The PBR Cup: Upperclass Scout Blog
September 25, 2019
The PBR Cup took place this past weekend, September 20th through the 22nd. Nearly 40 teams from an Upper and Underclass division came to LakePoint Sporting Community in Emerson, GA to compete. Today, we present to you the Upperclass Scout Blog. The Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff during the tournament. Featured in the blog is information unsigned prospects, draft prospects and anything else that is notable. We provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times and more. Simply put, the PBR Cup Scout Blog is loaded with information.
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Triton Rays 2020
Ashton Faulk, RHP, Next Level Academy (AL), 2021
6-foot, 172-pound right-handed pitcher, portional build, athletic frame. Arm works short, showing low on the back-side, works quickly and aggressively to get out front to a ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, deliberate actions, works on-line, lands square, finishes in an athletic position. Relied mainly on his fastball, pounded the strike zone with, got numerous swing and misses, sat 82-84, touched 85 (2250-2350rpm), some late life.
2021 RHP Ashton Faulk (@NLB_Rays 2020) is an athletic 6-foot, 172. Pounding the strike zone with his fastball, blowing it by for swing and missed at 82-84 (2250-2350rpm), some late life. @PBR_Alabama @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/p56GGZZ2eI
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Aidan Stewart, SS, Next Level Academy (AL), 2021
6-foot-5, 178-pound, switch-hitting shortstop, highly projectable athlete, long, lanky frame with strength throughout, will continue to add strength and fill out. Offensively has started to really put it all together at the plate, is an advanced combination of hit and power tool. Has feel in the box and situational awareness, knows how to get the job, execute when called upon, does not try to play outside himself. Executed a perfect hit and run on Saturday morning, hitting behind the runner into right field, allowing the runner to advance to third base. Put on a show the rest of the weekend by blasting pitch after pitch, collected multiple triples as he consistently drove the ball middle/pull, capped it all off by crushing a HR from the right-side on Sunday morning (90 mph exit velocity). Can flat out play, making himself into a highly coveted prospect.
Impressive weekend again by uncommitted ‘21, Stewart. This ball left the bat at 90 mph ? #PBRCup https://t.co/u71xZEwt2r
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 22, 2019
Breon Horne, OF, Next Level Academy (AL), 2021
6-foot-2, 185-pound switch-hitting outfielder, extremely athletic (6.6 runner), strength throughout frame. Offensively, balanced setup, hands separate on load, leg kick timing trigger, rises up on stride, finishes balanced. A middle/pull hitter, quick, loose hands, whips the barrel through the zone at an uphill trajectory, generates hard contact.
#TeamGeorgia Future Gamer OF Breon Horne (@NLB_Rays) is an uber athletic prospect at 6-2, 185. A switch-hitter, whips the barrel through to an inside 2-strike pitch and turns on it for a ground rule double. @PBR_Alabama @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/X8yyuQKvIf
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Damien Whitfield, LHP, Next Level Academy (AL), 2021
6-foot-1 190-pounds. Athletic framed lefty that did nothing but compete on the mound for the Rays. FB was 83-85, topped out at 87. Velo is up from the last time we saw him. Competitor on the mound, threw most of a 1-0 game and showed a ton of toughness. Managed the run game really well, and had a great move to first, both leg lift and snap throw. He commanded the inside of the zone really well. He went inside on guys with 2 strikes, and caught a lot of hitters off guard. Had a really good breaking ball that was 70-72. He did not throw it much, but when he did it was for a strike. Could use it to get ahead or strike guys out. Really fun lefty to watch throw. Pitched with emotion, and grit.
‘21 LHP Damien Whitfield (@NLB_Rays) is scoreless through 3. FB up to 87 since the last time we saw him. Sitting 83-85 w/ good life. Commanding the ball inside, especially with 2 strikes. Showing a ton of competitiveness, and controlling the run game. @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/Je21kM7cEU
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 22, 2019
Mailon Reese, RHP/OF, Lee Scott (AL), 2020
Alabama-Huntsville commit. 5-foot-11, 180-pound two-way prospect, does everything in an athletic fashion with quick twitch movements. Appeared on the mound in the semis of the PBR Cup in a tough situation with his team trailing. Arm works long with quick arm speed to a high ¾ slot. Relied primarily on his fastball, sitting 87-89, touching 90, pitch has running action and a ton of life. Struggled with command but showed he run his fastball in on the hands, will break bats with and create weak ground ball contact.
