New York Open: 9/17 & 9/18

September 23, 2022
PBR-NY Staff
Ground Forces

Our first of two PBR-Tournaments kicked off on September 17th at the "Lumber Yard" at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex in Cortland, NY.

Schedule & Results

Previous Scout Blogs

2023 PBR-Tournament Schedule

The Lumber Yard Press Release

Velo Board

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Max FB
1	Luke Boule	NY	CBA-Syracuse	2023	RHP	86 mph
2	Derek Smith	PA	Perkiomen Valley	2024	RHP	85 mph
^	Nolan Feidt	NY	Bishop Ludden	2023	LHP	85 mph
3	Luke VanMarter	NY	Jamesville Dewitt	2025	RHP	82 mph
^	Nolan Gamble	NY	Webster Schroeder	2024	RHP	82 mph
^	Luke Krueger	VA	Paul VI	2024	1B	82 mph
^	Talon Elkins	NY	WEST GENESEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	2024	SS	82 mph
4	Luke Zelinko	PA	Avonworth	2024	RHP	81 mph
^	Nick Reese	PA	North Pocono	2025	LHP	81 mph
5	Brice Rider	NY	FDR	2025	RHP	80 mph
^	Ty Corey	NY	John C. Birdlebough	2025	LHP	80 mph
^	Joe Cheman	NY	Canisius	2024	RHP	80 mph
^	Calvin Atkinson	NY	Syracuse Nottingham	2023	RHP	80 mph
^	Nathan Milhorn	VA	George Marshall	2024	RHP	80 mph
^	Gavin Perkosky	PA	Hazleton Area	2025	RHP	80 mph

September 17th

Isaac Brozon SS / 2B / Southern Cayuga , NY / 2025

2025 MIF Isaac Brozon (Southern Cayuga) unloads a triple to the left-center gap.steady performer so far through the 2022 calendar year and will only get stronger; 7.12 runner. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/IrlbwXGPhj
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Nick Ledger C / Hazleton Area, PA / 2025

2025 C/1B Nick Ledger (Hazelton Area); strong lower half in a 5-10 175lb frame. Stays short here and pounds a 2-run 1B through the 5.5 hole. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/fDrGMrMxz5
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Calvin Atkinson RHP / 3B / Syracuse Nottingham, NY / 2023

2023 RHP Calvin Atkinson (Syracuse Nottingham); durable build at 6-1 225lbs working from a high slot.

FB: 78-80; edges
CB: 64-66; 12-6@PBRNewYork | @SZ_Recruits pic.twitter.com/2JFzqnbcVY
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Connor Usowski LHP / 1B / Port Byron, NY / 2025

2025 1B/LHP Connor Usowski (Port Byron); 6-4 210lbs with 2-way ability. Second smoked pull side contact in his last 2 ABs. @PBRNewYork | @SZ_Recruits pic.twitter.com/NmSwz7JljK
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Usowski does what he does in the 2nd game, mixing and matching at 74-76 with a 12-6 CB at 62-63 MPH. Throws strikes to both sides and can spot/expand CB. @PBRNewYork https://t.co/utyjUD5BKw pic.twitter.com/ScLcGs2hFi
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Luke Zelinko RHP / OF / Avonworth Area, PA / 2024

2024 RHP Luke Zelinko (Avonworth Area) with some life in the zone to FB (2300+ ? at past events). FB working 80-81 with occasional cut while showing 69-71 breaker with late action. @PBRPennsylvania | @USEliteMA2024 pic.twitter.com/FiGLrMyIyK
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Talon Elkins SS / RHP / West Genesee, NY / 2024

2024 RHP Talon Elkins (West Genesee) worked from a high 3/4 slot pounding the zone at 79-80, T 82 MPH with slurvish shape to the breaking ball at 69-71. Easy effort out of a 6-1 160lb build. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/l9XOHrbtd7
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Austin Caldwell 1B / 3B / Shenendehowa, NY / 2023

