Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member) Scout Blog: Day 1

June 23, 2023
By: Diego Solares
Area Scout, Illinois & Missouri

The Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member) tournament will take place this weekend at Creekside Baseball Park in Parkville, Missouri. This tournament features 50 of the best teams from across the Midwest, and surrounding areas, that'll all compete for a championship crown.

Below you'll find a running up-to-date 'Scout Blog' that'll feature all of our content coverage from this week's action. We'll highlight standout players on a day-to-day basis and, at the end of each day, compile the videos into this running piece.

Learn more about a few names that stood out on the first day of this year’s Midwest Premier Super 17 below.

Nick Gibler RHP / Blue Springs , MO / 2024

RHP Nick Gibler (Blue Springs, 2024) threw well in a short-game win for @RoyalsScoutTeam.

FB T87 early, pitched in the mid-80s.

Spun a SL at 74-77 mph, turned over a CH to LHH at 75-77 mph, too.

6-foot-1, 180-pound; still @PBR_Uncommitted.?#Super17 pic.twitter.com/Dk7MuCPd22
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Trey Snyder SS / Liberty North, MO / 2024

A pair of hits today for the top-ranked 2024 grad in Missouri: INF Trey Snyder (Liberty North; @TreySnyder13).

6-foot-2, 195-pounds.

Tennessee commit. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/8w6ARhJ72n
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Tytus Cissell UTILITY / Francis Howell, MO / 2024

CF/MIF Ty Cissell (Francis Howell, 2024) has done a little bit of everything today.

Bunted for a hit earlier, beat out a 6-3 grounder, 4.12 down the line, for a single, & then took 95.3 mph the other way for a 1B.

One of the premier @PBR_Uncommitted ‘24s in MO. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/2IJurSdBPB
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Ryan Sloan RHP / York, IL / 2024

Loud look at one of the nation’s top arms in the ‘24 class: RHP Ryan Sloan (@PBRIllinois; Wake Forest commit).

Pitched in the low-90s with late life, T96 mph early.

Tunneled SL at 77-80 mph with feel.

6-foot-4, 220-pounds. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/iofArvnvZb
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Chance Acord 3B / Davenport , OK / 2024

RHP Chance Acord (@PBR_Oklahoma, 2024) is an athletic arm with four pitches:

?FB 85-87, T88 mph
?CB 74-76 mph
? SL 77-78 mph
? CH 74-75 mph

6-foot-1, 180-pounds; @PBR_Uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/nrbLjI5WZz
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Keaton Fort RHP / Johnston City, IL / 2024

RHP Keaton Fort (Johnston City, 2024) is an upside arm to know from @PBRIllinois.

FB T85 mph with late arm-side action & more to come.

Conviction in his slider, sharp at times, 74-75 mph.

6-foot-5, 195-pound multi-sport athlete. pic.twitter.com/9e9OyaC6VN
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Frankie Bilecki LHP / Marist, IL / 2024

LHP Frankie Bilecki (Marist, 2024; @PBRIllinois) pitched well in the afternoon slate for @ChicagoELITE18u.

FB T87, pitched at 84-86 mph.

Spun a mid-70s SL sparingly.

6-foot-2, 190-pounds. @PBR_Uncommitted | #Super17 pic.twitter.com/vcn86AjuEh
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Riane Ritter RHP / Rogers, MN / 2024

RHP Riane Ritter (@PBRMinnesota, 2024; @TommieBase) is an athletic arm with a power two-pitch mix.

Pitched in the upper-80s, T89 mph, with downer spin on a mid-70s CB, 2400+ RPM.

6-foot-1, 190-pounds. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/3Lpq8OoYF3
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Devan Tupper RHP / Normal University, IL / 2024

A @PBR_Uncommitted arm to know from @PBRIllinois with a high ceiling on the hill: RHP Devan Tupper (@PioneerDugout, 2024).

FB sat 86-88, T89 mph with run/sink at times, more to come.

Turned to CB often, conviction & downer spin at 78-81 mph.

6-foot-3, 175-pounds. pic.twitter.com/vVlq9NSoIG
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Luke Landrus C / St. Joseph-Ogden, IL / 2024

UTL Luke Landrus (@SJOBaseball, 2024; @PBRIllinois) turns around a heater for an RBI 2B.?

