PBR TN 2022 Scout Blog: Week Two
March 29, 2022
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The Tennessee Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more.
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2022 HS Season: Week Two
Brady Cooper, 3B, Rossview, 2024
‘24 3B @brady_cooper41 (@RHShawkbaseball) put together some really nice swings. Stays short w/ simple stride and some easy bat speed. Catches an elevated FB and drives it into the LCF gap for a double. Soph. has shown nice upside at the top of the order. #PBRTNHS @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/kXKmSeO0W5
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 29, 2022
Lex Falsone, 1B/C, Stewarts Creek, 2023
‘23 1B/C @FalsoneLex (@Redhawks_7AAA; @PBR_Uncommitted) is a big body bopper, who has shown the ability to barrel balls into the power alleys. Simple load, gets barrel on plane and thumps a RBI-double into the RCF gap. Follows with a deep fly out to CF. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/eioSKvzGRI
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 29, 2022
Bryce Jackson, INF, Stewarts Creek, 2022
‘22 INF @brycecjackson2 (@Redhawks_7AAA; @PBR_Uncommitted) is fresh off a strong hoops season. Long, wiry frame, who can play multiple infield spots. Balanced slightly crouched w/ toe tap, getting the barrel out. Peppers a single to LCF then sneaks one thru the 6-hole. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/aWcrWUN3mf
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 29, 2022
Dylan Kazee, LHP, Rossview, 2022
‘22 LHP @DylanKazee (@RHShawkbaseball) is the top @PBR_Uncommitted southpaw in the class. Posted a solid start, going 5.1 scattering 6 hits, 3 ER, & 2 Ks. In and out of the zone, but FB: 80-84 (1773-1918 rpm). Mixing CB at 72-75 (T 2164 rpm) and CH at 76-78. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/fC6BGh8JYl
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 27, 2022
Grant Morgan, C/OF, Independence, 2022
‘22 C/OF @grantmo16 (@wcsIHSdw1) is one of the top lefty @PBR_Uncommitted bats in the class. Advanced bat speed (T80.6) & hand speed (T 27.8), leading to some easy pop. Couple barrels from earlier this week, profiles as corner OF/backstop role. #PBRTNHS @Blast_Bsbl pic.twitter.com/aSPAiMBxqI
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 27, 2022
‘23 RHP Owen Block (@USN_sports; @PBR_Uncommitted) had a gritty start, tossing 4 frames & 5 punchies in 9-5 loss. Short, compact arm action working up to 3/4 slot. FB at 82-85 (2065-2316 rpm) and leaned heavily on CB at 70-73 (T2143 rpm). Flashed CH: 74-75. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/mOYwafRPIi
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 27, 2022
Zachary Lawson, RHP/3B, Stewarts Creek, 2023
‘23 RHP @LawsonZachary54 (@Redhawks_7AAA; @PBR_Uncommitted) turned in a 9 strikeout CG, scattering 6 H & one BB in 9-2 win. FB at 82-86 (2177-2419 rpm) w/ good carry thru the zone. Mixing sharp 12/6 CB at 72-75 (2117-2362 rpm). Quick compact arm w/ lower half strength. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/Hqw9OUp1Jq
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 27, 2022
Jay Watson, RHP, Rossview, 2022
‘22 RHP @JayWatson2022 (@RHShawkbaseball; @PBR_Uncommitted) has really trimmed up his frame and had a velo uptick. Quick arm from sidearm slot. Heavy running FB at 82-85 (1918-2073 rpm) and sweep SL at 72-75 (2040-2115 rpm). Different look coming out of the pen. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/eARkBjJylD
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 26, 2022
John Emendorfer, 3B, Baylor School, 2023
‘23 3B John Emendorfer(@BaylorBase) has been barreling balls all week & has athletic actions in everything he does. Picture perfect load w/ core+chest to keep the hands loose+active & upper half square. Sweet swing that covers entire zone. @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/mHyhoJtufc
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) March 26, 2022
Matt Dill, RHP/INF, Baylor School, 2025
2025 RHP Matt Dill(@BaylorBase) has ice water in his veins & a boat load of pitchability. Confidence + pitching to contact w/ 3 pitches- why coaches trust a Freshy in this spot. Mechanically sound delivery.
