PBR Arizona scouting staff brings you unparalleled coverage of high school baseball across the State while taking in several games each week. Each week the Arizona Scout Blog provides video and scouting reports on the standout performers from each of these games. The article will continue to be updated throughout the week as our staff attends more games.

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Joshua Tiedemann 3B / RHP / Hamilton, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 268 / POS: 13 The weather did not affect the Texas Christian commit in todays matchup between Hamilton and Douglas. Tiedemann went on to go 2-2 at the plate with one of them being a 2 RBI double in the top of the 4th. The right handed hitter has a tall confident stance in the box with a light load and stays extremely compact throughout his swing. Along with a solid day at the plate, Tiedemann made the start on the mound for the Huskies with 4 innings pitched and allowing only 1 run with 7 strikeouts.  ‘23 3B/RHP Josh Tiedemann (Hamilton)@TCU_Baseball commit pouring it on for the Huskies with this ?2 RBI Double to LCF in the top of the 4th. The game was called for weather after 4 innings. Huskies went on to win 7-1 over Douglas. #BESEEN ll @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/AMXeqNvzcW — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 15, 2023

Cooper Brass SS / 2B / Hamilton, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 42 / POS: 10 New Mexico commit Cooper Brass putting together this long AB in the 4th for an RBI single to RF for the Huskies. Brass was a standout at this past years West Coast Games showcasing a crisp glove up the middle with some quick twitch speed on both sides of the ball. We look forward to following Brass the rest of the tournament and into the 2023 season.  ‘23 MIF Cooper Brass (Hamilton)@UNMlobobaseball commit drives this one to right for an RBI single. West Coast Games standout has quick twitch on both sides of the ball with crisp glove at 2B. #BESEEN ll @cooperbrass1 pic.twitter.com/zbanzWEPRk — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 15, 2023

Connor Mattison RHP / 1B / Canyon View, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 197 / POS: 69 Grand Canyon University commit Connor Mattison faced off against the #4 ranked Basha Bears on Thursday afternoon and put up one heck of a stat line, throwing 7 innings of complete game baseball with only 1 run aloud on 9 K's. While Mattison didn't have his best stuff sitting 89-90, he was able to turn to his fall off the table changeup showing to be devastating for the Bears offense.  ‘23 RHP Connor Mattison (Canyon View)@GCU_Baseball commit coming out with the W over #4 Basha in the opening round of @TheBorasClassic CG / 1 ER / 9Ks / 0BB FB 89-90 CH 73-76 ⬇️#BESEEN ll @ConnorMattison2 pic.twitter.com/xlRFFYcJR8 — PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) March 17, 2023

Liam Whalen 1B / OF / Canyon View, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 95 / POS: 7 University of Colorado Springs commit Liam Whalen with the biggest hit of the day for the Jaguars, hitting a go ahead home run late in the game. That home run turned out to be the difference as the Jaguars went on to beat the bears by a score of 3-1. Whalen showcased a wide stance in the box with a quick toe tap load and smooth direct path.  ???? ‘23 OF Liam Whalen (Canyon View)@UCCSBaseball commit with ? in his veins landing on this one for a HR to left. Putting Canyon View up 2-1. #BESEEN ll @liamwhalen17 pic.twitter.com/TOpmRA4TZS — PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) March 16, 2023

Jake Sanko SS / 2B / Sandra Day O'Connor , AZ / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 5 Grand Canyon University commit with a huge day at the plate including 2 doubles with one being a walk off in the bottom of the 8th inning against Catalina Foothills. Sanko has showed high level athleticism throughout on both sides of the ball. At the plate he has a solid lower half with quick twitch in the hands and the ability to use all parts of the field. At shortstop he showcases clean actions with the glove, quality range and a strong accurate arm across the infield.  ‘24 SS Jake Sanko (SD O’Connor)@GCU_Baseball commit drives one deep to left field for a double off the wall. Stays grounded well in the box with compact swing. More juice to come. Great actions with the glove up the middle. #BESEEN ll @jake_sanko pic.twitter.com/TDE1TdUnTG — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 16, 2023

