2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 5

. @PBR_Uncommitted ‘23 RHP/C Luke Parise (@CHLionsBaseball) pitching effectively with drop/drive down the slope. Broad-shouldered, 6-1, 192lb power frame that creates easy velo. Opened 2IP, 4K, H, BB, 0R.

FB: 85-88, heavy, glove side
SL: 74-77, swing/miss
CB: 69-72@luke_parise pic.twitter.com/UVMN1eAFJq

‘22 @PrivateersBSB CF Maika Niu (@RocksBaseball2) added functional strength this off-season and looks the part.

Coiled load with bat-speed on the front-side. Strikes for a mammoth no-doubt #PBRBombSquad to left. Multi angle view below⤵️

1-1, B3.@NiuMaika | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/gWKaE6Gvq1

#Uncommitted ‘22 RHP/OF Josh McCombs (@RocksBaseball2) stands 5-11, 190lbs with a strike-throwing arsenal. Spotted up at the knees and ran the FB back onto the plate.

Weak contact, let the defense work. Then tacked on a hard single to help the cause.

FB: 82-84, sink
CB: 69-72 pic.twitter.com/nM8Oe5zEHt

‘23 RHP Landon Kuntzelman (@RocksBaseball2) entered out of the ‘pen in the late innings. Longer frame, good extension at release.

Wicked offspeed with down action on the breaker. One K and dodged barrels mostly in a short inning.

FB: 83-86, T87
CB: 69-71@kuntzelmanlando pic.twitter.com/LVsUVGH5aK

‘22 CF Charlie Evans (@PSD_Baseball) sinks down here for a double wrapping just inside the left field line.

Keeps getting more physical and hand-speed plays in the box. The @WinthropBasebal recruit ran a 6.72 60-yard dash this winter.@CharlieEvans_8 pic.twitter.com/yeWUOiY9pY

‘23 RHP Kayden Faulcon (@PSD_Baseball) danced around trouble in the first with 3K.

Ranks as the top uncommitted prospect in PA. Athletic 5-11, 185lb frame, full arm-action, and a live/elevated FB.

FB: 89-91, late action
CB: 72-74, depth@FaulconKayden | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/3bQAsyccis

‘24 MIF James Schaffer (@PSD_Baseball) carrying plenty of upside offensively.

Clutch 2-run double in the late innings to bring the game within a run. Short, flat path and has added two other professional at-bats.

3-2 South, B5@JamesSchaffer24 | @buckscobaseball pic.twitter.com/owRRdVw14Q

‘23 SS/RHP Logan Hinds (@CBSouthBaseball) pushes the lead out to 3-0 after an RBI single finds some green, his second of the day.

Also spins it on the mound into the mid-80’s. Quality two-way skill set in the leadoff spot.@logan_hinds pic.twitter.com/mWxe92cVWm

‘23 @Pitt_BASE 3B/SS Ryan Zuckerman (@PSD_Baseball) lands forward, but stretches enough to stay thru a barreled single.

Tooled up in a big 6-4, 200lb frame, standout at #NEProcase. Would then score the go-ahead before Pennsbury blew it open. @RyanZuckerman_ pic.twitter.com/VWflLFCXEA

‘23 RHP Andrew Kerns (Greencastle-Antrim) offers starter potential at 6-3, 185lbs. Three-sport athlete with easy command of the arsenal.

Entered 51K/27IP and set down the first 4 he faced via strikeout (CBx3, FB). Challenging hitters.

FB: 84-86
CB: 73-75, tilt@AndrewK2217 pic.twitter.com/upAsKo9Fny

‘24 CF Dominic Moats (@BoroIndians) shows off his elite sprint speed with a 4.10 on an abbreviated turn from the right side.

The #PBRFutureGames alum has effected the game all day on the bases (2SB, 2R). @MoatsDominic | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/GgWcTCNYvg

‘22 @JMUBaseball C Maddox Brooks (@BoroIndians) seeing the ball well today. Records his second base-hit with RISP. Lengthy, projectable, and room to fill yet.

Popped a couple 2.03’s between innings, hasn’t really been tested. Accurate arm. @MaddoxBrooks1 pic.twitter.com/xA4ELJWKj6

‘23 LHP/1B Hunter Thomas (Titusville) was sharp in his previous outing and is continuing the hot streak. Holds the FB 80-82 MPH, rolls a slurvish SL over 72-74 MPH with a fading CH at 76-77 MPH. Lot to like out of this left handed arm @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/s3T4j4q5Rz

The spark plug ‘24 MIF Aari Fox (@F_H_S_Baseball) back at it with another big hit. Fox never presses at the plate, 3-2 count and he’s cool and calm. Doesn’t out swing his frame. #132 rank overall in his respective class within the state pic.twitter.com/5WNAl3qSRp

‘23 3B/RHP Brady Baker (@F_H_S_Baseball) having a day w a couple knocks so far. Gets the head out on this one enough to plate a run to put Fairview up by 2. Contact approach all day long pic.twitter.com/IenOHPQT3j

‘24 MIF Aari Fox (@F_H_S_Baseball) is a hard out. Incredibly handsy at the plate and has great barrel awareness. Always works a tight turn and keeps his hands inside the ball pic.twitter.com/kzj8fCaP5z

‘22 MIF Jacob Rodriguez (@MuhlsBaseball) with an early QAB turning on the inner half. The @VernBaseball commit is quiet & adjustable in the box with above average feel for the barrel. pic.twitter.com/xrQO5wPAJK

‘23 RHP Xander Velez (Governor Mifflin) worked around some command issues in the 1st before settling in. Junior is off to a 5-0 start this spring.

