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Top Prospect Games West: Middle Infield Analysis


Kyle Campbell
Maryland Scouting Director

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Close to 80 players from across the Old Line State, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, participated in this year's PBR Maryland Top Prospect Games West at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, home of the Delmarva Shorebirds. Players were put through a pro-style workout in front of our PBR Maryland scouting staff with Trackman and Blast also on hand to record data. Below are evaluations on the 19 middle infielders from the event. 

 

Middle Infielders

(Listed Alphabetically)

Miguel Agramonte SS / OF / Fallston, MD / 2021

Body: 6’0’’, 182 pounds. Strong, athletic body frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly open, crouched stance at the late. Slight hand wiggle into a smooth back load with some hand separation. Stride tends to get a little long at times with quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Attacks the ball with intent with a slight uphill swing path and solid extension past contact. Strong lower half involvement with a solid middle of the field line drive approach. Squared up balls consistently during his BP rounds. 
Power: 90 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Ball explodes off the bat with present pull side pop.  
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Throws with short arm action from a high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Plays loose with quick, active feet. Moves well laterally and fields the ball out in front, funneling it to the belt with a slight glove tap. Smooth, soft hands with consistent quick, clean exchanges. . 
Run: 7.29 60-yard time.


Grant Allen RHP / Sussex Tech (DE), MD / 2022

Body: 6’0’’, 175 pounds. Strong, athletic, projectable frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a tall, slightly open stance at the plate with a knee-to-knee toe-tap load. Creates some hand separation and stays short to the ball with a level swing path. Generates quick bat speed through the zone with extension through contact, some lower half involvement and a two-handed finish. Strong middle of the field line drive approach. 
Power: 85 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Gap-to-gap pop present.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Throws with longer arm action from a mid to high three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond. 
Defense: Plays through the ball in the infield beating the ball to the spot. Fields it out in front in a slightly upright position. Clean exchanges and gains ground on throws. Showed the ability to throw from other slots as determined by the type of play. 
Run: 7.66 60-yard time.


Colin Athey SS / RHP / Queen Annes, MD / 2022

Body: 6’1’’, 185 pounds. Strong, athletic, projectable frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, open stance at the plate with a leg kick load creating nice hand separation. Fluid, uphill swing with strong lower half involvement. Gets the barrel on plane early and is short to the ball with quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Stays behind the ball with balance throughout the swing and gets great extension through contact with a strong two-handed finish. Gap-to-gap approach. 
Power: 90 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Present power to the alleys with more projected. 
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Throws with long arm action from a high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Plays through the ball with quick, active feet. Fields it out in front of his body with a quick exchange from the glove to the hand. Moves well laterally with a strong, solid base at set-up.  
Run: 7.89 60-yard time.


Josh Barke SS / 2B / Mount Hebron, MD / 2021

Body: 5’9’’, 160 pounds. Strong, athletic body type.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, open stance with a somewhat wide base. Quiet leg kick load into a strong hitting position with hands pre-set. Has a tendency to get long at times in the swing but mostly stays short to the ball with a more level swing path. Attacks the ball with a strong lower half and gets great extension through contact with a strong two-handed finish. Showed a really nice gap-to-gap line drive approach during BP. 
Power: 93 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Gap-to-gap pop with some power present to the alleys. 
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Throws with whippy arm action from a mid to high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Works through the ball fielding it out in front with a fluid funnel to the chest. Athletic and moves well showing the ability to make a variety of plays and change arm slots without hesitation. 
Run: 7.22 60-yard time.


Tyler Batdorf SS / 2B / Wilson Area, PA / 2021

Body: 5’9’’, 155 pounds. Strong, athletic body type. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, open stance with a quiet, smooth knee-to-knee load and short stride. Short to the ball with quick hands and generates fast bat speed through the zone with a level swing path. Stays behind the ball well with excellent balance and some lower half involvement. Long one-handed finish. Showed a really nice gap-to-gap line drive approach during BP.  
Power: 89 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Gap-to-gap pop. 
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a mid to high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Plays quick and moves athletically. Works through the ball fielding it deeper into the body. Showed quick, clean exchanges and the ability to throw from lower slots based on the type of play. 
Run: 6.88 60-yard time.


Branden Brown SS / RHP / Atholton, MD / 2021

Body: 6’3’’, 160 pounds. Long, lean, athletic, projectable frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, open stance at the plate. Quick leg kick load with nice hand separation. Lands on-time and has a tendency to get long in the swing. Loose, athletic, uphill swing path with strong lower half involvement. Stays behind the ball well and gets great extension past contact with a strong two-handed finish. Had a couple really nice rounds of BP worked mostly middle to the pull-side with loud contact and plenty of barrels. 
Power: 91 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Continues to show strength in the swing with present power to the pull-side. 
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond. 
Defense: Plays loose with active feet and showed great lateral mobility and range. Gets around the ball and works through it fielding it out in front with smooth, clean actions. Presents the glove early from a strong, athletic base. 
Run: 7.38 60-yard time.


