PBR Limited Series Scout Blog (Day Two)
July 18, 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 TWO (SATURday, JULY 18th):
Day Two of the #PBRLimitedSeries is less than an hour from 1st pitch. 16 teams are set to play one game each today. Be sure to follow @T_Wills1& @GregWilliamsPBR for additional coverage. pic.twitter.com/txiLeuPSLx
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 18, 2020
Intrigued by ‘22 RHP Bryson Bain (@Go_Team_AA / Redbank). 6’3, 185 with limbs coming at the hitter from all angles. Some funk to the delivery & fluid through release window. Downhill T84 FB holding 81-83 w/ a quality SL at 70-71 getting s&m down in the zone. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/c8appihnVl
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
As expected, ‘22 3B Drew Ripepi (@Go_Team_AA / Peters Township) gets the first knock of the game here at #PBRLimitedSeries. Strong, extremly physical in the box at 5’11, 200 lb. Light tower power with a 102 mph bat-exit velocity per @TrackManBB. pic.twitter.com/rGpZP4cOxN
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Really liked ‘22 RHP Ethan Parker (Seton LaSalle / @recruit_wh). Quick arm on the bump, feel for pace & commands the zone w/ a 79-81 mph FB mixing a 66-70 mph breaker w/ late sweeping action & advanced feel for spin. In control; #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/oU8ifAcADp
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Evans bumped an 80 in his 3️⃣rd inning of work. Quality start & gave his team a chance to win; gamer. @recruit_wh. https://t.co/5LnvL145pT
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Look out‼️ ‘22 1B Wes Parker (Peters Township) scorches a rocket down the left field line to get the scoring started at #PBRLimitedSeries for @Go_Team_AA. Noticeable strength in the box (6’2 / 225) & gets off violent, but calculated swings. Interesting prospect at the plate. pic.twitter.com/9TBX9SLibi
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
'21 catcher Cy Probst (Central Mountain), a @MaineBaseball commit, showing some pull side juice just foul early in the AM. The 5'10", 170-pounder will be participating in the Call to the Hall this week in Cortland, NY #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @PBRNewYork @FloodCityElite pic.twitter.com/5e80CpXQZ8
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
'21 RHP Noah Williamson (Bald Eagle Area) working quickly & efficiently sitting 83-85. The 5'11", 180-pounder also commands his BB at 68-70. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @FloodCityElite pic.twitter.com/py8fd2TsV1
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
A lot of really likeable qualities from ‘22 MIF Joe Fiedor (Hempfield). Vaults a plus jump at 2nd base & easily swipes third, scoring on an overthrow for @Go_Team_AA. Plays the game at a speed above the rest of the competition. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/yUhJtIzPZo
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
‘22 C Thomas Nicely (Franklin Regional / @Go_Team_AA) continues swinging a hot stick at the plate. Continuously gets his swing off and finds hard barrels. First two at bats; Double to LCF, lineout to RF here. Very impressed. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/Fd6Y6RdA8J
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
I’ve been on the ‘21 C Noah Osborn (Avonworth / @recruit_wh) hype train for awhile now. No reason to stop now; finds another hard barrel (has to be his 8th in two days) for a lineout to RF. A walking quality at-bat. #PBRLimitedSeries @GregWilliamsPBR @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/a9yAYH44pK
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Uncommitted '21 catcher Gehrig Fleming (West Chester Rustin) continues to showcase advanced receiving skills. Commands the pitching staff well & gives his pitchers an opportunity to succeed on every pitch. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @parebels pic.twitter.com/b5ZirYxze4
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
You might want to tune into what ‘22 OF Ethan Tinker (6-1, 175 / Avonworth) is doing. Absolute standout day yesterday with 4️⃣ hits. Adds a double here down the RF line to even the scoring up at 3-3 @recruit_wh. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/yfmuwk7XRs
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Want to see an advanced defender? ⬇️ ‘22 SS Aiden Dunlap (Hempfield / @Go_Team_AA) works extremely hard early in routes allowing for downhill play w/ momentum towards the target. Trusts hands out in front & showed off top notch range in the middle. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/5lU32Ji1pf
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
