Florida Upperclass/Underclass Games: Player Analysis
July 16, 2020
Cayden Hatcher
PBR Florida Regional Scout
The Florida Upperclass/Underclass Games took place Wednesday, July 1st at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, FL. The event featured prospects from the 2020-2024 classes participating in a pro-style workout and gameplay in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.
If you missed our Stats Story, featuring leaderboards and complete statistics from the event, CLICK HERE.
Lots of talented uncommitted players were on display July 1st and it won't take long for schools to scoop them up. Today, we will share our player analysis featuring full scouting reports on every player in attendance.
Player Analysis
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Ian Anderson LHP / OF / Lakeland Christian, FL / 2021
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Lean, high waisted, strong lower half, athletic frame.
Defense: Athletic gather, working towards the target.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Long arm action, stays on top of the baseball. Throws on line to target.
Hit: RHH. Wide base setup, strong quiet hands, short stride. Short, compact swing, above average bat speed, baseball jumps off barrel.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity from the tee. Natural power, consistent 100+ exit velo's.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and drive delivery, strong lower half gets down mound, works up tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Over the top arm slot, long, quick arm action.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Slight sink.
CB: 73-73 mph. Sharp, competitive, down in the zone.
SL: 74-75 mph.
CH: 74-75 mph. Fading run in zone. |
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Blake Barquin RHP / 3B / McKeel Academy, FL / 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-5, 225-pounds. Extra large, strong bodied, long limbs, projectable frame.
Defense: Corner guy, showed flashes of athletic actions for size.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, positive body momentum, creating natural lift, finishes swing upright. Hands stay close to ear, long path, extension through swing, natural above average bat speed.
Power: 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power to pull side.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic gather, reaches balance point, explodes towards target, some stiffness on upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Heavy, slight sink thrown for strikes.
SL: 74-78 mph. 10/4 shape, true action, competitive in zone.
CH: 75-79 mph. Slight downhill fade, natural arm side sink, best overall pitch. |
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Breton Cusic RHP / 2B / Polk Collegiate , FL / 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. High waisted, long slender frame.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork for size.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Above average arm strength, quick arm action.
Hit: Switch. Athletic, slightly open setup, active hands, short stride. RHH - Active hands, bat speed present. LHH - Squares up baseball with pop. Ability to connect with a lot of pitches around the zone.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, up middle approach.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall, athletic, gathered delivery, working in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, short, quick action.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Late life, arm side run.
CB: 67-69 mph. 10/4 shape, true. Thrown in the zone.
SL: 76-77 mph. Left to right action. |
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Garrett Frost C / 1B / Auburndale, FL / 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Athletic, strong lower half.
Defense: 2.05-2.11 pop times. Squared setup, slight stiffness out of crouch, athletic block.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. High 3/4 slot, short, quick arm action.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, lower half weight sitting back, barrel tilted load. Squares up baseball to pull side, barrels up baseball consistently.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap, projectable power.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
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Max Galvin OF / LHP / IMG Academy, FL / 2021
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. Physical lower half, athletic, lean, long, strong, projectable frame.
Defense: Fluid arm separation, athletic OF actions all around.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot, arm works, short quick release.
Hit: LHH. Comfortable tall, slightly open setup, strong/active hands. Athletic/relaxed actions, above average bat speed, short/compact path, extension through swing, natural lift.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power to all fields.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.
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Ty Grover 3B / 1B / Springstead , FL / 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 178-pounds. Stocky, strong frame.
Defense: Profiles as 1B.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Hands sit high by ear, slight bend in knees, body shift backwards, high leg kick, short stride, stiff upright finish. Hands work inside of the baseball working up middle. Bat speed present.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive to pullside gap approach.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.
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Griffin Hugus SS / RHP / Wellington, FL / 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. High waisted, slender, athletic frame.
Defense: OF - Athletic gather, works towards target in line, quick exchange. INF - athletic actions, quick feet, fluid rhythm through baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 86 mph. OF/INF - Stays on top of baseball, works athletically towards target, arm strength present.