Bryce Curry SS / 2B / Damascus, MD / 2022

Body: 6’2’’, 185 pounds. Strong, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched, open stance at the plate with hand rhythm. Hands set high with a smooth, extended back load and shorter stride. Creates good hand separation with quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Stays behind the ball well and keeps his hands inside, creating solid extension through the zone and past contact with strong lower half involvement. Effortless swing with excellent balance throughout, finishing strong with one hand. Worked mostly the middle of the field with a solid line drive, gap-to-gap approach. 
Power: 91 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Some pull side pop present with more projected. 
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Throws with short arm action from a mid to high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Plays through the ball well with quick, active feet. Athletic, fundamentally sound mechanics with a lightning quick transfer. Fields the ball out in front of his body with solid range side to side. Strong, solid base at set up with the ability to throw from various arm angles depending on the play. 
Run: 7.41 60-yard time.


Colby Dailey SS / 2B / James M. Bennett, MD / 2022

Body: 5’9’’, 165 pounds. Athletic body type. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from an athletic, balanced, square stance at the plate. Gets to a strong hitting position with a short, smooth back load, small stride and good hand separation. Short to the ball with quick hands and bat speed through the zone. Slightly uphill swing path with extension through contact. Fluid swing with feel for the barrel. Really nice gap-to-gap approach. 
Power: 89 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Gap-to-gap pop with more projected as he incorporates more lower half involvement. 
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Throws with short arm action from a high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Athletic and moves well at short showing lateral range. Gets around the ball and works through it fielding it out in front. Funnels to the belt and gets rid of it quickly with clean exchanges. 
Run: 7.36 60-yard time.


Joshua Galvin SS / 3B / Dematha, MD / 2023

Body: 5’9’’, 170 pounds. Strong, athletic, projectable frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, square stance at the plate. Hands are pre-set with a smooth back load and solid hand separation. Short stride with quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Stays behind the ball really well with excellent balance and extension through the zone and past contact. Strong lower half involvement with a slight uphill swing path. Had a couple really nice BP rounds, squaring up several balls into the left center field gap. 
Power: 91 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Present pull side pop with more developing to the gaps and alleys. 
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Throws with short arm action from a mid to high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Surrounds the ball well with quick and fluid actions. Works through the ball well, fielding it deep and funneling to the chest. Quick, clean exchanges with range side to side. 
Run: 7.41 60-yard time.


Connor Hackett SS / 3B / Arundel, MD / 2021

Body: 6’2’’, 160 pounds. Long, lean, athletic, projectable frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a tall, square set-up at the plate. Quiet load and short stride with hands pre-set. Short and direct to the ball with a level swing path that gets slightly uphill at times. Quick hands and quick bat speed through the zone with some lower half involvement. Balanced throughout the swing with a strong two-handed finish. Solid rounds of BP working with a gap-to-gap line drive approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Showed some power to the alleys with more projected. 
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Plays through the ball in the infield fielding it out in front, presenting the glove early. Showed quick exchanges and smooth, clean actions on the double play feed. Athletic base and controlled approach. Really solid defensively. 
Run: 7.35 60-yard time.


Howard (Allen) Miller Jr 2B / RHP / Chopticon , MD / 2022

Body: 6’4’’, 193 pounds. Long, athletic, projectable frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, square stance at the plate. Smooth knee to knee back load with a shorter stride. Some hand separation with quick hands and bat speed through the zone. Keeps hands inside the ball well with a more level swing path. Stays short to the ball with some lower half involvement. Creates solid extension through the zone and finishes strong with two hands. Worked mostly middle to pull side during BP, peppering the left center field gap consistently. 
Power: 88 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Present pull side pop with more projected. 
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Throws with short arm action from a low three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Active, athletic, fluid actions with quick feet. Plays through the ball well and creates solid momentum towards first base, fielding the ball out in front and funneling to the belt. Consistent quick, clean exchanges. 
Run: 7.84 60-yard time.


Christopher Owens, Jr SS / 2B / Riverdale Baptist , MD / 2022

Body: 5’7’’, 135 pounds. Athletic body type. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance at the plate. Smooth back load with quick twitch before contact. Hands are pre-set into a shorter, kick out stride. Showed quick hands through the zone, staying behind the ball well with a short, compact swing. Level swing path with a two handed finish. Worked mostly gap to gap during BP, with a solid middle f=of the field line drive approach. 
Power: 79 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. 
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Plays with quick, active feet and loose actions. Plays through the ball well and fields it out in front with quick, clean exchanges. 
Run: 7.11 60-yard time.


Blake Pesante 2B / RHP / St. Marys Ryken, MD / 2022

Body: 5’10’’, 175 pounds. Strong, athletic frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate with a smooth back load and toe-tap in stride. Cocks hands some to initiate the swing and stays short to with quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Showed an uphill swing path with great extension through contact and stays behind the ball with a strong two-handed finish. Uses the lower half well with fluid hip rotation and maintains balance throughout the swing. 
Power: 92 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Solid gap-to-gap approach with some present power to the pull-side. 
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond. 
Defense: Controlled approach and plays with active feet. Presents the glove early and plays low to the ground. Works through the ball fielding it out in front with two hands funneling to the body. Quick glove tap in exchange. Athletic, smooth actions overall, soft hands and plays with confidence. 
Run: 7.06 60-yard time.


