Prep Baseball Report

2022 Senior State Games: West Analysis


PBR Florida
PBR Florida Staff

The 2022 Senior State Games took place September 24-25 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, FL. The event featured players from the 2023-2024 classes participating in a pro-style workout and game on day one followed by two more games on day two in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.

To view all the stats from the event, check out our Stats Story. Today we will break down each player from the South Region with scouting reports. Take a look.

West Analysis

Aiden Alvarez LHP / 1B / Northside Christian, FL / 2023

Position Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Tall, lanky frame.
Delivery: Athletic drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose High 3/4 action.
FB: T87.2, 84-86 mph. Heavy FB with run. T2328, 2130 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Sharp 10/4 break. High spin. T2614, 2468 average rpm.
SL: 68-73 mph. Sharp sweeping action. T2578, 2437 average rpm.

 

Bransen Angel RHP / Tampa Catholic , FL / 2023

Position Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Stocky, athletic frame.
Delivery: Up tempo, drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose 3/4 arm action.
FB: T80.7, 77-80 mph. Armside life generation soft contact. T2197, 2027 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Tight 11/5 spin. T2394, 2312 average rpm.
CH: 67-71 mph. Swing and miss pitch. T2363, 2215 average rpm.

 

Grayson Black 2B / RHP / Palm Harbor University, FL / 2023

Position Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Small leg kick. Gap to gap approach. Feel for the barrel.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Low 3/4 action.
Defense: Moves well laterally. Works under control with solid hands.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: 2B/RHP

Arm Action: RH. Long, loose H3/4 action.
FB: T82.2, 81-82 mph. Natural armside run. T2339, 2195 average rpm.
SL: 70-76 mph. Gradual 10/4 break. T2322, 2275 average rpm.

 

Keeton Burroughs SS / 2B / Calvary Christian, FL / 2023

Position Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Quiet simple setup. Line drive hitter with a level path.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph.Quick H3/4 action.
Defense: Soft hands through the ball. Moves well side to side.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60.

 

Jaden Carlson RHP / SS / Calvary Christian, FL / 2023

Position Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds. Medium, athletic frame.
Delivery: Balanced tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic H3/4 action.
FB: T84.1, 81-83 mph. Sinking action. T2127, 1918 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Gradual sweeping action. T2486, 2233 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. T2209, 1740 average rpm.

 

Jace Cleveland C / OF / A3 Academy , FL / 2023

Position Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with physicality.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open, Line drive approach with loose hands. Power potential to pullside.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Quick H3/4 action.
Defense: 2.03-2.11 pop times. Athletic behind the plate. Smooth actions out the crouch.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.

 

Andres Cortes C / SS / Dunedin, FL / 2023

Position Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-7, 190-pounds. Stocky, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, quiet setup. Level to uphill path, loose hands. Gap to gap with lift.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 364' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. H3/4 action. Accurate to the bag.
Defense: 2.11-2.15 pop times. Athletic out the crouch. Quality transfer.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

 

Kodi Deskins C / 3B / Clearwater Central Catholic, FL / 2023

Position Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 192-pounds. Stocky, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow setup Loose hands, line drive hitter. Stays on time and on barrel.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Easy H3/4 action.
Defense: 1.97-2.11 pop times. Athletic actions behind the plate. Quick glove transfer.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.

 

Luke Geske RHP / RHP / Out-of-Door Academy , FL / 2023

Position Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with physicality.
Delivery: Balanced tall and fall delivery
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action.
FB: T83.5, 79-83 mph. Armside sink. T1937, 1816 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Swing and miss pitch. T2022, 1728 average rpm.

 

Ean Gimson SS / 2B / Land O Lakes , FL / 2023

Position Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Lean frame with room to fill.
Hit: LHH. Quiet, narrow setup. Loose hands, line drive approach. Feel for the barrel. Juice on contact.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.Quick 3/4 action.
Defense: Quick feet. Works under control with above average hands.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.

 

Matt Goldenbaum RHP / 2B / Holy Ghost Prep, PA / 2023

Position Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Balanced, athletic drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Loose H3/4 action. Low effort.
FB: T90.2, 85-89 mph. Jumps out the hand. T2225, 1944 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Gradual 11/5 break. T2126, 2007 average rpm.

