Prep Baseball Report

Sunshine State Classic: Player Analysis


PBR Florida
PBR Florida Staff

The PBR Florida Sunshine State Classic took place Wednesday, July 15th at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater, FL. The event featured prospects from the 2020-2024 classes participating in a pro-style workout and live 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.

Today, we will share with your our Player Analysis from the Sunshine State Classic. Player analysis features complete scouting reports on every player in attendance. Take a look.

Player Analysis

Gage Allen RHP / 1B / Auburndale, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. High waisted, thin, athletic frame.

Delivery: Athletic gather and drive delivery, reaches balance point.
Arm Action: RH. Over top arm slot, long to short arm action, arm strength present.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Late life sink action when on top of baseball.
CB: 72-73 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp action.

 

Justin Allen C / 1B / Sickles, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot, 176-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Defense: 1.94-2.10 pop times. Athletic crouch, quiet receiver, twitchy mobile actions out of crouch, above average release for age.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph.   Short arm action, over top arm slot, throws on line, arm strength present.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, timing is created by high leg kick, hands work in rhythm with leg.  Downhill bat path, upright finish at times on contact, average bat speed.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, line drive approach to pull-side gap.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Evan Ames 1B / OF / Canterbury, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-5, 210-pounds. Extra large, strong, athletic frame.
Defense: Moves well around the bag, hands work, above average defender for 1B.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Long to short arm action, quick high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open setup, strong hands barrel tilt load, quick leg kick activating consistent forward body momentum towards baseball.  Level bat path, natural lift, extension through swing on contact, above average bat speed.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present power to pull side.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Ian Anderson LHP / OF / Lakeland Christian, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Large, strong, athletic frame.
Defense: One handed gather, body works towards target, ability to get rid of baseball quickly.
Arm: LH.   OF - 82 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long/quick arm action.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, strong lower half works quick with short stride, strong hands, quiet barrel. Level path, above average quick bat speed,
Power: 98 mph exit velocity from the tee. Raw, natural power. Gap to gap approach.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. Short, strong, quick strides.

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, reaches balance point, quick finish.
Arm Action: LH. Over the top arm slot, downhill.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Slight arm side run, late life.
CB: 73-75 mph. 12/6 action, sharp over plate, commands.
CH: 74-75 mph. Circle change action, over the plate.

Anthony Anselmo 3B / RHP / Nature Coast, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 166-pounds. Athletic frame, long limbs.
Defense: Worked with rhythm while staying under control with solid hands and footwork.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, barrel tilt load, toe tap stride creating rhythm/timing.  Short/compact swing, twitchy actions on contact creating some pop.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and drive delivery, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Max effort, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Slight arm side sink.
SL: 67-70 mph. 9/3 shape, left to right sharp action across zone, go to strikeout pitch.
CH: 74-75 mph. Circle change action, slight run in zone.

Khadin Bastian OF / 2B / The First Academy , FL / 2021

Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Athletic, thin frame.
Defense: Athletic, in control rhythm working with baseball to target, easy OF actions.
Arm: RH.   OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long, quick arm action.
Hit: Switch. Tall, slightly open setup, constant hand movement for rhythm, short stride.  LHH/RHH - Twitchy, level bat path, hands stay inside of baseball, bat speed present.
Power: R: 89 L:89 mph exit velocity from the tee. RHH - line drive, up middle approach. LHH - Line drive, up middle approach, present bat speed.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Beckett OF / 2B / J.W. Mitchell, FL / 2024

Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Stocky, projectable frame, room for continued physical development.
Defense: INF - works in rhythm, two handed gather. OF - one handed gather, fields baseball in front of body, footwork in line with target.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76 mph. OF - 81 mph. INF/OF - over top arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base setup, bat stays on shoulder, front foot closed, both work together on a one piece load.  Level bat path, working hands directly to baseball.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, up the middle approach.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Ty Bitman C / RHP / Alonso, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Athletic, strong frame, room for continued physical development.
Defense: 1.86-1.94 pop times. Soft hands, leaves crouch quickly, twitchy body actions, falls in line with target, mature/strong block.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph.   Over top arm slot, short/quick arm action, throws on target.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, quiet upright hands, short stride.  Hands work inside the baseball, direct/level bat path, making contact out front.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Taylor Burdon C / 2B / Winter Haven, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: 2.11-2.19 pop times. C- leaves crouch quickly, footwork present, works in line with target at times. OF - athletic OF actions, works quickly towards baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph.  OF - 79 mph. C- over top slot, short/quick arm action, throws on line at times. OF - high 3/4 arm slot, short to long arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands sit high by ear, barrel tilt load, high leg kick, body momentum works towards baseball.  Level bat path, natural lift.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Fly ball, pull-side gap approach.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Jace Cleveland C / 2B / Lakeland, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-foot-1, 176-pounds. Strong, large, projectable frame.
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop times. Leaves crouch early at times, feet fall in line with target, present block.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph.   Over top arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, weight sits on front side, barrel tilt load, toe tap stride creating positive body momentum towards target.  Short, level bat path, late twitch on contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Middle of field approach, projectable power.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Ian Cochran RHP / 3B / Yulee, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. High waisted, thin, athletic, projectable frame.

Delivery: Tall and drive delivery,
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Slight arm side run.
SL: 69-72 mph. Left to right cut, across zone.

 

Samuel Cole RHP / Alonso, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 225-pounds. Strong bodied, athletic, projectable frame.

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, effortless, in rhythm reaches balance point.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, quick effortless arm action.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Slight run, heavy late life.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, left to right cut action, sharp at times.
CH: 76-78 mph. Running action, in zone.

 

Caleb Cone LHP / 1B / Lake Gibson, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 210-pounds. Large, strocky, strong bodied frame.

Delivery: Drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Across body action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Across zone action, slight sink when on top of baseball.
CB: 65-68 mph. Slider action, right to left. 1/7 shape.
KN: 66-67 mph. Dancing run.

 

Christian Corona OF / RHP / Mosley, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: Choppy footwork at times, fields baseball out front, upright gather.
Arm: RH.   OF - 80 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly closed setup, hands sit high by ear, hitchy hand load with toe raise working together creating rhythm.  Short, compact swing, twitchy actions on contact.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, up middle approach.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Crivello SS / 2B / Calvary Christian, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame, present strength.
Defense: Up tempo, sounds defender.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot, short/quick arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, quiet hands, knee lift working forward momentum. Long bat path, barrel works directly to baseball, extension through swing.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Hunter DeLauder OF / LHP / Parrish Community, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. Thin frame, projectable lower half strength.
Defense: Quick/choppy steps, one handed gather.
Arm: LH.   OF - 65 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, slightly open, quick leg lift.  Level bat path, slight upright finish on contact.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, up middle approach.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Jesuel Fernandez OF / 3B / Lakeland, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. High waisted, athletic, projectable frame.
Defense: INF- quick, athletic footwork, soft hands, present rhythm. OF- light feet, athletic OF actions, body control present.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph. OF - 81 mph. INF- High 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action. OF- High 3/4 arm slot, long/quick arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, quiet/in rhythm barrel actions, soft leg lift.  Level bat path, barrels up baseball consistently.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, gap to gap approach.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60. Quick, long athletic strides.

Benjamin Fiedler RHP / SS / IMG Academy , FL / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame, projectable.

Delivery: Athletic delivery, reaches balance point, whippy arm action.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, arm strength present.
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Late life, arm side run.
CB: 70-71 mph. True CB action, strikeout pitch.
SL: 77-78 mph. Sharp, 11/5 shape, swing/miss pitch.