Charlie Culberson Baseball
Blake Robinson, OF, Darlington (GA), 2020
6-foot-1, 160 pounds. Lanky, untapped frame. The left-handed hitting Robinson showed raw physical tools over the weekend. Loose hands with good barrel whip. Has ability to barrel pitch low in the zone. Made in-at bat adjustments on offspeed pitches. Moves well around the bases and covers ground in CF.
Blake Robinson (2020; @BaseballDAR) barrels a hard hit line drive on a CB for @CharlieCulbers1. Robinson shows raw athleticism in the box and shows his speed in CF. #PBRCup @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/aVc5511Vu2
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 21, 2019
Cade Dingler, INF, Cedartown (GA), 2021
6-foot, 167 pounds; athletic, strong build throughout. Hits from a calm, tall stance. Simple, controlled load. Bat gets in to slot consistently. Has above average present power, narrowly missing a pull-side homerun. Puts aggressive swing on balls, creating constant backspin.
2022 INF Cade Dingler (@cadedingler8; Cedartown HS) showed good presence in the box for @CharlieCulbers1 today. Calm load with a smooth swing. Just gets in front of this one ⤵️ #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/40ELsVNADB
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 21, 2019
Sox Baseball
Chandler Tillman, RHP, Whitewater (GA), 2020
Uncommitted. 5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed pitcher, lean, wiry frame. Long arm action, reaches back, accelerates to a ¾ slot. Deep drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over to the first base side. Fastball topped out at 82 flashing armside run. Curveball, 11/5 shaep, depth, 70-73.
2020 RHP Chandler Tillman (@WHSWildcatbsbal; Sox Baseball) is a lean, wiry 5-11, 155. running his fastball up to 82. Mixing in a nice 11/5 CB in the low 70s. @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/fM5a8i37ws
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Thomas Collins, MIF, Newnan (GA), 2020
5-foot-11, 165 pound left-handed hitting MIF. Quick twitch in all facets of game. Lets barrel work during swing; hits ball to fields. Heavy leg-load with good rhythm. Runs well and shows athleticism in the field. Collins also showed solid feel for the MIF. Played mostly second base, and has the range and arm strength the profile at any infield spot.
2020 MIF Thomas Collins (@NewnanBaseball) smacked a double the other-way for Sox Baseball. Athletic MIF that can really handle the bat. #PBRCup @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/XTfUvbyybs
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 21, 2019
Bradley Grasser, RHP, McIntosh (GA), 2021
6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, high waist, strong lower half Long arm action, reaches back wide on the back-side, gets out front to a ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, deliberate, keeps momentum on-line, lands square, finishes athletically square to home. Feel for a three pitch mix. Fastball sat 82-84, touched 85 (1900-2000rpm). Curveball showed depth, 12/6 shape, 69-73 (2400-2500). Changeup had sinking action, 75-77. Pitched Sox Baseball into the championship of the PBR Cup with a strong outing against Team eXposure, picking up with win.
2021 RHP Bradley Grasser (@ChiefsMcIntosh; Sox Baseball) is firing on all cylinders with a 3-pitch mix. FB sitting 82-84, T85 (1900-2000rpm), 12/6 CB 69-73 (2400-2500), CH 75-77 sinking action (vid below). @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/ReuYnEaV0Y
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 22, 2019
Caleb Cashion, SS, East Coweta (GA), 2020
Uncommitted. 5-foot-11, 163 pounds; lean, strong build. Very impressive over the weekend, both at the plate and defensively. Offensively, gradual, rotational load. Gets extension on swing and covers the whole zone well. Hands work well; showed ability to go to all fields. Very fluid at shortstop; hands stay loose and athletic. Feet work light; moves well to all directions. Solid uncommitted MIF to keep an eye on.
2020 SS, Caleb Cashion (@caleb_cashion; @ECBaseball14), had a very impressive weekend for Sox Baseball. Very fluid actions at SS with a strong arm across.. Showed a line drive swing with hard contact all weekend. #PBRCup @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/M8Uk81O74f
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 22, 2019
Myles Cook, OF, Northgate (GA), 2020
5-foot-10, 140 pounds. Athletic outfielder that showed very good defensive skills. Covered ground in center field incredibly well. At the plate, showed a loose swing with a level bat path; low finish. Line drive approach that looks to hit ball where pitched.