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) March 26, 2022
FB 80-82 T83 w/ run
SLV 70-72 shape+depth
CH 75-76 screwball action pic.twitter.com/2w784nug6M
Andrew Jordan, MINF, Rossview, 2022 (Austin Peay Commit)
‘22 MINF Andrew Jordan (@RHShawkbaseball; @GovsBSB commit) had a big night going 4 for 5 while driving in 5 runs in 8-5 win. Compact frame but came up in clutch in some big spots. Stays short, keeping barrel on plane, spraying to all fields. Plays with a high motor. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/1GAs4hPHJl
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 26, 2022
Mack Whitcomb, C/1B, Baylor School, 2023
#Uncommitted ‘23 1B Mack Whitcomb (@BaylorBase) with a nice piece of hitting on this 2 strike breaking ball. Simplified approach and lines it back up the middle for a 2 run 1B.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) March 25, 2022
IMG - 7
Baylor - 7
B4@PBRTennessee #NHSS pic.twitter.com/LlRagOpkWa
Caleb Jordan, SS, Riverdale, 2024
‘24 SS Caleb Jordan(@Rdale_Baseball) shows off his sweet swing. Keeps knees inside feet to balance out the base, touch & go off backside w/ hips, gains ground well to create separation & simplify hand load. Swing path short and contact oriented. @PBRTennessee @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/4Zd74SYQMI
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) March 25, 2022
Tomas Valincius, LHP/1B, Baylor School, 2024
‘24 LHP/1B Tomas Valincius (@BaylorBase) getting it done at the plate against IMG. Had a 1B thru the right-side in 1st AB and comes up with the go-ahead RBI 1B in the B4.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) March 25, 2022
IMG - 7
Baylor - 8
T5@PBRTennessee @ShooterHunt #NHSS pic.twitter.com/TrAQZ4m0F2
Henry Ford, INF/RHP, Baylor School, 2023 (Virginia Commit)
#GoHoos commit ‘23 3B/RHP Henry Ford (@BaylorBase) barrels one back up the middle, 98 EV, but the play is called dead as the LD strikes the field ump. Up to 91 on the mound yesterday afternoon.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) March 25, 2022
IMG - 12
Baylor - 9
T6@PBRTennessee @ShooterHunt #NHSS pic.twitter.com/2jIXQkgH07
Henry Godbout, INF, Baylor School, 2022 (Virginia Commit)
#GoHoos ‘22 SS Henry Godbout(@BaylorBase) sends one to the heavens of Emerson. Back elbow works thru swing keeping the barrel to catcher as long as possible as the hands travel. Front arm shrink puts barrel in place.
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) March 25, 2022
IMG 3
Baylor 4
B3@PBRTennessee @ShooterHunt @NathanRode pic.twitter.com/ELHGiY5iVf
#GoHoos commit ‘22 SS Henry Godbout (@BaylorBase) gets his #NHSS started with a sharply hit LD 2B into left center off an 87 mph FB. Imposing bat with a big presence.@ShooterHunt @NathanRode pic.twitter.com/3KdfR3SAiR
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) March 24, 2022
#GoHoos 22’ Commit SS Henry Godbout(@BaylorBase) showing off his Raw Pwr sending one to the sky for a ground rule 2B. Great rhythm w/ short load, creates tons of momentum w/ lower half. Rare bat spd+strength in hands. Defensively, soft hands, smooth exchange, instinctive reads. pic.twitter.com/lpHViVQ99y
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) March 24, 2022
Dalton Dickerson, RHP, Independence, 2022
‘22 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP Dalton Dickerson (@Daltond777; @wcsIHSdw1) turned in 4.1 innings, 5 hits, 0 walks, and 12 punchies. Repeats delivery well and filled up the zone w/ sinking FB at 80-84 (1732-1989 rpm). Mixed 12/6 action CB at 70-72 and solid CH at 74-76. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/yVL5H5JiNs
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 25, 2022
Scotty Dean, SS/C, Rossview, 2023
‘23 SS/C @scotty_dean32 (@RHShawkbaseball) drives this ball off the wall in RF then turns on the jets to leg out a triple. Balanced stance, staying compact & getting the barrel on plane w/ consistent hard contact. 6.91 runner in preseason. #PBRTNHS @PBR_Uncommitted @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/5kfIdUpW0L
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 25, 2022
Drew Blalock, 1B, Independence, 2023
‘23 1B @DBlalock21 (@wcsIHSdw1; @PBR_Uncommitted) continues to rise and flash big time power. Rips a double down the line into the LF corner then hits a towering moon shot to tie up the game in the bottom of the 7th. Short simple load w/ plenty of bat speed and barrels. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/SMdkshZHkP
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 25, 2022
Cade Fuller, 3B, Grace Christian Academy, 2023
‘23 3B @CadeFuller4 (@GCALionBSB; @PBR_Uncommitted) picked up three knocks and 5 RBIs today, including a double and a pair of home runs. Takes one to straight away CF then drives one into LCF, both on elevated FBs. Very solid defender, making all the plays. #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/PYeY19QkPa
