2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 4

May 4, 2021
Jared Carrier
VP of Operations

There has been no letup across the Keystone State as we continue the wall-to-wall coverage.

Edition 4 (April 19-25)

Liam Del Guerico RHP / Neshaminy, PA / 2022

Impressed w/ @ArmyWP_Baseball commit, ‘22 RHP Liam DelGuerico (@NeshaminyBB). Efficient early on, entering today’s outing w/ 12 K’s in 4.2 IP. Competed in on RHH from a whippy, H 3-4 slot w/ a “hip-coil” look.

FB: 86-87, ASR
CB: 71-73, two-plane ?
CH: 78, fade.

IP, 3K. ? pic.twitter.com/pLyIRRo4IT
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 20, 2021

Julio Ermigiotti 2B / RHP / Central Bucks West, PA / 2023

Three scoreless out of ‘23 RHP/SS Julio Ermigiotti (@CBWestBaseball). Adding & subtracting from an 80-82 mph FB w/ both run & cut at times. Painting corners & dropping in a short-action 70 mph SL when ahead. ATH shines on the bump.

#99 ranked ‘23 in PA. 0-0 game B3. @SOLsports pic.twitter.com/zbEnMmSDHP
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 20, 2021

Gaige Ryan OF / LHP / Neshaminy, PA / 2022

Big things coming for #uncommitted ‘22 OF Gaige Ryan (@NeshaminyBB). The speedy leadoff hitter has trended ? over the past yr w/ increased ATH. 2️⃣ QPA’s on the day, this one driving in the first run of the game. #207 in the Junior class. 1-0 Skins T5.

? https://t.co/7T1AiHWH9b pic.twitter.com/qvRgFSmpSM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 20, 2021

Jake Kozlowski OF / SS / Neshaminy, PA / 2023

See ya baseball! ‘23 MIF @jake_koz5 (@NeshaminyBB) got all of this hanging BB and deposited it for a big-time home run in the late innings. Multiple solid at-bats at the plate; looks comfortable. Skins push the lead to 3-1 T6. #PBRBombSquad @USElitebase pic.twitter.com/mV6kXR88vP
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 20, 2021

Justus Agosto RHP / Neshaminy, PA / 2021

‘21 RHP & @PrivateersBSB recruit @JustusAgosto dripping confidence & working downhill w/ ⚡️ on the mound. Quick arm out of a smooth delivery creating deception, got five swinging strikes in 2 IP to close out @NeshaminyBB W.

FB: 87-89, life
CB: 74-76, late bite
CH: 80, depth. pic.twitter.com/QHbWfeyL0y
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 20, 2021

Jacob Engel RHP / 1B / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2022

‘22 RHP Jacob Engel (@Prep_Ramblers) poses a very durable frame with consistent mechanics down the mound. Throws his FB 82-84 all through the zone and flashes a tall CB with depth for strikes pic.twitter.com/Cp22xkM7pM
— Zach Guth (@Zach_Guth23) April 20, 2021

Dan Snyder RHP / SS / McDowell, PA / 2022

‘22 RHP Dan Snyder (@McDowellBseball/@LouisvilleBSB) looking sharp thus far. Fastball settled in 88-90 through clean mechanics. Jumps out of the hand with command to the corners. Mixed in a high end CH at 75-77 with two plane action. Yet to see the sharp breaker in game... pic.twitter.com/cl5FLcuWPy
— Zach Guth (@Zach_Guth23) April 19, 2021

‘22 RHP Dan Snyder (@McDowellBseball/@LouisvilleBSB) can do it on both sides of the ball. Leaves the yard here on an absolute no doubt two run jack. Snyder plays with intensity from the jump. #PBRBombSquad pic.twitter.com/kG3YnPwLY4
— Zach Guth (@Zach_Guth23) April 19, 2021

Cole Constable C / OF / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2023

‘23 C/OF Cole Constable (@Prep_Ramblers/@TerpsBaseball) comes up huge with a bases clearing double in the bottom of the 6th. Scorches a line drive through the 6 hole. Stayed patient all night and jumped on a pitch he could do damage with. Mature approach from the sophomore pic.twitter.com/eydpEZONtD
— Zach Guth (@Zach_Guth23) April 20, 2021

Evan Alwine RHP / SS / Altoona Area, PA / 2023

2023 RHP Evan Alwine (Altoona HS, #uncommitted) working from the wind and stretch. Young body w/ ton of projection. Working 77-81, T82. As he adds strength, watch the velo jump! pic.twitter.com/k2tlFN5SOB
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 20, 2021

Logan Sauve' C / Cumberland Valley, PA / 2022

2022 C Logan Sauve (Cumberland Valley, @WVUBaseball commit) with a great swing on a lineout here. Bat is light in his hands, plus bat speed, aggressive approach. Ball jumps off the bat@CVEagleBaseball @SauveLogan pic.twitter.com/yYnSkuVT79
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 20, 2021

Aidan Steinbugl 2B / SS / Altoona Area, PA / 2022

#bootsontheground ? in Altoona, PA today!