2020 OF, Myles Cook (@MylesCook3; @VikingBseball), showed a solid approach and athleticism at the plate. Very advanced in the OF; can really cover ground and defend for Sox Baseball. #PBRCup @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/FjrRCsD7hV
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 22, 2019
Warriors Baseball Powered by Rawlings
Cole Sealey, OF/RHP, East Jackson (GA), 2020
5-foot-11, 170-pound two-way prospect, proportional build with emerging strength. On the mound, arm works clean on the back-side with some looseness to a high 3/4 slot, finishes upright square to home. Fastball played up to 80 mph. Feel for 12/6 curveball at 66-69, featured depth and had late bite at-times, induced some swing and misses.
DRB Elite - 16U
Brayden Fordham, OF, Ola (GA), 2022
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, athletic, proportional build. Offensively, crouching setup with weight displaced on back leg, hands start high, barrel wraps, short hands load back, leg kick timing trigger, finishes balanced. Has an approach at the plate, line drive hitter, quick hands, whips barrel through the zone with smooth action.
2022 OF Brayden Fordham (@Olabaseball; @DRBElite) with a quick, smooth stroke, lines one to left field for single, has an idea in the box. 6-foot, 175-pounds, athletically built. @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/tq9CGg6Aop
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Caleb Fordham, RHP, Ola (GA), 2022
6-foot, 175-pound, right-handed pitcher, athletic, portional build, strong lower half. Arm works short and quick, clean, hides the ball well on the back-side, repeats. Drop and drive delivery, strides open to the first base side of the mound, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 82-83, touched 85, mostly straight. Tight slider at 76-77, short lateral movement, induces weak contact with.
2022 RHP Caleb Fordham (@Olabaseball; @DRBElite 16U) is a good athlete at 6-foot, 175-pounds. Short, quick arm. FB sitting 82-83, T85. Tight SL at 76-77, short lateral movement. @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/s56AejjHfz
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Garrett Dowell, RHP, Madison County (GA), 2020
Uncommitted. 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, physical frame with strength throughout, room to firm up and add much more. On the mound, arm action is short with a small stab on the back-side, keeps momentum to a high ¾ slot. Short drop and drive, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over towards first base. Fastball sat 81-84, touched 85, climbed the ladder with effectively. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 72-74.
2020 RHP Garrett Dowell (@MCHS_Athletics; @DRBElite) is a long, lanky 6-3, 185. Arm works long with some looseness to a H3/4 slot. FB touching 85, sitting 81-84. CB, 12/6 shape, 72-74. @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/ahSKmTMU79
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Jason Avila, OF, Redan (GA), 2022
Florida State commit. 5-foot-7, 160-pound quick-twitch left-handed hitting outfielder, a superb athlete, will continue to add strength to frame as he physically matures. Offensively, hits out of the leadoff position, relaxed look, smooth rhythm, leg kick timing trigger, good balance throughout. Aggressive swing at the plate, lets the hands go, generates hard contact to all fields with a mostly level barrel path.
FSU commit 2022 OF Jason Avila (@DRBElite; @BaseballRedan) robbed of extra bases. Compact stroke with batspeed. Ranked 8th in the PBR Georgia 2022 rankings. #PBRCup @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/9ElqNOoe3s
— Blake Davis (@PBRGABlakeDavis) September 21, 2019
Barrett Braves
Tyler Brooks, 3B, North Hall (GA), 2020
Uncommitted. 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitting third baseman, strong frame, broad shoulders, carries strength throughout with much more to come. Offensively, balanced setup, high hands load back, toe-tap stride, good balance throughout. Gap-to-gap type hitter with pull-side pop, drives the ball with ease, barrel works level through the zone, can get uphill when he looks to elevate the ball, present bat speed, made consistent contact One of the top performers for Barrett Braves all weekend.