Lean, wiry 6-foot-3, 180-pound athlete with twitch that’s @PBR_Uncommitted. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/umDO2Ax6UZ
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Alex Graber RHP / Homestead , IN / 2024

RHP Alex Graber (@PBRIndiana, 2024) is a high follow @PBR_Uncommitted soon-to-be senior.

Aggressive, intentful mover downhill with a competitive presence.

FB sat in the upper-80s.

Real swing-and-miss sweep on a SL, 75-76 mph.

6-foot-3, 190-pounds. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/NN1lTsms1F
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 22, 2023

Eron Vega 3B / Evanston, IL / 2024

3B Eron Vega (@WildkitBaseball; @PBRIllinois) is a toolsy @PBR_Uncommitted 2024 to follow.

Barrels a 2B here.?

Was a winner at the #JolietID this winter; 6.84 60, 94.7 mph max EV, 332 ft. peak batted distance.

6-foot, 180-pounds. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/3isM2ztRkR
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 23, 2023

Chris Mancinas SS / Bishop Ward, KS / 2024

Big fan of the way MIF Chris Mancinas (@PBRKansas, 2024) plays the game.

Scrappy & competitive with a motor.

Singles here, homered earlier in the day.

One of the top ‘24 grads in Kansas; still @PBR_Uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/BQhnriPtTH
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 23, 2023

Timothy Teixeira RHP / Liberty, MO / 2024

RHP Tim Teixeira (Liberty, 2024) threw well for @CEShowcase_ in a win this evening.

FB T88 mph early, sat in the mid-to-upper-80s with run + sink.

SL spun at 74-76 mph, T2978 RPM. Also mixed in a CH to LHH as he went on. #PBRFG22 alum & @PBR_Uncommitted #Super17 pic.twitter.com/lqJindDk5o
— Diego (@DeegsBaseball) June 23, 2023

Andrew McCarthy RHP / Gardner Edgerton, KS / 2024

2024, RHP Andrew McCarthy (Gardner Edgerton) was impressive today, going 6 2/3 scoreless innings for @naturalbaseball.

FB 86-88 early on
SL 71-73#Super17 pic.twitter.com/85w1hxkguA
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Andrew Meyer C / Rockhurst, MO / 2024

2024, C Andrew Meyer (Rockhurst) shows off a smooth swing with some pull-side pop as he lifts this ball over the left field wall for a 3 run homer.@macnseitzkc #Super17 pic.twitter.com/fJ9irwUQKY
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Reiss Edwards 3B / Blue Springs South, MO / 2025

2025, IF Reiss Edwards (Blue Springs South) lean build with room to add strength.

Yanks an RBI double over the left fielders head.#Super17 pic.twitter.com/sJQeynC3SC
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Camdyn Meatheany UTILITY / Blue Valley West, KS / 2024

2024, UTL Camdyn Meatheany (Blue Valley West) gets out ahead of this one for an RBI single to left. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/TPKIkHYqGD
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Brandt Diel C / Ft. Zumwalt West High, MO / 2024

2024, C Brandt Diel (Fort Zumwalt West) physical catcher with a strong frame.

Drives this ball back up the middle for an RBI single.@usnatsmidwstrn #Super17 pic.twitter.com/Gq7JF1Lxqm
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Zach Amezcua C / Parkway Central, MO / 2024

2024, C Zach Amezcua (Parkway Christian) shows off his strength and quick hands with this hard hit single down the left field line.@usnatsmidwstrn #Super17 pic.twitter.com/mhA5LWRXOg
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Ethan Johnson 1B / Saint Louis University, MO / 2024

24' Ethan Johnson (St. Louis) ropes this ball down the left field line to walk it off for @usnatsmidwstrn. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/63CGZfD3D3
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Andrew Phelan RF / Lemont , IL / 2024

2024, OF Andrew Phelan (Lemont) shows off his quick hands, driving an RBI single back up the middle. @RhinoBaseball #Super17 pic.twitter.com/AS97KWIe3m
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Adam Laughlin OF / Blue Valley Southwest, KS / 2024

2024, OF Adam Laughlin (Blue Valley Southwest) athletic build with quick hands.@naturalbaseball

Takes this pitch the other way for an RBI single. #Super17 pic.twitter.com/K0mdKwzUOZ
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