FB: 80-82, T84
BB: 70-72
CH: 74-75 pic.twitter.com/d1wjfFDamg

‘24 C Shane Rosenberry (@MuhlsBaseball) plays bigger than his 5’8”, 150-lb stature. Comfortable in multiple receiving setups defensively & has put together a very solid season with the bat. Finds the 5/6 hole for a 1B here. pic.twitter.com/0qHhrmmDDs

‘23 SS Tyler Minnick (Governor Mifflin) goes #PBRBombSquad in his first AB of the day. The @UConnBSB commit also went deep in his next AB. 5’11”, 180-lb junior bounces around the field with confidence & shows advanced strength in an athletic frame. pic.twitter.com/R3wetTIoAQ

‘23 LHP Noah Zimmerman (Lancaster Catholic) has shown feel for 4 pitches from a loose, easy 3/4 arm slot. The 6’3”, 195-lb junior has worked ahead & changed speeds effectively.

FB: 80-82, T84
CH: 74-75
BB: 68-69
SL: 73-74 pic.twitter.com/mBpW5iOdkE

‘23 OF Nathan Wingenroth (Lancaster Catholic) has the ability to affect the game in a lot of ways with his athleticism. The @ElonBaseball commit ran a 4.19 on this infield 1B. Turned in a sub-6.70 60 at the 2021 #PAStateGames. pic.twitter.com/PQWiHrVOCB

‘22 SS/RHP Brandon Wingenroth (Lancaster Catholic) creates advanced bat speed with an explosive lower half from a quiet setup. The @PennStateBASE commit leads Lancaster Catholic in nearly every offensive category & continues to find barrels every time we see him in action. pic.twitter.com/NF99uusuSo

Play of the game so far from’25 catcher Coy Allman (@godonegalsports). Currently No. 5 in the @PBRPennsylvania Class of 2025 rankings, Allman plays above his years behind the dish. Hit in the 4 hole when we saw him earlier in the year. Hitting in the lead off spot today. pic.twitter.com/65U61swAkU

‘23 SS/RHP Gavin Chillot (North Pocono) does a lot of things really well on the diamond. 5’11”, 185-lb @Pitt_BASE commit is 5-0 on the mound, has shown pop in his bat (2 HR) & is an advanced defender. Here he makes the play off the deflection look routine. pic.twitter.com/Oab28fbS6A

‘23 IF Chris Walsh (North Pocono) is extremely athletic in a 6’3”, 185-lb frame. Capable of manning a number of defensive positions, today the @MUHawksBaseball commit is in LF. Breaks open a scoreless tie in 5th with a 2 run backside 2B. pic.twitter.com/K2qXUEA8ty

6’0”, 205-lb 1B/3B Alex Brinkman (North Pocono) will likely produce consistent power numbers at the next level. @BUHuskiesBase commit has little wasted movement in his swing & generates advanced barrel whip with a very strong lower half. Cuts this pitch in half for a 1B early on. pic.twitter.com/qbyszS5y4V

‘23 C DJ Silvestrini (North Pocono) will draw plenty of eyes this summer. 5’11”, 175-lb junior is athletic behind the dish with upper 70s arm strength. Flashed an in game 2.02 pop for a CS. Also picked up a 1B in his 2nd AB of the day. pic.twitter.com/m3N2e1mbyT

‘23 OF/1B Darius Adkins (⁦@FCSphoenix⁩) crushes a single to LF. This ball got out there in a hurry.

The 6’4 195lb prospect has a very high ceiling as he posted a Feb 2022 event 6.73 60 time.

⁦@T_Wills1⁩ ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/zcmhh0Bmnd

‘22 RHPJohn Fitzpatrick V (⁦@FCSphoenix⁩) and (⁦@BaseballWcu⁩) commit has been a first pitch strike thrower all afternoon

Poise and control on the mound. Only 2 hits allowed through 4inn

✅FB 83-T85
✅CB 69-73

⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ ⁦@DanCevette⁩ pic.twitter.com/GDp27VPXJJ

‘23 2B/RHP Julian Abreu(⁦@FCSphoenix⁩) barrels this one right into the wind. this one is over the fence on a different day

Abreu is a good looking prospect,quick feet, projectable.

