PBRT Maryland Classic: Saturday Quick Hits
August 22, 2021
Day two wrapped up pool play for a majority of the 16 teams from across Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania in this year's PBRT Maryland Classic. Below are quick notes and video taken from our scouts throughout day two of the tournament.
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Quick Hits
2023 RHP/2B Owen Daminger (@CapeBase) getting it done on both ends this morning as he singles here through the left side to bring in the @BombersBagel first run of the game to break the tie. @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/SrzUZO1PbH
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
2023 OF Barritt Ross (@CapeBase) adds a couple insurance runs here in the top of the 7th for @BombersBagel with this line drive over the CF’s head. Athletic, leadoff stick with speed. Has barreled a couple up this morning.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/plTN1cfJR0
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
Nice rip here to LCF for an RBI double by @TEAMXP12 2022 RHP/MIF Mason Ripple (Bel Air). Gets the barrel on plane early and stays on it well with some extension. Showing some developing juice here as well.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/1j3dgPMEcN
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
2023 RHP/1B Dillon Michaloski (@CurleyBaseball) making the start this afternoon for @TEAMXP12. Big, physical body. Throws with shorter AA from a high 3/4 slot with light effort. Has flashed a four pitch mix.
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
FB: 78-80
SL: 69-70
CB: 66-68
CH: 72-73@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/AaZuyP0gHu
2024 SS/RHP Niko Long (@DeMathaBaseball) making the start on the mound for @seahawksog today. FB sitting 77-79 and mixing in an 11/5 breaker at 68-70. Repeatable delivery, shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/OYmBN9Qtj8
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
2024 2B/RHP Trey Fowler (@ChopBaseaball). Just doubled to the LCF gap and has been outstanding on the mound as well. Throwing from the stretch w/ long AA from a H3/4 slot. FB has sat 73-75 and breaking ball shows some 11/5 shape at 72-75.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/sBwUL0NaQx
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
Really liked what I saw in the short one inn. of work from 2023 C/RHP Ryan Prehoda (@LackeyBaseball). FB sat 81-83 & mixed in a 77 mph CH and 60-62 mph BB. Hides the ball well and throws w/ short AA from H3/4 slot w/ quick arm speed through release. @PBRMaryland |#PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/Fbkp7RIa5O
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
Nice piece of hitting here going backside for an RBI stand-up double by 2024 RHP/OF Michael Baez (Mount Carmel). Quiet load and stays back well here on the outside heater. Has opened a bunch of eyes this weekend as a potential two-way. @TEAMXP12 @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/CgxGedQk1F
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
Mentioned him earlier and now getting a chance to see him on the mound. 2022 RHP/MIF Colby Mekiliesky (@PikesvilleHS) working 78-80 with a 68-69 mph BB. Command is developing but he’s mixing well & getting outs for @TEAMXP12. Like the frame as well.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/8VixCmWKKy
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021
2023 RHP/2B Nathan Clarke (@SevernaParkHS) was outstanding in 2+ inn. of work for @SeahawksOG. Solid four pitch mix and whippy low 3/4 slot delivery. FB ranged 76-80. CB 65-66 SL 68-72 CH 72 with plus fade. Really interesting follow.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/y4AHr9TXHc
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
Early morning barrels from ‘22 C/MIF Brenner Gursky (@SnowHillBaseba1) @ECTitansBaseba1
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Nice rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, keeping them inside the ball well w/ evident barrel awareness. Laces a double into LCF here. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/32BmHs9uL4
‘22 RHP Carson Mears @carson_mears (@STRavensBase) filling it up early for @2022_us
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Utilizing a strong two pitch mix for strikes w/ nice pace on the bump. FB playing both sides of the plate and getting plenty of S/M on the CB.
