The PBR MN Prospect ID- Duluth event took place on Saturday, August 10, 2019. The event was held at Wade Stadium in Duluth, MN. The event featured prospects from the 2020 through 2023 grad classes; and included many breakout performances from this year's participants. Players showcased their talents in front of our scouting staff and college coaches in attendance. 

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Below we have listed our position evaluations for each participant at the event.

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pitchER EVALUATIONS (ALPHA)

Quinton Ask, LHP/1B, Wayzata, 2022
5-foot-10, 165-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.83 runner.  Slightly closed balanced stance.  Leg lift trigger and hands load back.  Some stiffness through swing and weight tends to stay over backside.  Flat swing plane.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Average barrel contact with 78 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet to field.  Tends to field ball high.  Glove can be stiff.  67 mph arm strength with average accuracy and fade carry.  On mound- Young frame. Rocker step into balance point.  Good balance and direction down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with average arm action.  Fastball has slight run thrown at 72-74 mph.  Curveball in inconsistent and has 1/7 break with loose spin at 62-65 mph.  Change-up has down action with average feel at 63-66 mph.

Tyler Egan, LHP/OF, Eastview, 2022
6-foot-4, 185-pound switch hitting 2-way player.  7.46 runner.  RHH- Slightly closed balanced stance.  Body and hand load back with no stride.  Slightly uphill swing plane with short finish.  Pushes barrel through zone.  Mid/pull approach with groundball contact.  Inconsistent barrel contact.  LHH- Slightly open balanced stance.  Body and small hand load.  Flat swing plane with shorter finish.  Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive contact.  Consistent solid contact and average barrel.  81 mph exit velocity.  OF- Average glove and makes routine play.  Feet can get long and into release.  Good carry with slight tail.  Average accuracy on 85 mph arm strength.  On mound- Projectable frame with room to fill out.  Threw from stretch.  Slide step down mound with good direction.  Quicker tempo.  Lands slightly across body creating angle to the plate.  Long arm action from a higher ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is 79-80 mph topping at 82 mph with varying action.  Curveball has late 1/7 break with average spin and shape thrown at 68-71 mph.  Change-up has varying action at 66-70 mph.  Projectable follow in 2022 class.

Allex Ege, RHP, Shakopee, 2020
6-foot, 155-pound right-handed pitcher.  Average frame with some room to fill out.  Stands across rubber with good balance.  Small step and turn in balance point.  Swings open down mound with good direction.  Throws from a low ¾ arm slot.  Slinger type arm action. Fastball has varying action thrown at 72-75 mph.  Slider is 65-68 mph with inconsistent 10/4 break and backs up at times.  Change-up has down action at bottom of zone at 65-67 mph. 

Ryan Grise, C/RHP, St. Francis, 2020
5-foot-11, 162-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.22 runner.  Slightly open stance with high handset.  Stride and hands load down.  Collapses hard on front foot.  Arm bar creating length to contact.  Flat swing plane with short stiff finish.  Middle approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Average contact with 80 mph exit velocity.  C- Low and balanced stance.  Average glove and loose at times to where ball controls glove.  Good to glove side.  Average movements to block.  Longer exchange and feet to release.  2.33-2.45 pop times.  69 mph arm strength with average accuracy and below average carry.  On mound- Big rocker step into turn.  Gets to balance position and has good direction down mound.  Lands at times slightly across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is 73-75 mph and has some run with inconsistent release.  Slider has small 10/4 break with loose spin at 66-68 mph.  Change-up has varying action at 66-69 mph. 

Noah Hanson, OF/RHP, McDonell Central (WI), 2022
6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.19 runner.  Good frame. Open balanced stance. Leg lift trigger. Strides to square and hand load back.  Average swing plane.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact. Average contact and flashed some strength in barrel.  84 mph exit velocity.  OF- Attacks ball and heavy feet to field through release.  Stiff glove.  Longer arm action with some push at release.  75 mph arm strength with average accuracy and fade carry.  On mound- Solid young frame.  Rocker step into turn.  Rolls through balance position down mound with good direction.  Arm action has slight stab behind from a high ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has varying action thrown at 76-77 mph.  Curveball is inconsistent and has small 11/5 break at 71-72 mph.  Change-up is down in the zone with slight fade action at 71-72 mph. 

