On Deck Preview: Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley

Frankie DeMaro SS / RHP / John S Burke Catholic , NY / 2021

The 2021 dual player had a good showing at the 2019 Fall Top Prospect Games. At the plate, the right handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance. Quick direct path to the baseball. Frankie gets full extension after the point of contact and stays balanced throughout the swing. Defensively, displayed active footwork. Smooth funnel actions and quick release from a high ¾ arm slot. On the mound, the right handed pitcher displayed a repeatable delivery. Impressive outing during live game actions. Delivery has tempo and comes right at you. Plus FB command down in the zone which peaked at 82 MPH. CB has sharp late break and ranged from 72-74 MPH. The 2021 graduate is a must follow.

Jake Lanzer LHP / 1B / Newburgh Free Academy, NY / 2022

Jeremiah Vega 2B / RHP / John Jay - East Fishkill, NY / 2022

Impressive performance for the 2022 dual player. In the box, Vega stands in the box in a tall stance with feet shoulder width apart. Takes a short stride towards the pitcher before attacking the hitting zone. Displayed hard consistent contact to the pull side during batting practice. Defensively, Vega worked at SS. Vega moves well laterally. Above average exchange to a quick release from a mid ¾ arm slot. Impressive arm strength with 84 MPH across the diamond. On the mound, Vega displayed a repeatable delivery and projectable arm. Plus command of a two pitch mix. CB is sharp with late downward actions in the zone. Vega is a projectable player and is a must follow as he continues to develop. 

Jacob Yager 1B / RHP / Tri-Valley, NY / 2021

A physical projectable frame at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds. Offensively- Stands in the box with a slightly open stance. Uses a leg lift and a stride before attacking the baseball. Direct path to the baseball with a slight lift at the point of contact. Showed hard consistent contact especially to the middle of the field. Top exit velocity 94 MPH. Defensively- Gets in a wide stance when fielding the baseball. Shows above average funnel action. Exchange to a quick ¾ release on throws across the diamond. Top throwing velocity 78 MPH. Pitching- Displayed a projectable live arm. Balanced throughout his repeatable delivery. Drives downhill from a high knee lift. Low effort down the mound. Showed FB command that peaked at 82 MPH. CB has a tight early spin and ranged from 67-70 MPH. Shows feel for a CH at 68-70 MPH.