FB: 78-80
CB: 67-69@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/vCDtNQ0lVB
? ‘25 SS Cory Fisher (@JMBBaseball) flashing the leather for @ECTitansBaseba1
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Ranges into the hole and makes a really nice diving play on this sharp GB, hops up and gets the force at 2nd to get out of the inning. Quick first step, active hands. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/vXbGs65XHB
‘22 3B Michael Jarrell (@CapeBase) @2022_us
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Keeps the hands inside well here and drives an RBI single back up the middle. Physical 6-0 205 LB frame. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/arGwNJVbdB
‘24 OF Lonzo Drummond IV (@DirtbagsMid) dumps one into RCF here to start a rally for the Dirtbags.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Athletic, wiry frame w/ a solid G2G approach. Hands stay inside the ball well w/ some barrel awareness. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/i7KZzSppjk
Another AB, another ? off the bat of @BraydonKelman (@DirtbagsMid)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Love the actions at the dish and the approach is consistent. Smooth weight transfer w/ evident hand speed. Bullet back up the shoot here@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/4lI3L6ip8y
. Ross can really swing it too. Gets upright thru contact here for an RBI single to CF. Like the actions on both sides of the ball. @PBRMaryland @BagelBombers302 #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/bjUBeAq1tt
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
? LOUD triple off the bat of ‘23 OF Gavin McIntyre (Washington) @BagelBombers302
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Gets extension on this outside FB and laces a ? out to RCF. Quick hands w/ present ? to the pull side. Physical 6-3 210 LB frame. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/4srLqD9X9r
Tough luck here for ‘24 CIF Will Newnom (Sun Valley PA) @DeckDogshowcase
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Quick to contact w/ a simple middle of the field approach. Lines out sharply to CF here. Strength present in the 5-9 200 LB frame.@PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/EGUj2dNSPF
The ? opening weekend continues for ‘22 SS Garrett Griebel @GarrettGriebel (@KIBucsBaseball)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Ambushes a FB here and launches a ? to feel dead center field for a leadoff double. Quick hands w/ fast bat speed. Strength to the gaps. @TEAMXP12 @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/ZyhO1dt0zI
Short, compact stroke here from ‘22 OF Nicholas Ciesielka (GCIT NJ) @DeckDogshowcase
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Fluid, smooth actions w/ barrel control. Laces a single up the middle w/ 2 strikes here. @PBRNewJersey @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/glU0FE3jgH
Like what I see from ‘23 RHP Aidan Chermol (@SalsBaseball) @DeckDogshowcase
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Gets over the front side well from a H 3/4 slot. 3 pitch mix for strikes w/ feel for the bottom of the zone.
FB: 78-81
CB: 66-68
CH: 74-76@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/3vm5Dbdn2H
Filling it up early and often is ‘23 RHP Brett Townsley @TownsleyBrett (@CurleyBaseball) @TEAMXP12
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Full arm circle delivery w/ feel for a two pitch mix. FB playing effectively to both sides of the plate, mixing in a bigger 11/5 CB
FB: 81-83
CB: 68-69@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/xruMx4AHUL
Another guy who continues to swing it well is ‘23 SS/3B Trent Waire @WaireTrent (@BaseballDons) @TEAMXP12
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Hard middle to pull side line drive approach. Slightly tops this one but gets enough to get thru the 6 hole. Wiry 5-11, 180 LB frame. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/vmTysHjidJ
Strong looking swing here from ‘22 SS/C Quinten Perilli @QuintenPerilli (Penncrest)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Strong, athletic 6-1, 190 LB frame. Hands work quick w/ a slightly uphill swing path. Present strength to the pull side. Just missed this one for a line out to LF@PBRPennsylvania #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/zeCfgMoGQd
Like the actions at the dish from ‘23 OF Harry Middlebrooks @harrymiddlebro6 (@CurleyBaseball)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Stayed on and thru this 2 strike offering and lined a bullet to LF for an out. Strong swing, gets out of the box well. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/aTqvrDpXOH
Another hard hit line drive from the @DeckDogshowcase, this one from ‘22 MIF Jake Moule (Penncrest)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Stays short thru contact w/ a strong middle of the field approach. Laces a line out to CF here. @PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/qreU7FQJV3
Clutch 2 RBI triple here by ‘23 Michael McCafferty (Archbishop John Carroll) @DeckDogshowcase
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Physical 5-10, 210 LB frame. Gets extension on this outside FB and drives one into the RCF gap. Then scurries home after an overthrow to take the lead.@PBRPennsylvania #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/jjN50uaTWd
Another big RBI knock for the @DeckDogshowcase, this time ‘22 OF Reed Roberts (Marple Newtown)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Hands stayed inside the ball well here as he laced a single back up the middle. @DeckDogshowcase leads 5-3 heading to the 7th@PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/K3l298oglP
Nice 2 strike approach here from ‘23 OF Leo Foust @FoustLeo (@BaseballDons) @TEAMXP12
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Stayed back on a sharp breaker and laced a single back up the middle. @TEAMXP12 has something brewing in the 7th, two runners on, down two w/ 0 outs. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/eNDuzFQqci
