PBRT Maryland Classic: Sunday Quick Hits
August 23, 2021
Sunday marked the final day of this year's PBRT Maryland Classic as we finished with pool play in the morning and crowned two champions by day's end. Congratulations to Dirtbags Mid-Atlantic Gillis and On Deck Dogs 2022 on winning the 16U and 17U brackets respectively. And special thanks to all of the 16 teams from across Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania that participated 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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? Maryland Classic Champs ?
— PBRT East (@pbrt_east) August 23, 2021
16u - Champions - Dirtbags Mid-Atlantic Gillis
17u Champions - On Deck Dogs 2022@PBRTournaments @prepbaseball @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/NrVdTmIfF7
Quick Hits
Like the approach from ‘22 3B Ryan Edmonds @RyanEdmonds7 (@CurleyBaseball) @TEAMXP12
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Let’s the ball get deep here and rips a double into the RCF gap. Level bat path w/ quick hands. Physical 6-2 frame w/ plenty of strength present. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/KRTTFY9MlD
Short, quick stroke here from ‘22 OF Emilio Rodriguez (@CurleyBaseball) @TEAMXP12
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Keeps the hands inside well here and laces an RBI single back up the middle. Some quick twitch in the hands w/ a nice middle of the field approach@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/8Ko3AkYQoc
‘23 SS Trent Waire @WaireTrent (@BaseballDons) starts a rally for @TEAMXP12 here in the 3rd w/ this 1B thru the 6 hole
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Has put together a ton of really nice AB’s this weekend, consistently producing hard contact. Strong middle to pull side approach@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/BBnIjH0gSf
? stroke here from ‘22 C Zach Gaeta @zachgaeta (@CurleyBaseball) @TEAMXP12
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Utilizes quick hands and fast bat speed as he turns on this inside FB and rips one down the LF line. Like the actions at the dish. Evident strength to the pull side@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/ZTka6xeY0m
‘22 RHP Brenden Anderson @Brendenn302 (@Central_Base) @2022_us
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Tough 3/4 slot w/ deception. Arm works quick thru release w/ strong feel for a 3 pitch mix early on.
FB: 84-86
CB: 71-74
CH: 78-80@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/8SfYmRlfyU
Smooth looking stroke from ‘22 INF/RHP Brenden Anderson @Brendenn302 (@Central_Base) @2022_us
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Quick twitch actions w/ plenty of strength to the pull side. Laces a single to LF that skipped by the left fielder. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/txpPSNcIxX
Nice look at ‘23 RHP Joshua Lillis (Sun Valley) @DeckDogshowcase
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Filling up the zone early and often. Longer AA w/ some whip thru release. FB working both sides, mixing in a nice feel for the cutter.
FB: 77-78
CU: 73-74@PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/YnOjh7QEWJ
Really like the approach from ‘22 OF Justin Marsh @Jmarsh0424 (@CapeBase) @2022_us
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Stays inside the ball well here as he laces a single to RF. Lean 5-11 frame w/ plenty of room to fill out. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/puB2lyAfoe
Another backside knock for @2022_us , this one by ‘22 C Jarret Wilkins (@Central_Base)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Bigger leg kick w/ nice separation in the hands. Fast, whippy bat speed w/ a slightly uphill path to contact. Aggressive approach @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/XBSJZ6Qegq
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Great start to the championship game for @DeckDogshowcase in the form of a leadoff triple by ‘22 SS/C Quinten Perilli @QuintenPerilli (@PcrestBaseball)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Strong, Uber athletic frame w/ barrel control and strength to the pull side. Love the upside@PBRPennsylvania #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/xgTqiYBmg3
‘22 MIF Jake Moule (@PcrestBaseball) extends the @DeckDogshowcase lead in the 4th w/ this ? thru the 6 hole.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Aggressive approach and attacks w/ intent. Hard line drive tendencies. The Deck Dogs lead 4-0 heading to the 5th@PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/PDAHCwVpTu
Caught this one late, but I’m a huge fan of ‘22 OF Nicholas Ciesielka @NicholasCiesie2 (GCIT) @PBRNewJersey @DeckDogshowcase
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 22, 2021
Hands are extremely quick w/ excellent bat to ball skills. Consistent line drives all weekend long. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/iY7aZUu1nB
2022 3B Cavan Beck (Northeastern, PA) showing some strength here at the plate this morning with this double to center to drive in two for @yyrbaseball. Stays nice and short and displays confidence in the box in the approach.@PBRPennsylvania | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/PW0g1Movld
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
Nice swing here from @yyrbaseball 2023 RHP/3B Jason Krieger (Red Lion, PA). Barreled up well but robbed by a great diving play out in left field by Mr. Versatility @DirtbagsMid 2022 Ryan Boice (@TowsonBaseball) to save multiple runs scoring on the play. #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/sYGHL4WhgM