2023 1B Austin Caldwell (Shenendehowa) show his strength in the box staying through the ball for an RBI 1B to RF. 6-2 200lb RHH who’s put up 75 MPH bat speed via @Blast_Bsbl at past events.@PBRNewYork | @CphGators pic.twitter.com/LDHQlNGqif
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Mattox Flatt C / SS / Paul VI, VA / 2024

2024 C Mattox Flatt (Paul VI | @PBRVirginiaDC ) keeps it simple with a short stroke back through the middle. Athleticism behind the plate with the dirt ball; clean exchanges/transfers on throws. pic.twitter.com/CZONqIVbPb
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Mason Chaney OF / RHP / Preston, WV / 2024

Quick look at 2024 RHP Mason Chaney (Kingwood, WV); attacks the zone with a sinker/SL combo from a low 3/4 slot.

FB: 77-78 ↙️
SL: 67-69 ↘️ pic.twitter.com/mwLeKxK25x
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 17, 2022

Linus Oudom RHP / Spackenkill , NY / 2025

Fluid, repeatable delivery from 2025 RHP Linus Oudom (Spackenkill); worked 75-76 with late/tight action SL at 68-69. Solid mound presence. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/IRO97Uy2jt
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 18, 2022

Nate Figueroa SS / Colonie, NY / 2025

‘25 MIF Nate Figueroa (Colonie HS)@NEPridebaseball @PBRNewYork @PBRNewYork #BeSeen

Figueroa hammers ? two 2B’s to start up his weekend. Hands were noticeably working well in these AB’s. (Kept his bat path in zone long to get low pitch, and then quickly on inside pitch.) pic.twitter.com/gWmRCaszey
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 17, 2022

Cont. Another 2B for Figueroa.? pic.twitter.com/a37PCD9puV
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 17, 2022

NICK REESE 1B / LHP / North Pocono , PA / 2025

‘25 1B Nick Reese (Jefferson Township, PA) @NEPridebaseball @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Reese showing nimbleness in the field, and also power potential at the plate. I like his bat path here in this AB. Still has plenty of time to develop!#WatchList pic.twitter.com/k4VPXBDZDI
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 17, 2022

Luke Boule RHP / 3B / CBA-Syracuse, NY / 2023

2023 RHP & Albany commit Luke Boule (CBA-Syracuse) in command early today. Quiet, compact delivery
Long stride, utilizes front side well.
6-3 200lb; athletic build.

FB 84-86
CB 72-74 @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/sJRp8H47ZK
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 17, 2022

Nolan Feidt LHP / Bishop Ludden, NY / 2023

2023 LHP Nolan Feidt (Bishop Ludden)
continues to sustain his velo into the fall. Long & lean build at 6-4 with all kinds of levers.

FB: 83-85 with sinking action
CB: 68-69
SL: 76-77
CH: 73@PBRNewYork | @SZ_Recruits pic.twitter.com/obhzBYiyM9
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 17, 2022

Jack Kelly RHP / OF / Webster Schroeder , NY / 2025

2025 RHP Jack Kelly (Webster Schroeder); commanded the FB well staying in and around the zone and getting quick outs.

Protectable 6’3 frame; fields position well.

FB: 77-78 with natural cutting action
CB: 70-72@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/EZ0T28r9LT
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 17, 2022

Nolan Gamble RHP / Webster Schroeder, NY / 2024

Nolan Gamble (2024 Webster Schroeder) closes out the 7th.

Built to play at the next level at 6’5”/ 220 lbs.

Smooth, effortless looking delivery.

Commands both pitches and uses both frequently to keep hitters off-balance.

