VA/DC 16U/17U Open: Friday Quick Hits
June 18, 2022
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This weekend sees the continuation of our PBR Tournaments as we host the 16U and 17U VA/DC Open Tournament in the Richmond area. Here are some of Friday's highlights:
‘24 LHP Nolan Medley (Lord Botetourt) gets the start for @5StarNationalMA
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Pitches w/ intent, getting over the front side well w/ feel for the FB early on. Quick AA thru release
FB: 79-80
CB: 66-67@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/7nAHAr7ZoX
Solid stroke here from ‘25 MIF Michael Kooser @MikeKooser2025 (Northeast/ @5StarNationalMA)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Creates nice extension thru as he laces a 2 RBI single into LCF. Creates some lift thru w/ LD tendencies @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/cM7TMO4yOu
Have liked ‘25 RHP Walton Bondurant @waltonbondurant (Smithfield/@5StarNationalMA)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Pounding the zone w/ the FB early and often, showcasing feel to the GS. Up-tempo delivery
FB: 81-83
CB: 68-71@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/lV6j3VXFsj
Have really liked the swings from ‘23 OF/1B Jack Pearman @JackPearman757 (Kempsville / NBA Nationals)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Physicality in the 6-2, 200 LB frame, showcasing the ability to hit for strength to all fields. Slightly out in front of this one, but gets enough for a single@PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/VkoyZSQwUH
‘24 MIF Plyler Hunter (Norfolk Academy / NBA Nationals) walks it off w/ this LD RBI single down the LF line
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Stays short and compact, keeping the hands inside well as he turns on one here.
NBA Nationals wins it 10-0@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/ODTx9Ae7ZY
LOVE this swing from ‘23 3B Tristan Davis (Chopticon/ @JacksSkip)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Unloads on this FB and sends a ? over the CF’s head for a long single. Quiet load w/ a quick stride, showcasing whippy barrel action. @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/aO72ztJWrV
? #PBRBombSquad ?
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
‘23 1B Kolby Hayden (@SMRbaseball / @SoMDSenators) just sent a frozen rope out to RCF for a no doubt ?
Rhythm in the hands w/ evident strength pull side. Ball left in a hurry@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC @pbrt_east #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/WWmHzLesVH
‘23 SS Kyle Rollins (McDonough / @JacksSkip)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Gets the hands on top of this tough FB and laces an RBI double over the LF’s head. Simple, explosive actions on both sides. A lot to like@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/KS7jLa9aNi
? @prehoda_m (@LackeyBaseball / @JacksSkip) strikes again w/ another laser RBI double, this time into RCF
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Quick, explosive hands w/ plenty of bat speed thru. Consistent middle of the field approach w/ strength G2G. Special special bat@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/2XLeqfN4sQ
? TURN UP THE VOLUME ?
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
‘23 C Ryan Prehoda @prehoda_m (@LackeyBaseball / @JacksSkip) just annihilated this ⚾️ to LF.
Plenty of moxie, plenty of bat speed, plenty to like. Absolute DUDE@PBRMaryland @prepbaseball @pbrt_east @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen #PBRBombSquad pic.twitter.com/gyDS9pMhv1
‘24 RHP Andrew Hill (Granby/ NBA Nationals)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Long, 6-2 frame w/ plenty of room to fill. Up tempo delivery, working w/ a full arm circle delivery. FB playing up, mixing in a tighter 11/5 CB
FB: 79-81
CB: 67-68@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/RAdNbsmmCO
‘24 SS Mason Hendricks (@CHSKnightsBSB / @CMDCyclones) goes inside/out here for a 2 RBI triple down the RF line
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Gets the foot down early w/ a balanced whole field approach. Creates some lift as well@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/EbLl4ZxyXK
Really nice approach here from ‘24 OF Ryan Matthews (@CHSKnightsBSB / @CMDCyclones)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Keeps the hands inside well on this BB and laces a single into RF. Rhythm in the hands… balanced whole field LD approach@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/TaiKc1U0v0
‘24 RHP Ryan Matthews (@CHSKnightsBSB / @CMDCyclones)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Long, athletic frame w/ solid feel for the 2 pitch mix. FB comes out well to both sides, mixing a tight 11/5 CB for K’s
FB: 80-82
CB: 67-69@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/wgiXts9Tjs
‘23 1B Carson Goad (Maury/ NBA Nationals) continues his ? day at the dish w/ this Grand Salami to RCF
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Gets the barrel to this high and away FB and laces a ? that gets out in a hurry. Love the whole field approach@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRBombSquad #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/MBX7DUo5kr
‘23 C Jake Winkles (@CHSKnightsBSB / @CMDCyclones) just UNLOADED on one for a ✌️ run ?
