked 79 CH w/ arm-side fade (best pitch) & 78 SL w/ short horizontal. 6’5, 195 projectable frame, 1020 SAT. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/aCZrUdtI4v
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
One of my favorite players in attendance at #FallKickoff was ‘21 CF Logan Andreyko (North Allegheny / @Spikes_Baseball). Plays the game with intensity.. roped a 1B to RF then takes second on a beautiful DBR ⬇️. Also plays a ⬆️ level CF, tracks down everything. Will help teams win pic.twitter.com/0HZsELjT8N
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
‘21 OF/RHP Mattix Clement (Butler Area / @Spikes_Baseball) T82 in an uber athletic 6-2, 200 lb frame. Just now starting to really get into baseball (made 150 3️⃣ pointers in his HS basketball career)... the ceiling is very ⬆️. Countered w/ a 71 mph BB, 3.8 GPA. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/WdWMOHAWWd
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
‘21 SS/RHP Alex Martin (Pennsbury / @buckscobaseball) T83 and holding 79-81 mph in the zone. Dropped in 68-69 mph CB (featured here) which got more than a few swings
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 15, 2020
and misses. Deception in the delivery w/ similar hand speed on both pitches at the release. #FallKickoff pic.twitter.com/eex5E1n2Ni