The bat speed stands out w/ ‘22 OF Charlie Eberle (Upper St. Clair / @recruit_wh). Physical, athletic kid at 5’9, 175 lb and situationally hits here with 0 outs, advancing both runners to scoring position in the ⬆️ of the 6th. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/1PBZGj9kP6
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
‘22 3B Mason Monroe (Avonworth / @recruit_wh) made a beautiful play on a hot shot earlier at third base. The game knows; rewarding him here w/ the go ahead 2 RBI single putting @recruit_wh ahead 7-5 in ⬆️ 6th. @DanCevette #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/SWOqjCFLHx
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
‘22 OF CJ Elias (Moon Area / @recruit_wh) is a tough out at the plate. Down 0-2 in the count, fouls off a few pitches, & takes a FB two inches off the outside corner to RF for an RBI single. Competes & has advanced feel for hands in the box. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/nRF9dmsyfX
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Yep, ‘22 3B Drew Ripepi (Peters Township / @Go_Team_AA) just went way out of the yard to LCF w/ a bat flip on the finish. Had to be 395’ blast; knew it from the “gun shot” sound off the bat. @pbrpennsylvania Future Games member in a couple weeks. College coaches.. one to know. pic.twitter.com/A5Jw6NmFPp
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Liking what I’m seeing from ‘23 RHP Joe Bukosky (Hollidaysburg / @FloodCityElite). Lives in the zone with a straight 77-80 mph T81 FB displaying feel for a quality 65-68 mph BB with varying shapes seen here. Trusts his stuff, two K’s in the first; #PBRLimitedSeries @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/ZInuZ8fjwJ
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
6'5", 185-lb uncommitted '21 Ryan Latourelle (Wyomissing) sitting 77-80 with a BB at 66-69. Long, projectable frame. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/JPzxOkhSlg
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 18, 2020
Got the video ?, look at the athleticism in the box. One of the better power hitters I’ve seen in some time. #PBRBombSquad @ShooterHunt @DanCevette @GregWilliamsPBR @PBR_NY_Carrier pic.twitter.com/NCj9uapJWM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
'21 OF Kyle Musser (@mtwpbaseball) keeps swinging a hot stick. Just misses a HR to left on this swing. Lots of fast twitch actions in this uncommitted 6'0", 170-lb prospect. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/A2cd0KJ5as
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 18, 2020
‘21 SS Chandler Ho (Dubois Area / @northeasttwins) keeps on swinging it. Two hard barrels for knocks at my field yesterday & continues the hit parade w/ RBI single through the left side (stays on a low breaking ball) to make it 2-0 Twins. 83 mph bat-exit velo. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/x7l9HBZcYc
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Uncommitted '21 CIF Aidan Sturtevant (Cocalico) keeps impressing with the bat. 6'1, 180-pounder turns this one around for a stand up double. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/g7RoOavvHo
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
Legitimate HR power on each & e every swing. @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball #PBRBombSquad https://t.co/hiKTzzRxFp
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
‘23 Carter Savage (Punxsutawney / @FloodCityElite) is physically built at 6’2, 200 lbs. Gets the barrel to the ball here for a 2-run single tying things up at 2️⃣ all. Attacks early in counts; #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/K8hmBQTWu3
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Liked the shortness of the stroke on ‘23 MIF Austin Beauchamp (Altoona Area / @FloodCityElite). Stays inside one here shooting an opposite field single to the RCF gap. Quality defender as well who can pick it. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/STgHT6RZyb
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
‘23 MIF Austin Bruner (Somerset / @FloodCityElite) is an advanced athlete & has shown extremely well offensively at #PBRLimitedSeries. Just smoked an RBI double among the other two barrels he accrued through the first two AB’s. Will be following him closely as the frame matures. pic.twitter.com/V0iByqoKCF
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Bradley Bruner* (‘23 MIF Somerset) https://t.co/uxZn9dHk8i
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 18, 2020
'21 RHP Gage Gilloott (Connellsville) sitting 85-87 early while also dropping in a BB at 65-67. The 6'0", 190-pounder has been up to 89 mph this summer. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @Go_Team_AA pic.twitter.com/Z5FGbBFpzs
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
Good luck.. ‘23 RHP Luke Guth (Franklin) just mowing hitters down w/ an extremely quick, high 3/4 arm-slot & FB that’s holding 86-87 T88. Commanding a tight, wipeout 71-72 mph SL showing late horizontal bite. 2️⃣ K in a clean first. @KSBombers @ShooterHunt #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/pRkYPBKnOy
