PBR Maryland Select: Sunday Quick Hits
August 31, 2020
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This year's PBRT Maryland Select featured over 20 teams in three age groups (15u, 16u, and 17u). Teams representing the Old Line State, Delaware, Pennsylvania, D.C., and Virginia all came this weekend to compete at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury. Congratulations to our champions from the 17U division: Dig In Baseball, the 16U division: Groundbreakers Baseball Academy and the 15U division: Team XP. Below are quick notes and video taken from our scouts throughout Championship Sunday.
8:00 AM GAMES
2024 RHP Cade Ahearn (Centennial) on the bump this morning for @DigInBaseball 15u. Projectable 6’3”, 175 lb. frame with strength. Repeatable, controlled delivery, short AA, mid 3/4 slot. Gets down hard over the front side. FB: 78-82 mph BB: 69-71 mph @PBRMaryland #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/4vqfPDrbMu
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
2023 OF/RHP Alfonse Dello Russo (@hcpss_ghs) rips this one through the right side for a base hit. 6’1”, 165 leadoff with speed. Short, quick stroke. Also on the bump in relief now FB: 71-75 mph BB: 60 w/ big 11/5 shape CH 67 @PBRMaryland #PBRMDSelect @DigInBaseball pic.twitter.com/Myk7GERu4j
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
2022 3B Ryan Edmonds (@CurleyBaseball) puts a charge into this on to left field. Following up on a few nice AB’s yesterday. Made a really nice play a little earlier on a slow roller at third. @PBRMaryland @DigInBaseball #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/Gcu1tV74Zb
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
2023 OF Demetre Koutras (River Hill) displaying the power with this shot to left in his next AB that gets to the fence for and RBI double.@PBRMaryland @DigInBaseball #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/P4XubZTOlE
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
Another line drive rope from 2023 3B Ryan Bouma (@Woodbaseball1). Out in front on this BB but shows the barrel control and keeps on stroking. @DigInBaseball @PBRMaryland #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/5MMAvdDOGj
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
2023 C Nathan Helms (Central Mountain) delivers this line drive base hit to LCF to lead off the last inning for Yeti Select. Did a nice job behind the dish and shows some strength in the swing. @pbrpennsylvania #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/AzpCOTszqr
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
Nice looking 2022 SS Ty Houtz (Penns Valley). Athletic frame with clean actions and a ton of range at short. Made a couple really nice plays in the hole and showed some surprising pop in the bat with this one squared deep to left that almost got out. @pbrpennsylvania #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/nChjvhhpob
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
‘22 LHP George Roggie of Landon gets @BccProspects 16U started on the bump.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Physical frame with a solid 3 pitch arsenal. Mixes speeds well with feel for the BB. FB has some asr at 76-78, T79. Tight 1/7 BB at 66-68. CH at 69. @PBRMaryland @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/nPIpFP4EeA
‘22 RHP Peter Hoenig gets Diamond Elite started on the bump.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Tall, lanky frame with quick, deceptive actions on the bump. Works with pace from the stretch and pitches to contact.
FB: 79-81, T82 with asr
BB: 65-66
CH: 66 with fade @PBRMaryland @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/FaoeEVeOBA
‘22 C/OF James Walsh of Wootton has present strength and power to the gaps and alleys. Gets the foot down early with solid extension past contact. Here he drives a triple to LCF for @BccProspects 16U@PBRMaryland @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/USJcg6geK5
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
10:30 AM GAMES
2022 C/3B Jarret Wilkins (Sussex Central) highlights a two run first for @2022_us with an RBI single to LCF. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDSelect
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
2022 RHP/OF Justin Marsh (@CapeBase) with the start on the mound for @2022_us. Low effort delivery, full arm circle, H3/4 slot. Three pitch mix with feel for The breaker. FB: 74-75 BB: 64-67 w/ big 11/5 shape CH: 69-70 @PBRMaryland #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/2c9hWM2xov
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
Strong swing here from 2022 3B/RHP Brenden Anderson (Sussex Central). Physical frame at 6’1”, 190 pounds. Loose hands and barrel whip. Strength and power present at the plate. @PBRMaryland @2022_us #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/OcBcl0XtJa
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
Seed back up the middle to follow up on the previous statement about 2023 SS Timothy Hitchcock (@CapeBase). Really nice looking ball player. @PBRMaryland @2022_us #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/p5P9ces7rx
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
RBI base knock and bat flip from 2023 OF/RHP Harry Middlebrooks (@CurleyBaseball). Gets the hands through and stays on it nicely back up the middle. @TEAMXP12 @PBRMaryland #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/6ERMzrED1E
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
Seed back up the middle from @TEAMXP12 2023 SS/RHP Trent Waire (@BaseballDons). Athletic frame with some strength. Continues a nice weekend at the plate squaring up a bunch of balls showing nice barrel control. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/Ih4xUKVdZq
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
Another base knock back up the middle from 2022 C Zach Gaeta (@CurleyBaseball). @TEAMXP12 @PBRMaryland #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/DJt832iSU8
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
‘21 LHP Sal Lettieri of Tallwood (VA) gets Tidewater SHARX started on the bump in the 16U championship game.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Tall, lanky frame with solid 3 pitch arsenal. Mixes pitches well to both sides of plate. FB works low at 76-78, T80. BB at 67-68 w/ 1/7 shape, CH at 68-70. #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/cQunPPFLp4
‘22 C/2B Jackson Donahue of Grassfield (VA) showcases a smooth middle of the field approach at the dish. Keeps the barrel through the zone here and shoots a hard line drive to RF. @PBRVirginiaDC @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/dAPzUuhJaI
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Smooth, rhythmic looking stroke from ‘23 RHP/SS David Reynolds of @ChopticonB
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Here he lines out to CF.