2020 3B Tyler Brooks (@nthbaseball; @BarrettBSB) looks the part at 6–2, 180, broad shoulders, carries strength w/much more to come. Lines one into CF for an RBI 1B, advances to 2B on throw. More than enough arm to stick at 3B defensively @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/UePsPDYjgv
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Turner Hill, RHP, Cambridge (GA), 2020
Uncommitted. 5-foot-11, 150-pound right-handed pitcher, lean, athletic frame. Long, loose arm action, full circle on the back-side, works quickly to get out front to a high ¾ slot, really pulls down through release. Clean drop and drive delivery, works on-line, finishes square in an athletic position. Fastball sat 82-83 with good angle. Tight 11/5 breaking ball at 68-72.
2020 Turner Hill (@Bears_CHS; @BarrettBSB) is a lean athlete at 5-11, 150-pounds. Arm works quick and loose to a H3/4 slot. FB comes out hot at 82-83. Tight 11/5 breaker at 68-72. @PBRGeorgia @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/ze2xsOLYQn
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Richard Westrop, 3B/RHP, Lambert (GA), 2021
6-foot-2, 205-pounds, two-way prospect, wide frame, strong build. On the mound, there is effort in delivery, arm works long and continuous on the back-side, gets out front with above average arm speed to a ¾ slot. Drop and drive, gets into his strong lower half well, works on-line, finishes whipping his back leg high, crossing over. Fastball sat 84-86, touched 88 with run. Slider showed 11/5 shape, downer action, 77-79. Offensively, he creates an imposing figure in the box, crouching stance, hammered baseballs to the pull-side, hit some towering balls foul, power hitter.
2021 RHP Richard Westrop (@LambertBaseball; @BarrettBSB) stands 6-2, 205 with a strong build. Arm works long with effort in delivery. FB topped 88, sitting 84-86. SL has 11/5 shape, 77-79. @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/R8SH0RxU32
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Clay Tyas, RHP/SS, Chestatee (GA), 2021
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, broad shoulders on top of a lean, athletic frame, plenty of room to fill out. On the mound, arm works loose and easy on the back-side, accelerates quickly with little effort to a ¾ slot, whippy hand speed, finishes pulling down. Drop and drive delivery, high front shoulder, works on-line, lands square, finishing athletically. Fastball sat 85-86, touched 87 and 88, late life. Slider, has the makings of a true out-pitch, depth and late bite, 73-75 (up to 2600rpm).
2021 RHP/SS Clay Tyas (@CHSbaseballl; @BarrettBSB) stands 6-foot-1, 170, broad shoulders, plenty of room to fill out, good athlete. FB sitting 85-86, T87,88 w/run. SL has depth and late bite, 73-75 (up to 2600rpm). @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/Gv3XiV2mkF
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Trent Turner, SS, Tuscola (NC), 2021
6-foot, 155 pounds; wiry build. Athletic base with simple load at the plate. Gets good extension on swing; line-drive approach. Athletic strides on the bases. Showed reliable hands in the infield with advanced feet and hands combo.
2021 Trent Turner (Tuscola HS) with a line drive single in the championship game for @BarrettBSB. Wiry MIF with a loose swing. #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/Rw9zRn8Ta4
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 22, 2019
Garrett Clapsaddle, C/OF, Christ School (NC), 2021
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher and outfielder, strong frame. Has a simple approach at the plate with a balanced setup, athletic bend in his knees, hands start low, loading back smoothly, short leg lift stride, good balance throughout. Hands work loosely with strong wrists/forearms, short to the ball, gap-to-gap approach, showed the ability to drive the ball.
Dillon Dankowski, 1B, Denmark (GA), 2021
6-foot-1, 195 pounds; thick build with strength throughout. Hits from tall, open stance. Tempo gather on load. Timing is on with front side. Has present power in bat and showed it to all fields. Physical bat to watch.
2021 Dillon Dankowski (@DankowskiDillon; @HsDenmark) swung the bat very well all tournament for @BarrettBSB. At 6-1, 195 pounds, he has physicality in presence and swing. Drives a ball to deep RF ⤵️ #PBRCup @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/EQEQ38cErr
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 22, 2019
Diamond Baseball 17U
Lucas Botero, RHP, Webb of Knoxville (TN), 2021
6-foot-2, 180 pounds; strong upper-half. Had a good outing for Diamond on the mound. Had an impressive three-pitch-mix. Throws from an OH arm slot; quick, short arm action. Simple arm swing. Rotational finish. Fastball showed downward angle at 82-84; worked low in the zone. Curveball showed 12/6 action at 63-64; sharp action when low in zone. Looked confident in changeup to both sides of the plate. Similar arm speed to fastball: 71-72 mph.
