PBR Limited Series Scout Blog (Day Three)
July 19, 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 THREe (Sunday, JULY 19th):
#PBRLimitedSeries Day Three action is now underway. Follow @T_Wills1 & @GregWilliamsPBR for additional coverage all day long. pic.twitter.com/V2hvyfV6UZ
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
'21 LHP Broc Weigle (AC-Valley) sitting 79-81 with a loose arm swing early for @northeasttwins. Also commanding a 1/7 BB at 66-68. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/CcpQR7NcCg
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
I’m all in on ‘22 C Connor Booth (Oxford Area / @PAPlaymakers). Communication skills & leadership ability are there behind the plate as well as quality receiving skills. No doubt standout performer offensively yesterday w/ 3️⃣ standup doubles to the LCF gap. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/Sdk2BulZaK
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Intriguing arm from @KSBombers.. ‘23 RHP/1B Cayde Connelly (Manheim Central) holding 77-78 mph w/ downhill T79 & is carving. Mixing advanced CB w/ sharp two plane action across the zone at 61-63 mph for s&m. Easy 2️⃣ innings so far. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/ampiwDfsiX
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
6'3", 205-lb '21 LHP Mack Meengs (State College) also in control early. Mixing a FB at 79-82 & a SL with some tilt at 71-73. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/ymSRUjAFZ1
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
I’ve liked the swings from ‘22 MIF Jacob Rodriguez (Muhlenberg / @KSBombers) all weekend. Athletic in the box & doesn’t get cheated; RBI single here to start off the scoring at #PBRLimitedSeries. pic.twitter.com/CcO0tmo6l4
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Really like the simple, balanced approach in the box of '21 C/1B Hunter Klotz. The @KentStBaseball recruit was right on this foul ball before lining a single on the next pitch. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/jG41Uzpgsz
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
Athletic in the box while short to the hitting zone. Lock Haven commit, '21 RHP/OF Matthew Lingenfelter (State College) doesn't miss many barrels. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/X3F3EXG9Am
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
If you’re looking for an incredibly high twitch athlete, ‘22 SS Dean Mihos (Owen J Roberts / @PAPlaymakers) is your guy. 6.54 runner, consistently on time at front of the plate. RBI single here; 4.32 on a turn down the line. #PBRLimitedSeries @ShooterHunt #TeamSelect FG member. pic.twitter.com/hsqUmBGLsO
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
‘23 SS/RHP Ryan Brader (Manheim Township / @KSBombers) keeps getting better & better each time we see him. Holding a firm 82-84 mph w/ ASR on the FB while pounding the zone. Countered w/ adequate 70-71 mph SL with short horizontal bite. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/ZHs9bSRVMG
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
‘23 OF Marcus Rivera (Hempfield) is a legitimate threat on the basepaths at all times. Stole second on the first pitch & shows off the athleticism here swimming the tag at 3B. Great catch & throw from ‘22 C Connor Booth regardless. #PBRLimitedSeries @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/7s9Qu0iCEE
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
6'4", 225-lb 1B Alex Pasternak with a solid approach at the plate. Shoots this FB backside for a single. #PBRLimitedSeries @northeasttwins @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/KtBU8kx3BS
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
‘22 SS/RHP Dean Mihos (OJR) holding 82-84 mph FB out of a controlled, compact delivery w/ present crossfire. Quality hand speed on all pitches w/ a sharp 66-67 mph breaker. Also just made an off balance jump throw from SS last inning for a bang bang out. Impressive; #PBRLimSeries pic.twitter.com/uyZNqZ7mIq
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
‘23 RHP Gavin Glass (Manheim Township / @KSBombers) impressed me w/ a three pitch arsenal FB/CB/CH for strikes. T79 a few times in the 7️⃣th inning & got the final out on a CH w/ ASF here at 70 mph. Adv. feel for his stuff on the mound. @meat23 @GregWilliamsPBR #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/fz5licIpPZ
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Popped over to field 1️⃣ for a short while & caught this double blistered down the LF line by ‘21 @northeasttwins Phil Polakiewicz (Lancaster, @PBRNewYork). Had a couple hard barrels in game action & showed off a short trigger into hitting zone. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/Ahyz9AeXz8
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Might want to take a close look here. ‘22 LHP Josh Berzonski (Southwestern / @BaseballUmd) throws anything in any count. Sitting 80-81 on the FB w/ ability to mix plus 72-75 CH for swing & miss. 75-76 mph CB is advanced & varies hard, 1/7 shape; must follow. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/eybtkZszI4
