Fri April 7, 2023
The PBR Florida staff and I are out covering high school games per usual. In addition to the spring coverage, we have added “Hatcher’s Heat Sheet”, which is a list of players that we have seen this spring whose Fastballs have reached the slotted velocity for their class on the Heat Sheet.
The list below is players in the 2023 class who we have seen whose fastballs have been 93 mph or higher.
1. Charlee Soto, RHP, Reborn Christian Academy, UCF recruit - 98
Charlee Soto ‘23 (FL)
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) March 30, 2023
Quick look this afternoon at #MLBDraft prospect Charlee Soto who ran the FB up to 98 mph 🔥 in 2 IP
6’5” 197 lbs.
2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
FB: 94-97 T98 (2442)
SL: 85-89 (2406)
CH: 86-88 (1806)@UCF_Baseball recruit@ShooterHunt || @RebornAcademy pic.twitter.com/GkbFzY5siX
2. Cameron Johnson, LHP, IMG Academy, LSU recruit - 97
Cameron Johnson ‘23 (FL) top LHP in the country was perfect in his 4 IP racking up 8 K’s while not allowing a base runner….👀⚡️
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 16, 2023
80% strike percentage
FB: 94-97 (2600+) 🔥🔥🔥
SL: 79-81@LSUbaseball recruit #PBRPreseasonClassic || #MLBDraft @PBRFlorida || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/hg6Vwnf8Ny
3. Garrett Baumann, RHP, Hagerty, UCF recruit - 96
2023 RHP Garrett Baumann was very effective tonight w/ 8 K, 2 BB over 4.2 IP.
— Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty) April 5, 2023
Heavy 91-95 T96 with sink and run. SL showed extremely well and lived in the low-to-mid 80s with tight shape and whiffs. CH was a weapon as usual at 83-85 with tumble. @UCF_Baseball commit. pic.twitter.com/ETQGZRe8g1
4. Liam Peterson, RHP, Calvary Christian, Florida recruit - 95
Liam Peterson ‘23 (FL) - RHP
— Connor Holdren (@ConnorHoldren_) March 4, 2023
6’5 195
Uber projectable righty up to 95 tonight. Quick loose arm action. Spun the CB well getting weak contact
2.2IP, 3Ks
FB: 93-94 T95 (2488)
CB: 80-81 (2612)@GatorsBB recruit #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/CUyoyazFFU
Trevor Harrison, RHP, J.W. Mitchell, FSU recruit - 95
Another look at RHP Trevor Harrison ‘23 (FL) from last night.@FSUBaseball recruit is one of the biggest helium candidates in FL this spring with the FB now up to 95.
— Rocco Iervasi Jr. (@rocco_iervasi) February 21, 2023
Imposing 6’3, 225 lb frame. Arm action is clean & easy.
CH flashes abv avg, w/ SLV continuing to develop.… pic.twitter.com/4NrgDmUusN
Landen Maroudis, RHP, Calvary Christian, NC State recruit - 95
Landen Maroudis ‘23 (FL) comes out the pen throwing 🔥
— Rocco Iervasi Jr. (@rocco_iervasi) February 24, 2023
6’3, 195 lb right-hander looks noticeably stronger.
FB up to 95 with run. Tight low 80’s SL.
FB: 93-95
SL: 80-83
CH: 85@NCStateBaseball recruit | #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/pShPFIJHw4
Christian Rodriguez, RHP, Stoneman Douglas, Florida recruit - 95
Let’s take a deeper dive into ‘23 Christian Rodriguez outing last night
— Connor Holdren (@ConnorHoldren_) April 5, 2023
6.2 IP, 2H, 0R, 14Ks
The @GatorsBB commit was up to 95, throwing 80% strikes (76/95)
12 IZMs
20% whiff rate
All 19 swing & misses below👇🏼 #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/kp34S7YQqC
5. John Valle Vera, RHP, Jefferson, UNcommitted - 94
John Valle Vera ‘23 (FL)#UNcommitted 2023 up to 94 mph 🔥
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) March 29, 2023
Physical 6’2” 195 lb frame w/ a clean arm action
FB/SLV mix w/ intriguing spin rates on both@PBR_Uncommitted arm to follow
6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 8 K
FB: 92-93 T94 (2581)
SLV: 76-80 (2787)@JHSDragonsBsbl pic.twitter.com/wkZBiFPPIi
Brandon Olivera, RHP, Miami Springs, Miami recruit - 94
Brandon Olivera ‘23 (FL) showed very well last night w/ a 4 pitch mix picking up 8 K’s in 3.2 IP
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 16, 2023
Rhythm throughout w/ all 4 pitches showing distinct movement
FB: 90-94
CB: 76-78
SL: 83-84
CH: 85-88@CanesBaseball recruit#PBRPreseasonClassic@PBRFlorida || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/0fu2t7kFrI
Peyton Prescott, RHP, TNXL Academy, Jacksonville recruit - 94
Peyton Prescott ‘23 (FL) finished his outing yesterday w/ 9 K’s over 5 IP v. IMG. 🎈
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 17, 2023
Shorter, compact arm action creating natural arm side run on FB
Short bite on SL commanded glove side
FB: 92-93 T94 (2447)
SL: 81-84 (2541)
CH: 83@JUBaseball recruit#PBRPreseasonClassic pic.twitter.com/y8ZR21bOnD
Chris Diaz, RHP, Miami Christian, Miami recruit - 94
Christopher Diaz ‘23 (FL) was in complete control in his 3 IP w/ 0 H, 0 BB, 6 K’s
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 17, 2023
Big breaker w/ downer action stands out paired w/ CH getting arm side fade and a FB up to 94 🔥🎈
FB: 91-93 T94
CB: 78-79
CH: 82-84@CanesBaseball recruit #PBRPreseasonOpen || #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/D4KD4eB12s
Aidan Knaak, RHP, Bishop Verot, Clemson recruit - 94
Aidan Knaak (@ClemsonBaseball) commit continues to show + stuff. Up to 94 tonight, sat 91-92.