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 25, 2022
Amari Jefferson, OF, Baylor School, 2024 (Tennessee Commit)
#GBO Commit 24’ CF/RHP Amari Jefferson(@BaylorBase) has shown a solid approach at the plate today. Simple & quiet at the dish w/ real bat speed. Has faced 2 higher velo arms & held his own. Smooth routes in OF w/ arm to match. @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/u1YKoDlZ0A
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) March 24, 2022
Will Dugan, RHP, Lipscomb Academy, 2022 (Lipscomb Commit)
‘22 RHP @WillDugan8 (@LAMustangBB; @BisonBaseball commit) is getting back to form in his return from TJ. Tossed 3 scoreless frames, 2 hits, and 7 strikeouts. Changing eye levels with FB at 85-88, T89 (1988-2243 rpm) and tunneling CB at 73-75 (T1886 rpm). #PBRTNHS @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/X0AuFm62kZ
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 24, 2022
Blake Bevis, RHP/1B, Ravenwood, 2022 (Ball State Commit)
‘22 RHP/1B @BlakeBevis (@wcsRHSbaseball; @BallStateBB commit) got off to a shaky start, but settled in nicely going 6 IP, 3 H, & 12 Ks as Raptors rally to win 6-4. Heavy FB at 85-88, T89 (1763-2078 rpm) w/ slight ASR. Mixing sharp CB at 73-77 (T 2076 rpm). @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/95hiYmEG2n
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 24, 2022
‘22 CINF/RHP @BlakeBevis (@wcsRHSbaseball; @BallStateBB commit) goes down and gets a low FB, pulling it to LF for a 3-run home run. 11th ranked player in the state continues to show big time power while joining #PBRBombSquad. @prepbaseball @NathanRode pic.twitter.com/4WOjtG6k2C
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 22, 2022
Drew Whalen, RHP/3B, Franklin, 2023
‘23 RHP/3B @DrewWhalen12 (@FHSAdmBaseball) tossed four frames picking up 7 strikeouts in 5-3 win. FB at 82-86, T87 (1968-2172 rpm) w/ run and some sink. Mixing 11/5 action CB at 67-71 (2072-2338 rpm), landing for strikes & bury for chase. #PBRTNHS @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/7ylJMc7uBJ
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 24, 2022
Miller Green, LHP/1B, Lipscomb Academy, 2023 (Georgia Tech Commit)
‘23 LHP/1B @MillerGreen9 (@LAMustangBB; @GTBaseball commit) tossed 5 innings of one hit ball w/ 7 punchouts and drove in go ahead run in the 2-1 win. Efficiently pounded the zone w/ FB: 86-90 (1839-2060 rpm). Mixed CB: 72-75 (2278-2405 rpm) & CH: 78-79. @prepbaseball #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/9m6xiEDNvi
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 23, 2022
Connor Bartley, OF/RHP, Brentwood, 2022
‘22 OF/RHP @ConnorBartley24 (@_bruinbaseball) giving it one final ride this Spring as a two-way for the Bruins. Good barrel to straight away CF then peppers a 6-hole single. Up & down velo on the mound, but touched 88 while sitting mostly 80-86. Mixed CB at 68-71 and CH at 75-76. pic.twitter.com/GFKH2Hepfq
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 22, 2022
Devin Thrain, LHP/OF, Summit, 2022 (Vol State CC Commit)
‘22 LHP/OF Devin Thrain (@wcsSHSBaseball; @VSCCPioneersBSB commit) turned in 4.1 innings, scattering 3 hits, and 5 Ks in 3-1 win. FB worked 82-86, T87 (1866-2010 rpm) w/ heavy sink and run. Mixed 1/7 action CB at 71-73 (T2296 rpm) while going 3-3 at the plate. @DThrain #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/r79mvmFIkA
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 22, 2022
Max Fell, LHP/OF, Summit, 2022 (MTSU Commit)
‘22 LHP/OF @maxfell7 (@wcsSHSBaseball; @MT_Baseball commit) unloads on a center cut FB, driving it deeeep to straight away CF into the trees. Big, muscular frame showing off the juice at the plate, gives Spartans a 3-1 lead thru 6. #PBRTNHS #PBRBombSquad @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/5qggrqTs1E
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 22, 2022
Carter Oliff, C/RHP, Franklin Road Academy, 2022 (MTSU Commit)
‘22 C/RHP @CarterOliff (@FRABaseball; @MT_Baseball commit) tossed four solid frames, 5 hits, 1 ER, & 6 punchies in 3-2 win. FB at 82-86, T87 (2026-2335 rpm) and CB at 72-74 (T2277 rpm). Muscles a 2-RBI single past the SS to tie it up then scored the game deciding run. #PBRTNHS pic.twitter.com/6b1TPpW0qo
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 22, 2022
Bryant Beranek, RHP, Columbia Academy, 2022 (MTSU Commit)
‘22 RHP @BeranekBryant (@CABulldogBB; @MT_Baseball commit) is cruising through 3 scoreless frames, zero base runners, & 7 Ks first time thru the order. Pounding the zone with heavy FB/SL mix.
— PBR Tennessee (@PBRTennessee) March 21, 2022
FB: 87-91 (1880-2065 rpm)
SL: 74-77 (2228-2432 rpm)
CH: 78-80#PBRTNHS @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/wz42Wsx3DZ
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