2022 #uncommitted SS Aidan Steinbugl during IO. Threw 3.1 inningss yesterday too. Good hands and actions, arm can play on the left side, 3-year varsity player for Altoona. Transfer / release can be cleaned up, but lot to like pic.twitter.com/TsGgZKr6o4
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 20, 2021

Jerry Crispino III SS / OF / Cumberland Valley , PA / 2021

Thread on Jerry Crispino, #uncommitted 2021 SS @ Cumberland Valley HS. First, watch him navigate an AB. Strong kid, showing some bat speed at the plate. See next tweet for work at SS. #PBRIsThere @CVEagleBaseball pic.twitter.com/L2siRQdYpO
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 20, 2021

Brady Grimes RHP / 1B / Cumberland Valley, PA / 2023

Coming in in relief for Cumberland Valley, a great looking 2023 arm, Brady Grimes. 6'5" with a fast arm at 83-85, run and sink on the 2FB and feel for the hard BB already. Yes, yes and yes!@CVEagleBaseball @BradyGrimes08 #bootsontheground ? pic.twitter.com/wTFcVTu5Pu
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 20, 2021

Jack Norris RHP / OF / Cumberland Valley, PA / 2021

2021 Jack Morris (Cumberland Valley HS, Bryant & Stratton commit) sitting 84-86 in the 1st. Hides the ball, slow to fast down the mound, some riding life to FB. Guides the SL some. JUCO arm to follow! @CVEagleBaseball @BSC757_BSB pic.twitter.com/MQq3Fu1Spk
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 20, 2021

Andrew Sokol LHP / OF / Belle Vernon Area, PA / 2022

‘22 LHP @Andrew_Sokol25
(@bvahsbaseball)
The uncommitted southpaw works out of a jam ?here in the first inning. FB (78-80) mixed with a SLV type of breaking ball (65-67).
Showed composure limiting the damage after a lead off triple3️⃣#bootsontheground ?@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/KyLV1OYneV
— Andrew Kowalo (@kowalobear126) April 19, 2021

David Kessler SS / 2B / Bethel Park, PA / 2022

? @wpial_baseball Coverage?
‘22 SS @dkessler25
(@bp_hawks )
Drives this 1-0 FB over the LF head for a stand up 2B.?
Impressive athlete who has shown the ability to defend the left side of the infield, as well as swing it with authority??#bootsontheground?@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/xlBmS4DrPS
— Andrew Kowalo (@kowalobear126) April 22, 2021

Mateo Cepullio OF / 2B / Upper St. Clair , PA / 2022

Great diving catch ranging into
LCF by ‘22 CF @MCepullio ✈️
Covering some serious ground out there. He was a standout at the @PBRPennsylvania Preseason Southwest event where he ran a 6.69 laser timed 60-yard dash??‍♂️?#Bootsontheground ? #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/cBDoQLtpaI
— Andrew Kowalo (@kowalobear126) April 22, 2021

Jake Merry LHP / OF / Otto-Eldred, PA / 2021

2021 LHP Jake Merry (O-E) Compact, sturdy frame. Crafty lefty with advanced pitchability. Fastball sitting in 75-78 MPH with good arm side run and sink. Good feel for change of pace curveball at 57-59 MPH. Uncommitted. pic.twitter.com/iDBKTUBhJj
— PBR_Scout_Weitzel (@PBRscoutWeitzel) April 24, 2021

Cole Sebastian OF / 2B / Otto-Eldred, PA / 2021

2021 CF Cole Sebastian (Otto-Eldred) Long, lean build. Plus athlete. Showing off his hit tool here with a long, no doubt home run to left center field. @GriffsBaseball commit showing well early with a couple nice defensive plays at SS@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/OwjrRvInd9
— PBR_Scout_Weitzel (@PBRscoutWeitzel) April 24, 2021

Camron Marciniak OF / Johnsonburg Area, PA / 2022

2022 CF Cam Marciniak (Johnsonburg) Strong, compact build. Plus Athleticism is easy to see. Quick and easy movements. Got out front here but kept his hands back nicely and lined a base hit into the left center gap pic.twitter.com/DGayYISe4x
— PBR_Scout_Weitzel (@PBRscoutWeitzel) April 24, 2021

Gabe Watts LHP / Johnsonburg , PA / 2021

2021 LHP Gabe Watts (Johnsonburg) Tall, athletic build. The @BonniesBaseball commit’s fastball had good life at 81-84 MPH and also showed off a very tight, late breaking slider at 69-72 MPH that showed as a true out pitch. Stuck out 4 in the 7th to close it out @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/GN7PjzZS8l
— PBR_Scout_Weitzel (@PBRscoutWeitzel) April 24, 2021