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
2019 #PBRFutureGames #TeamPA participant Alex Gabauer (Norwin) gets things started for @Go_Team_AA in the 2:00 game. The @PennBaseball commit continues to show top of the order skills at the plate. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/93Orrcv0dd
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
The stuff works well for ‘22 MIF/RHP Cam Cole (Bridgeport @PBRWestVirginia / @AcesAppalachian). Pitching backwards w/ two plane, 65-66 mph CB for s&m, as well as a T78 FB that plays well off of it. 1-2-3 inning; #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/ezls6ii1fc
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
#PAStateGames standout '21 OF Cole Sébastien (Otto-Eldred) continues his impressive summer with a 2 run bomb for the @northeasttwins. Eldred registered a 97 mph bat exit per @TrackManBB this summer. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/ECSR3BKccX
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
‘23 C Cole Constable (@Prep_Ramblers / @KSBombers) keeps getting better behind the dish. Athletic behind the plate w/ quick twitch & flexibility allowing for range to either side while blocking. Works hard for pitchers; 2.00 pop time on the bag between innings. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/YT8k58mv1j
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
2018 #PBRFutureGames #TeamPA participant Mark Black (Serra Catholic) flashing the swing that made him one of the top HR threats in the state the past 3 years. The @ChipolaBaseball recruit led the WPIAL in long balls as a junior. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @Go_Team_AA pic.twitter.com/z4RbCalyta
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
Really intrigued by what I’ve seen from ‘23 CIF Andrew Malec (@Prep_Ramblers / @KSBombers). Hard single to LF in 1️⃣st AB that almost skipped to the wall & stays on a low CB shooting in thru the left side here. Top notch athlete in a proj 6’3 / 170 lb frame. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/AZ6FkoBL9I
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Sebastián has no problem turning around velo. The 6.53 runner is twitchy in all his actions. Turned on this foul ball in his next AB before drawing a walk. Also just made an impressive sliding catch in CF. pic.twitter.com/5KW4AwKuT6
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
Malec (@Prep_Ramblers) now on the mound T80 mph with legitimate length in the arm-swing & free and easy downhill on a T80 FB. Mixed in a 70 mph downer CB w/ high spin, consistently gets extended out in front on it; should proj as strikeout pitch moving ➡️. #PBRLimitedSeries https://t.co/qd666vXp1d pic.twitter.com/Sa3Pdf2rRp
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
My favorite MIF in the state right now ‘21 SS Alex Gabauer (Norwin / @Go_Team_AA) continues to be an absolute standout defender. Can pick it with the best of them, look at the hands play here ?. @PennBaseball recruit. pic.twitter.com/ZssrKLqw2p
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
'21 LHP Jake Merry (Otto-Eldred) has battled all game giving his team a chance to win. Solid feel for adding & subtracting velo while keeping hitters off balance. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @northeasttwins pic.twitter.com/J4TK0yMWXj
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
'21 RHP Zach Potthoff (Norwin) on in relief for @Go_Team_AA. Sitting 83-86, T87 with a solid SL at 75-77. Also hit a 2 run bomb to help his cause. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/uvSnMwHiwh
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
‘21 C Landon Diberadin on the catch & throw. Down to 1.94 on the bag in showcase setting w/ an advanced 77 mph arm strength from the crouch. The real deal behind the dish; oh & he can swing it ➡️ 91 mph exit velo at #PAStateGames per @TrackManBB. #PBRLimitedSeries https://t.co/X6Ra0OUYwe
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Physical 6’2 / 225 lb RHP Jordan Ford (@FloodCityElite / Richland) features advanced pitchability on the mound w/ confidence in his stuff. 3️⃣ pitches in zone, T82 FB w/ downhill play, 70-71 mph CB for strikes, & 76-78 CH in any count. Tough at bat against. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/NOiFwRVpmp
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Lots of projection in 6'4", 220-lb RHP Carter Cowburn. Has added velo since participating in 2019 #PBRJuniorFutureGames as a member of #TeamPA. FB 82-83, cB 70-71, SL 73-75, CH 75-77. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/C9siFcLLtr
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