Reynolds is also on the bump for the Groundbreakers, with a FB/BB mix. Command of his arsenal and pitches to contact. @PBRMaryland @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/wA6Mp31qo7
Short, compact stroke from ‘22 C/3B Jerry Barnes III of First Colonial (VA)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Quiet, rhythmic load with some barrel control through the zone. Solid extension past contact with some bat speed. Here he lines a single through the 6 hole. @PBRVirginiaDC @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/g3nF5gvd9t
Queen now on the bump for the Ground Breakers.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Strong, athletic frame with command. Long, loose arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: 80-82, T84
BB: 61 big 12/6 break pic.twitter.com/nVS0N4akYN
1:00 PM GAMES
Starting on the bump in the 17u #PBRMDSelect Championship game for Bluerock Baseball is 2022 LHP/1B Grant Firzgerald (Kutztown Area). Pounds the zone and mixes it up exceptionally well. FB: 73-75 BB: 65-67 w/ short 11/5 shape CH 65-67 @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/1xrkdsAlUP
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 30, 2020
‘22 RHP/3B Eddie Smink (West Chester Henderson PA)
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 30, 2020
Worked again in relief today. FB sat 86-88, flashed 89 and 91 once. CB 68-69 with big, sharp 11/5 shape. Filthy, wipeout 10/4 slider at 71-74. CH
75. @pbrpennsylvania @PBRTournaments @prepbaseball #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/KjLhd8AUfB
‘21 LHP/OF Cian Sahler of Georgetown Prep. Ball comes out of the hand really nice from a H 3/4 slot with easy effort. FB was 84-86 with a lot of late life and more in the tank. Big 12/6 hammer at 72-74 . @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/yeUoeVo8bs
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 30, 2020
Smooth looking stroke from ‘22 C Joey Current of Cocalico (PA)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Strong, physical 6’0” 190 pound frame. Rhythmic type back load with quick hands through the zone. Whippy type barrel action with a hard 1B up the middle here. @PBRTournaments @pbrpennsylvania #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/rbmWBUD8S1
‘21 OF Cian Sahler of Georgetown Prep rips a 2B into RCF here.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
Stays short to the ball and keeps his hands inside well. Level swing path with pull side pop present. @PBRMaryland @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/fevAowTK0q
‘22 1B Liam Houghton (Good Counsel) Strong, physical 6’2” 205 pound frame. Keeps his weight back well and lines a 1B into LF here. Big time pop to the pull side with quick hands through zone. @DigInBaseball @PBRMaryland @PBRTournaments #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/orpDAq53lP
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 30, 2020
‘22 LHP Kyle Speas (North Caroline)
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 31, 2020
Tall, lanky 5’11” 160 pound frame. Controlled, repeatable delivery from various arm slots. FB command at 76-78. BB at 66-68 with 2/8 shape. #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/WP7rmBGq9W
‘21 RHP/SS Ryan Corbin (Kent Island) pitching earlier today.
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 31, 2020
Tall, athletic frame with command of his arsenal. FB played both sides of the plate at 77-80. BB stayed low in the zone at 65-67 with 10/4 shape. #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/uhxTcbxuyo
Heiser swung the bat well all weekend long. Rhythmic, smooth swing with strength to the pull side. Here he laces a 2 RBI single into Left. #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/qgxFAjOxqk
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 31, 2020
‘22 OF Jacob Meilhammer of Nandua (VA).
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 31, 2020
Pull his hands in nicely here with a level swing path and strokes a line drive through the 6-hole for 2 RBI’s.#PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/xqvzLwlAyo
CHAMPIONSHIP TWEETS
Congratulations to our 15U #PBRMDSelect Champions, Team XP ?@TEAMXP12 @PBRMaryland @kcbamaboy13 pic.twitter.com/04bK25WXyA
— PBR Tournaments (@PBRTournaments) August 30, 2020
Congratulations to our 16U #PBRMDSelect Champions, Groundbreakers Baseball Academy?@G3Baseball @PBRVirginiaDC @jerry_shank @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/3mnqfJzQb3
— PBR Tournaments (@PBRTournaments) August 30, 2020
Congrats to our 17U #PBRMDSelect Champions, Dig In Baseball? @prepbaseball
— PBR Tournaments (@PBRTournaments) August 30, 2020
Tip of the cap to @jerry_shank & @kcbamaboy13, along with their @PBRVirginiaDC @PBRMaryland crews for their video & scout coverage
Back to Salisbury at the end of Sept for SOLD OUT Fall Championships? pic.twitter.com/n8TKALt1Yg
ADDITIONAL VIDEOS
Missed this one from yesterday. Here’s video of ‘23 LHP Jayden Brown of Northwest.
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 30, 2020
Tall, lanky frame with a repeatable delivery. Longer arm action from a mid 3/4 slot and easy effort.
FB: 81-82
SL: 69 #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/Lz6Zhep1DE
Another video from yesterday’s action. ‘23 C/OF Nick Pratt of Indian Creek.
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 30, 2020
Stays inside the ball well here with solid balance throughout the swing. Level swing path and shoots a hard liner the other way for a base hit. #PBRMDSelect pic.twitter.com/v8aNLUs83D
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