Ethan Wells C / SS / Johnsonburg Area, PA / 2022

2022 C Ethan Wells (Johnsonburg) Athletic frame with room to add size. Catches with good hands and confidence, handling both velo and spin with ease. Between inning throw downs consistently b/w 2.08-2.17. Quality at bats throughout the game, with a knack for finding the barrel. pic.twitter.com/t8VW3HykZm
— PBR_Scout_Weitzel (@PBRscoutWeitzel) April 24, 2021

Fran Oschell RHP / 1B / Malvern Prep, PA / 2021

6'6', 210-lb RHP Fran Oschell, an @DukeBASE re ruit, is dialed in early. Worked free & easy in the 1st sitting 89-91 (T92). Also showed SL at 78-79 as well as CH at 83-84. His 2 out 1 singe in bottom of 1st gives @MPFriarBaseball a 3-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/XclWXgAqlA
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 20, 2021

Ryan Reed LHP / The Haverford School, PA / 2022

'22 LHP Ryan Reed (@Fords_Baseball), an @Pitt_BASE commit, works around some tough luck in the 1st sitting 86-87 (T88). Has also flashed a feel for spin on a tight CB at 73-75. pic.twitter.com/1ZdhK94wwM
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 20, 2021

Michael Tallarida 1B / OF / The Haverford School, PA / 2022

Uncommitted '21 OF/1B Mike Tallarida gets @Fords_Baseball on the board with a clutch 2 out, 2 strike backside single on a 91 mph FB. 3-1 @MPFriarBaseball headed to bottom of 3rd inning. pic.twitter.com/6kCko8fFys
— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) April 20, 2021

Jonny Flieder SS / The Haverford School, PA / 2021

After missing opportunities the past 2 innings '21 SS Jonny Fiedler comes up with a big 2 out single to plate a pair. A single by '21 catcher Eric Genther ends Oschell's day in the 4th. @Fords_Baseball leads 6-3. pic.twitter.com/yBkIvEGmiE
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 20, 2021

Joey Azzara RHP / OF / Malvern Prep, PA / 2022

Uncommitted '22 RHP Joey Azzara on in relief in the 6th sitting 83-84 (T85) with advanced feel for a tight CB at 72-74. pic.twitter.com/Vm96z7jbqh
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 20, 2021

Eric Genther C / OF / The Haverford School, PA / 2021

'21 catcher Eric Genther, an @RhodyBaseball recruit, caps a 3 hit day with a 7th inning single to extend the @Fords_Baseball lead to 11-3. pic.twitter.com/tE09OP3BKl
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 20, 2021

Aidan Quinn 3B / OF / Central Bucks West, PA / 2022

A lot to like offensively from ‘22 3B /@CoastalBaseball commit @AidanQuinn01. Slashing .438 w/ a .679 OBP & utilizes a patient approach in the box. Hard liner the other way that got knocked down on a nice play by 3B.

A key cog in the middle of @CBWestBaseball lineup. pic.twitter.com/cUZRRgDL9k
— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) April 20, 2021

Justin Holmes OF / RHP / Northwestern Lehigh, PA / 2022

Early candidate for @PBRPennsylvania Player of the Week & it's only Monday. Holmes goes deep for his 3rd of the game.#PBRbombsquad https://t.co/ElYXNdE6W2 pic.twitter.com/1yig6GlMiw
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 19, 2021

Rafe Perich SS / 3B / Northwestern Lehigh, PA / 2021

Rafe Perich times up a CB & goes big fly to get @NDub_Baseball on the board. The switch-hitter showed a 103 mph bat exit per @TrackManBB at the 2020 #PAStateGames.#PBRBombSquad pic.twitter.com/9TisgsTFIR
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 19, 2021

'21 SS/RHP Rafe Perich (@NDub_Baseball), an @LehighBaseball recruit, has worked 3 scoreless innings to start the game. Effectively adding & subtracting from a FB sitting 80-83 (T85) while also showing feel for a SL at 73-75. pic.twitter.com/ZJbrH1lRSk
— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) April 19, 2021

Carter Welch LHP / OF / Northwestern Lehigh, PA / 2021

LHP/1B Carter Welch (@NDub_Baseball) is an @DelawareBASE recruit because of his abilities on the mound, but he can also swing the bat. Here he gets things started in the bottom of the 3rd with a two strike single. pic.twitter.com/NFPH509B7F
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 19, 2021

