On Deck Preview: Eastern NY All-Star Games - Middle Infielders
September 8, 2017
Jared Carrier
Scouting Director
@coachjed
September has arrived, which means one thing...our first fall event of 2017 is right around the corner. Our Eastern New York All-Star Games at Marist College will be held Sunday September 17, 2017 featuring 68 players split into 4 teams. Today we look at the middle infielders that will be in attendance and what to expect:
Eastern Ny All-Star Games / Middle INF
Michael DeStefano SS / 2B / Liverpool, NY / 2019Rankings State Rank:47 POS:14
Future Games attendee; easy left side stroke. Can handle multiple spots on the infield.
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Evan Jones SS / RHP / Shenendehowa, NY / 2019Lean 5-foot-11 145 pound frame. Middle of the field line drive stroke. Steady defender with clean exchange and steady arm. Will also pitch (Up to 79 MPH this summer).
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Matthew Panker 2B / SS / Iona Prep, NY / 2019Rankings State Rank:85 POS:5
Slight 5-foot-8 frame with some offensive punch; solid, fundamental defender. Looking forward to seeing his progression.
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Trey Cruz 2B / 3B / North Rockland, NY / 2019First time attendee; 6-foot-1 165 pound frame.
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Philip Zollo SS / RHP / Westhill , NY / 2019Rankings State Rank:118 POS:27
Wiry strong at 5-foot-11 165 pounds, above average arm at 84 MPH across the diamond with superb foot speed at 6.78 in the 60.
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Jacob Wheeler OF / 2B / Liverpool , NY / 2019Rankings State Rank:89 POS:14
Athletic 5-foot-7 150 pounds, can sperad around the line drives. Aggressive approach in the outfield with quick release; accurate arm.
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Eric Yost SS / RHP / Fordham Prep, NY / 2020Rankings State Rank:52 POS:11
Smooth stroke from the right side; active defender, works hands out in front. 2020 grad to keep a watch on.
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John Egnaczyk SS / RHP / Fayetteville Manlius, NY / 2019First time attendee at 5-foot-9 165 pounds, plays for Syracuse Sportzone.
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Stephen Santarpia SS / RHP / New Rochelle, NY / 2019Rankings State Rank:119 POS:28
Athletic 5-foot-11 170 pounds; sprays the middle of the field with line drives. Active approach to and through the ball.
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Pierce Hendershot 2B / 3B / Tioga Central, NY / 2019Rankings State Rank:54 POS:2
Future Games attendee; gets the most out of his 5-foot-11 160 pound frame. Has flashed pull-side gap pop this summer with an arm up to 85 MPH across the infield.
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Angelo Bartziokas RHP / SS / Minisink Valley, NY / 2021First time attendee, older brother Ross was slick defender and also past PBR attendee.
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Alex Zielinski RHP / 2B / Shenendehowa, NY / 20205-foot-11 150 pound frame with a balanced, line drive approach. Clean glove/adequate transfer for the young middle infielder.
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Christian Ott SS / 2B / Kingston , NY / 2019First time attendee from a strong HS program. Listed at 6-foot-1 170 pounds.
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Kyle Gordon SS / 3B / Xaverian, NY / 2019Another first time attendee from a perennial power in the NYC area. Checks in at 6-foot-0 160 pounds. Past measurable numbers recorded: 83 MPH exit velocity and 79 MPH across the diamond.
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