 

Zachary Florido OF / 2B / Viera , FL / 2021

Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 145-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: INF- light/quick feet, fields baseball out front, working with baseball towards target. OF- light feet, works through baseball.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72 mph. OF - 71 mph. INF - 3/4 arm slot, short arm action. OF- high 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic open setup, hands sit high by ear, active hands actions, short/quick toe tap stride. Short, compact swing, hands stay inside of baseball.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Fly ball, pull-side gap/up middle approach.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Wyatt Fordham 3B / RHP / Plant City , FL / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Stocky, athletic frame.
Defense: Body control present, working in rhythm with baseball, soft hands, quick exchange.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action, quick.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, hands sit high by ear, barrel tilt load, high aggressive leg kick creating rhythm. Level bat path, with natural lift, above average bat speed.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Projectable power, pull side gap, line drive approach.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, body seperation down mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long to short action, cross body at times.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Slight arm side run, in zone.
CB: 59-60 mph. 10/4 shape, over plate.

Davian Garcia RHP / 3B / Sickles, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Stocky, strong bodied, athletic frame, long limbs, projectable.
Defense: Fluid, in rhythm actions, soft hands, quick gather.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot, short to long arm action, above average arm strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic, slightly open setup, smooth leg lift, quiet hands. Level bat path, hands work directly to baseball, above average bat speed.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, up middle approach.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall, athletic gather, reaches balance point, stays closed.
Arm Action: RH. Arm extension, strong over top slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Downhill sink/run, in zone, late life.
CB: 73-77 mph. True, sharp, down in the zone.
CH: 76-77 mph. Circle change action.
SPLT: 75-76 mph. True downhill heavy split.

Jordan Givens OF / OF / Palm Harbor University, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Thin, high waisted frame.
Defense: Two handed gather, working towards target.
Arm: RH.   OF - 66 mph. 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, closed setup, active barrel actions, short stride. Level, direct bat path, late lift on contact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent line drive, gap to gap approach.
Run: 6.70 runner in the 60. High, quick, choppy strides.

Carson Goda OF / OF / Braden River, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. Large, strong bodied, athletic frame, projectable.
Defense: One handed gather, body working in rhythm, quick gather/release.
Arm: RH.   OF - 78 mph. 3/4 arm slot, long arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, wide based setup, strong hands sit high by ear, quick leg lift activating forward body momentum. Level to downhill bat path, with natural lift, athletic finish, twitchy actions on contact, above average bat speed.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present power, ability to turn on baseball effectively to pull-side gap.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60. Quick, choppy, strong strides.

Will Goldman C / 1B / Fort Myers, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 203-pounds. Stocky, strong bodied, athletic frame.
Defense: 1.98-2.15 pop times. Clean transfer, feet work well, replaced quick release.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph.   Over top arm slot, quick/short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, weight sits back creating positive momentum to target. Level path, natural lift, baseball jumps off barrel, above average bat speed.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present power, projectable power, gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Gustavo Gonzalez SS / 2B / Riverview, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Thin, high waisted, athletic frame.
Defense: Hands work, funnels well, solid defender.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, wide, slightly open setup, quiet hands. Level bat path, hands staying inside of baseball.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, up middle approach.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

Brandon Hoang 2B / RHP / Bozeman, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Thin, high waisted frame.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic gather, quick footwork, quick release.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72 mph.  3/4 arm slot, short to long arm action.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, quiet hands, high/quick leg lift. Level bat path, lift on contact, upright finish on contact at times.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and drive delivery, reaches balance point, late collapse on finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Slight spin, cut action.
CB: 61-63 mph. Slider action, left to right.

Ronald Hopper C / OF / Eustis , FL / 2021

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: 1.96-2.08 pop times. OF- one handed gather, soft footwork. C- soft hands, quiet body action, works in line with target, quick release at times.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph.  OF - 78 mph. OF- high 3/4 arm slot, short arm action. C- over top arm slot, short/quick arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, active hands, barrel tilt load, toe tap stride creating consistent rhythm/timing. Level to downhill bat path, extension through swing at times.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, up middle approach.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Wyatt Jenkins SS / 2B / Mckeel Academy , FL / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/2B Stocky, strong, physically mature for class
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Stocky, athletic frame.
Defense: Under control, solid defender, hands work.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup, barrel tilt load and high leg kick work in rhythm creating consistent momentum towards target. Easy hand actions, level to downhill bat path with natural lift on contact, above average bat speed.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Projectable power to all fields.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Makai Johnson SS / 2B / Newberry, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Strong bodied, athletic frame.
Defense: Trusts his hands and moves well. Could release the ball quicker, but overall sound actions
Arm: RH.  INF - 80 mph.  3/4 arm slot, short/quick arm action.
Hit: Switch. Athletic setup, active hands, present rhythm, toe tap stride work with hands for consistent timing. Above average bat speed, baseball jumps off barrel, twitchy.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. RHH - Present power, line drive/power approach to pull-side gap.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. Quick, choppy, athletic steps.

