PBR-T Northeast Select Scout Blog: Day 2
July 23, 2021
Tournament Schedule, Scores, Standings & More
Upcoming Tournaments
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/28 | LakePoint Sports |
| Team New York Future Games 2021 | NY | 07/28 | Lakepoint |
| 2021 Pre-Tournament Position Player Combine | NY | 08/04 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase - Central (15% Full) | NY | 08/04 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
| 2021 Northeast Senior Games | NY | 08/10 | Showers Field |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase - West (20% Full) | NY | 08/17 | Niagara University |
| 2021 Summer Prospect Showcase - Downstate (50% Full) | NY | 08/26 | Dutchess Stadium |
HEAT SHEET
RECENT SCOUT BLOGS
Friday July 23
‘22 OF/1B Jake Kochanskyj (La Salle Insitute) gets things rolling early with a 2 run single. Small bat wiggle prepitch. Swing is slightly upward. Extends nicely on the outside pitch to go with it. A lanky, 6-foot-4 190lb frame. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/jc6MyhvzED
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2022 RHP Edward Frye (South County/@PBRVirginiaDC) has found success attacking hitters north/south. Steady diet of heaters above the belt, pairing nicely with a sharp, late breaking ball.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
FB: 81-83, T84
CB: 70-72, depth@PrimeTimeBSBLL pic.twitter.com/3ikXE6Q5LX
‘24 RHP Adam DeSantis (Maine-Endwell) has flashes of quality velo through a heavy FB that holds 77-79 MPH with a breaking ball that he throws as a get-me-over pitch at 66-68 MPH pic.twitter.com/8QUv8fqyDI
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
‘24 RHP/3B Joshua Dozoretz (Vestal) sharply hits this ball to left field to extend the inning for the Thunder. Using a tight turn and a linear swing, Dozoretz can stay on plane and smoke line drives to all parts of the field pic.twitter.com/Iw09QR7cv9
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
‘22 RHP/IF Tobey Wright (Rush-Henrietta) filling up the K counter in this one. Shows great feel for his curveball, confidence to throw it in any count and for strikes. Plays off the fastball that features good ASR. Rotates his upper half to generate velo.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
FB: 79-81
CB: 62-64 pic.twitter.com/VsZkO1AsWa
Wright helping himself out by plating 2 runs on a single to left. Hands start high and move back into a short, compact load. Swing gets on plane early, slightly upward swing path. Quick hands and barrel allow him to get out in front of this pitch. #PitchersWhoRake https://t.co/jMNBs4Z8vK pic.twitter.com/sD2UacRnGg
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2023 OF/LHP Angel Amezquita (Passaic County Tech) got the barrel to this one and drove it over the RF wall. Quick bat from the left side, can go get it out in CF as well. Hands start back and loaded, uses a slight leg lift for timing. Uphill bat path through contact. pic.twitter.com/dOERhVEclO
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2023 RHP/CIF Gavin Enright (Indian Hills/@PBRNewJersey) is an imposing presence in the box. High-waisted athlete, hands start back with the bat rested on the shoulder. Hands load back along with a leg lift for timing, quick hands through the zone, getting the barrel to this one. pic.twitter.com/cePnBrrOP7
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
‘24 RHP/CIF Connor Osier (Greece Athena) with the first #PBRBombSquad ? on Beaudry this week! A 2 run shot that just cleared the LCF fence. Big power stroke from the 6-foot-3 205lb righty. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/nRlW1DyTD6
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2022 RHP @Evan_Rossi8 (Mount Lebanon/@PBRPennsylvania); 6-2, 180lbs frame w/ room to fill out. Pounds FBs to the glove side, setting up the SL on the outer third. Mixes an occasional CH.
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) July 23, 2021
FB: 82-84, T85
SL: 71-73
CH: 75-77@shddbaseball pic.twitter.com/xYha87Ebtc
‘22 OF/3B Lukas Kelly (Webster Schroeder) with an absolute no doubt shot for a #PBRBombSquad ?. A go ahead grand slam that easily travelled 360+. Kelly showed off the bat at the #NYSGames with a peak EV of 94 (@TrackManBB) 5-foot-10 175lb frame. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Uc2hG31cdI
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2023 OF/LHP Jake Rude (Wayne Valley/@PBRNewJersey) has shown plus bat to ball skills all day and he shows them again here, staying on the off speed here and serving it back up the middle for an RBI knock. Consistent productive ABs should keep him atop most lineups. pic.twitter.com/8t0Twd2WsW
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
‘22 1B/C Colby Wilson (Webster Thomas) keeps this ball fair for a 2 run single. Small bat wiggle, right into his load. Recognizes high fastball early and adjusts to get the barrel to it. Stands in the box at 6-foot 225lbs. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/oMjNE524sn
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2023 SS/3B Brendan Gonzalez (Shen) gets on top of the high heater and sends it over the RFs head for extra bases. Athletic, projectable 6-2, 180lbs frame with room for added strength. Hands start back, simple load back along with a toe tap for timing. pic.twitter.com/e9ziBmvOGM
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2024 OF/MIF John Fuller (Port Jervis) w/ a nice piece of hitting, taking this ball the other way for an RBI knock. Open stance, high hands that work down and block on load. Flat barrel path with a two handed finish. 5-11, 150lbs frame with plenty of room to fill out. pic.twitter.com/KKeoNM2oiM