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
'21 RHP Riley Vadasz (Jefferson, WV) sitting 78-81 early on. Athletic & balanced delivery. BB is above average with tight 11/5 spin at 71-73. @AcesAppalachian @pbrpennsylvania #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/3uzApBfXAT
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
‘22 C Kam Melendez (@northeasttwins / Jamestown, @PBRNewYork) pops a 2.22 on the bag here for a bang bang play. Physical 6-2, 194 lb presence who can swing it as well; 89 mph bat-exit per @TrackManBB. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/A63mJLb9Jt
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Long & lean at 6'2", 165-lb RHP Evan Alwine (Altoona Area) has cruised through 2 innings of work. FB 75-77, T79. Also showing an occasional mid-60s BB. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/Hxbf4PS1ck
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
Nice relay here from ‘23 C Mason Smith (Hanover / @BaseballUmd ) & ‘21 1B Jimmy Kirk (Malvern Prep) to nab the runner at home plate. Kirk can also swing it w/ some of the better pop in the state; 102 mph bat-exit at #PAStateGames. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/3gXWPCt7Pr
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Really like the approach of '23 SS Jeff Hoenstine (Central Martinsburg). Doubled in 1st AB then went backside for a single in 2nd AB after spitting on a BB. High motor athlete with a feel for the game. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/UnCH5YBJwq
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
Big fan of the way ‘21 3B Cody May (Kennedy Catholic / @northeasttwins) plays the game. Stays short w/ the hands & shoots a line drive 1B to RF with two strikes. Just made a barehanded play on the run at 3B and threw across his body; athletic. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/AEzF7aDaru
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
'21 OF Cole Sebastián (Otto-Eldred) isn't just fast (6.50 60), he also gets great jumps. Great angle to run down this line drive & prevent extra bases. #PBRLimitedSeries @northeasttwins @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/sUbo2jqKO9
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
There's lots to like in @PBRWestVirginia's No. 4 ranked '22 prospect SS Carson McCoy. 6.69 runner is twitchy in the box & manipulates the barrel well. Plays the game hard! #PBRLimitedSeries @PBRWestVirginia @pbrpennsylvania @AcesAppalachian pic.twitter.com/JhIxRRd0oF
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
‘21 MIF Damon Foster (Dubois Central Catholic / @northeasttwins) w/ two quality at bats to start the game off. Hard single to LF in the 1️⃣st & tags a deep flyball to the pull-side here. Getting off top notch swings in a lean, athletic frame. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/qcV0NbiMTE
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Like the simple approach of '22 OF Tyler Helsel (Central Martinsburg) in the box. Gets on plane early & finds lots of barrels. Gets on top of this FB up in the zone for a line out to CF. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/NvGetc4LeO
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
Speaking of quick-twitch athletes, ‘21 OF Cole Sebastian (Otto-Eldred / @northeasttwins) gets all of a FB out over the plate for 3️⃣ bases. Absolutely flies; 6.50 60-yard & 11.70 sec from home to third. 97 mph bat-exit velo per @TrackManBB. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/NVZnMMsyC4
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
‘21 3B Jacob Zuniga (Good Counsel, @PBRMaryland / @BaseballUmd) can play the game at a high level. Full layout snare of a laser line-drive down 3B line yesterday & stays hot at the dish w/ a pieced up RBI single here. A guy that I would want on my team; #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/fcWbGEPbrh
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
‘22 LHP Ryan Reed (Haverford School / @PAPlaymakers) was impressive on the mound in his 1️⃣st inning. Pounds the zone w/ slight downhill on an 81-83 mph FB w/ hip coil in delivery. Gets behind LHH on release slot making for uncomfortable AB’s. 64-67 CB for K’s; #PALimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/bIKp6icgl7
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Liked the fluidity in the arm-swing from ‘22 RHP/OF Christian Fluharty (Hundred, @PBRWestVirginia / @AcesAppalachian). Fastball lived at the knees & played up at 77-79 mph. Landed varying curveball shapes for strikes at 68-73 mph which should project as out pitches #PBRLimSeries pic.twitter.com/NSSmPl9Njs
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Lots of talent in the 2:00 game slot. Former #PBRFutureGames participant Mark Black (@ChipolaBaseball recruit) wins the 1st battle with @Pitt_BASE recruit RHP Brendan Bair. Turns around a 93 mph FB here for a single. @FloodCityElite @Go_Team_AA @pbrpennsylvania #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/S5BuJSefSe
