PBR-T Northeast National Qualifier Scout Blog: Day 2
July 16, 2021
Tournament Schedule, Scores, Standings & More
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Games (2022-2025 Grads) | NY | 07/20 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
| 2021 Call to the Hall ProCase | NY | 07/21 | Doubleday Field |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/28 | LakePoint Sports |
| 2021 Pre-Tournament Position Player Combine | NY | 08/04 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase - Central | NY | 08/04 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
| 2021 Northeast Senior Games | NY | 08/10 | Showers Field |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase - West | NY | 08/17 | Niagara University |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase - Downstate | NY | 08/26 | Dutchess Stadium |
HEAT SHEET
Friday July 16
2022 RHP/1B Ryan Glupe (Kellenberg) gets into one for a #pbrbombsquad towards the ? fields of Tully. The 6-2 210 pounder was also up to 85 recently at the NYS Games. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/W5pc0HmoL6
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 16, 2021
2022 RHP Christopher Naronis (Floral Park) working 85-86 early on with some sink/ASR, mixing an occasional SL at 75-78. Traditional 3/4 slot with athleticism on the bump. Up to 88-89 at @lielitebb Scout Day in April @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/AiMnNz63we
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 16, 2021
2022 RHP/MIF Cesar Aquasvivas (International HS, RI) chewing through a tough Team Eiger lineup so far. Low slot with ASR and life through the zone at 85-86 while occasionally flashing a 73-75 MPH SL with teeth. 6 ? through 4IP. pic.twitter.com/x7HO4GHvUX
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 16, 2021
2022 LHP & UMASS-Lowell commit Owen Hoyt (Union-Endicott) with a hard luck 1-0 loss. Showed his usual 3 pitch mix with his CH setting up his FB at 82-83 (both sides of the plate). Sweeping CB 66-67 for strikes. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/HDTi9UeuaQ
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 16, 2021
2022 LHP and Richmond commit Brian Reinke (Honeoye Falls - Lima) scuffled some in his win this afternoon but had enough to go 6 innings. Worked 85-87, T 88 while at times flashing and above average CB. CH holds plain at 77-80 and will be a dynamic offering long term. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/SV2s1XA4Jx
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 16, 2021
2022 OF/SS Matthew Salina (Webster Schroeder) checks in with a hard hit single through the left side. Athletic, broad shouldered 6ft, 165lbs frame with plenty of room to fill out. Simple timing mechanism, load promotes early connection. Bat gets on plane early. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/wxzDfx4mBj
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) July 16, 2021
Evangelista continues to impress with a quick 2-2 start w/ 2 SBs, including this one, showing off the 6.6 speed by swiping second after a pickoff attempt. Covers tons of ground in CF as well, potential impact up the middle at the next level. @PBRNewYork https://t.co/zvaxpmeY8U pic.twitter.com/rbflYsamzD
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) July 16, 2021
2022 OF Christian Toledo (Citius Prep) w/ a great piece of hitting, inside-outing this one to the RCF gap. Big time athlete (6.78 60) w/ a strong arm (92 MPH) & some juice in his bat (96 MPH EV). Member of team NY for the 2020 Futures Games. @PBRNewYork @WeAreCitius @LI_Sharks pic.twitter.com/NZfiLuZvxA
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) July 16, 2021
The ball just explodes off the bat of 2024 C Carlos Merejo (Central RI/@PBR_NewEngland). Advanced physical frame at 6-2, 230lbs. Generates easy bat speed (83 MPH max) and has plenty of juice in his bat, registering exit velos north of 100 MPH in the past.@PBRNewYork @RiDevils pic.twitter.com/I3TjENO0Wb
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) July 16, 2021
2022 LHP Nick Clark (Easton, MA/ @PBR_NewEngland) comes at you with some funk from the left side. Arm works straight back, hides the ball well as he works to a L3/4 release. FB plays up thanks to the deception at 80-82, T83 w/ heavy ASR. Mixes a sweeping SL at 68-70. @RiDevils pic.twitter.com/jzUD0jIPxF
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) July 16, 2021
2022 RHP TJ Kurtz (Greece Athena) has found success working east/west today, commanding his FB w/ ASR to his arm side and mixing a slurvy CB at 66-68. Long, clean arm swing working to a 3/4 arm slot. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/g4BRZCP63G