⁦@JulesAbreu09⁩ ⁦@T_Wills1⁩ ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ ⁦@DanCevette⁩ pic.twitter.com/xEzjTROIHN

#bootsontheground in Altoona PA for some mid-day tournament action! 2022 Jonah Snowberger (@CHSdragonpride, @VilleMarauders signee) pitching 82-86 today w armside run & downhill plane. BB at 73-74. This kid can flat pitch. Great feel & command of both pitches. @jonahsnowberger pic.twitter.com/ctcj26LBfe

@PBRPennsylvania's #100 2023 prospect @jeffhoenstine2 (@CHSdragonpride) showing his tools in this thread. First, on offense. Strong kid, good bat speed and has a great feel for the opposite field. Coach's kid, and he plays like it -- this kid has an idea. pic.twitter.com/qHFGwMJK10

Devon Boyles, 2022 RHP/1B (@CHSdragonpride & @RadfordBaseball signee) hits a walkoff homer for the Dragons. This ball cleared the bleachers at the Pittsburgh Pirates AA stadium. Not a cheap one! @devonboyles11 is PA's #97 prospect in the '22 class as a RHP but he can hit too! pic.twitter.com/hKCxPECiTW

2023 Ross Gampe (Tyrone HS) starting on the mound. Good size kid (6'4" 215) pitching 78-80 with some armside run. BB (67-69) is inconsistent but good depth at times. Also showing a feel for a CH @ 70mph pic.twitter.com/peh9xN3ZvY

2023 LHP Landon Perry (@Hburgbaseball1) showing a solid 3-pitch mix. Changing speeds and throwing multiple pitches for strikes. FB @ 78-80, BB @ 68-69, CH @ 70-71. He is @PBRPennsylvania's #234 prospect in the '23 class. pic.twitter.com/3yHLPZZAuQ

2024 @_jakehileman (@Hburgbaseball1) showing quality L/L tools. Playing CF, and here's the stroke from the left side. Very hitterish. Like the tools! @PBRPennsylvania's #120 prospect in the '24 class. pic.twitter.com/tqJHhZNN7P

Tyrone HS 2023 Zac Legars making solid contact here. Next video in the thread shows the wheels. Good tools on display from @PBRPennsylvania's #142 prospect pic.twitter.com/dk7iHz5lCv

2022 RHP David Lang (Tyrone HS) with a nice 2-pitch mix. FB coming in at 78-81 complimented by a tight BB at 64-66. Hanging the BB today but he can spin it. pic.twitter.com/qk0j7PGSa0

22’ INF/RHP Wyoming Area Hunter Lawall ⁦@WilkesBaseball⁩ commit

Hunter adds a hit here through the 5/6. Hunter had good at bats all day. Shows advanced plate approach.
⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/HHbJpvTKLc

2023 Tyler Swineford for @SealsAthletics looking good on the mound. 82-85 with armside run, working all quadrants of the strike zone. BB at 71-73 with a feel for the strike zone. Quality #uncommitted arm at 6'2" 200 & @PBRPennsylvania's #116 prospect #BeSeen @TylerSwineford pic.twitter.com/7MrGdZyRDt

2023 Evan Alwine (@ToonaBaseball) showing well today. Pitching 85-86, touched 88, to go w/ a BB 72-75 & a harder SL, same shape but up to 79. For reference, PBR saw him last spring at 77-81 ?
6'5" & @PBRPennsylvania's #uncommitted #61 in '23 class #shapethestate @AlwineEvan pic.twitter.com/I1JmmwT87B

2022 Teague Hoover (@SealsHSBaseball, @IUPBaseball signee) sitting 83-85, touched 86, on the mound with occasional cut from overtop slot. Big overhand BB @ 63-66. Very competitive on the mound! Good 2-way prospect going into college. #shapethestate pic.twitter.com/fQSZsCmj0D

2022 Aidan Steinbugl (@ToonaBaseball, @SHGriffBaseball signee) pitching 82-84 out of the pen with a tight SL up to 78! Not bad for a primary position player. pic.twitter.com/qV9hixFaEA

Ryan Reich, 2022 from @SealsHSBaseball (@SHUBaseball signee) pitching 84-87 T88. FB is mostly flat today, occasional cut. Big slow BB in mid 60's. Serious arm speed here from @PBRPennsylvania's #35 prospect in the '22 class! @sjrreich pic.twitter.com/Ym4jhiC3gS

2023 SS TJ Cadden (⁦@CaddenTj⁩) with the smooth hands at short to handle the ground ball and throw a strike to first base. Visible lateral quickness during infield/outfield, the junior has shown well today

⁦@T_Wills1⁩ ⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ pic.twitter.com/hTjNdNKuoW

‘22 C Jake Fant (⁦@EABaseball1785⁩) crushes this ball in the gap to LCF. Barreled up well, the senior with some nice flow on his way to second base.

Between inning pop times of 2.03-2.07 impress as well.

⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ ⁦@T_Wills1⁩ pic.twitter.com/qw3fvobvaY

‘23 LHP Derek Boyd-Volz (⁦@EABaseball1785⁩)
6’ 170lb lefty has been strong all afternoon only allowing 1ER thru 5

A strong pickoff move in his arsenal as well

✅FB 77-T81
✅CB 60-63
✅CH 66-68

⁦@PBRPennsylvania⁩ ⁦@DanCevette⁩

⁦@derek_volz⁩ pic.twitter.com/0WAEWgybvb