Heavy 81-82 FB
Sweeping 68 CB@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Ip9WpuiNiZ
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) September 18, 2022

September 18th

Hayden Karlovich MIF / 2B / Shamokin Area, PA / 2025

‘25 SS Hayden Karlovich (Shamokin Area, PA) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east

Karlovich waits and goes down to rip off-speed toward LF line. Did a good job to not let hands drift before recognizing off-speed. Had quick lateral speed ranging to his backhand as well.#BeSeen pic.twitter.com/PpoTB6YMCf
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 18, 2022

Aiden Rarick SS / Lehighton Area, PA / 2024

‘24 MIF Aiden Rarick (Lehighton Area, PA) @PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen
Rarick tucks his hands in to stay inside the baseball and serve pitch over SS. Keeps bat flat for most of swing. #WatchList pic.twitter.com/tl9fnvJ43Y
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 18, 2022

Derek Smith RHP / OF / Perkiomen Valley, PA / 2024

‘24 RHP Derek Smith (Collegeville Area, PA)@PBRNewYork @PBRPennsylvania @pbrt_east #BeSeen

FB: 81-84 (T85)
CB: 67-70

Variable command with FB and CB. CB has good 12-6 shape with tight spin when on. Effectively wild but has to keep pitch count down to conserve more energy. pic.twitter.com/egP013DvSe
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 18, 2022

Hector Gonzalez OF / LHP / CBA- Syracuse, NY / 2025

‘25 Hector Gonzalez (CBA-Syracuse) @SportsZoneAcad @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Gonzalez playing team baseball, moving runners around. More notably, he made a run saving over the shoulder catch, covering an est. 80-100ft. His reads in OF have been good all Summer. #WatchList pic.twitter.com/mzN5QobY5H
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 18, 2022

Tommy Kirwan SS / 2B / Oswego, NY / 2025

‘25 SS Tommy Kirwan (Oswego, HS) @SportsZoneAcad @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Kirwan continues to improve his baseball resume this Summer. Again, another hitter keeping his hands tucked inside the baseball and driving the ball the other way. #PoetryInMotion #WatchList pic.twitter.com/h4TLkpJBes
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 18, 2022

Caden Albright SS / 2B / Cortland, NY / 2025

‘25 INF Caden Albright (Cortland, HS) @NEPridebaseball @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Albright’s confidence in the box is noticeable in his takes, and in the field. Yesterday, he hit a well located low FB through 4-3 hole. Keep ? on him as he continues to grow his game. pic.twitter.com/hsmvglMIQ6
— James Williamson (@Willie2805) September 18, 2022

2025 INF Caden Albright (Cortland) has undertaken a physical transformation and it has carried over in game as he goes oppo ground rule 2B with the wood here. Noticeable strength gains in the lower half. @PBRNewYork | @NEPridebaseball pic.twitter.com/gkjPOd76UD
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 18, 2022

Luke VanMarter UTILITY / Jamesville DeWitt, NY / 2025

2025 RHP Luke VanMarter (Jamesville-DeWitt) has battled all game giving his team a shot late. High waisted 6-1 165lb frame.

FB: 77-80 MPH, T 82 MPH
CB: 65-67 - sweeper ?
CH: 68; same plane@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/neLAYdqGbQ
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 18, 2022

Aaron Johnson SS / 2B / Union Springs, NY / 2025

2025 MIF Aaron Johnson (Union Springs) continues to show off his well rounded game this weekend.

Two barrels here along with consistent MIF play; line-to-line approach, in game foot speed (1.75 10yd burst at past events). Oppo 2B yesterday with safety squeeze. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/qBahqmyLyu
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 18, 2022

Gavin Perkosky RHP / Hazleton Area, PA / 2025

2025 RHP Gavin Perkosky (Hazelton Area); 6-1 170lbs from a high slot. Advanced mound composure through 6 shutout innings.

FB: 78-80; all 4 quadrants
CB: 65-66; 11-5 shape@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/P4pepNBeDi
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 18, 2022

NICK REESE 1B / LHP / North Pocono , PA / 2025

2025 1B/LHP Nick Reese (North Pocono); XL build at 6-4 220lbs. Hides the ball well and has been able to work both sides of the plate.

