Houston Fall Prospect I.D: Quick Hits
November 30, 2020
CYPRESS, T.X. - On November 22, our PBR Texas staff hosted the Houston Fall Prospect I.D. to a much anticipated showcase and trials on the confines of Schiel Sports Complex. The event featured a talented group of prospects from the 2021-2024 classes. Today we highlight a few standout performances in our Quick Hits Notebook.
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QUICK HITS
Alexander Gomez OF / SS / Klein Collins, TX / 2022Showed well all-around on Sunday by running a 6.94 60 yard dash and then threw 89 from the outfield and 83 across the infield with clean, athletic actions. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 91.32, hitting line drives to the pull-side with regularity. |
Fabian Ramirez OF / RHP / Milby, TX / 2022Had a solid showing all-around. He ran a 6.98 60 yard dash, then threw 94 from the outfield. He had a max exit velocity of 81.81 during BP hitting line drives with regularity. On the mound, he was 86-88 T89 mph flashing arm-side run with a 66-71 mph curveball and 71-74 mph changeup flashing arm-side action. |
Blake Brown SS / 2B / Lake Creek , TX / 2023Once again showed clean actions in the infield with a velocity of 83 across the infield. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 92.64 mph, hitting line drives from gap to gap with regularity. |
Matthew Whitting C / OF / Lamar, TX / 2022Had a solid day as well. Behind the dish, he is very active with quick actions, having a 2.02 pop time with good carry and accuracy, throwing 75 mph. In BP, he had a max exit velocity of 91.07 hitting line drives with regularity. |
Riley Bender SS / OF / Kingwood, TX / 2021Abilene Christian recruit. Had a solid day on Sunday. Defensively, he showed clean actions with accurate throws, throwing 84 mph across the infield. At the plate, he had a max exit velocity of 97.10 mph, the 2nd-highest of the day, hitting line drives and fly balls to the pull side with regularity. |
Braden Jacobs OF / SS / Barbers Hill, TX / 2022Had a good showing all around the field, throwing 86 from the outfield, 84 across the infield and then was 78 with a 2.02 pop time from behind the dish. Offensively, he had a max exit velocity of 85.19 during BP. |
Zackary Nichols RHP / C / Ridge Point, TX / 2022Looked good behind the dish and on the mound. He had a pop time of 2.02 and velo of 78 from behind the dish. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 92.33 mph, hitting line drives with regularity. On the mound, he was 86-88 T89 with a 74-79 mph curveball. |
Anthony Winters OF / OF / Mansfield Lake Ridge , TX / 2022Showed quality athleticism throughout the day. He ran a 7.02 60 yard dash to start the day, then threw 80 mph from the outfield. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 96.07 mph, hitting line drives to the pull side with regularity |
Davis Rivers C / 1B / William B. Travis, TX / 2023Showed smooth, clean actions behind the plate with really good carry on his throws to 2/b, throwing 76 mph with a pop time of 2.02. In BP, the LHH hit line drives with regularity from gap to gap, flashing pull-side power with a max exit velocity of 95.09 mph. |
Christian Letendre 1B / C / A&M Consolidated, TX / 2022Had a nice day posting a max exit velocity of 94.37 mph in BP, hitting fly balls to the pull side with regularity. Behind the dish, he had a 2.04 pop time and 75 mph velo to 2B with good carry and clean exchange and footwork. |
Paxton Singleton 1B / OF / Kingwood , TX / 2022Had a really solid round of BP. He had a max exit velocity of 99.37 mph, which was the highest of the day. He peppered the pull-side with line drives and fly balls, having a max distance of 351 feet. He also had the highest average exit velocity of 92.56 mph. |
Connor Pratka SS / RHP / Magnolia, TX / 2022Showed well all around on Sunday. From the outfield he was 87 and across the infield he was 84, both with accurate throws and clean actions. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 85.89 mph. On the bump, he was 81-84 with a 70-71 curveball and 76-78 changeup flashing arm-side action. |
Mark Zapata LHP / LHP / Pearland, TX / 2022Texas State recruit. Showed a heavy fastball that was 84-86, a curveball that was 69-73 flashing good depth and a changeup that 72-74. |
Michael Thompson C / RHP / College Station, TX / 2022Showed good athleticism during the showcase. He ran a 7.05 60 yard dash and then threw 86 from the outfield. During BP, he had a max exit velocity of 94.04 mph flashing raw power.
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Cody Edwards OF / RHP / Clark, TX / 2022Had a solid showing on Sunday. He was 88 mph from the outfield with accurate throws and clean actions. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 89.72 mph, hitting balls to the pull side with regularity. On the mound, he was 81-86 T87 flashing arm-side run with a 67-70 curveball and 69-72 changeup flashing arm-side action. |
Ronald Cash Benavidez 2B / SS / Alice High School, TX / 2022Showed clean actions in the infield, throwing 85 across the diamond. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 91.35, hitting line drives and fly balls with regularity. |
Grant Davis SS / RHP / Alvin, TX / 2022Showed athletic, clean actions on the infield, throwing 87 across during the workout. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 89.35 mph, hitting line drives with regularity. |
Wade Eslick C / OF / Tomball , TX / 2022Had a good showing all around on Sunday afternoon. He threw 85 from the outfield and then from behind the plate, he was 75 with a 2.04 pop time. During BP he had a max exit velocity of 87.82 hitting line drives with regularity from gap to gap. |
Tyler Garritano SS / 3B / Boerne, TX / 2023Started off the day well throwing 81 across the infield. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 93.50, hitting line drives with regularity. On the bump, he was 83-84 flashing arm-side run with a 70-71 curveball and 74-75 changeup flashing arm-side action. |
Carson Luna SS / RHP / St. Johns, TX / 2024Showed clean, athletic actions on the infield throwing 77 across. In BP he had a max exit velocity of 86.46 mph spraying the ball all around the field. Solid projectability as he continues to add more strength to his frame. |
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