Hit: Switch. Lower half stays active creating rhythm/timing, RHH - Athletic hand actions, level bat path, upright finish at times. LHH - High leg kick creating positive momentum towards target, aggressive to pull side, natural lift.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap, line drive approach.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works in line to plate.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, athletic arm action.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Slight cut, in the zone.
CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6, sharp, confident in the zone. Best pitch. |
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Jackson Hugus C / OF / Wellington, FL / 2021
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 200-pounds. Stocky, athletic frame.
Defense: 1.94-2.00 pop times. C - Active footwork, quick exchange, momentum in line with target. OF - One hand gather, slight stiffness in follow through.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 84 mph. C - Short, quick arm action, over top arm slot. OF - Short arm action, arm extension staying on top of baseball.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, strong bodied actions in the box, utilizes upper body strength in swing. Hand path directly to baseball, able to turn on the ball quickly.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap power.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 187-pounds. Stocky, strong bodied frame.
Defense: 2.06-2.10 pop times. C - squared setup, receives baseball deep in zone, quick exchange at times, athletic block.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short, over the top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, wide athletic base, strong hands, high leg kick shifting weight back to front. Bat speed present, baseball jumps off barrel, level path.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Works baseball up middle/opposite field productively with pop.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
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Robert Kocis LHP / OF / Northside Christian, FL / 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, lower half beginning to fill out.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, reaches balance point, repeatable mechanics, works in rhythm, relaxed timing.
Arm Action: LH. Over the top slot, long arm action, extension back.
FB: T77, 73-77 mph. Slight arm side sink, pounds inside zone.
CB: 64-66 mph. 2/8 shape, over the plate.
CH: 68-69 mph. Late arm side sink |
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Mason Laurito LHP / OF / Forest, FL / 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame, room to continue physical development.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth mechanics, lands in line, upright finish.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot, long, smooth arm action.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Slight cutting action, inaccurate at times.
CB: 65-69 mph. 3/9 shape, slider/cutting action. |
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Zachary Masnikoff OF / RHP / American Heritage Delray, FL / 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Medium, stocky, athletic frame.
Defense: OF - Choppy footwork, slight stiffness working through baseball, fields baseball out front at times, allowing athletic follow through. INF - wide base on gather, stays down on baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 77 mph. OF/INF - Long arm path getting proper extension, works quick, over top slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, quiet hands, weight sits on backside, short stride. Level bat path, short to long extension through baseball on swing.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, up the middle approach.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, reaches balance point, body separation working down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, long arm action.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Slight cut, around zone.
CB: 62-64 mph. 9/3 shape, slider action.
CH: 64-65 mph. Downhill, heavy fade, best overall pitch. |
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Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pounds. Large, athletic, projectable frame.
Defense: OF - Soft one handed gather, athletic gather/arm separation. INF - Soft hands, works left to right through baseball towards target, flashes of athletic SS actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 82 mph. OF/INF - Short arm action, throws on line.
Hit: RHH. Strong, quick hands, aggressive actioned leg kick/barrel tilt load. Level path, positive bat whip creating ability to turn on baseball.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap, line drive approach, consistent 95+ exit velo's.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
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Kyle Mueller RHP / Lake Wales, FL / 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 195-pounds. Tall, high waisted, athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and drive delivery. Works quick out of stretch, body gets down mound in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm slot, short action at times, in rhythm when the body gets proper extension.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Cut, in the zone. Best pitch.
CB: 73-75 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve action, over the plate.
CH: 73-78 mph. Slight arm side run. |
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Trey Power OF / LHP / Dean Bozeman, FL / 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP - Competed in the zone and got outs against higher level talent.
Body: 5-foot-6, 125-pounds. Medium frame.
Defense: One handed gather, works through baseball towards the target on line.
Arm: LH. OF - 55 mph. Long arm path, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Comfortable actions in box, high leg kick, barrel tilt load, active hands. Mature hand actions for age, level bat path.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, up the middle approach.
Run: 9.22 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Reaches balance point, repeatable mechanics.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, fluid action.