 

James Hankerson 1B / OF / Berkeley Prep, FL / 2023

Position Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds. XL physical frame.
Hit: SH. Quiet mature setup. In rhythm with an uphill path. Loud contact. Power potential to all fields.
Power: 104 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 mph. 399' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-77 mph.H3/4 action.
Defense: Hands work well at 1B.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.

 

Trevor Jones OF / 1B / Northside Christian , FL / 2023

Position Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Tall, lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall athletic setup. Level path working line drives gap to gap. Pull side power potential.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Long, loose arm action.
Defense: Smooth, under control with athletic actions.
Run: 6.66 runner in the 60.

 

Kirk Kolano 1B / OF / Plant, FL / 2023

Position Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic base. Level path, line drive approach. Ball jumps off the barrel with power potential.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 368' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Strong H3/4 action.
Defense: Stays low to ground. Average hands.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

 

Alex Monile OF / C / Calvary Christian, FL / 2023

Position Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with added physicality.
Hit: LHH. Quiet open setup. Stays timed up with line drives working gap to gap. Power potential to pullside.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. OF-81 mph. Quick H3/4 action.
Defense: 2.05-2.20 pop times. Moves well laterally. Plays through the ball well. Athletic actions behind the plate.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.

 

Andre Rameau RHP / 3B / Carrolwood Day School, FL / 2023

Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Stocky frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup. Uphill path with some pullside power potential. Ability to lift on contact.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.H3/4 action.
Defense: Fields out front with solid hands.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Up tempo, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long over the top action.
FB: T77.8, 72-76 mph. Sinking action. T2005, 1843 average rpm.
CB: 58-62 mph. Developing. T1804, 1731 average rpm.

 

Jacob Riegel SS / 2B / Dunedin, FL / 2023

Position Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Simple toe tap load. Gap to gap hitter, sprayed line drives with bat speed,
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Quick 3/4 action. above average arm.
Defense: Works under control with above average hands at short.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Athletic drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Quick low 3/4 action.
FB: T87.5, 85-87 mph. Lots of run with hop. T2027, 1907 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Sharp sweeping action. T2017, 1979 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. T1558, 1558 average rpm.

 

Jayden Vazquez OF / 1B / Jefferson , FL / 2023

Position Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide athletic base. Hands inside the baseball. Compact swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Quick first step playing through the ball.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

 

Charles Williams Jr. 3B / RHP / Steinbrenner , FL / 2023

Position Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Stocky, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet toe tap load Present bat speed. Gap to gap hitter with power potential. Ability to lift on contact.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Quick H3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well defensively with soft hands.
Run: 8.19 runner in the 60.

 

Andrew Williamson OF / 1B / Northside Christian, FL / 2023

Position Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean, physical frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall narrow setup Worked gap to gap with pullside power potential. Creates leverage with above average bat speed.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-92 mph. Quick over the top arm with easy velo.
Defense: Quick feet working towards the target with athleticism.
Run: 6.61 runner in the 60.

 

Jett Wolfe OF / OF / Northside Christian , FL / 2023

Position Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-72, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow open setup. Loose, level path. Gap to gap, line drive approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 329' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Whippy H3/4 action.
Defense: Athletic mover. Soft glove working toward the target.
Run: 6.59 runner in the 60.

 

Hayden Yost OF / 1B / Sickles, FL / 2023

Position Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Athletic frame with added physicality.
Hit: LHH. Tall, athletic setup. Loose hands with present bat speed. Creates leverage working gap to gap.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-87 mph. Loose H3/4 action. Above average arm.
Defense: Fields athletically out front. Mature actions.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2022 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only) FL 10/29 Jackie Robinson Ballpark
2022 Sophomore State Games (Invite-Only) FL 11/12 Eastern Florida State College
2022 PBR Florida Holiday Classic FL 12/17 Sanford Memorial Stadium
2023 PBR Canada Spring Training Showcase FL 03/11 Launchpad Sports Complex