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
Reed just popped an 84 in the 2️⃣nd. Added a SL at 70 mph to give hitters a different look. Ahead & in control the entire time; dominant on the bump. Competes & trusts his stuff more than most; really high on him. @PAPlaymakers @DanCevette https://t.co/IpqG9dXY41 https://t.co/AaLXDKmyhv
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
'21 RHP Brandon Bair (Bishop McCort) sitting 88-92 early, T93. The slider at 76-79 is an above average pitch with depth at times. 6'1", 225-pounder is commanding the zone & attacking hitters. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/EL9UUW7OYp
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
The Oxford Area recruit was up to 101 mph bat-exit velocity per @TrackManBB at #PAStateGames. Has been as low as a 1.95 pop time with an upper 70’s arm strength from the crouch; total package. https://t.co/22YkRTOpJ1 https://t.co/gFPhadAbhJ
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
'21 RHP Nick Kumor (Laurel Highlands) is attacking the zone early. 6'2, 190-pounder is sitting 80-82 with occasional cut to his FB. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @Go_Team_AA pic.twitter.com/sngaKlag5x
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
Stood out for @PAPlaymakers in every game slotted in the meat of the order. Knows how to situationally hit & plays well above average athletically at his size. Also a ⬆️ defender w/ quick feet & 4.0 sec pace, could play 3 of 4 INF positions at next level. #PBRLimitedSeries https://t.co/kAtgJMB0Tq
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
5'11", 180-lb Dylan Perry (Gulf Coast, FL) just went big fly for @Go_Team_AA. The '21 IF has put together consistent ABs all weekend & has shown the versatility to move around the diamond defensively. #PBRLimitedSeries @Go_Team_AA @pbrpennsylvania @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/pt6PtykRup
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
Nice birds eye view of a ‘22 SS Dean Mihos (Owen J Roberts / @PAPlaymakers) stolen base. Elite first step quickness & reaches top speed quickly, 6.54 runner. Got on base by stretching a single knocked down by the SS into a double. Wow‼️ #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/SWUq83M6p2
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
‘22 1B Jack Zungalia (@PAPlaymakers / Tower Hill) is powerful in the box at 5’11, 190 lbs & crushes baseballs out over the plate. Another hard knock here through the left side. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/o6Ss0F8iir
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Uh oh‼️ ‘22 Christian Alvarez (Garnet Valley / @PAPlaymakers) just went #PBRBombSquad to RF for a no doubter. Present rhythm in the setup allowing for fluidity through the hitting window. Love the lower half aggression in the box. #PBRLimitedSeries @GregWilliamsPBR pic.twitter.com/XSyPanXbpD
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Uncommitted '21 1B Tim Quinn (Franklin Regional) continues his torrid extra base barrage this summer with another bomb to LF. #PBRLimitedSeries @Go_Team_AA @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/SZvX8q9U6Z
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
I’ve been impressed w/ the barrel speed & intent from day 1️⃣. 6’4 / 210 & possesses ⬆️ bat to ball skills. That combo will make him dangerous in the middle of a collegiate lineup. 93 bat-exit per @TrackManBB. #PBRLimitedSeries ... https://t.co/vopgQE75xW https://t.co/7UNZIGzdZl
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
‘21 C Caden Miller (@AcesAppalachian / Fairmont Senior, @PBRWestVirginia) put together high level at bats all day. Just smoked one down the LF line for a 2-run double. Low center of gravity & an adjustable athlete at the plate. #PBRLimitedSeries @wv_pbr pic.twitter.com/Z35y5tw2Sg
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
We have a legitimate knuckleballer here at #PBRLimitedSeries‼️ ‘22 C/2B Connor Bailey (Jefferson, WV) stepped on the mound & saw a couple flutter, missing more than a few barrels along the way. 55-60 mph offering which is intriguing. @AcesAppalachian @wv_pbr @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/dGcLEvA16E
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
The 6’4, 190 lb lefty left us in awe after a dominant outing. T85 in his last inning of work announcing his presence at #PBRLimitedSeries with authority. BB is an out pitch & plays out of same funky tunnel behind LHH batter. Must follow‼️ https://t.co/XVD0TbKj3W
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
Final game slot of the weekend. Time for a little uni watch ? #PBRLimitedSeries @BaseballUmd @FloodCityElite @KSBombers @Go_Team_AA @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/gGYBVXFgiE
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
‘21 Jacob Zuniga (Good Counsel, MD) up to 84 mph for @BaseballUmd & ‘21 Tim Quinn (Franklin Regional / @Go_Team_AA) turns it around for a hard hit single to LF to get us started in the last game of #PBRLimitedSeries. pic.twitter.com/1IHTNR2FRK