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Got the barrel to this low FB and laced a no doubter to LF. Creates lift thru w/ plenty of strength to the pull side@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen #PBRBombSquad pic.twitter.com/MWEdMTBlB2
23’ Gary Gubbings with a nice piece of hitting shoots a line drive into left field for @DirtbagsMid @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOPEN pic.twitter.com/t3DfCSw4du
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Another really nice look at ‘23 Gary Gubbings (@AHSCatsBaseball @DirtbagsMid)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Filling it up early and often out if a shorter, quick H3/4 slot. FB in/out for K’s, showcasing slight ASR. BB playing tight w/ sharp downward action
FB: 82-83, T84
CB: 72-73@PBRMaryland #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/p5kjQPsNbY
23’ Cooper Sidell (Gilman) quickly works through the top of the line up with a mid 80s fastball and plus change up for @DirtbagsMid @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOPEN pic.twitter.com/AVdBz95vJU
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Really nice approach here from ‘23 OF/SS Adam Hicks @AdamHicks25 (@GilmanBaseball @DirtbagsMid)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Stays on this outer half FB and laces a 2B to RCF. Love the LD approach, showcasing strength G2G@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/i01mPS7weC
Like how ‘23 LHP Noah Bowerman @NoahBowerman7 (@CHSBB19 / @DirtbagsMid) has looked thus far.
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 17, 2022
Mixing speeds well, keeping hitters off balance w/ a strong 3 pitch mix. Full arm circle w/ athleticism down the bump
FB: 77-79, T80
CB: 64-66
CH: 70-71@PBRMaryland #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/tYFvJAniCF
? from ‘23 LHP @PBR_Uncommitted Amari Allen (@Woodbaseball1)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) April 28, 2022
Tough 3/4 slot working quick thru release. Feel for the 3 pitch mix, pounding the zone early and often.
FB: 87-90, T91, T92 run/sink
BB: 74-76
CH: 80-82@ShooterHunt @PBRMaryland @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/Nf2fjn1Civ
Nice looking stroke here from ‘23 Cole Keel (Tuscarora/ @diamondelite8)
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 18, 2022
Stays short and thru this one as he laces a single back up the shoot. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/Fb9cUrRRW5
Marcus Bradshaw SS / 2B / Prince George , VA / 2023
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Will Coleman 3B / RHP / Albemarle , VA / 2023
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Charlie Felmlee C / 1B / Virginia Episcopal, VA / 2023
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Bradley Garner SS / OF / St. Christophers, VA / 2023
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Aaron Maxie 1B / OF / Mechanicsville, VA / 2023
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Michael Lewis RHP / OF / Steward School, VA / 2023
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Nick Pratt C / OF / Indian Creek, MD / 2023
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HECTOR RIVERA SS / OF / Granby, VA / 2024
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Hunter Rydell RHP / Bangor Area , PA / 2023
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Jake Slade SS / RHP / Loudoun Valley, VA / 2023
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Adam Troch OF / St. John's College, VA / 2024
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24’ Isaiah Licorish (South Hagerstown) showing good velocity backed by a plus curveball that keeps hitter off balance. @5StarMasonDixon
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
FB 84-87
CB 71@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOPEN pic.twitter.com/ExZAHyxYm4
‘23 Colin Dunlap (La Salle College HS)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Blast this ball into right CF to plate a run for the @Uncommon17uB. Quick hands through the zone.@PBRVirginiaDC @PBRPennsylvania #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/VfwqO6vp9H
‘23 Ethan Giangiulio (West Chester Henderson-PA)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Quick repeatable delivery w long fluid AA. H3/4 slot & attacks hitters w the FB.
FB: 81-83@PBRVirginiaDC @PBRPennsylvania @AllStarBaseball#PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/fvkQgjzz2T
Schulz touched 90 on a strikeout to end bottom half of the 5th. https://t.co/rjwJRRrM8e
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
‘23 Rohan Mishra (@SJC_Baseball/@Cadets_BB)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Slow paced delivery, full AA from 3/4 slot. Works FB to both sides of the plate & mixes in a big 1/7 CB w gradual break. Fields position well.