? ‘22 SS/C Quinten Perilli (Penncrest) comes in and shuts the ? for @DeckDogshowcase as they take it 5-3.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Worked mostly FB’s to both sides of the plate at 82-85, T87 mph. Last pitch clocked in at 87 to end the game. @PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/dZLACZZ3zQ
Really nice upside from ‘23 OF/RHP Alex Craig (@CroftonCardsBB) @seahawksog
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021
Has had an impressive week thus far in the #PBRMDClassic
Consistent line drive approach to the gaps and alleys w/ plenty more pop in the bat as the body fills. Plus speed. Two-way@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/Sd3CBnaAMB
2023 C/3B Braydon Kelman, Tuscarora HS (@dirtbag_swag)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Aggressive load, hands/eye stay connected through swing. Hits this ball hard into LF for a 1B in the 1st.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/9GK68B65px
2023 OF/RHP Reed Linzey, @BaseballDelmar (@dirtbag_swag)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Squares this ball up and drops it down the RF line. Tough pitch in on his hands, does a good job getting barrel on it.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/eDMqUrRksJ
2023 SS/OF Quinn Gillis, @CHCBaseball_ (@dirtbag_swag)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Long arms, reaches out and gets this pitch. Quick hands, short load/stride. Hits this ball hard through the infield for 1B.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/EAdlLwsCNR
2023 3B/OF Luis Candelaria, Collegium Charter (@DeckDogshowcase)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Strong legs, some lift in the swing. Drills this ball down the LF line for 1B. Close game here, still scoreless as we start B5.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/MGdiaz0IDQ
2023 RHP Blake Paquette, Gilman (@DirtbagsMid)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Up to 76 w/ FB, hit it numerous times. Sat 73-76. Short hip hinge w/ elbow spiral arm action. Has shown a tight SL at 67-68.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/UAdqOeo0Fw
2023 RHP Matthew Strohecker (Haverford) of @DeckDogshowcase still strong in the 6th. Up to 78 this inning w/ his CB still performing well.#PBRMDClassic @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/Iwvfzuxbvu
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
2022 RHP/3B Kevin Dillon, Notre Dame East Stroudbsurg HS (@DeckDogshowcase)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Bunch of 80’s w/ the FB, T81. Showing feel for a solid, fading CH at 72-75. Gets a whiff here w/ the heater.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/5fm6y31nfJ
2023 1B/RHP Casey Gabbard, @P_RamsBaseball (@ECTitansBaseba1)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Massing frame at 6’6, 187 lbs. Double toe tap stride, gets underneath this and takes it to LF for 1B.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/ABaGXwpAwN
Here’s a look at 2021 LHP Chris Baumann (@ECTitansBaseba1) from the side. Does a good job of using lead leg block to transfer energy. @WCphoenixbball commit. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/jqlmSH0ju1
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
2023 OF Nick Ciesielka, GCIT (@DeckDogshowcase)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Short, simple swing w/ loose hands. Hits this ball into short LCF for 1B. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/Y73BHSqNX6
2022 OF Logan Tapman, @DecaturBasebal1 (@ECTitansBaseba1)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Hits this ball hard off the 3B’s glove. Gets barrel out early, lower half is on time. EC Titans are leading here in the 6th.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/pCdY8woINp
2022 RHP/SS Ryan Boice, Towson HS (@DirtbagsMid)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
75-77 w/ FB from 3Q slot. Up to 78. Has a hard SL in the mid-60s. Some shoulder layback prior to release. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/YyJczdJC3g
2022 RHP Austin Rhue (@2022_us) helps his own cause here by driving in two runs.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/5dib7yxYrT
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
2022 2B/RHP Carson Mears, @STRavensBase (@2022_us)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Linear bat path, short stride, timed up this pitch well and takes it to LF for a 1B. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/y4qbKPnA8g
2022 RHP/OF Brenden Anderson, @STRavensBase (@2022_us)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Quality contact here on a sharp LD to RCF, but the RF makes a great play. His team is up 9-0 heading to B3.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/KReMqAc3Bp
2022 RHP Austin Rhue of @2022_us hasn’t allowed a run through 3 innings. Missing a ton of bats w/ his FB/CB. Looking really good today.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland https://t.co/hTwrP7BnZI pic.twitter.com/AsEa7gME3X
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
2023 OF Desmond Wood, Laplata (Mid Atlantic Skipjacks)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Good piece of hitting + base running here to extend a 1B into 2B. Drops barrel into the zone to create uphill bat path.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/GTFQ0qfHsp
‘24 Mason Hebner (McDonough) muscles this line drive through the right side to score 2 for the Skipjacks.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
Nice physical makeup for class. Strong athletic 6-foot, 205-lb frame. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/lCMAENHpgu
Another hit here for 2022 C Andy Steinbacher of @PHPanthersWest. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/JfUilHn10n
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
2023 C/RHP Ryan Prehoda, Henry E. Lackey (Mid Atlantic Skipjacks) continues to perform. Another XBH here w/ this 2B in the gap. Skipjacks lead here in the T6.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/g7Vp5v8aJB
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021
2024 OF Aziz Bishop, Towson HS (@PHPanthersWest) gets on here w/ one away in the 7th.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/z1l0vOQtH6
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
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