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) July 16, 2021
2024 OF/RHP Adonis Medina (Central RI/@PBR_NewEngland) is on in relief for @RiDevils & the arm talent is evident. Operated w/ FBs only at 83-85 T86. Loose, whippy arm working to a H3/4 release. FB played up, getting S&M up in the zone. Developing 5-10 165lbs frame. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/jTDyFbiHtK
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) July 16, 2021
‘22 OF Denny Furcal (Ferris/@PBRNewJersey)
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) July 16, 2021
Athletic 6-0, 165LBS. High set hands move down/back into the load. Sets up level barrel path and keeps hands inside the baseball. Uses a toe tap for timing. Pure left handed swing. Good runner and fits the CF profile. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/pXZIp17Ry9
‘23 LHP/OF Nick Rizzo (East Islip)
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) July 16, 2021
Upright balanced set up. Coils into the rear leg as he prepares to launch. Hands fire from strong load position and promote efficient barrel path. 8 pitch at bat ending in a 3B to RF. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/tMNo3TzJCQ
‘23 OF/P Trey Harnett (Fairfield Prep)
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) July 16, 2021
Long limed, athletic 6-2, 185LBS. FB sitting 82-84, 85T. Controlled, balanced delivery. Maintains bend in the elbow during the circle and arm is quick as it moves forward. Jumps expected w/ polishing. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/2torzB5upI
‘21 RHP @MikeBowler03 (Geneva/@LeMoyneBaseball) dealing this morning. Features a 4 pitch mix of FB, CH, CB, SL. Shows a ton of confidence in his secondary pitches, with the ability to throw them for strikes in any count.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
FB: 83-84
CH: 77-78
SL: 75-76
CB: 72-74@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/9mLHiqfM73
‘23 OF Marvin Hill (Mohonasen) Strong 5-foot-10, 215 lb build. Utilizes a leg hang stride for timing while the hands get back to a strong launch position, barrel is quick into the zone with a compact stroke driving this ball back through the middle. pic.twitter.com/EPYvlPptB8
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
2021 C/3B Shane Pray (Churchville-Chili) Hands start high pre pitch with some rhythm, quality bat to ball skills barreling this pitch up in the zone for a 1B. pic.twitter.com/0L6ybk3R5g
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘22 CIF Carter King (Jamesville-Dewitt) continues flashing his power as he goes #PBRBombSquad ? here. King showed lots of power potential during the high school season. Physical frame at 5-foot-10 198lbs. @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/AyJ1czxjFB
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘21 C Justin Rosenblum (Monroe-Woodbury) gets Rockland on the board with an RBI single to left. Hands held high, gets the hips through early. Quick bat and good barrel control to get this through the hole. @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/1bUC8Skg4i
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘23 John Ahearn (Newburgh Free Academy)
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
Lean, athletic frame. Up, down, and out move down the slope. Clean arm swing releasing from a high 3/4 slot. Maintains tight glove side at finish. FB sitting 78-80MPH. @CadetsBBA @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/f92YVoPG4O
‘23 IF/RHP Jack Pechar (N/A) Closes the door here in the 7th w/ the tying run on 3B to complete the 1-0 Win. Long, fluid arm action through a clean 3/4 release
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
FB: 76-78 w/ life
CB: 65-66 w/ 11-5 shape pic.twitter.com/TiJoQfc6aT
‘21 RHP/3B Jack Loughlin (Walter Panas/@CobleskillBase) turns this pitch around for a single. Open stance, with a small stride. Stays on this high breaker and barrels it up. @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/1uZVaFlVLu
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘23 SS Nick Croce (Pine Bush)
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
Athletic mover on both sides of the ball. Upright stance and barrel parallel to ground. Bat tilts up during the load to promote proper attack angle. Hands short to contact. @PBRNewYork @CadetsBBA pic.twitter.com/gl2SCKlWDj
‘23 RHP Jay Mazzalone (Beacon)
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