Jackson Babione SS / RHP / Chaparral, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 47 / POS: 12 Paradise Valley Community College commit Jackson Babione continues to be a force for the Firebirds at the plate. With a 3-4 day, Babione is now hitting .520 on the season. At the plate Babione has a very unorthodox swing, but seems to always find a way to get it done. He has a wide base with a flat powerful path with the ability to drive the baseball to all fields.  ‘23 CINF Jackson Babione (Chaparral)@PVCCBaseball commit doing what he does and that’s barreling baseballs. Unorthodox stroke with big time bay speed from the left side. #BESEEN ll @babione_jackson pic.twitter.com/8ScE2L0kzb — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 16, 2023

Max Madrid OF / Basha , AZ / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 27 / POS: 6 Washington University commit Max Madrid is always fun to watch on the diamond. Madrid has a strong athletic build with a quality amount of athleticism in the box and in the outfield. At the plate the lefty has a tall narrow stance with a smooth direct path with above average juice to the pull side.  ‘24 OF Max Madrid (Basha)@UW_Baseball commit putting together a nice AB driving this one into right for a single. Tons of physicality in the frame with pop to the pull side. #BESEEN ll @Maxmadrid28 pic.twitter.com/BpCKMqQZwN — PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) March 17, 2023

Ryan Harwood 1B / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 19 / POS: 2 Top Uncommitted prospect in the state of Arizona for the 2026 class is 1B/OF Ryan Harwood. The left handed hitter has an incredibly strong build for his class standing at 6-foot-2 195 pounds. Harwood was 2-3 with two backside singles in his debut at the Boras classic while working a 10 pitch walk in the middle innings. At the plate Harwood has a tall stance with a quick flat path that has shown to generate hard hit balls to both sides of the field.  ‘26 1B/OF Ryan Harwood (Casteel)#Uncommitted 2-3 day at the plate with 2 singles and a 10 pitch walk in the middle innings. #1 prospect in the state of Arizona for the 26 class. Tons of maturity in the box/high level bat speed. #BESEEN ll @ryanharwoodd pic.twitter.com/IYvJOHZMXr — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 17, 2023

Gavin Smith SS / 3B / Basha, AZ / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 31 / POS: 10 Harvard commit Gavin Smith has been lights out this week at the plate for Basha. With perhaps the biggest hit of the week for the Bears where Smith put one over the left field wall to put Basha up 6-4 over the #3 Casteel Colts. Smith has a tall stance in the box with a tight coil load and quick trigger hands. In the field Smith has a great glove at 3B with an above avg arm.  ???? ‘24 3B Gavin Smith (Basha)@HarvardBaseball with a great weekend thus far including this bomb to the pull side. Putting Basha up 6-4 over Casteel.#BESEEN ll @smithbaseball_ pic.twitter.com/qRtw8e48hj — PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) March 17, 2023

Paul Thomas Teel C / 1B / Nogales, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 46 / POS: 4 New Mexico State commit Thomas Teel is your all around player behind the dish, and he showed that on Friday night against Basha. The 6-foot-1 195 pound catcher showed a relaxed presence behind the plate with smooth and quick actions receiving, with the ability to move side to side on blocks. In between innings Teel was 1.96-2.05 with solid carry on the baseball.  ‘23 C Thomas Teel (Nogales)@NMStateBaseball commit rips this one to LCF for a single?. Strong athletic build with great actions receiving/blocking/strong accurate arm. #BESEEN ll @Tomtom_0423 pic.twitter.com/Dd6bekeHMv — PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) March 18, 2023

Gabe Schneider RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2024 One to keep your eyes on is uncommitted right handed pitcher Gabe Schneider. Schneider has a tall lean frame at 6-foot-5 170 pounds, with a loose arm action at mid 3/4 slot. Schneider's fastball showed to be his best pitch sitting 87-88 topping out at 89 with 2250 spin, and significant sink. We would like to see Schneider get a little more command of the zone, especially in the starter role. Schneider is a high follow for the Arizona staff.  ‘24 RHP Gabe Schneider (Casteel)#Uncommitted intriguing stuff from the 6-5 170 righty. Looseness in the arm with a heavy FB with some arm side life. Lots more in the tank. FB 87-88 T.89 2250 SL 72-73 2150#BESEEN ll @gabeschn32 pic.twitter.com/OA2AboFviz — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 17, 2023