2021 Lucas Botero (@diamondbballtn) looks strong in his start this morning. The 6-foot-2, 180 pound arm is sitting 82-84 from an OH slot. Shows feel for both secondary pitches. 12/6 CB at 63-64 and a well-located CH at 71 mph. #PBRCup@PBRTennessee @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/XL6RFoyz4n
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 21, 2019
Jake Dallas, C, Farragut (TN), 2021
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting catcher, strong, muscular frame, durable build. Open setup with high hands, loads back smoothly with hands dropping into an athletic position, short leg kick timing trigger, remains balanced throughout, smooth rhythm. Gap-to-gap type hitter with present pull-side pop, uses the whole field. Sees the ball well and attacks the first pitch he likes, good hand-eye coordination. Offensively had an extremely impressive game against a loaded Team eXposure roster. Facing upper 80s fastballs, some touching 90, had no problem adjusting and hammering the baseball. Started his day off by pulling an 88 mph fastball into the left center gap for a double. Followed that up by fighting off an outside pitch through the right-side of the infield. One of the top bats in attendance at the PBR Cup.
Very impressed w/2021 C Jake Dallas (@AdmiralGameday; @diamondbballtn 17U). No problem handling velo, pulled a 2B to LF on 88mph FB in 1st AB, then went opposite field thru the right-side for a 1B in 2nd AB. Strong, durable frame, 6-1, 185. @PBRTennessee @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/16NHKJhAUi
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Nicolas Smith, LHP, York Institute (TN), 2022
Lanky left-handed arm standing 6-foot-3, 165 pounds; very projectable build. Very good athlete, especially for build; moves well. Short draw on backswing, high frontside, controlled balance point. Works down the mound with ease. Stays balanced upon release. Very good control of FB at 81-83 mph. Curveball showed feel with 1/7 action; 68 mph. Interesting arm that will continue to physically develop.
Nicolas Smith (2022; York Institute) is a projectable LHP at a lanky 6-3, 165. Ball comes out well at 81-83 on FB. 1/7 CB at 68 with some depth. Picks up a K on three fastballs ⤵️@diamondbballtn @PBRTennessee @nicsmith_24 #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/blbUI7Y5WS
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 21, 2019
eXposure Upperclass Fall Scout Team
Jake Poindexter, RHP, Gordon Lee (GA), 2021
Georgia commit. 5-foot-11, 145-pound right-handed pitcher, lean frame with wiry strength, long limbs, athletic actions, one of the top prospects in attendance at the PBR Cup. On the mound, arm works long, reaching back low on the back-side, quick and loose to get to a ¾ slot, comes out easy. Drop and drive delivery, high front-side leaks early, would benefit from a stronger front-side creating more drive, works on-line, swings back leg high through finish, crossing over towards first base. Electric fastball, came out sitting 87-89, touched 90 with running action and some late life. Curveball showed 11/5 shape with late bite at 75. Changeup came in at 77 with fade action, used less sparingly.
#GoDawgs commit RHP Jake Poindexter (@GLBasebal; @eXposureBB Fall Scout Team) is wiry athlete at 5-11, 145. Arm is loose and easy, ball jumps out. FB sitting 87-89, T90, run action. CB has 11/5 shape at 75, also offering up a fading CH at 77. @ShooterHunt @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/o3kda3fCJn
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Vytas Valincius, 1B/3B, Bayor School (TN), 2021
South Carolina commit. One of the most physically imposing prospects in the country, standing 6-foot-3, 240-pounds, strength in every part of his frame, has firmed up body with muscle considerably over the past few months. As pure of a power hitter as you will find. Barrel works uphill through the zone as he looks to elevate the ball and drive it with considerable force. Even on mishits the ball still comes off the bat at a scorching pace. Has a good feel for the zone and hand-eye coordination, has a plan of attack looking to hammer fastballs, saw a healthy dose of off-speed pitches, but still fought them off and made consistent contact.