Leg lift to just below chest height. Drops into the rear leg as he moves down the slope. Lower half stays closed till just prior to foot strike. FB sitting. 77-80, 81T. Shows confidence in the CH and will throw in any count.@PBRNewYork @CadetsBBA pic.twitter.com/W4k0K6yTso
Lots of upside in ‘23 RHP Anthony Mena (Bishop Hendrickson, RI). A big frame at 6-foot-3 240lbs on the mound. Works with a FB, CB, CH. Fluid motion as he drops into his backside, then down the mound.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
FB: 77-79 T80
CB: 68-69, sweep
CH: 72-74@PBR_NewEngland @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/HVbBj7JjdL
‘23 RHP/OF Nate Shattuck (Skaneateles) with a big arm on the mound. Keeps hitting off balance by mixing in a slide step into his delivery. A power fastball at 79-81 T82 and drops a CB in at 67-69. 6-foot-2 180lb projectable frame. @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/rr4sbSpFhA
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘23 SS/RHP Mason Haarr (Victor) 2-way prospect has quiet hands with a good feel for the barrel (On Plane Eff 68% @Blast_Bsbl ) lining this pitch back through the middle. pic.twitter.com/AuNzAzyzBu
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘24 C/1B Yarrelle Hilts (Schenectady)Physical 5-foot-10, 183 lb frame. Adjustability in a strong lower half with a quick stroke, barrel stays long through the zone generating natural back spin. pic.twitter.com/2oKMYlIrDR
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
Really impressed in the play from ‘22 OF David Compres (N/A-Dominican Republic). Has tattoed 2 balls in this game including this one. Plays well above his age. Smooth swing at the plate with power present. 6-foot-1 180lb athletic frame. @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/Mwh2GJGswN
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘23 C/OF Braden Seeber (Baldwinsville) Athletic, well proportioned 6’2, 205 lb build. Simple timing mechanism with balance through out; Shows the raw power (75 MPH bat speed @Blast_Bsbl / 95 MPH EV @TrackManBB ) here with a oppo ground rule 2B to right field. pic.twitter.com/iVQy4CeWZZ
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘22 1B/RHP Maddix Dalena (Montoursville/@UConnBSB commit) recognizes offspeed early and jumps on this ball to send it to RCF. On plane early with this swing with some natural lift to the ball. 6-foot-3 225lb frame and using all of it. @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/ZQR8MuQUfD
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘22 RHP Mike Timberlake (Allentown/@PBRNewJersey)
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
6-6, 190LBS. Long levers and very projectable frame. Composed on the mound. Arm stabs down on glove break and releases from a 3/4 arm slot. FB sitting 79-80, 81T. Has had success with the breaking ball against RHH. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/IGv8oKyi12
‘22 MIF Bryce Molinaro (Hazleton Area/@StJohnsBaseball) getting the scoring going in the 4th with a 2 run double to LCF. Quiet stance with the hands started in the load. Simple leg lift, into an on plane, upward swing path. Power present in the swing.@PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east pic.twitter.com/l75OXr9oZS
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘24 Liam Solomon (Bethel, CT) Projectable 6’2, 173 lb frame. Good tempo in the delivery w/ crossfire action, arm is long & whippy through a side 3/4 slot. Commands the FB (79-81 T82 MPH) down in the zone w/ ASR while countering with a sweeping, swing & miss SL at 67-69 pic.twitter.com/Xku3vYEpjH
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
Uncommitted ‘22 3B/RHP @CrawfordTrystan (Central Columbia/@PBRPennsylvania) absolutely smokes this pitch to plate three on a double to right center. A little funk in the stance, as he crouches into his swing. High intent hitter, gets the hips through early. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5mZrhZl1s7
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
‘23 RHP/3B Thomas Shkreli (Yorktown) High waisted, projectable 6’3, 176 lb frame. Athletic actions in the delivery, hides the ball well with the arm working quick through 3/4 release.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 16, 2021
FB: 79-80 T81 MPH?
SL: 65-67 (20”➡️ @TrackManBB in preseason) getting the ? in the last clip pic.twitter.com/qnPFDLdh9w
‘22 Andrew Ortiz (St Raymond’s)
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 17, 2021
Balanced set up with high hands. Weight rocks rearward as he goes through a toe tap. Hands load straight back and stay high till launch. Drops the barrel on the pitch low for a line drive to RF. @PBRNewYork @RyeGrays pic.twitter.com/KVx9Dr92O5