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
‘21 OF Dante DiMatteo (Fox Chapel / @Go_Team_AA) gets the scoring started w/ a two-strike, RBI infield single to the left side. Athletic 5’11 / 160 pound frame & gets down the line in a hurry; competes in the box. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/NSy0x57Wwx
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Love the pace that 5'10", 210-lb '23 RHP Braden Kretchman (Meyersdale) works at. Gets it and goes while really trusting his stuff. FB 78-81, BB 67-68, CH 71-72. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/PAlAijJK9D
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
'23 SS Jeff Hoenstine (Central Martinsburg) continues to barrel everything. Excellent balance in the box and the ability to control the barrel is evident in every AB. Triple & single so far in this game. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/icE1M286Ys
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
Love the pace that 5'10", 210-lb '23 RHP Braden Kretchman (Meyersdale) works at. Gets it and goes while really trusting his stuff. FB 78-81, BB 67-68, CH 71-72. #PBRLimitedSeries @FloodCityElite @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/PAlAijJK9D
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
Very athletic, projectable 6'1", 180-lb frame. '23 LHP Jared Murray (@BaronMCBaseball) has a bright future. FB 78-82, BB 66-67, CH 68-70. #PBRLimitedSeries @KSBombers @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/qFpmCyR8rQ
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
‘21 SS Erik Risnychok (Archmere Acad, DE / @BaseballUmd) has been one of my favorite players at #PBRLimitedSeries. Just picked a hard one hop line drive at SS & fired home for the out, barrels up his second knock of the day here; speed plays in all phases, fun to watch‼️ pic.twitter.com/ptbxVIHfzQ
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Liked the approach from ‘22 MIF Blaise Tanner (West York / @BaseballUmd). Sits on a pitch & doesn’t miss it when it comes. High barrel awareness & athletic in the box. RBI single featured here, #PBRLimitedSeries. pic.twitter.com/BRAmrewfOX
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Tanner just roped a bases clearing triple to the RCF gap on pitch painted on the outside corner at the knees. Kid knows how to find barrels & does it often. Extremely high on him & think there’s top of the order potential down the line. #PBRLimitedSeries https://t.co/SuNNp2m7V9 https://t.co/I3veXEZWPb
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Hard groundout here, but I was a fan of ‘21 Dylan Perry all day (Gulf Coast @PBRFlorida, @Go_Team_AA). Athletic 5’11 / 175 lb frame w/ physicality in the actions; 4.20 down the line here & hopped up on the mound & bumped an 82. Can really do it all, #PBRLimitedSeries @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/KtWD5dKigx
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Anyone looking for a ‘21 1B with light tower power? Jimmy Kirk (Malvern Prep / @BaseballUmd) Has been up to a 102 mph bat-exit velocity & the juice plays to the pull-side primarily in game. Another hard barrel here, not that we’re surprised. 6’2 / 215 lb frame. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/qwzN4kxegV
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
'22 2B/SS Jacob Rodriguez (Muhlenberg) has swung it well all weekend. Just capped things off with a HR to left. #PBRLimitedSeries @KSBombers @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/5ca75bmkpn
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
‘21 Fletcher Hindman (@Go_Team_AA / Baldwin) plays a solid 2B‼️ Made a full extension diving play to the backhand side & popped up quickly. Threw a seed across & barely missed getting the runner. Absolute gamer who has found a few barrels along the way. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/f5wPmh2NUa
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
Who would like a catcher that can throw 1.94’s on balls in the dirt? ‘21 C Landon DiBeradin (@Go_Team_AA / Norwin) had a highlight filled weekend capped off w/ a 4-6 offensive showing (.667) at #PBRLimitedSeries. I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again, kid can play. pic.twitter.com/tRE9xCtDeI
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 19, 2020
After watching back on video, Glass bumped an 80 in his last inning of work. Legitimate potential in a 6-foot, 165-pound frame. 3️⃣ pitches in the zone w/ consistent ASR. CH will be an out pitch. @KSBombers @meat23 @GregWilliamsPBR #PBRLimitedSeries https://t.co/Vl0Wg8v3Nu
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 19, 2020
Many thanks to Greg Tunstall & the Iron Horse Sports Complex staff for all the hospitality. That's a wrap on the 2020 #PBRLimitedSeries from Windber, PA. @pbrpennsylvania @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/qICKuCAagB
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 19, 2020
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