PBRT Upperclass NC Regional: Day 2 Quick Hitters
October 4, 2021
This past weekend, October 2 - 3, 2021, saw PBR Tournaments host the Upperclass North Carolina Regional at the USA Complex in Cary, NC. The event featured 12 teams in a championship format, playing pool play on Saturday. PBR scouts were in attendance working to see as many teams and players as possible. Below we recap the action from Saturday and take a look at some of the action noted by PBR Scouts.
PBRT Upperclass NC Regional - Day 1 Quick hitters
Sunday Recap
Team Notes
Precision Showcase
‘22 RHP Ivan Sierra (@PSBAlbritton) missing bats in the zone with his FB. Locates pitch well on outer half to RHH, splitting the mitt on multiple occasions. Grinds thru ABs, pitches out of trouble well. Physical build at 6’2” 185lbs.
— Sean Smith (@Sean__Smith23) October 3, 2021
FB: 84-86@PrepBaseballNC #PBRTNCRegional pic.twitter.com/7Dc3nNBiIc
Richmond Braves
‘22 INF AJ Labrusciano (@RichmondBraves; @RiderUBaseball commit) smacks one down the line for a run scoring double to extend the lead to 6-3 for the Braves. Recognizes inside pitch early, pulls hands inside baseball to make hard contact.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRTNCRegional pic.twitter.com/3SjcYZqS1G
— Sean Smith (@Sean__Smith23) October 3, 2021
#Uncommitted and ‘22 CF C.J DiNapoli (@RichmondBraves) lines one the other way to take the lead 4-3 in the 5th. Athletic and muscular frame. Adjusts well to the low pitch by shortening up and letting the barrel work thru the zone. @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRTNCRegional pic.twitter.com/YBFGtajXRc
— Sean Smith (@Sean__Smith23) October 3, 2021
CJ Dinapoli (2022 @RichmondBraves )
— Matt Payne (@MattPayne_15) October 3, 2021
FB 85-86
CB 75-76
CH 78
Drove a ball to deep CF earlier in the game. Crushed another ball off the wall in LF for a 2B@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/VYahIwZ6Gg
‘22 RHP Jerrod Jenkins (@RichmondBraves; @DBU_Baseball commit) fires a quality outing today in Cary. Short action w/ quick arm speed. Found plus-plus feel for CB mid-game, threw for strikes in any count.
— Sean Smith (@Sean__Smith23) October 3, 2021
FB: 84-86
CB: 72-74, 12/6 shape
CH: 80-82@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRTNCRegional pic.twitter.com/z8YxLucFXs
Levi Huesman (2022 @RichmondBraves )
— Matt Payne (@MattPayne_15) October 3, 2021
Has been dominant through 2inn. FB 89-92 sitting mostly at 90-91. Sharp breaking creating swing and miss at 75-78 (2500-2700 spin. Coastal Carolina commit. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/65AEJPnHaQ
Parker Byrd, 2022 MIF @_SCPanthers
— PBR North Carolina (@PrepBaseballNC) October 3, 2021
Lines a 3-1 pitch to left. ECU Commit@PrepBaseballNC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/ktNQbfjyev
South Charlotte Panthers
Ethan Wagner (2024 @_SCPanthers )
— Matt Payne (@MattPayne_15) October 3, 2021
Continues to swing the bat well this weekend. @PrepBaseballNC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/FMzO85vv8V
‘22 1B Garrett Michel (@SCPanthers_; #VaTech commit) puts the Panthers on top in the bottom half of the third, 3-2. Good adjustment mid-swing to keep his hands back and his barrel flat thru the zone to grab an RBI knock. Solid, strong build.@PrepBaseballNC #PBRTNCRegional pic.twitter.com/BmNcStalfN
— Sean Smith (@Sean__Smith23) October 3, 2021
Graham Smiley (2022 @_SCPanthers )
— Matt Payne (@MattPayne_15) October 3, 2021
Base knock to LF to drive in a couple runs. Arm strength stands out behind the plate. NC State commit. @PrepBaseballNC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/YTE9YE1WOp
Jake Beaty (2022 @_SCPanthers )
— Matt Payne (@MattPayne_15) October 3, 2021
Filled the zone up during his start this morning. FB 79-81. CB 69-70. Flashed a CH at 72. Flo-Dar commit. @PrepBaseballNC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/1dDUGKyu7Z
Maddox Jack (2024 @_SCPanthers )
— Matt Payne (@MattPayne_15) October 3, 2021
Worked an inning in relief this morning. FB up to 85 (2300 spin). Breaking ball has sharpness. @PrepBaseballNC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/JwI0mNjR24
‘22 RHP Mason Murdock (@SCPanthers_; @UNCWBaseball commit) worked a solid outing today in the championship game. Plus feel for both offspeed pitches. Threw CH off FB later in game for K’s. Long 6’4” 185lb frame.
— Sean Smith (@Sean__Smith23) October 3, 2021
FB: 85-87, T89
CB: 74-77
CH: 81-82@PrepBaseballNC #PBRTNCRegional pic.twitter.com/UN5ftsUXun
Southern Athletics
Kadan Roach RHP/1B (2023 @SA_Showcase) has been impressive on the mound and at the plate this weekend.
— PBR North Carolina (@PrepBaseballNC) October 3, 2021
Drives in 2 with a single to left@PBR_SC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/sRerFjun2A
Matthew Slaton RHP (2023 @SA_Showcase)
— PBR North Carolina (@PrepBaseballNC) October 3, 2021
FB: 82-84, SL: 75-76
Working both sides of the plate with both pitches. Strong and athletic body on the mound at 6’2/190@PBR_SC #PBRNCRegional pic.twitter.com/ZqHIYG3YXR
Team Elite American
‘22 1B Carson Krasula (@TEAMELITENATION) comes out swinging on the first pitch of his AB into the corner for a run scoring double. Easy power in his swing with controlled aggression. Gets nice separation thru finish. Has a knack for finding the barrel.@PBR_SC #PBRTNCRegional pic.twitter.com/rBm7WEbz1j
— PBR North Carolina (@PrepBaseballNC) October 3, 2021
USA Prime Rockies
Impressed with the pitch-ability from ‘22 RHP Will Sword (@primerockies22; #Princeton commit). Hitters were off balance all game w/ his FB/CB combo, throwing both for strikes and in any count. Quality showing.
— Sean Smith (@Sean__Smith23) October 3, 2021
FB: 80-83, T84
CB: 69-73, 11/5 shape@PrepBaseballNC #PBRTNCRegional pic.twitter.com/6mhDjv2GDo
Championship Game: South Charlotte Panthers vs. Richmond Braves
We’re underway at the #PBRTNCRegional championship game between the @SCPanthers_ and the @RichmondBraves!
— Sean Smith (@Sean__Smith23) October 3, 2021
Starters:
South Charlotte - Mason Murdock (#UNCWilmington commit)
Richmond - Jerrod Jenkins (#DBU commit)@PBRTournaments @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/8ezM6KHvdl
Richmond Braves: Champions of the PBRT Upperclass NC Regional
Congratulations to @RichmondBraves, the winner of the #PBRTNCRegional!
— PBR North Carolina (@PrepBaseballNC) October 3, 2021
Final score 8-3. @PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/wGmxp1koGN