— Connor Holdren (@ConnorHoldren_) April 5, 2023
Advanced feel for CH
Went 5 innings against a very tough Stoneman Douglas lineup pic.twitter.com/9s1kWh9lVG
6. Alex Valentin, LHP, Elite Squad Academy, Miami recruit - 93
Alex Valentin ‘23 (FL)@EliteSquad @CanesBaseball Recruit
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 14, 2023
6’0” 220 lbs.
Intriguing look w/ mound presence and feel to pitch. FB ticked up to 93 w/ feel for an abv avg CH.
4 shutout IP.
FB: 89-92 T93 (2402)
CB: 75-79
CH: 80-82#PBRPreseasonClassic || @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/lJ7kgkyGUJ
Logan Bevis, RHP, Montverde Academy, USF recruit - 93
Logan Bevis ‘23 (FL) had a strong showing last night w/ 5 K’s in 4 IP.
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) February 15, 2023
6-foot-7 righty ran the FB up to 93 mph at 2300, sat 90-91. FB played really well, pairing w/ SL at 79-81. @USFBaseball recruit#PBRPreseasonClassic || @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/R9UK0iY1P5
Parker Burgess, RHP, TNXL Academy, Illinois recruit - 93
Parker Burgess ‘23 (CAN) comes from OTT slot getting s/m on elevated FB paired w/ big breaker consistently 2600+
— Cayden Hatcher (@C_Hatcher_PBR) March 30, 2023
Handful of whiffs up in zone came at a cost w/ 4 BB in 3 IP w/ 3 K
FB: 90-93 (2498)
CB: 74-77 (2726)
CH: 82-83@IlliniBaseball recruit@ShooterHunt || @PBR_Ontario pic.twitter.com/cLKRCQZ6bT
Caden McDonald, RHP, Sickles, UCF recruit - 93
Caden McDonald ‘23 (FL) looks to have made another jump this spring.
6’3, 195 lb frame touching 93 mph. Quick arm with feel to spin the SL.
6 Ks thru 4 scoreless @UCF_Baseball recruit
FB: 89-92 T93
SL: 76-79
CH: 80-81@SHSGryphonsBB pic.twitter.com/Mj8Df6BgS7
— Rocco Iervasi Jr. (@rocco_iervasi) February 22, 2023
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Unsigned Senior ID West | FL | 05/30 | Clearwater, FL |
| 2023 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only) | FL | 06/03 | Daytona, FL |
| All-American ID West FL | FL | 06/06 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
| Team FL ID West | FL | 06/06 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
| All-American ID Central FL | FL | 06/15 | Altamonte Springs, FL |
| Team FL ID Central | FL | 06/15 | Altamonte Springs, FL |
| All-American ID South FL | FL | 06/20 | South FL |
| Team FL ID South | FL | 06/20 | South FL |
| All-American ID Northwest FL | FL | 06/27 | Tallahassee, FL |
| Team FL ID Northwest | FL | 06/27 | Tallahassee, FL |
| All-American ID East FL | FL | 07/05 | East FL |
| Team FL ID East | FL | 07/05 | East FL |
| Gulf Coast Open | FL | 07/11 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC - Perkinston, MS |
| Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID | FL | 07/11 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC - Perkinston, MS |
| All-American ID North FL | FL | 07/12 | Jacksonville, FL |
| Team FL ID North | FL | 07/12 | Jacksonville, FL |
| All-American ID Southwest FL | FL | 07/14 | Bishop Verot HS - Fort Myers, FL |
| Team FL ID Southwest | FL | 07/14 | Bishop Verot HS - Fort Myers, FL |
| All-American ID Southeast FL | FL | 07/16 | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Team FL ID Southeast | FL | 07/16 | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Unsigned Senior ID East | FL | 07/18 | Melbourne, FL |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/25 | LakePoint |
