2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3

‘22 SS Cash Anspach continues to swing a hot stick for Annville-Cleona. Stands in confidently with a high hands load & generates barrel whip with an aggressive hip turn. Fouled of a number of pitches in the AB before getting a pitch he could handle. pic.twitter.com/bkhhcCSiLf

Following a tough first AB where he saw a steady diet of off speed pitches ‘25 catcher Coy Allman goes FB hunting for a 2 RBI double in his 2nd AB. One of the top young defensive catchers in the state, Allman is also hitting in the 3 hole as a freshman. pic.twitter.com/cozIAW3k3t

Uncommitted ‘23 C/OF Alex Eisenberger, fresh off a solid performance at the #PSASEast continues to put up QABs for @godonegalsports. The 6’2”, 195-lb junior jumps all over a FB in his first AB for a scorched 1B. pic.twitter.com/DvDMGiteAK

‘22 LHP/1B Matt Seibert (@BaseballWarwick) can really swing the bat but the ⁦@VilleMarauders⁩ commit should make an immediate impact on the mound. Always balanced, Seibert is adept at adding & subtracting with an advanced 3 pitch mix.

FB 85-89 / BB 70-73 / CH 78-80 pic.twitter.com/e8MJEc3su1

‘22 1B/RHP Matthew Williams (@BaseballWarwick) flashing an excellent 2 strike approach utilizing the big part of the field for a Sac Fly & RBI. The @VilleMarauders commit has shown consistent exit velos above 100 mph & should be a run producer early in his college career. pic.twitter.com/AlCVXhLK32

‘24 OF/1B Nick Slogic (⁦@BaseballWarwick⁩) was all over this inner half FB for a line out to LF. The 6’4”, 240-lb sophomore is also a talented football prospect. Home run power is evident & the potential to be a two-sport athlete at the next level is real. pic.twitter.com/81tWlVIply

Very mature AB from ‘25 catcher Josh Toole (Hempfield). The 5’11”, 170-lb freshman hits in the 4 hole & looks extremely comfortable in the box. All over a first pitch BB before fighting off some quality pitches & eventually flies out to RF. pic.twitter.com/QeFG7XlMhc

‘23 OF Marcus Rivera (Hempfield) displayed a solid approach going backside for a single in the 3-4 hole to ignite a rally that led to Hempfield’s first run. The sub-7.0 runner is a past participant in the ⁦@prepbaseball⁩ #JrFutureGames. pic.twitter.com/rNDZwA8XBA

‘23 3B Brady Harbach (⁦@BaronMCBaseball⁩) breaks a scoreless tie in the 3rd. 3-hitter has led the offense all season. Quiet in the box with a short stroke & strength in the lower half. pic.twitter.com/g9bruINWPH

‘24 SS Nolan Book (⁦@BaronMCBaseball⁩) with an excellent AB. In a one run game & 2 runners in scoring position, Book looked to shoot something to the backside. Following 2 foul balls a line drive to RF resulted in 2RBI. pic.twitter.com/3GUMFDnfDB

The no-hit streak to start the season ends at 19.1 innings for ‘23 LHP Jared Murray. The 6’3”, 190-lb junior shows advanced balance & feel for spin.

FB: 83-84 T85 / high spin
BB: 72-73 / 2 plane
CH: 75-76 pic.twitter.com/DfMFVONbQT

‘23 C/RHP Jake Manendo (@MPSLakerTrain) comes out the first inning pounding the zone. Holding the FB at 80-81 T82 MPH. Snaps a CB over at 64-65 MPH with big shape @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/wCmZYtFmVj

‘22 RHP Sean Houston (@F_H_S_Baseball) matches his counterpart’s first inning. Houston runs a heavy ASR FB at 81-83 MPH in on righties. Spins a big SL at 69-71 MPH. Extremely uncomfortable AB’s in the first inning. Starter frame at 6-foot-3, 180lbs pic.twitter.com/XvOsWcPl51

‘24 C Eddie Dolansky (@F_H_S_Baseball) sits on the breaking ball and punishes it to deep CF. Physical backstop with vocal leadership behind the dish. Strength present with a high ceiling @Nwpaplaymakers pic.twitter.com/IDmXZBaIDH

‘23 RHP/SS Luke Guth (Franklin Area/@VandyBoys commit) pretty dominant through 3 innings of work. Handful of punches through the elevated FB. FB holding 89-91 MPH with ASR and occasional cut. CB 75-76 MPH and CH 78-80 MPH w/ fade @ShooterHunt @PBRPennsylvania @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/OifuafeqwV

‘25 3B/RHP Jason Fultz (@Prep_Ramblers) mashes this ball to deep center where he reaches on an error. Fultz is extremely PHYS with a good baseball IQ. The freshman impresses me more every time I see him hit pic.twitter.com/5lpGBuF507