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
Some serious cross-fire action from 2022 LHP AJ Thomas (Easton Area / @PBRPennsylvania) . The 6-3 155lb Southpaw works from a low slot featuring a FB that works 80-83 with a cross-country sweeper at 65-67 MPH. Frame will support additions velo gains. pic.twitter.com/pBL5yuIZVF
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 23, 2021
2024 primary C JJ Hunter (Lansingburgh) peppers the RC gap here for a 2B. Present strength in the box with his second hard hit ball. Made a nice sliding grab in foul ground in LF earlier. Solid 5-11 195 pounds. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Gh4A3emCVG
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 23, 2021
2023 C Andrew Filip (Minisink Valley) with his 3rd straight barrel driving a 2B to right-center. Previous 2 ABs were top spin LD for an L7 & 1B LF. Clean catch & throw with carry for a CS in the prior inning. Strong frame at 6-2 205lbs. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/bpXuT39EEr
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 23, 2021
2024 RHP Johansel Brito (Hazleton Area / @PBRPennsylvania ) on in relief for @BaseballUPA - Anthracite. Compact build, strong lower 1/2. Easy effort 82-84, T 85 with a 66-68 CB around the plate (11-5 w/ depth). pic.twitter.com/w2o71EvxSc
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 23, 2021
‘23 OF Jaren Glisson (Athens Area/@PBRPennsylvania) swings a sweet bat with some evident pop in the barrel. Above average runner on the bases and when he’s roaming the outfield pic.twitter.com/PPzhyZzCgG
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
‘21 1B/RHP Kolby Finch (Greene) punches this through the 6 hole to break the game open for Stampede. Finch has put together some gritty, selfless AB’s in the last two weekends at PBR-T events. Strength present with good situational awareness pic.twitter.com/9kiTq0VDyw
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
‘22 SS/RHP Jack Kelly (TC Williams/@PBRVirginiaDC) laces this back up the middle for a 2 run single. Hands start high, move to a quick load. Good job of recognizing inside pitch, and pulling the hands in. Quick bat from the 6-foot-1 165lb righty.@PrimeTimeBSBLL pic.twitter.com/Kf5kDWlx45
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2024 SS/OF Sam Miller (Fairport) clears the bases with this line shot to the LCF gap and plates himself on an error in the relay. Slender, athletic frame with room to fill out. Quick hands to the baseball with a compact, slightly uphill swing path. pic.twitter.com/iDsZgamYfJ
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
2024 RHP James Redick (Shenendehowa); lean, wiry build at 6-1 160. Plenty of strikes with an occasional short action breaker. @PBRNewYork
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 23, 2021
FB: 78-81, T 82
CB: 65-68 (11-5 shape) pic.twitter.com/KWgX8hmdjP
Another #PBRBombSquad ? coming from ‘23 OF/C Charles Caputo (Chartiers Valley/@PBRPennsylvania). The 6-foot-2 175lb righty got a fastball he could handle, got it out in front and put it over the LF wall. pic.twitter.com/F7fjwF1SBh
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
Plenty of upside for 2024 RHP Roger Dreher (Southern Regional / @PBRNewJersey ); 6-0 175 lbs and gets down the mound with a purpose. Working 81-82 early on with some tilt to the SL at 70. Up to 85 recently at the NJ underclass games. pic.twitter.com/2Ydy51OygQ
— PBR_NY_Scouting_Director (@PBR_NY_Carrier) July 23, 2021
2024 Keaton Phillips (Delaware Valley/@PBRPennsylvania) getting things started with a first inning line drive RBI single. Slightly open stance, hands work down/back on load along with a small leg lift for timing. After one full, 2-0 @NEPridebaseball. pic.twitter.com/SX5SOUnv3M
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
Getting another look 2023 RHP Alex Bucolo (Pine Bush) and he’s looked sharp thus far. Operating w/ a FB heavy attack, getting ahead of hitters before putting them away w/ a two-plane SL that has gotten plenty of S&M.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
FB: 81-84, ride
SL: 71-73, bite@NEPridebaseball pic.twitter.com/ciUAshPnZr
2023 RHP Bradley Hood (Panther Valley/@PBRPennsylvania) with lots to like on the mound. Hood features a 3 pitch mix of FB, CB, SL. Fastball has lots of late arm side run. Release from 3/4 slot. 6-foot-3 180lb projectable frame.
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
FB: 80-82
CB: 68-70
SL: 70-73 pic.twitter.com/mou0szYtRk
2024 SS/RHP Matt Boffalo (Pine Bush) adds to the @NEPridebaseball lead with an RBI knock through the left side. Uses a slight bat waggle pre-pitch that flows into his load. Smooth operator up the middle with range to the glove side. Projectable 6-0, 140lbs frame. pic.twitter.com/ZHzbmVkxvv
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
‘23 2B/RHP Danny Crowley (Seton Catholic) scratches a base knock in a tight ball game here at Gutchess. Crowley uses a simple approach at the plate and uses a little toe tap to initiate his swing. Keeps the barrel in the zone nicely and is able to shoot this ball the other way pic.twitter.com/oPJJggx2r1
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021
Uncommitted 2021 RHP/1B Kolby Finch (Greene) comes in to close and fills up the zone with a heavy 75-76 T77 MPH fastball and flashes a possible swing and miss breaking ball at 65-66 MPH. Swings it well and has quality baseball IQ between the lines pic.twitter.com/mdehKmob4Z
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) July 23, 2021