Brady Powell SS / 2B / Patuxent, MD / 2022

Body: 5’8’’, 170 pounds. Strong, athletic frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, open stance with rhythm. Smooth, quiet back load with a small leg kick and creates hand separation prior to launch. Short to the ball with quick hands and fast bat speed. Stays behind the ball with strong lower half involvement and gets extension through contact with a strong two-handed finish.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Strong hands, present strength in the swing and easy power to the alleys with more projected. 
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Throws with short arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Showed the ability to change slots with ease. 
Defense: Plays loose with quick, active feet. Plays low and covers a ton of ground laterally. Gets around the ball and works through it fielding it out in front from a strong, athletic base. Presents the glove early and funnels to the belt. Soft hands, clean exchanges and smooth actions on the double play feed and slow-roller. Plus defender in the middle. 
Run: 7.20 60-yard time.


Josh Reinhold SS / RHP / Cape Henlopen (DE), MD / 2022

Body: 6’0’’, 165 pounds. Athletic, lean frame with projection. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, open stance with a wider base. Rhythmic load with hand separation and minimal stride. Level swing with quick hands and bat speed. Stays behind the ball well through contact with head down. Showed some lower half involvement and extension past contact with a two-handed finish. 
Power: 88 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Solid gap-to-gap line drive approach with power to the alleys. 
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Throws with short arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond. 
Defense: Plays with active feet, surrounds the ball and really works through it well. Presents the glove early fielding it out in front and funnels to the body. Sure-handed with clean exchanges. Gets rid of the ball quickly and showed the ability to throw from multiple slots depending on the type of play. Fluid actions on the double play feed to second base. 
Run: 7.01 60-yard time.


Anthony Sarbanes SS / RHP / Parkside High School, MD / 2021

Body: 5’11’’, 180 pounds. Athletic body type and projectable frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a tall, slightly open stance at the plate. Sinks into the lower half on the back side during load. Quiet hands and average stride length. Stays mostly short to the ball with a tendency to get long at times. Showed a more uphill swing path with some lower half involvement. Stays behind the ball through contact with extension and a two-handed finish. Creates quick bat speed through the zone and worked gap-to-gap during BP. 
Power: 87 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Showed some power to the alleys with more projected. 
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond. 
Defense: Plays loose with active feet and showed range side-to-side. Surrounds the ball and works through it fielding it out in front of the body before funneling to the belt. Slight glove tap in exchange with overall clean actions and athleticism.  
Run: 7.55 60-yard time.


Brett Seils SS / RHP / Sherwood, MD / 2021

Body: 6’0’’, 180 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate with a rhythmic load and small leg kick. Gets to a strong hitting position and stays short to the ball with quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Stays behind the ball well with head down on contact. Strong lower half involvement with great extension and a two-handed finish. Slightly uphill - fluid swing. 
Power: 88 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Gap-to-gap approach with pop to the pull-side present. 
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Throws with longer arm action from a mid three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond. 
Defense: Plays loose with quick feet and presents the glove early. Fields from an athletic base with two hands out in front of the body. Showed soft hands and quick transfers to throwing position. Really athletic and makes a variety of difficult plays look easy. Changes arm slots depending on the type of play with ease and accuracy. 
Run: 7.52 60-yard time.


Brady Weiss SS / 3B / Wootton, MD / 2022

Body: 5’10’’, 160 pounds. Athletic body type. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, square stance at the plate. Slight hand rhythm with a smooth back load and some hand separation. Quick hands through the zone with some bat speed. Stays behind the ball well with solid balance throughout the swing. Strong lower half involvement with excellent extension through the zone. Strong two-handed finish with a solid gap-to-gap approach. 
Power: 83 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Present pop to the gaps and alleys with more projected. 
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Throws with longer arm action from a mi to high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Works through the ball well with active feet and moves well laterally. Fields the ball closer into his body and funnels to the chest, with quick, clean exchanges.  
Run: 7.86 60-yard time.


Andrew Wells 2B / SS / Calvert Hall, MD / 2021

Body: 5’11’’, 165 pounds. Athletic, lanky body frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate. Smooth back load with a shorter stride and solid hand separation. Stays short to the ball with solid balance throughout. Lightning quick hands and at speed through the zone with some lower half involvement. Stays behind the ball really well and creates solid extension past contact, with a strong one handed finish. Swings the bat with intent and worked mostly middle to pull side during BP, squaring up several balls to the warning track in left field.  
Power: 90 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Present pull side pop with gap and alley power developing. 
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Throws with shirt arm action from a mid to high three-quarter slot. 
Defense: Plays through the ball well with athletic feet. Shows range laterally and surrounds the ball well with fluid actions. Fields the ball out in front and funnels to the belt with a slight glove tap before consistent quick, clean exchanges. 
Run: 7.22 60-yard time.

 

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