Hudson Valley Battle: Day 1 Scout Blog

August 9, 2020
Jared Carrier
Scouting Director

Localized tournaments are back and the PBR-NY staff is on the ground with coverage from the Greater Poughkeepsie area this weekend.

Saturday August 8th

Brendan Kenneally RHP / C / Kennedy Catholic, NY / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 52 / POS: 17

2022 RHP Brendan Kenneally (Kennedy Catholic) with an athletic, broad shouldered build. Repeats delivery at 80-81 with ride through the zone. Down action CB at 64-65; maintains arm speed on CH at 72-74 MPH. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/iQYJKsPNoA
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Angelo Bartziokas RHP / Minisink Valley, NY / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 19

Angelo Bartziokas (@IonaBaseball) commit sat 80-83 today topping at 84. High leg kick with a lively arm out of the 3/4 slot. pic.twitter.com/zpOHYPPYwx
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Raymond Niski RHP / OF / Saratoga Springs , NY / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 153 / POS: 41

2022 OF/RHP Ray Niski (Saratoga Springs) with some solid contact in his last 2 AB’s. Here he lines out to CF. Recently up to 83 MPH on the mound at the NYS Games. 6-foot-2 155 pounds. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/6awuXbOPBu
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Eli Olguin SS / 3B / Rye , NY / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 234 / POS: 43

2021 3B Eli Olgiun (Rye) strong barrel through the zone on this RBI double to left. Uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/gpMuB7RRPE
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Chris Civetta LHP / OF / John Jay Cross River, NY / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 84 / POS: 10

Chris Civetta 2022 LHP (John Jay Cross River) consistently 80-81 with good ride through the zone from the left side. Showed feel of a tight CB and CH with arm side run. pic.twitter.com/dccNJWERkN
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Russell Hunter 3B / RHP / Kennedy Catholic, NY / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 4

2022 RHP Russell Hunter (Kennedy Catholic) effective early on getting swings/calls up in the zone at 82-83 MPH. Showed 10-4 shape on CB at 66. Sturdy 6-foot-1 200 pound frame. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/qouPOD67gz
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Andrew Gennaro RHP / OF / Arlington , NY / 2023

2023 Andrew Gennaro (Arlington) went the distance showing a fluid, repeatable delivery; pounded the zone with the FB and had feel for curveball and change up. pic.twitter.com/UEdhdErAVB
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Patrick Deschaine LHP / 1B / Saratoga Springs , NY / 2022

2022 LHP/1B Patrick Deschaine (Saratoga Springs) does a nice job mixing & matching working 76-78 MPH with arm side run complimented by a short, late action SL at 66-69 MPH. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Z6E7wSwynm
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Aidan Heffner SS / 3B / Lasalle Institute , NY / 2023

2023 SS Aidan Heffner (LaSalle Institute) provides some juice out of the leadoff spot for the Tri-City Bombers. Short, explosive swing middle in as he deposits one over the LF fence. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/oFLGwshuyq
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Anthony Loia OF / SS / Arlington, NY / 2022

2022 OF Anthony Loia (Arlington) balanced approach at the plate with fluid hands; direct path keeping the barrel through the zone on this line drive single. pic.twitter.com/CipqQp2WVd
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Zander Teator SS / RHP / Saratoga Springs, NY / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 144 / POS: 23

2022 INF Zander Teator (Saratoga Springs) continues to flash the leather after an outstanding NYS Games. Flawless at 3B today with a prototypical table setter approach at the plate from the left side. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Ir5A0ZKBRq
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Michael O'Shaughnessy 3B / 1B / CBA - Albany, NY / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 49 / POS: 2

2022 3B Michael O’Shaughnessy (CBA-Albany) continues to hammer the ball to the pull side this summer. 6-foot-5 Owen Goodridge (Also CBA) robs him of a 1B. O’Shaugnessy smoked a long single in his prior AB down the RF line. pic.twitter.com/1YQQZcvV11
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Kyle McNeff C / Columbia , NY / 2021

2021 C Kyle McNeff (Columbia) with an absolute strike on the bag with an in game 2.07 pop time. Athletic 5-10 180 pound RHH. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/aqddTRnary
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Noah Joly C / 3B / Saratoga Springs, NY / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 64 / POS: 10

2022 3B Noah Joly (Saratoga Springs) has flashed some bat speed today. Misses one of the end of the bat here; we’ll put together 5-foot-10 180 pounds. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/YvvJGwJF5O
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

2022 Noah Joly (Saratoga Springs) has induced plenty of soft contact like this in his 2 innings of work so far. Uses a simple, repeatable, uptempo delivery. FB sitting 77-79 with some late tailing action that he pairs with a 71-73 mph CH with similar movement. pic.twitter.com/bwfR60XoXA
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Scott Scheppy RHP / Newburgh Free Academy , NY / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 101 / POS: 31

2021 Scott Scheppy (Newburgh Free Academy) 81-83 T 84 paired with a SL with good bite 70-72. Showed good control and throws with high intent. No runs through 5 innings. pic.twitter.com/KN95CoYZzc
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Chase Barley LHP / 1B / Clarkstown North, NY / 2021

2021 LHP Chase Barley (Clarkstown North) 81-83 T 84 with late arm side run. Showed good CB 67-69. Lively arm with more in the tank. pic.twitter.com/4Yp3RmUTxx
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Max VanZetta OF / LHP / Clarkstown North, NY / 2021