FB: 78-79; strikes
CB: 64-65; depth@PBRPennsylvania | @NEPridebaseball pic.twitter.com/9dgE2etvvq
— PBR_NY/PA__Executive Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) September 18, 2022

Dylan Lieberman C / OF / Shenendehowa , NY / 2023

2023 C/OF Dylan Lieberman (Shenendehowa) lines an RBI triple over left. Starts low, knees bent with the back on a straight line and hands near chest level. Leg lift stride, swing stays compact with some burst in the back hip. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/0wk9it2Ja9
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

Nino Salati 2B / 3B / Shenendehowa, NY / 2023

2023 2B/3B Nino Salati (Shenendehowa) rips a base knock. Back knee starts bent with some more length to the front side. Hands at chest level, leg lift stride opens him up a bit, allowing the back knee some space to shoot through. On plane early.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/eJKbbVkFhY
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

Austin Caldwell 1B / 3B / Shenendehowa, NY / 2023

2023 1B/3B Austin Caldwell (Shenendehowa) with a couple different base knocks here. Slices one down the right field line for an RBI and smokes one through the middle. 6-2, 200lb build, starts tall with a flat barrel. Tilts up and stays on plane.@PBRNewYork | @CaldwellAustin_ pic.twitter.com/leZ9H7DaLQ
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

Eamon Giblin SS / 3B / Jamesville Dewitt, NY / 2025

2025 SS/3B Eamon Giblin (Jamesville Dewitt) lines out to center here but gets a good piece of this baseball. Projectable 6-2, 160lb frame. High hand set with a leg kick and quick forward hitch in the hands. Matches pitch plane early.@PBRNewYork | @SZ_Recruits | @Eamon_Giblin pic.twitter.com/85shiRvVcc
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

Nico Mayhew C / 3B / Shenendehowa , NY / 2023

2023 C/3B Nico Mayhew (Shenendehowa) grounds this pitch back up the middle for a clutch 2-run single. 6-0, 175lb frame. Hands coil back strongly with good weight distribution in the legs.@PBRNewYork | @MayhewNico pic.twitter.com/HzWSXbedW1
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

Christopher Kanick SS / Depew, NY / 2024

2024 SS Christopher Kanick (Depew) grounds out here but presents a fluid swing with potential. Projectable 6-1, 170lb frame. Starts tall with the barrel moving, coils athletically and pulls the back hip through. Definite athleticism present.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/AxL9xdgsZ1
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

Thomas Woodridge SS / 3B / Fayetteville Manlius, NY / 2024

2024 SS/3B Thomas Woodridge (Fayetteville Manlius) watches this ball get deep and in on the hands. Uses plus hand speed to inside-out this ball for a base hit. @WoffordBaseball commit.@PBRNewYork | @SZ_Recruits | @TWoodridge2 pic.twitter.com/BudEOtW1zK
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

Luke Boule RHP / 3B / CBA-Syracuse, NY / 2023

2023 RHP/3B Luke Boule (CBA-Syracuse) is a long 6-3, 200lbs. Gets on plane early to barrel this ball up. @UAlbanyBaseball commit.@PBRNewYork | @SZ_Recruits pic.twitter.com/33QjxtVicK
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

Jack Reimann 1B / 3B / Williamsville East, NY / 2024

2024 1B Jack Reimann (Williamsville East) is a big target with a smooth swing and efficient bat path. Starts very open, coils the hands back tightly near the helmet at load. Stays noticeably fluid and loose throughout. @PBRNewYork | @SZ_Recruits | @JackReimann24 pic.twitter.com/WAehrCOSZ9
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) September 18, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2022 Last Chance Open: East	NY	10/09	Dutchess Stadium
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate (30% Full)	NY	10/16	Poly Prep