Connor Meisner OF / LHP / Blue Mountain , PA / 2022

'21 SS/RHP Rafe Perich (@NDub_Baseball), an @LehighBaseball recruit, has worked 3 scoreless innings to start the game. Effectively adding & subtracting from a FB sitting 80-83 (T85) while also showing feel for a SL at 73-75. pic.twitter.com/ZJbrH1lRSk
— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) April 19, 2021

Brady Bedway SS / C / Blue Mountain , PA / 2021

Blue Mountain lead-off hitter Brady Bedway, a @SHGriffBaseball recruit, barrels a line drive backside for a line out & we are underway. pic.twitter.com/60cz2ipXL5
— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) April 19, 2021

Dylan Witkowski SS / RHP / Northwestern Lehigh, PA / 2022

About 15 minutes to 1st pitch with @NDub_Baseball hosting Blue Mountain. Looking forward to seeing uncommitted '22 SS Dylan Witkowski in game action. Showed fluid actions pregame with solid range & plenty of arm strength. pic.twitter.com/w0Ij3EsIY8
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 19, 2021

In Addition

2024 Luke Zimmerman (Johnsonburg) The lefty hitter smokes a ball into right field with the bases loaded that gets by the defender and scores three to tie us up at 3-3 in the 5th inning pic.twitter.com/6PvHcxgu7N
— PBR_Scout_Weitzel (@PBRscoutWeitzel) April 24, 2021

2024 RHP Luke Zimmerman (Johnsonburg) Compact, athletic frame with very twitchy movements. Arm works quick to the plate. Fastball sitting 80-83 MPH and also shows good feel for a tight 11-5 breaking ball at 65-67 MPH. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/9OowYbMC6Q
— PBR_Scout_Weitzel (@PBRscoutWeitzel) April 24, 2021

‘21 RHP @KumorNick
(@lhsdmustangs)@EttaExpress_MC Commit
Physical frame works a clean first inning touching 90mph with the FB.
Mixing a SL (75-77) out of the same are slot & speed.#bootsontheground ? pic.twitter.com/YIg9GYAhkm
— Andrew Kowalo (@kowalobear126) April 19, 2021

‘22 RHP/3B Tai Hopkins (@Prep_Ramblers) comes out the first inning holding 82-84 MPH with the FB and mixed in a sharp CB that floated around 68-72 MPH. Above average command on the heater, especially to glove side corner of the plate. pic.twitter.com/YJzkfp1GOM
— Zach Guth (@Zach_Guth23) April 19, 2021

2022 LHP Eric Rhodes (Altoona HS) sitting 77-78 from the stretch with natural cut and a good SL from 2-9. Long limbs, skinny kid, gotta believe there's more velo there as he adds strength, becomes more explosive with how his arm works#bootsontheground @AltoonaAthletic pic.twitter.com/q6JETJOgdl
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 20, 2021

‘22 C @alex_mcclain_18
(@lhsdmustangs)
Misses a HR ? by a few feet on this swing. Strong framed backstop has put together his 2nd QAB of the day. #bootsontheground ?#beseen
@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/Io43d6B3i7
— Andrew Kowalo (@kowalobear126) April 19, 2021

‘23 SS Ty Sankovich
(@lhsdmustangs)
Second knock of the day for the young MIF. Misses a HR here by a few feet ? Thin & wiry frame has shown clean & mature defensive actions today?#bootsontheground ?#beseen @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/8Z3MUHEXM5
— Andrew Kowalo (@kowalobear126) April 19, 2021

‘22 LHP Joe Altvater@USCHSBaseball
The southpaw has been using a FB (75-77) with a cross fire action to keep Bethel Park hitters off balance⚖️
Mixing in a CH (65-66) and a SLV(56-57)
Tough 45?day for the hitters?#Bootsontheground ?@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/GJwyPTAemk
— Andrew Kowalo (@kowalobear126) April 22, 2021

2023 MIF Aiden Zimmerman (Johnsonburg) Thick, strong frame. Gets in a good position to to hit and stays simple and direct to the ball. Crushes a ball to left for a two run single that opens the flood gates. Johnsonburg lead 12-3 in the bottom of the 6th pic.twitter.com/Z0kJ56gB3f
— PBR_Scout_Weitzel (@PBRscoutWeitzel) April 24, 2021

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2021 RHP Nick Kumar (Laurel Highlands); 90 MPH
2021 RHP Kyle Lazer (Bonner-Prendie); 88 MPH
2021 RHP Brady Palmer (North Allegheny); 87 MPH
2021 RHP Ryan Jones (Manheim Township); 87 MPH
2021 RHP Gabe Marshall (Central Bucks East); 86 MPH
2021 RHP Jack Morris (Cumberland Valley); 86 MPH
2022 RHP Danny Caldwell (Fort LeBoef); 85 MPH
2021 RHP Chase Lautner (Thomas Jefferson); 85 MPH
2022 RHP Jack Beneigh (Butler); 85 MPH

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