2021 CF Max Vanzetta (Clarkstown North) shoots this ball up the middle for an RBI single in the top of the first. Relaxed, fluid swing through the zone from the left side. pic.twitter.com/5szSUUWCe2
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Mark Maraia RHP / 3B / Clarkstown South, NY / 2021

2021 RHP Mark Maraia (Clarkstown South) cruising through 5 allowing no runs. Consistently 80-82 with a solid CB 68-70. Repeatable delivery and hides the ball well. pic.twitter.com/tGG5wn94Uz
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Dylan O'Malley LHP / 1B / Briarcliff Manor, NY / 2023

Plenty of upside for 2023 LHP Dylan O'Malley (Briarcliff) at 6-foot-1, 185bs. Clean arm action with no restrictions; FB up to 77mph with feel for for a sharp, 1-7 shaped curveball. 4 K's through 2 innings pic.twitter.com/YMcnAMINOe
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Stephen Haglund OF / RHP / Yorktown, NY / 2022

2022 RHP/OF Stephen Haglund (Yorktown); well put together 6-foot-1 172 pound RHH. Smokes a 3B to left-center here. Competes on the mound at 75-77 MPH with at 64-67 MPH early action CB. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/s1gEIWHIE9
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

Sam Weiner LHP / OF / Croton-Harmon, NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 5

'23 LHP Sam Weiner (Croton) Easy effort delivery with a long, fluid arm action. FB sitting 76-78 T 80 mph while dropping in a big breaker with slurve action at 65-66 mph for strikes. pic.twitter.com/yKv0njvVpm
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

William King C / 2B / Img academy , FL / 2021

Hopped over to Dutchess Stadium to get a glimpse of King and he promptly laces a double down the LF line. Powerful lower half for the 2021 grad. @PBRFlorida https://t.co/jWlpSndLJq pic.twitter.com/q8SNXMKwpS
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

In Addition

2022 RHP Colin Maloney (Shenendehowa) has racked up at least 10 swings & misses on his above average slider at 70-72. FB sits 78-79 from a short arm action. Lean, athletic 5-foot-11 155 pound build. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/EDDdMBaYD9
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

After a 2 run double his last time, 2021 Dylan Goyette (Newtown) rips another extra base hit down the LF line. His simple approach at the dish along with quick hands will lead to continued hard contact as he matures. pic.twitter.com/PAzHa886jE
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

2024 Alex Polombo (Suffern) is through 3 scoreless here at Stanley Still Park. The young righty has topped out at 76 today out of a 3/4 arm slot with some feel for a high-60s changeup that he’s used well when ahead in the count. pic.twitter.com/l8Zo5fEFsK
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

2022 Johnny Lintell (St. Joes) has battled with his command but the stuff is there. Works from a modified windup with a loose arm out of a 3/4 slot. FB is holding 76-78 while topping out at 80 with some ASR as displayed here. Also features a 66-68 mph SL with late, sharp break. pic.twitter.com/cGDYy0FxPB
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

2021 SS Andrew Lustosa (Greenwich) Short and quick swing to the ball while generating a lot of power. Showed pop to the pull side all day but went the other way here with 2 strikes for an RBI single. pic.twitter.com/zPbhkURt3h
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

2023 OF Anderson Cowles (Shenendehowa) with 2 hits in the second game, shoots one through the middle earlier during game one. Quiet, balanced approach in the box with a direct swing path. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ksh8NbMGbM
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 8, 2020

2023 SS Sean Clinton (Clarkstown South) with a compact stroke for a double down the line. Athletic actions on both sides of the ball. pic.twitter.com/cePxXbS5zw
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

2022 Henry Geller (Rye Country Day School) with a long sac-fly here to the RF corner. Lots to like about the 6-1 MIF. His lean, projectable frame will continue to fill out and these long fly balls should start finding their way over the fence. High-level athlete. pic.twitter.com/llBEvwmtpY
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

'23 C/OF Dom Tuscano (Lakeland) Athletic backstop uses an aggressive lower half with advanced barrel control to get his his second line drive of the day after leading the game off with a 2B to right center gap. pic.twitter.com/bXtIRbS9m0
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

'24 C/RHP Tyler Sirchia (Armonk) Long, lean frame at 6-foot-1, 170lbs. Moderate take away with a clean 3/4 release. FB topped at 79 mph with a sharp 11-5 curveball flashing depth. pic.twitter.com/a4kSokt6M5
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 8, 2020

Friday August 7

Liam Solomon LHP / OF / Bethel, CT / 2024

2024 LHP Liam Solomon (Bethel HS, CT); athletic build in the 6-foot-1 170 pound range. Works from an exaggerated low 3/4 slot w/ some cross fire. Sat 75-77 MPH with ride through the zone while flashing a lateral action SL at 66 MPH. Hides the ball well. @PBRNewEngland pic.twitter.com/YNkyGI07Ba
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) August 7, 2020

2024 Shepard Griffiths (Iona Prep) has been sitting 76-77 while topping out at 79 with plenty more in the tank with his high-waisted, 5-11 frame. pic.twitter.com/KuDDStP1Vd
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) August 7, 2020

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Northeast Futures Games (Team NY) NY 08/02 Showers Field

2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 1) NY 08/25 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex

2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 2) NY 08/25 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex

2020 Downstate JUCO Sophomore Day NY 10/18 Dutchess Stadium

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Northeast Futures Games (Team NY)	NY	08/02	Showers Field
2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 1)	NY	08/25	Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 2)	NY	08/25	Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
2020 Downstate JUCO Sophomore Day	NY	10/18	Dutchess Stadium