Torry Jones 3B / OF / Lakewood, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 169-pounds. High waisted, athletic, projectable frame.
Defense: INF - Showed average actions. OF- Athleticism plays better and comes through the ball very clean and overall higher defensive ceiling in OF.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic setup, quiet hands, leg swing/lift back allowing positive body momentum towards baseball. Downhill bat path, with natural lift, smooth actions, easy swinger.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Projectable power, line drive, gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Brody Langlotz OF / RHP / Bozeman, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: Two handed gather, works towards baseball quickly.
Arm: RH.   OF - 78 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long arm action.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, hand load down working with quick leg lift towards target. Quick bat speed at times, level bat path, lift at times on contact.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Projectable power, pull side gap approach.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. High, choppy strides.

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, high leg kick reaching balance point.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 74-78 mph. Arm side sink.
CB: 65-67 mph. 10/4 shape, spin across zone.

Casey Lockwood C / 1B / Calvary Christian, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Stocky, strong bodied frame.
Defense: 2.07-2.12 pop times. C - soft hands, feet work, quick release, body working in line with target. INF - two handed gather, soft hands out front, footwork present.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 75 mph.  C/INF- high 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, strong/quiet hands, quick leg lift, slight barrel tilt. Level path, extension through swing on contact, some stiffness on finish.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, pull-side gap approach.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

Alex Lopez 2B / SS / Sickles, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: 2B/SS Very athletic for age
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Medium, thin, athletic frame.
Defense: Athleticism plays in the infield as he has a quick first step and works with rhythm and confidence through the ball.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, high leg kick activates forward body momentum, quiet hands.  Short level bat path directly to baseball.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, pull-side gap approach.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Lyon OF / 2B / Arnold , FL / 2021

Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: INF-quick feet, works to baseball left to right with rhythm towards target. OF- works quickly towards baseball.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73 mph. OF - 78 mph. INF-high 3/4 arm slot, short to long arm action. OF- high 3/4 arm slot, long arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, long toe tap stride. Quiet hands, level path working directly to baseball.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, up middle approach.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

Christopher McKenna 1B / 3B / Stoneman Douglas, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pounds. Large, athletic, projectable frame.
Defense: INF- athletic gather, fields baseball out front, footwork present. OF - one handed gather, explosive gather/release towards target.
Arm: RH.  INF - 89 mph. OF - 90 mph. INF - high 3/4 arm slot, short arm action. OF- high 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action, above average arm strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, high leg kick creating positive body momentum. Level to uphill path, natural lift, above average bat speed.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity from the tee. Projectable power to gaps.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. Long, quick, choppy strides.

Kyle Mohr OF / Sickles , FL / 2021

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. High waisted, thin athletic frame.
Defense: Smooth and in rhythm OF actions, clean gather/release.
Arm: RH.   OF - 75 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long/quick arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, quiet, quick hand actions, long stride, easy actions. Level direct path to baseball, hands stay inside of baseball.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee. Up middle contact approach.
Run: 6.60 runner in the 60. Quick twitch, athletic steps, gains ground quickly.

Nick Monile OF / OF / Calvary Christian, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half, projectable.
Defense: Quick first step, working in line with target, fluid gather/release.
Arm: LH.   OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long/quick arm action.
Hit: LHH. Wide, athletic, slightly open setup, barrel tilt load, quick leg lift working in rhythm creating twitchy body momentum towards target. Short, quick compact path, slightly upright finish on contact at times.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, up middle approach, consistent bat speed.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. Quick, short, choppy steps.