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
2023 SS/RHP Austin Bausman (Eastern York, PA) really caught my attn this weekend. Love the frame at 6’4”, 185. Moves very well at SS and now is showing some ability on the mound as well. FB sitting 80-83 and mixing in a 72-73 mph CH. @yyrbaseball @PBRPennsylvania #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/QQuqi0Gure
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
And the strength & physicality at the dish continues to show here from @yyrbaseball 2022 1B/RHP Fisher Druck (Manheim Township, PA). Stays back and drives this one the other way for a 2-RBI triple. Great extension through contact. 6’4”, 205 btw@PBRPennsylvania | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/BIaI3g2cUX
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
2023 RHP/OF Harry Middlebrooks (@CurleyBaseball) has been electric here through the first three frames on the bump for @TEAMXP12. 6’0”, 175 lb. Loose AA and quick arm. FB exploding thru the zone at 83-85. Feel for the BB at 66-68 and 74 mph CH.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/Qeo7xX6kE6
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
2021 RHP Brayden Luers (@WiHiSports) mixing four pitches effectively for @ECTitansBaseba1 in their semifinal game here today. FB sitting 81-83 T84. Has shown a 66-68 mph CB, 71-72 mph SL, and 76-77 mph CH. Long, free AA, H3/4 slot and easy delivery.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/JfhJvQpZXr
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
2022 C Zach Gaeta (@CurleyBaseball) staying hot at the plate for @TEAMXP12. Rips this one to right for another big RBI. Ball dies in the soaked OF grass but the hard hustle out of the box enables him to make it to second.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/KSsNf1v90x
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
And ? BOOM, just like that… @TEAMXP12 2022 C Zach Gaeta hammers his third double of the game to clear the bases and drive in his third, fourth, and fifth RBI’s of the game. @SalisburyBB commit.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/NUK28i1u1A
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
2023 SS Trent Waire (@BaseballDons) gets every part of this one hammering the offering deep to center for a triple. Smooth back load and stays short to the ball w/ a quick, whippy barrel. Just scorched another to LCF for a knock as well. @TEAMXP12 @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/nXIOp2QKU8
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
2022 RHP Emilio Rodriguez (@CurleyBaseball) is mixing in a nasty 65-66 12/6 ? to go along with a firm 81-83 T84 mph FB. Really intriguing arm thats super loose and quick through release. @TEAMXP12 @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/4eoj1YEahM
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
Talk about a fun arm to watch deal… 2023 SS/RHP Chris Chung (Upper Darby, PA) is you’re dude. Works fast & fills it up with all four pitches. FB: 77-79 w/ cut. CB: 65-67 11/5 SL: 74-76 more 10/4. CH: 71-73 w/ some fade. Short AA, hides it well.@PBRPennsylvania | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/OZJ28EcJyn
— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 22, 2021
2024 Brian Fleming (Cape Henlopen) stays back on a breaking ball and lines an RBI single into RF starting the scoring for Bagel Bombers. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/KsVvxHRmzS
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
2023 Aiden Hankins (Bel Air)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Lanky thin frame. Loose whippy arm. Mainly FB/CB. Breaking ball has flashed varying shape w/ occasional depth to some and more sweep to others.
FB 77-79 T80
CB 69-72 varying shape w/ sweep@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/q0GX4mNVUW
2023 OF Desmond Wood, Laplata (Mid Atlantic Skipjacks)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Looking good defensively in CF this week. Covers a ton of ground, good first step. Gets a 1B on hard GB here.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/vsJd8by7my
. @TEAMXP12 offense gets started with this ‘23 Adri Paulino (Dundalk) line drive to LF.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Shows some rhythm and balance at the plate. Above average run tool and aggressive instincts on the bases. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/lTTNIBVVDY
Great piece of hitting here from 2023 RHP/C Ethan Rodriguez (@DirtbagsMid) but 2023 OF Desmond Wood (Mid Atlantic Skipjacks) makes another great play in CF. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/8asN1yE1AV
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Follows his 1st AB up with a line drive single into CF in his 2nd.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Things seem to slow down for him at the plate. #PBRMDClassic https://t.co/Vm0JKGadG1
2023 RHP/C Ethan Rodriguez (@DirtbagsMid) gets on here. Has been solid on the mound and in the box today.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland https://t.co/8gyRCc8SCl pic.twitter.com/vV3U03q4X0
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
2022 Mason Salisbury (Perryville)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Comes on in relief for @TEAMXP12 Long thin frame. Long arm swing from H 3/4 slot.