‘24 RHP/OF Nick Hamilton (@McDowellBseball) is competing through a rocky first but has flashes of good stuff. FB sitting 80-81 MPH with trust to his glove side. Lands the CB frequently at 64-66 MPH; tall shape. pic.twitter.com/llBigdUjrw

‘22 RHP Jacob Engel (@Prep_Ramblers/@GannonBaseball commit) is hammering the zone at 87-88 MPH. Follows it up with a sharp CB at 76-77 MPH. Engel is imposing at 6-foot-4, 220lbs pic.twitter.com/OnZXaBHO7W

#Uncommitted ‘24 LHP Nate Payne (@RAMSbaseball__) showed well at #PBR15uNat this past summer.

Fast arm and works downhill with some sink to the FB. Groundballs, weak contact. Landing a sweeping breaker that collects whiffs. 3IP, 4K, H, 0R.

FB: 82-83, T85
SL: 68-70
CH: 74-76 pic.twitter.com/0TsWF58dLa

‘22 3B @ajwenrich7 (@RAMSbaseball__) was a standout at #NEProcase with power/speed projection in the frame.

Looks the part. Barrels, heavy contact, and wins the front of the plate. One of the state’s more underrated players. @GSAthletics_BSB recruit.@prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/JnQCjzDsjq

‘22 CF Dallas Griess (Williamsport Area) bouncing around with energy at 6-0, 185lbs. Plus run tool from the left side and displays quick hands/short approach.

Had him 4.31 on a turn in the 1st inning. Special athlete.#MLBDraft @dallasgriess1 @DiamondHeels @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/Dwq96Bn2FJ

‘23 C Braden Mosby (@RAMSbaseball__) took two physical hacks before keeping the hands back on a 2-run single in the middle innings.

The @YSUBaseball commit has been up to 80 mph from the crouch. Strong 5-9, 190lbs build.@MosbyStink pic.twitter.com/cVRnghbIKn

. @PBR_Uncommitted ‘23 3B/RHP Conner Barto (Dallastown) opened up scoring with a barreled RBI single in the 1st.

Two-sport athlete at 6-3, 190lbs showing added mound presence. Life out of the hand, advanced spin on FB/CB mix.

FB: 85-86, T88
CB: 73-76
CUT: 78-81@barto_conner pic.twitter.com/NgBMrzd1t0

‘22 RHP/OF Josh Marquard (@CenYorkBaseball) toeing the rubber with pitchability traits.

Starter’s frame and doesn’t shy away from contact (86P, 55S). A sharp curveball has seen chases out of zone. 5IP, 8K, 1H, 1R. Bloom recruit.

FB: 83-86, strikes
CB: 74-76, S/M@MarquardJosh pic.twitter.com/1GuhwyOa6u

Switch-hitting #uncommitted ‘24 SS Tyler Dehoff (@CenYorkBaseball) is a spark plug atop the order. 5-7, 160lbs and plays the game hard.

Two solid at-bats, highlighted by getting the sweet spot to this FB to lead off the game.

👤 https://t.co/EFUIJZHR02 | @tyler_dehoff pic.twitter.com/gMDgaU5iSn

#Uncommitted ‘23 CF @AlexBarger12 (@CenYorkBaseball) had a breakout #AllStateEast with multiple top-end measurables.

6-0, 160lbs and room to hold additional strength. Showing off his 25 mph hand-speed on a lineout into the wind. Then flashes some run at 84-85 mph.@CGAcademyllc pic.twitter.com/7vWimjesHq

Drama in York! ‘22 LHP/1B Colin Ahr (@DallastownB) keeps the line moving with a loud piece that sat under the first baseman’s glove.

2 runs would score, giving Dallastown the late lead in T7 and an eventual win.

Mature approach from the @SHGriffBaseball commit all day. pic.twitter.com/UPrJKXUjSP

‘22 @CoastalBaseball SS Dean Mihos (Owen J. Roberts) creating short-window burst for a 2-run double off the LF wall.

High upside, more physical since our last look, and still effecting the tempo/flow of the game on the bases. Clean actions DEF.@Dean33349312 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/nSB7hrXxQz

‘23 LHP/1B Tristan Dietrich (Owen J. Roberts) filled up the zone with life into the upper-80’s at #NEProcase, but just swinging it today.

The @FIUBaseball commit gets the barrel through with good extension for a hard single to tack onto the lead. 6-4, 180lbs.@TristanDeetz27 pic.twitter.com/HOUPPTI7kz

#Uncommitted ‘23 OF/RHP Greyson Kovatch (@DWestBaseball) stands 6-0, 187lbs with clean rotational movements.

