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By Jerry Shank
Maryland / Virginia Scouting Director

With 2016 coming to a close we will spend the final week of the year highlighting top performances from events over the course of our second year in the Old Line State. We will have positional breakdowns throughout the week, recapping the year for PBR Maryland.

Kevin Madden SS St. Paul's 2018
Event: PBR Future Games
8.4.16 - Was another prospect that impressed during the Future Games. Madden posted one of the top infield velocities at 88 mph across the diamond. Athletic player, shows ton of versatility. Slightly open, athletic setup at the plate. Level bath path and barrel stays through zone. Gets some extension through contact and looks to have pull side power potential. 7.02 60-yard dash with 91 mph exit velocity.

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Justin Caesar SS Archbishop Spalding 2019
Event: Top Prospect Games
6.21.16 - Has a slight frame  at 5-foot-3, 136-pounds but shows noticeable fast-twitch athleticism in every area of his game. At shortstop he showed active footwork, quick hands while making strong throws with loose arm action from a three-quarters slot. His top throw across the diamond was clocked at 80 mph. At the plate the right-hand hitter showed a very aggressive swing with a leg kick and fast hands as he flattened the ball out in the middle of the field during his batting practice round. He also registered an 85 mph exit velocity off the tee.

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Nick Hopkins SS St. Mary's 2018
Event: PBR Future Games
8.4.16 - Was the Mid-Atlantic sleeper infielder from the event. Athletic actions and projectable frame. Ran a 6.99 60-yard dash, loose arm that was up to 82 across the diamond. Beginning to show more strength with an exit velocity of 88 from the left side and 89 from the right. Is more comfortable hitting right handed but still shows potential from the left. Load got him out of timing from the left side. Still room for growth from the intriguing prospect.

Jared Carr SS Saint James 2017
Event: Top Prospect Games
6.21.16 - Frame with room to grow. An under the radar player that is going to get better. Hits from an athletic set up at the plate Simple load with quick hands and level swing path. Generates fast bat speed at the plate with exit velo of 90 mph. Nice rhythm throughout. Active feet in the infield with clean actions and hands. Has a short arm action throwing from a ¾ arm angle across the diamond at 85 mph.

Jimmy Adkins SS Delmar (DE) 2017
Event: Top Prospect Games
6.21.16 - Compact athletic frame at 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Hits from a taller, open setup at the plate. Short load with leg kick to hitting position. Has a short, level swing path through the zone. Shows nice rhythm throughout. Gets some lower half involvement. Active feet in the infield. Clean hands and exchange with a shorter arm action throwing from a ¾ arm angle with the ability and comfort to change angles. Throws across the diamond at 86 mph.

Cameron Kutchey SS Smithsburg 2018
Event: Future Trials West
7.6.16 - Athletic frame at 6-foot, 190-pounds. Hits from a balanced set up, short load, and with swing path to the ball. Gets slightly on the back foot in swing but shows nice extension through contact. Simple swing with rhythm throughout and nice balance. Sprays ball over and shows some pop with 88 mph exit velocity. Active feet and sound actions in the infield. Clean hands and exchange with short arm action throwing from a ¾ arm slot. One to keep an eye on in the 2018 class.

2016 Recap