FB 77-80
CB 65-67
CH 74@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/rvjZVy33L4
2023 RHP/OF Blake Paquette, Gilman (@DirtbagsMid)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Shifts weight onto backside, simple set-up/load. On time at contact. Puts a good piece on this ball to LF. Dirtbags lead 5-4 as we start the 7th.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/OCltUBRvZs
2023 C Colin MacNabb, Key School (@DirtbagsMid) walks it off here for the Dirtbags. They win it 8-7.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/MEtOfdXneo
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
2023 Tyler Gibbons (Calvert Hall) singles into LF for @TEAMXP12
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Gibbons has had a strong offensive showing in the #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/UTkwrTvBR0
2024 C/3B Colton Eyster, Chopticon (Mid Atlantic Skipjacks)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Gets the Skipjacks on the board in the first w/ an RBI 1B to start the semi finals. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/tK06iXxBvX
2023 Timothy Hitchcock (Cape Henlopen) with a tough luck line out to SS.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Deep double to LCF in the last game and continues to find hard contact. @PBRMaryland#PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/MATffrCgnp
2024 Brenn Scott (Cape Henlopen) connects with a 2 RBI double to LCF.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Scott’s double ties it up for the Bagel Bombers in the #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/BvQwPA8bvC
2023 Gavin McIntyre (Washington) is on in relief for the Bagel Bombers.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Long loose arm swing from OTT slot. 80-83 T84 mph FB that has worked to both sides and flashed slight cut to the glove side. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/hXnOgOJuOp
2023 C/RHP Ryan Prehoda, Henry E. Lackey (Mid Atlantic Skipjacks)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Continues to hit balls hard this weekend. Doubles to LCF here. Has plus arm strength behind the plate and is doing a good job w/ receiving + blocking.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/3DwInbTZyu
McIntyre helps himself out with a RBI single back through the middle.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Strong physical frame. Hands separate on load and shows his physical strength through contact. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic https://t.co/ucqFfVgCxF pic.twitter.com/2AGjrFiX2o
‘23 Owen Daminger (Cape Henlopen) keeps the offense rolling for Bagel Bombers with this double to deep LF. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/vmvczPyo7B
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
2023 C/3B Braydon Kelman, Tuscarora HS (@DirtbagsMid)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Under control swing w/ some loft in the approach. Gives his team the lead here in 4th w/ a 2B.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/BxKD29v5cu
Once again McIntyre comes through at the plate. This time it was a walk off 2 RBI single sending Bagel Bombers to the championship game of the #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland #PBRIsThere https://t.co/ucqFfVgCxF pic.twitter.com/FU2m2fUqXC
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
2023 C Colin MacNabb, Key School (@DirtbagsMid)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Working middle of the field today, making quality contact. Swing is short + quick w/ line drive oriented plane.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/eAMGfxy0CW
It didn’t take ‘23 Braydon Kelman (Tuscarora) long to jump on a fastball in the championship game.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Gets his hands on plane and barrels it up to CF. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/IMYlBJy6us
And another loud barrel for Kelman, this time a ? over LF.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) August 22, 2021
Continues to show the ability to adjust up and get the barrel out front.
Quiet receiver behind the plate. Intriguing ‘23 follow. @PBRVirginiaDC @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic #PBRBombSquad https://t.co/ra8tfcJq2h pic.twitter.com/ITb7MwSMuE
2023 Ethan Rodriguez (Severna Park) with a line drive into RCF.
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Open stance, flat path, and barrel is quick out of the zone. @PBRMaryland @DirtbagsMid #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/VIA6b8PhKf
‘23 CJ Garrick @GarrickCj (Calvert Hall) pulls the hands in and yanks an RBI single through the left side. @DirtbagsMid continue to expand their lead in the #PBRMDClassic ? game. @PBRMaryland #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/gNSQLpElHh
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
2023 RHP/OF Barritt Ross, Cape Henlopen - DE (@BagelBombers302)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Low release from 3Q slot. Torso rotates on time w/ shoulder. Sat 73-74, T75 w/ FB, mixing in breaker at 63-64. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/WpxP6yL2AX
2023 OF Gavin McIntyre, Washington HS (@BagelBombers302)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Keeps hands back and delays rotation late to create some torque w/ lower half. Hits this ball hard to CF.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/2K7KOv8QGr
2024 OF/RHP Brian Fleming, Cape Henlopen HS (@BombersBagel)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Up to 76 today from H3Q slot. Creating counter-rotation w/ a clean lead leg block. Sitting in the mid-70s.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/6IitQR8CD5
2023 RHP/OF Barritt Ross, Cape Henlopen HS (@BagelBombers302)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 22, 2021
Firm front leg stabilizes lower half. Quick toe tap stride, linear swing path. Hits a LD to LF.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/4cxB4chQEA
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