Speaking of projection, '23 RHP Ross Gampe has a lot of it himself. 6'3", 200-pounder is sitting 79-81 with a BB at 66-68. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @FloodCityElite pic.twitter.com/nbPuLPiwbk
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
The ball jumps out of ‘21 RHP Grant Smeltzer (Central York / Fairfield commit) hand sitting a firm 83-84 mph out of a compact, athletic 5-10 / 185 lb frame. Countered w/ a tight 72-73 mph CB showing late, hard ⬇️ action. Command issues early, starting to settle in. #PBRLimSeries pic.twitter.com/k2uPX4i7Ho
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
'22 SS Dean Mihos (Owen J Roberts), a standout at the recent #PAProspectGames, flashes his 6.56 foot speed on a hard 90. 4.08 out of the RH box. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/itm3QIUGX7
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
Nice piece of hitting by @BaseballUmd SS Erik Risnychok (Archmere Acad, DE). Laces a fastball deep to RF for a flyout & runs a 4.35 on a turn. Good looking athlete in a 5’10 / 160 lb frame. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/lubcLTv4hk
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Also an advanced defender that understands the game. Here he dekes the runner giving his outfielder a chance for the double play. @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/fcwtSayFHP
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 18, 2020
Footwork is on point for ‘21 SS Lane Weissmiller (Rising Sun @PBRMaryland / @BaseballUmd). Low center of gravity w/ feel for the approach. Gets downhill thru fielding window & arm strength plays from the left side. Plays at a quick pace well under 4.0 sec. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/fjjLQaZCdV
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
Big fan of ‘21 LHP 6-foot, 185-pound Garret Golzapfel (@FloodCityElite / State College). Holding 80-81 mph out of a repeatable, high 3/4 delivery. Getting plenty of ASR on the FB & creating deception w/ a 66-67 mph CB out of the same tunnel. 1-2-3 first inning. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/qUj07kTas0
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
5'10", 160-lb '23 catcher Zach LeGars (Tyrone Area) has been impressive defensively. Quiet recever has quick feet & an efficient transition. Consistent 2.15 pop times between innings. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @FloodCityElite pic.twitter.com/NbN11suCL6
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
Golzapfel popped an 82 & then an 83 in his 2️⃣nd inning of work. Missing barrels w/ advanced deception on the FB/CB combination. #PBRLimitedSeries https://t.co/P8ruNxDO0U
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
'23 OF Gage Wheaton (Hempfield Area) with a nice piece of 2 strike hitting shooting this ball backside for a stand up triple. #PBRLimitedSeries @pbrpennsylvania @FloodCityElite pic.twitter.com/icM9Xbzb63
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
‘22 RHP Aiden Russell (West Perry / @BaseballUmd has pinpoint command of a sharp 64-66 mph CB that he flips in for strikes at will. Hitters having a tough time picking it up allowing 75-77 mph FB to generate soft contact above the belt; knows how to pitch. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/Fm7ahff69g
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
A commonality at this point, ‘21 OF Matthew Lingenfelter (State College / @LHU_baseball) is a walking barrel. Bases clearing triple to start the scoring off today for @FloodCityElite, an infield single here. Hits any pitch in any count w/ present adjustability. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/OS3ZVkPkQV
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
6'1", 210-lb '22 C/RHP has barreled everything at the plate today. Now on the mound the two-way prospect registered a 101 mph bat exit velocity per @TrackManBB at the #PAStateGames earlier this summer. @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/JBpEkzpMJJ
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
My standout offensive performer of Day 2 at #PBRLimitedSeries was ‘23 C Mason Smith (Hanover / @BaseballUmd ). 6-foot, 200-pounds & gets off high intent swings w/ ⬆️ barrel control. Smoked LD at RF first AB & almost took down the RCF fence w/ a rocket 2B later. #PBRLimitedSeries pic.twitter.com/uEvkgnaolo
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 18, 2020
*6-foot-2, 200 lbs. Extremely physical frame at the plate. Strength in the lower half stood out at #PBRLimitedSeries. ➡️ https://t.co/okzhmq22JW https://t.co/J25QSNR7ye
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) July 18, 2020
Add another barreled double to the stat line. Booth has a chance to be a big time run producer at the next level. @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/5NH3VuAAXo
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) July 18, 2020
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