Collin Nelson C / 1B / Nature Coast Technical , FL / 2021

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot, 195-pounds. Strong bodied, athletic frame.
Defense: 1.97-2.12 pop times. C- soft hands, leaves crouch quickly/upright, allows arm to come through working on target. INF- athletic gather, feel for 1B, quick footwork.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 76 mph.  C/INF- over top arm slot, quick, short arm action.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, open setup, quick leg kick, quiet hands. Hands stay inside of baseball, ability to turn on baseball.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power to pull-side gap.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Aiden Nolasco SS / 2B / Gulf Coast, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Thin, athletic frame, projectable lower half.
Defense: Up tempo but stays in control. Good athlete, moves with intent, chance for above average defender.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot, short/quick arm action, quick release.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic setup, quiet hands, quiet leg lift, simple actions. Level bat path, short, compact swing, extension through swing out front.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Norwood RHP / SS / East Lake, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Strong bodied, athletic projectable frame.
Defense: A lot of movement to create rhythm, but hands work well. Could release the ball quicker, but solid defensive potential
Arm: RH.  INF - 85 mph.  3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, comfortable setup, strong active hands, toe tap stride. Long/level bat path, extension through swing, natural lift, upright finish at times.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power to pull-side gap.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, reaches balance point, upright finish at times.
Arm Action: RH. Arm extension, 3/4 arm slot, across body deceptive delivery.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Arm side run when staying gathered.
SL: 67-72 mph. Spinning action, over the plate.
CH: 71-72 mph. Circle change action, over plate.

Tyler Novik RHP / Stoneman Douglas, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP/
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame.

Delivery: Tall and drive delivery, upright finish arm comes through.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Arm side run.
SL: 73-74 mph. Left to right slurve action, 10/4 shape, swing/miss pitch.

 

Tyler Raudszus RHP / Clearwater, FL / 2020

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 210-pounds. Stocky, strong bodied frame.

Delivery: Tall body turn delivery, deceptive high leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, extension, short action.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Arm side run.
SL: 73-76 mph. Left to right action across the zone.
CH: 75-76 mph. Circle change, slight drop.

 

Matthew Rieth OF / 3B / Melbourne Central Catholic , FL / 2021

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: INF- quick first step, works around baseball working towards target, soft hands. OF- works through baseball, one handed gather, clean transfer.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph. OF - 76 mph. INF- 3/4 arm slot, short arm action. OF- long to short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, long toe tap drag, quiet hands.  Short, compact swing, upright finish at times.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, up middle/pull-side gap approach.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Lex Sanchez SS / RHP / East River, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Defense: Quick, fluid footwork, soft hands, clean transfer, glove plays.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph.  3/4 arm slot, short/quick arm action, above average arm strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, closed setup, barrel tilt load, short stride. Short, compact swing, extension through swing making contact out front, natural lift at times.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Projectable pop, gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and drive delivery, reaches balance point, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Extension to short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 79-82 mph. Slight run at times.
CB: 66-68 mph. Slurve action, sharp over plate, goto strikeout pitch.

Sean Smith OF / SS / East Lake, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, strong lower half frame.
Defense: Works towards baseball with proper body control, in rhythm, one handed gather, quick release.
Arm: RH.   OF - 85 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, closed off setup, quick twitch leg lift, quiet/quick hand actions. Short bat path, quick, natural lift, some late stiffness on finish.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive, gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

Carson Vetor SS / 2B / Gulf Coast, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Slim, athletic frame.
Defense: Light on feet, bouncy defender, moves well laterally and works with rhythm through the ball
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  High 3/4 arm slot, long to short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic, slightly open setup, quick leg lift. Level bat path, short compact swing, hands stay inside of baseball.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, up middle/opposite field approach.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Zulawski SS / 2B / Viera, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-5, 135-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: Athletic first step, two handed gather, quick release.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73 mph.  3/4 arm slot, short/quick arm action.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, short toe kick, barrel tilt, short stride. Level bat path, extension through swing.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact, up middle approach.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

 

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