CJ Hoffman SS / Norfolk, NE / 2024

2024, INF CJ Hoffman (Norfolk) shows off his speed and athleticism as he legs out an RBI double.@Prospects_NE #Super17 pic.twitter.com/URfNwWbnDB
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 22, 2023

Dawson Peterson 1B / Riverdale, IL / 2024

2024 1B Dawson Peterson (Riverdale, IL) knocks a 2B off the LF wall @MW_Hitmen #Super17 pic.twitter.com/cv0VjjpK9y
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 23, 2023

Connor Mohan SS / Centennial , TX / 2024

‘24 Connor Mohan (Centennial HS) has a sky high ceiling at 6-3 175 and a clean arm action for @tennery2024 Silver.

Attacked the zone adding and subtracting with the FB and an advanced CB.

FB: 83-88
CB: 75-77#Super17 pic.twitter.com/xccbHWF0g1
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 22, 2023

Hunter Hampshire LHP / Staley, MO / 2024

‘24 Hunter Hampshire (Staley) kept a good lineup guessing for 3 innings for @RoyalsScoutTeam

Deception is an understatement as the lefty throws with a unique arm action and low slot.

FB:82-83 T84 with sink
SL: 71-72 with sweep
CH: 73-74#Super17 pic.twitter.com/aCTe2gIaAs
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 22, 2023

Carson Wiggins RHP / Roland, OK / 2024

Carson Wiggins (Roland HS) continues to make a case for being the top HS pitching prospect in the ‘24 class. @ARPROSPECTS.

FB: 93-96 with low effort that jumps on hitters
SL: 83-85 with consistent late bit
CH: 83-84 bottom falls out and gets consistent swings and misses vs LHH… pic.twitter.com/tHNaCD3nHD
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 22, 2023

Anson Seibert RHP / Blue Valley Southwest, KS / 2024

‘24 Anson Seibert (Blue Valley Southwest) showed off impressive stuff in the zone for @RoyalsScoutTeam.

FB: 93-94(2300) in a clean 1st inning
Settled in at 90-92
SL: 79-80 (2600) with big depth when down in the zone.

At 6-8, 230 still plenty to dream on.@ShooterHunt #Super17 pic.twitter.com/VvRyyTbl07
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 22, 2023

Corbin Snyder RHP / Eastern , IN / 2024

‘24 Corbin Snyder held up his end of the pitcher dual for @inbullsbase 17U White.

Complete game 6H 1ER 1BB 10K

FB: 85-88
CB: 68-70

6-6 175 frame leaves a lot to dream on.

Butler Recruit#Super17 pic.twitter.com/uOOzwCtS7i
— Andy Urban PBR (@PbrUrban) June 23, 2023

Tyler Weber LHP / Christian Brothers College, MO / 2024

2024 6’5 Tyler Weber @cadetbaseball lefty with physical frame, low-mid 80’s low spin FB (1800 ave) with a good feel for his CB@PBR_Uncommitted #Super17 pic.twitter.com/pSNP603sA4

— Kevin Moulder (@PBR_Moulder) June 22, 2023

Ethan Eberle LHP / Normal Community, IL / 2024

2024 6’5 @LouisvilleBSB commit Ethan Eberle (Normal Community HS, IL) low 3/4 slot lefty with +BB, especially tough look on LHH for @ChicagoELITE18u

FB Mid 80’s
CH 78-80
CB 73-74#Super17 pic.twitter.com/y3oYiMnxpm
— Kevin Moulder (@PBR_Moulder) June 22, 2023

Henry Brummel RHP / Pontiac Township , IL / 2024

2024 6’4 Rhp @IndianaBase commit Henry Brummel (Pontiac Township HS, IL) quick arm w/ high 3/4 slot, FB 86-90 with some sink & a 11/5 CB 73-75 for @ChicagoELITE18u #Super17 pic.twitter.com/N931NSHShV
— Kevin Moulder (@PBR_Moulder) June 22, 2023

Jeter Rupp LHP / Fort Zumwalt West, MO / 2024

2024 6’2 Jeter Rupp @fzwbaseball high pitchability lefty showed a good feel for his 3 pitch mix FB/CH/CB. Worked in the low 80’s with a s/m change-up for @MidwestFutures @PBR_Uncommitted #Super17 pic.twitter.com/74sTAqDWy1