Kristian Herman, RHP/1B, Carlton, 2021
6-foot-3, 275-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  8.44 runner.  Open stance with weight started slightly back.  Strides to square with small hand load.  Swing plane works down to contact.  Short and stiff finish.  Tends to be off balance.  Pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Inconsistent barrel contact with 84 mph exit velocity.  IF- Heavy feet with some squat to field.  Glove is stiff.  Short arm action with fade carry.  68 mph arm strength with average accuracy.  On mound- Starts delivery and turns into balance position.  Shorter stride down mound with good direction.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a long to short arm action.  Fastball is 70-72 mph topping at 73 and mainly straight with slight run at times.  Curveball has inconsistent 11/5 break thrown at 61-64 mph.  Change-up is firm with slight fade action at 67-68 mph. 

Danny Howell, OF/RHP, Centennial, 2021
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.30 runner.  Slightly open stance with high handset.  Leg lift trigger and hand load back.  Some stiffness through swing.  Average swing plane.  Aggressive. Pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact. Average barrel contact with 77 mph exit velocity.  OF- Average feet to field.  Stiff glove and makes routine play.  Some push to release.  74 mph arm strength with below average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Rocker step and small slide down rubber.  Slower smooth tempo through delivery.  Lands down mound with shorter stride and falls off glove side.  Throws from a high ¾ arm slot with a long to short arm action.  Fastball is 72-74 mph topping at 75 mph with slight run at times.  Slider has 11/5 break with loose spin and average shape.  Tends to hook thrown at 65-67 mph.  Change-up has push release and varying action at 61-63 mph. 

Kaden Crane, C/RHP, Carlton, 2020
6-foot-2, 225-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.95 runner.  Tall upright stance with high handset.  Hand load down and strides open to start.  Arm bar and tends to come around contact.  Stiffness in swing and short finish.  Flat swing plane and pushes barrel through zone.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Inconsistent barrel contact with 84 mph exit velocity.  C- Big frame.  Sits high.  Average glove and good to glove side.  Stays high and slow to block.  Longer exchange and footwork to release.  2.20-2.28 pop times.  70 mph arm strength with average accuracy and carry to bag.  On mound- Compact frame.  Rocker step into balance point.  Small swing open down mound with good direction.  Minimal use of lower half.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with long arm action.  Fastball has slight run and sink action thrown at 71-72 mph.  Curveball has small and late 11/5 break with loose spin at 60-62 mph.  Change-up has small fade action at 66-67 mph. 

Cole McParland, 3B/RHP, Westgate (ONT), 2020
6-foot-1, 165-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.43 runner.  Closed upright stance.  Small body and hand load.  Stride works back to square.  Aggressive swing.  Slightly uphill swing plane.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball to fly ball contact.  Inconsistent barrel contact with 75 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet laterally and long on routine ball.  Glove comes out late and makes routine play.  Short arm action with some sling to release.  Below average carry with average accuracy.  75 mph arm strength.  On mound- Worked from stretch.  Comes set closed and lands closed down mound.  Shorter stride and falls off glove side.  Throws from a ¾ arm action with some sling release.  Fastball has slight run thrown at 75-76 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average spin and shape at 63-65 mph.  Slider spins with small 10/4 break and shape at 69-72 mph.  Change-up is 66-67 mph with down action and spiked at times. 

Ethan Neveau, RHP/2B, Duluth East, 2020
6-foot, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  8.19 runner.  Open stance with high handset.  Some rhythm in load.  Toe tap trigger and hand load back.  Swing plane works down to contact with short finish.  Some stiffness through swing.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Inconsistent contact with 78 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet to field and into release.  Average glove and field out in front.  Tail carry and average accuracy with 75 mph arm strength.  On mound- Small step into balance position.  High leg lift and swings open down mound.  Quicker tempo through delivery.  Long arm action from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is straight with slight sink at 73-74 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with loose spin for strikes thrown at 62-64 mph.  Change-up has fade action at 67-68 mph. 