#Gamecocks commit 1B Vytas Valincius (@BaylorBase; @eXposureBB) has a physical presence few have, standing 6-3, 240. Pure power at the plate. Smokes one past the SS for a 2-run single. @ShooterHunt @PBRTennessee @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/rXQ1yAeesS
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Ryan Hagenow, RHP, Farragut (TN), 2020
Kentucky commit. 6-foot-4, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, projectable as he continues to fill out his strong extra large frame. Arm works long, showing on the back-side, advanced arm speed allows for him to get out front quickly to a ¾ slot, working crossbody and down in the zone. Drives off the mound with his back-side landing closed, finishes square to home. Fastball was dominant, blowing it by almost every hitter he faced, sat 88-90 in the first inning, settled in at 86-89, running action. Slider, tight spin, two-plane break, 75-78. The highest upside out of any prospect at the PBR Cup. Will garner much attention in the upcoming 2020 MLB draft.
#Kentucky commit 2020 RHP Ryan Hagenow (@AdmiralGameday; @eXposureBB) has a projectable 6-4, 200-pound frame. Long arm action, works quick to get out front. FB up at 90, blowing it bye batters. Tight SL at 75-78. @PBRTennessee @NathanRode @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/TMl58JpDZQ
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Christopher Robertson, OF, Notre Dame Academy (GA), 2021
Lipscomb commit. 6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting outfielder, proportionally built, athletic frame, strength throughout. Offensively, keeps it simple, hits from a balanced setup, short stride, hands start at shoulder height, small cock of the hands on load, remains balanced throughout. Gap-to-gap type hitter, more times than not drove the ball deep into the gaps, resulting in multiple doubles and triples throughout the PBR Cup, incredibly consistent offensive approach.
2021 OF Christopher Robertson (@NDAcademyGA; @eXposureBB) is having himself a day. The 6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitter packs a punch in his frame, driving the ball to the pull-side. Had a 3B in the gap in 1st AB, follows up with a 2-run 2B down RF line. @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/GI9tf1Nk7H
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Landon Lewis, RHP, McCallie (TN), 2020
Uncommitted. 6-foot-6, 195-pound right-handed pitcher, long extra large frame, room for plenty of additional strength. Arm works quick and long on the back-side, gets out front to a over-the-top slot. Has made a considerable jump in velocity since we last saw him in June (sat 82-84, touched 86), now sitting 86-88, touching 89 (2000-2200rpm) with armside run. Good feel for 12/6 curveball at 79-81 (2100rpm). Filled up the zone with both pitches.
2020 RHP Landon Lewis (@McCallieBseball; @eXposureBB) has an XL frame at 6-6, 195. FB sitting 86-88, T89 (2000-2200rpm), 12/6 CB at 79-81 (2100rpm). Filling up the zone with both pitches. @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRTennessee @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/5cxOc86q6p
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 22, 2019
Riley Black, 3B/RHP, Homeschool (TN), 2020
Lee University commit. 5-foot-11, 185-pounds, left-handed hitting two-way prospect, stocky build with strength throughout. Offensively, open setup, hands load back, toe-tap stride to square, good rhythm and balance throughout. Gap-to-gap type hitter with pull-side pop, uphill barrel path as he looks to elevate the ball, hunts fastballs. Unloaded on a pitch in the semi finals against Sox Baseball, taking it deep for a two run home run, 97 mph off the bat, carried 376 feet. Also made a short relief appearance where he was up to 85, commanded his breaking in low 70s, getting swing and misses and buckling knees.
2020 3B/RHP Riley Black (Homeschool; @eXposureBB), a @LeeUFlames commit, stands 5-10, 185, thick, strong frame. LHH sees something he likes and unloads on it for a 2-run HR (97 EV, 376 carry). Also up to 85 on the mound, commanding breaking ball. @PBRTennessee @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/1orKYFbCQ9
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 22, 2019
Cooper Kinney, SS/3B, Baylor School (TN), 2021
South Carolina commit. 6-foot-2, 195-pound left-handed hitting infielder and catcher, durable, athletic build, strength through frame with much more to come, one of the top bats at the PBR Cup. Showed an incredible amount of bat speed at the plate with quick, loose hands, could hear the draft of the bat as it whipped through the zone. Keeps it simple with a short hand load and stride. Explosive through the point of contact, really lets it fly. Barrel works uphill through the zone as he attempts to do damage with each and every swing. Put it all together Saturday as he smashed a home run 373 feet, 96 mph off the bat.