FB: T64, 60-64 mph. Slight sink.
CB: 53-54 mph. 2/8 shape, competitive in zone pitch for age. |
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Luis Prieto SS / 2B / Florida Virtual School, FL / 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. High waisted, slender, athletic frame.
Defense: Rhythm, fluid footwork, works through baseball, quick exchange, projectable SS actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Arm strength present, quick release, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, high leg kick creating body momentum towards target, quiet hands. Level bat path, average bat speed, lift at times.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Up the middle, contact approach.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame, room to continue physical development.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic gather, strong/quick exchange, fluid momentum through baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot, quick release, arm strength present.
Hit: RHH. Wide athletic setup, positive momentum towards baseball. Quick bat speed. Balls jump off barrel, level path with natural lift, extension through swing.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, projectable power.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-6, 135-pounds. Slender, athletic frame.
Defense: 2.20-2.40 pop times. C - Slightly closed off setup, short footwork, slight stiffness on finish. OF - short to long arm action.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. OF - 64 mph. C - short arm action, over top arm slot. OF - Short arm action, stiffness on finish.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, toe tap stride, hands load back and down. Level bat path, upright finish at times.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact approach.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
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Jamieson Rowland 1B / RHP / Trinity Christian , FL / 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Large, high waisted frame.
Defense: Two handed gather, some stiffness working quick exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 arm slot, short action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, high leg kick, barrel lay back load. Active hands, level bat path, lift at times, some stiffness in upright finish.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Works up middle approach.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall, hitch at balance point, slight front side tilt with fall off to 1B.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Slight sink when staying on top of baseball.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 73-74 mph. Slight arm side sink. |
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Joseph Slattery SS / 2B / IMG Academy, FL / 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Twitchy, athletic frame with upside.
Defense: OF - Body gathers creating explosive actions towards target. INF - active footwork, soft hands, fluid exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. OF - 86 mph. Long arm path, proper body separation creating explosive arm action. Arm strength present. INF - short to long arm path, quick release.
Hit: LHH. Wide, slightly open, athletic base setup, short stride, quiet/strong hands. Level bat path, natural lift, barrel finds baseball.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Comfortable pull side approach.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
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Jackson Unice 1B / 3B / Calvary Christian , FL / 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot, 188-pounds. Large, stocky, strong bodied frame.
Defense: Keeps ball in front of body, two hand gather, feet work.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, quick release.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short stride, strong active hands. Hands stay inside baseball, natural lift with pop, quick bat speed.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power approach.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 220-pounds. Large, stocky, strong bodied frame.
Defense: 2.00-2.10 pop times. Tall, slightly closed off setup, quick exchange, feet work .
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short, quick, over the top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, knee hitch in, toe tap load, short stride. Hand hitched load. Level bat path, upright finish at times, quick bat speed present.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Up the middle, gap to gap approach.
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Ashton Wilson SS / 3B / TNXL Academy, FL / 2022
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, room for continued physical development.
Defense: Works right to left through baseball. SS actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, quick action, balls jump out of the hand.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, quick leg kick, quiet hands. Stays compact, producing pop up the middle. Bat path stays in line, on plane, quick bat speed.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power to all fields.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.
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Connor Wilt 3B / 1B / Elite Squad Baseball Academy, FL / 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot, 195-pounds. Large, stocky, strong bodied frame.
Defense: OF - Works through baseball with momentum towards target, powerful gather. INF - Projectable 3B, soft hands, power actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. OF - 83 mph. OF - Works towards target with power body actions. Arm strength present. INF - Arm strength present.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open setup, quick/high leg kick, strong hands. Hands stay inside baseball, twitchy actions creating natural lift producing power.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power to all fields.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
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Hayden Yost OF / 1B / Sickles, FL / 2023
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. High waisted, slender, athletic frame.
Defense: OF - athletic gather, body separation, twitchy actions.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. OF - Long, quick arm action, projectable strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, athletic setup, short leg kick into stride, high hand placement loading back and down. Works downhill with lift, squares up baseball, athletic finish.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap power.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
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