FB: 76-79 T81
CB: 69-71@PBRVirginiaDC#PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/gG6I3eUDMw
‘24 AJ Murray (@DJOBaseball/@PrimeTimeBSBLL)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Strong 6-1 185-lb frame. 3/4 slot. Fluid arm action.Pitches with some effort. Fills up the zone. A heavy FB 82-84 T86. Feel for CB 70-73. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/WyVjiaJFWW
‘23 Zach Brockner (Owen Roberts-PA)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Slow paced delivery w late intent. Whippy AA from 3/4 slot. Fills the zone w FB’s & lands slightly closed after driving down the mound.
FB: 79-82
CB: 69-71@PBRVirginiaDC @PBRPennsylvania @AllStarBaseball#PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/C6D1yz4bQB
‘23 Andy Francis (@SJC_Baseball/@Cadets_BB)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Athletic 6-foot frame, quick paced delivery w short AA. H3/4 slot w feel for FB to AS. Also shows tight late breaking SL to the back door.
FB: 79-82
SL: 70-73@PBRVirginiaDC#PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/VFDRqDEFQY
‘25 Jackson Ingram (@MSA_baseball VA)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Athletic build. 5’10 160-lb frame. Showed good bat speed and quick hands. Kept his hands inside and stroked an RBI double to left.@PBRVirginiaDC @InvadersVA #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/QxLN87aere
‘23 Kailen Hargenrader (@MaretBaseball, MD) laces the ball over the RF’s head to extend the @PrimeTimeBSBLL lead. Short stride and an uphill bat path. Smooth left-handed swing.#PBRVADCOpen @PBRVirginiaDC @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/k1tToBxQwe
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
23’ Jack Ingino (The Westtown School) works ahead early with the fastball and compliments that with a plus change up for @AllStarBaseball
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
FB 82-87
CH 77@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOPEN pic.twitter.com/Tz2aVdCx1R
‘23 Charlie Grove (@WakefieldBase) lines this ball into the RC. Lanky, projectable frame with plenty of room to add strength. Short stride and quick hands w/ level bat path. #PBRVADCOpen @PBRVirginiaDC @PrimeTimeBSBLL pic.twitter.com/aX5Q4B0ZX5
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
‘24 Chase Chambers (@MidloBaseball VA)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Athletic build. 6’1 155-lb frame. Good rhythm and smooth swing path. Kept his weight back and drove the ball backside for a single. Has shown a good glove in the field as well. @PBRVirginiaDC @EliteSquadVA #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/B988YDUH3P
23’ Ben Jones (Coatesville Area) pounds the zone with the fastball early and compliments it with a good curveball for @AllStarBaseball
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
FB 84-86
CB 74@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOPEN pic.twitter.com/YsXs3VO7Eu
‘23 Tommy Ferrick (@JMHSAthletics/ @RichmondBraves )
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
6-1 180-lb lanky frame. Room to add strength. FB 79-81 worked well both sides of the plate with arm side run. CB 70-72. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/4bj1Mzs2zu
‘25 Weston Lillard (@FHSHardBall)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Smooth repeatable delivery w long loose AA. Attacks hitters w FB all around the zone. Lands slightly closed down the mound.
FB: 81-82 T83@PBRVirginiaDC @TitansProspects#PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/far3Wbc5ue
‘23 Josiah Seguin (@DRathletics) (@WMTribeBaseball)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
6-3 190-lb frame. High hands with a toe tap. Gets every stitch of this baseball to dead center for a solo shot. Big time ?. @RVAHornets804 cuts down the lead 3-2.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/eq3wXOoQnh
‘24 Camden Bauswell (Nansemond River)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Sits back and blasts this ball over the fence for a ? for the @RichmondBraves.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/pdmjFbkLPV
‘24 Aidan O’Brien( Bishop Ireton)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Like drive up the middle for a rbi single. Big kid with an easy swing at the plate. Athletic in the box. @PrimeTimeBSBLL @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/aWBBCEVN7V
‘24 Jonathan Underly(Bishop Ireton)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Lines a ball to LF for an out. Good separation and keeps hands inside the ball well. @PrimeTimeBSBLL @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/m2BjpIEJWI
‘24 Mason Quigley (Collegiate VA)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 17, 2022
Strong build. 6’2 180-lb frame. Simple swing mechanics. Powered a bases clearing double deep into the left centerfield gap. @EliteSquadVA up 6-2 T2. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/MC70dNfW48
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