Georgia Scorpions 18U
Tanner Folds, LHP, Sonoraville (GA), 2021
Penn State commit. 6-foot, 175-pound left-handed pitcher, strong frame, broad shoulders, room for more. Arm works clean and continuous to a ¾ slot, repeats well. Tall and fall delivery, stays tall throughout, lands square, rotational finish, falling off the mound to the third base side. Fastball, mostly straight, sat 81-83, controlled the zone with getting swing and misses. Slurve-like breaking ball at 68-69. Changeup, late fade, 74-75. Feel for all three pitches.
#PennState commit 2021 LHP Tanner Folds (@SHSPhoenixBSBL; @GAScorpions 18U) has a strong frame, broad shoulders, 6-foot, 175. Clean arm action, some effort. FB sitting 81-83. Mixing in a slurve-like breaker at 68-69 and a fading CH at 74-75. Feel for 3. @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/sFSuUCIKDJ
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Line Drive Academy
Jaret Bales, C/3B, North Hall (GA), 2022
5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitting catcher and third baseman, solid athlete with compact strength. Offensively, open setup, hands load back smoothly, shifts weight on to back-side, long stride, gets front foot down early, finished balanced. Barrel works uphill through the zone, looks to elevate the ball, taps into a surprising amount of juice in his frame.
2022 C Jaret Bales (@nthbaseball; @LDAbaseball) has been displaying good actions at the plate all morning. Consistently making hard contact to all fields. Drives this one deep to RF, advances the runner to third. Solid athlete at 5-9, 160, compact strength. @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/FX4WebmWHY
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 21, 2019
Harris Bell, RHP, Gainesville (GA), 2020
6-foot-2 180 pounds. One of the top uncommitted arms in the state of Georgia had the same velo on the FB that we have seen before. Up to 88, sat 85-87. Command was not as strong as it has been, but it was still competitive. Arm was still live, and showed some more strength in the backside. BB spin was good when it was in the zone. Still a very high ceiling arm that is still on the board.
P Squared Athletics
Jett Pimentel, CIF, Duluth (GA), 2022
6-foot-1, 215 pounds; strong, physical build. Athletic stance with upbeat tempo. Loose hands on load, quick take-back with quick up-and-down front foot load. Level bat path with strong wrists. Hands generate above average bat speed, resulting in good power. Showed gap-to-gap ability. Solid overall hitter.
2022 CIF, Jett Pimentel (Duluth HS), puts a good swing on a ball for P-Squared Athletics. Loud contact to CF that advances the runner to 3B. #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/be8eVoyhb9
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 21, 2019
Jackson DeBarry, RHP, Mill Creek (GA), 2022
5-foot-10, 205 pounds. Very effective outing on the mound. Crafty right-hander with feel for all pitches and the strike zone. Works from a low ¾ slot that kept hitters uneasy in the box. Fastball sat in the upper 70’s with plenty of arm-side movement. Showed a slurve at 62 mph that worked well out of arm slot. Got plenty of weak contact.
Colin Jones, SS/C, Duluth (GA), 2021
6-foot, 176 pounds; lean frame with plenty of untapped strength. One of the more impressive players of the event. Showed tools all over the field. At the plate, showed confident hitting presence. Good tempo in the box with controlled aggression. Line drive swing with contant hard contact. Defensively, fluid actions. Made routine plays with ease. Flashy glove with very advanced footwork. Uncommitted MIF that shows the ability to profile anywhere in the field.
Georgia Roadrunner 17U
JC Medina, C/CIF, Osceola (FL), 2021
5-foot-11, 175 pounds with a physical, thick lower-half. Open barrel in stance, simple take-back with medium leg-kick. Utilizes strong legs and hips in swing. Has very quick hand speed and power to pull-side. Showed ability to hit hard line drives and present power. Impressive bat-to-ball skills that will only get better.
2021 C/CIF, JC Medina (Osceola HS) turns on a high fastball for a double off the top of the wall. Level swing to go with a physical lower-half for the Georgia Roadrunners. @PBRFlorida @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/pqDAM32Jmk
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 21, 2019
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