Real two-way skill set and has been a big contributor in the middle of the order. Closed it out at 83-84, T85 mph with ride/run, two different breakers. @GreysonKovatch pic.twitter.com/2MWJBRx5a2

#Uncommitted ‘24 CF/WR Jake Kucera (@DWestBaseball) going the other way for a single with an efficient bat-path.

The speedy, multi-sport athlete worked down into the 6.62 range in the 60-yard dash this past summer. Offense starting to come around. @JakeKucera5 | @KSBombers pic.twitter.com/xUQPWUf8M5

#bootsontheground today in State College!

Here, 2022 @IUPBaseball commit Jason Madrak (@CVEagleBaseball) blisters a line drive to left. Strong kid, ball really jumps off his bat. pic.twitter.com/WJWCKGgl93

#uncommitted 2023 @BradyGrimes08 (@CVEagleBaseball) looking good on the mound! FB @ 84-87 w/ high spin generating swings & misses when ⬆️. BB ranging from 72-77 - tighter at high end of range. Showing a CH @ 75. At a young 6'7" 225, this dude has a bright future! #shapethestate pic.twitter.com/Th9exRDUm2

2022 catcher @ethan__schimony (@SC_baseball1, @ZipsBB commit) receiving behind the plate. Soft hands, receives high BB deep to get ꓘ, loose actions, lot of upside here from @PBRPennsylvania's #196 2022 prospect. pic.twitter.com/iTpJDfVD2V

Quality 2022 arm here from @CVEagleBaseball in Nethaneail Miller (@GBC_Baseball) working 84-87 T88 w/ armside run & sink. SL as high as 79! At 5'11" 175, this is a live arm! #shapethestate @NMillerCV2022 pic.twitter.com/HbzmZt1ztp

2023 INF ⁦@GraedonFinarel1⁩ committed @muhawksbaseball Lake Lehman

Drives in the first run of the game to get Lehman on the board. Big strong physical hitter. ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/gE9syxr39p

2022 ⁦@NFinarelli⁩ RHP Lake Lehman ⁦@HokiesBaseball⁩ commit
Nick competed in the zone with 3 pitches today.
Fastball 87-89 90.7 top
Change up 78-81
Slider 77-79
⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/sRdqKZGqCr

2022 OF/LHP ⁦@NickMatson5⁩ Greater Nanticoke Area ⁦@WVUBaseball⁩ commit
Very athletic mover on the mound and mixed in 3 pitches today against Lehman hitters.
Fastball 83-84 top 86.2
Changeup 76-77
Curveball 74-76
⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/kobOufh0qm

2022 TY Federici ⁦@PBR_Uncommitted⁩ Lake Lehman 1B/LHP
Ty here hitting a stand up opposite field tripe to add to the Lehman offense. pic.twitter.com/vmK2tfEBCt

Action ,West of Pittsburgh, in New Castle against Montour was plentiful. @AntMiller05 , a @NDBaseball commit shows off the baseball IQ to get on base pic.twitter.com/deenZwmVIk

2023 #uncommitted catcher Adam Cooper (@SC_baseball1) with solid contact up the middle. Have seen this kid barrel the ball several AB's this spring. Strong kid who can impact the ball! @adamcooper1109 #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/6IgNWXgQ3b

New Castles’s Dante @dmicaletti22 Micaletti (22) gets the batter with the check swing K on a breaking ball. pic.twitter.com/Sp4i25EcRP

Good looking 2-way player here from @SC_baseball1, '22 Drew Moerschbacher (@DrewMoerschbac1). Have seen him pick it at SS too.

As RHP, he's 83-86 w/ a BB @ 73-74 from a tough low 3/4 slot. Some character to the delivery. Good future for him at @EttaExpress_MC! pic.twitter.com/1yCNllD1Cf

#uncommitted 2022 RHP Alex Wilkie Viscio on the mound today for ⁦@PWHSBaseball⁩ the 5’9 165lb strike thrower is athletic, smart, very efficient on the bump.

•FB 80-T84
•CB 63-65
•CH 70
•SL 68-71

Throws all 4 for strikes

⁦@DanCevette⁩ ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/8mmhyFnC6A

⁦@PWHSBaseball⁩ and ⁦@DiamondHeels⁩ ‘22 commit Jesse Jaconski just misses a big fly here as he hits it off the end, but the SF results in another run for the Colonials. ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/z0dTN3VeSj

One loud out and a base knock so far. Other than that, @Miguel_Hugas in control early for Shaler.

Fastball 87-89 top 91 pic.twitter.com/LFbRzUdO5U

Early in this one @drew_lafferty26 has struck out 8 Shaler Titans.

Lafferty lighting up the gun tonight
89-92 Topping at 93.4 pic.twitter.com/v9O2LH7Ytb