Alex Pineau, C/RHP, Hammarskjold (ONT), 2021
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.30 runner.  Open stance with pre-loaded hands.  Toe tap trigger.  Average swing plane.  Aggressive.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Hard contact and flashed pop in barrel.  84 mph exit velocity.  C- Narrow stance and sits high.  Average glove and good glove side.  Smooth to block and keeps ball in front.  Clean exchange with longer feet into throw.  2.00-2.10 pop times.  74 mph arm strength with above average carry and good accuracy.  On mound- Athletic frame.  Small rocker step into delivery.  Good tempo and balance.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with good arm action.  Strike thrower.  Fastball is straight with small cut at times thrown at 76-77 mph.  Curveball lands for strikes with 11/5 break and average depth at 65-67 mph.  Change-up has fade action thrown at 70-72 mph. 

Jack Pineau, RHP/OF, Hammarskjold (ONT), 2022
5-foot-11, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.33 runner.  Upright and open stance.  Toe tap trigger and hand load.  Good swing plane.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Average contact and barrel.  77 mph exit velocity.  OF- Aggressive feet to field and can get long through release.  Works high to field with stiff glove.  Average carry and accuracy with 80 mph arm strength.  On mound- Young frame with room for growth.  Small step into turn and balance position.  Good tempo and direction down mound.  Long arm action and hides ball.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has slight run thrown at 80-81 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average shape and spin at 63-64 mph.  Change-up is 68-70 mph with fade action.  Follow in class with continued development. 

Christopher Sampson, OF/LHP, Duluth East, 2020
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.38 runner.  Open stance with high handset.  Toe tap trigger and hand load back.  Arm bars creating length to contact.  Flat swing plane.  Pull approach with ground ball to fly ball contact.  Inconsistent contact and flashed strength in barrel.  89 mph exit velocity.  OF- Good feet to field and through release.  Good glove and fields ball clean.  Average carry and accuracy with 80 mph arm strength.  On mound- Athletic frame.  Simple rocker step into balance position.  Good tempo through delivery.  Lands down mound across body creating angle to plate.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has varying action thrown at 76-77 mph.  Curveball has 2/8 break with good shape and spin at 66-68 mph.  Change-up is firm and straight at 74-76 mph. 

Tristan Stark, RHP/3B, North St. Paul, 2021
6-foot-2, 167-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  8.01 runner.  Open relaxed stance.  Some rhythm in load.  Leg lift trigger and hand load down.  Slight arm bar.  Barrel works in and out of zone.  Mid/pull approach with groundball contact.  Inconsistent barrel contact with 77 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average glove and funnels.  Average feet to field and works around ball.  Average carry and accuracy with 79 mph arm strength.  On mound- Good frame with room to fill.  Simple and smooth delivery.  Good tempo and balance.  Sling and whippy arm action from a low ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has varying action thrown for strikes at 78-80 mph.  Slider backs up at times and has 11/5 break with small shape thrown at 67-70 mph.  Change-up is firm at 74-76 mph with some fade action.

Joe Vos, OF/LHP, Duluth East, 2021
6-foot, 170-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.27 runner.  Athletic in box.  Open balanced stance.  Rhythm in load and strides to square.  Slightly uphill swing plane.  Loose swing.  Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive and fly ball contact.  Good contact and flashed pop and some strength in barrel.  88 mph exit velocity.  OF- Good feet and show athleticism.  Good glove and fields ball clean.  85 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Small rocker step and turn into balance point.  Good tempo through delivery.  Gets down mound and has good extension out front.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with good arm action.  Fastball has varying action thrown at 80-81 mph topping at 83 mph.  Curveball has hard late 1/7 break with good spin at 69-72 mph.  Change-up is 77-78 mph with slight fade.  Follow in 2021 class.