Logan Reber C / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2026 Uncommitted 6-foot-2 freshman Logan Reber made his debut behind the plate for the Colts on Friday night and looked as though he is a 3 year starter at the Varsity level. Reber showed a tremendous amount of maturity behind the plate, with the ability to receive and block balls well, while showing off a strong arm to second base. At the plate Reber was 1-2 with a double and 2 walks. Showing a tall stance with easy load and strong flat path for his age. Reber is a high follow for the Arizona Staff.  ‘26 C/RHP Logan Reber (Casteel)#Uncommitted with a 1-2 day at the plate with a double to left and 2 BB 6-2 175lb crisp actions behind the plate with above avg arm. High follow for the 2026 class. #BESEEN ll @Logan_Reber44 pic.twitter.com/pL6WC5uu7K — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 18, 2023

Cannon Peery 1B / 3B / Mountain Ridge, AZ / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 62 / POS: 3 The top uncommitted 1st Baseman in the state had a standout week at the plate including this leadoff home run to strait away center. Peery was a standout at this past summers West Coast Games where he put on a show during the BP portion and later translated it into the game hitting a home run to left center field at UNLV stadium. Peery has shown to have some of the best raw power in the state. Defensively Peery is a quality defender on the corner with above average speed for his size.  ‘23 1B Cannon Peery (Mountain Ridge)#Uncommitted goes dead center for a solo homerun to lead off the game. Perry is the top uncommitted 1B in the 2023 class. #BESEEN ll @CannonPeery pic.twitter.com/Lp7ayFpfnh — PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) March 18, 2023

Landon Hairston OF / LHP / Casteel, AZ / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 5 The Arizona State commit had one heck of a week at the plate including two no doubters to the pull side. Hairston has a tall athletic stance with a light toe tap load and smooth direct path. You will typically see Hairston in the outfield or at first base for the Colts. The inning prior to his second home run of the week against Chaparral, Hairston showed tremendous range at first base laying out and getting full extension on a ball in the 3-4 hole. ???? ‘24 UTIL Landon Hairston (Casteel)@ASU_Baseball commit does it again! Back to back days sending this no doubter deep over the RF wall. This follows up a top notch play at 1st base the inning prior.#BESEEN ll @hairston_landon pic.twitter.com/XWk1vibKdK — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 18, 2023

Chris Newstrom SS / C / Chapparal, AZ / 2024 Rankings  OverallRank: 72 / POS: 21 The Tennessee Vols commit had a solid day at the plate against the Colts going 2-2 including this hard shot back up the middle. Newstrom has a tall stance in the box with a simple toe lift load and short compact swing. Up the middle Newstrom has shown to have one of the best gloves in the state with solid range and above average arm.  ‘24 SS Chris Newstrom (Chaparral)@Vol_Baseball commit shoots one back up the middle for a single to lead off the inning. Lean athletic frame with high level glove up the middle with quality foot speed. #BESEEN ll @chrisnewstrom26 pic.twitter.com/B8tRDK7I9z — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 18, 2023

Ky McGary OF / SS / Sandra Day O'Connor, AZ / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 3 Arizona State commit Ky McGary had one of the more clutch hits on the night for the Eagles in their Championship run against Bishop Gorman, where he shot a 2 out single into the RCF gap for an RBI. McGary has shown to be one of the best athletes in the 2024 class. McGary is a sub 6.7 runner with a low to mid 90 mph arm from the outfield with a quality contact tool at the plate. While McGary is currently a gap to gap type hitter with expected added strength in the years to come, we should start to see those hard line drives in the gap turn to balls leaving the yard.  ‘24 OF Ky McGary (SD O’Connor)@ASU_Baseball commit comes up clutch with a 2 out RBI single to RCF. McGary is a high level athlete on both sides of the ball with 6.7 speed and low to mid 90s arm from the OF.#BESEEN ll @McgaryKy pic.twitter.com/StHRDdUped — Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 19, 2023

Cody Estes OF / 2B / Chaparral, AZ / 2023 The uncommitted outfielder Cody Estes had a solid day at the plate yesterday including this shot to left. Estes has a smooth flat swing from the left side with an above average contact tool. On the season Estes is currently hitting .381 in 9 games.  ‘23 OF Cody Estes (Chaparral)#Uncommitted with a 1-2 day at the plate including this hard hit line drive to left. Estes is currently hitting .381 in 9 games for the Firebirds. #BESEEN ll @CodyEstes555 pic.twitter.com/Ty4KHuu3Xf — PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) March 18, 2023

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