Team Arizona: Stat Standouts
August 1, 2020
Team Arizona has made it to Emerson, GA for the 2020 PBR Future Games. The even is off and running at the LakePoint Sports Complex, widely considered as the best venue in the country. PBR has selected some of the top uncommitted 2022 & 2023 grad prospects from around the country. Team Arizona brought 19 players to compete on this year's roster that will all be looking to show off their talent to the rest of the nation, PBR scouting staff and college coaches from around the country. All games are live streamed through Playsight on the Future Games homepage.
On Saturday, August 1st Team Arizona started off their schedule with a pro-style workout where they showed off some of their individuals tools and recorded measurable statistics. These sessions were videotaped and will go on individual PBR profile pages along with showcase data and scouting notes throughout the week. After the workout portion completes, teams spend the next two days competing in live game action versus the other PBR select teams from around the country. Team Arizona will starts its game play off tomorrow versus Team California & Team PNW.
Below you will find some highlights from Team Arizona's showcase workout along with a couple players that stood out.
Exit Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
| 1 | Ruben Castro | AZ | Tucson | 2022 | SS | 96 |
| 2 | Henry Chabot | AZ | Brophy Prep | 2022 | C | 95 |
| ^ | Brandon Compton | AZ | Buckeye Union | 2022 | LHP | 95 |
| 3 | Sean Farney | AZ | Millennium | 2022 | RHP | 94 |
| 4 | Joshua Tiedemann | AZ | Hamilton | 2023 | 3B | 93 |
| 5 | Nick Arias | AZ | Tucson | 2022 | SS | 92 |
Infield Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
| 1 | Nick Arias | AZ | Tucson | 2022 | SS | 91 |
| 2 | Ryan Kucherak | AZ | Hamilton | 2023 | SS | 89 |
| 3 | Ruben Castro | AZ | Tucson | 2022 | SS | 88 |
| 4 | Joshua Tiedemann | AZ | Hamilton | 2023 | 3B | 85 |
| 5 | Connor Mattison | AZ | Canyon View | 2023 | RHP | 84 |
Outfield Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
| 1 | Sean Farney | AZ | Millennium | 2022 | RHP | 84 |
| ^ | Isaiah Jackson | AZ | Cienega | 2022 | OF | 84 |
| ^ | Alessandro Castro | AZ | Pusch Ridge Christian | 2022 | OF | 84 |
| 2 | Brandon Compton | AZ | Buckeye Union | 2022 | LHP | 83 |
Catcher Velocity
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
| 1 | Henry Chabot | AZ | Brophy Prep | 2022 | C | 79 |
| 2 | Caleb Herd | AZ | Cienega | 2022 | C | 78 |
Pop Time
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
| 1 | Caleb Herd | AZ | Cienega | 2022 | C | 2.00-2.20 |
| 2 | Henry Chabot | AZ | Brophy Prep | 2022 | C | 2.07-2.20 |
60-yard dash
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
| 1 | Ryan Kucherak | AZ | Hamilton | 2023 | SS | 7.00 |
| 2 | Joshua Tiedemann | AZ | Hamilton | 2023 | 3B | 7.03 |
| 3 | Alessandro Castro | AZ | Pusch Ridge Christian | 2022 | OF | 7.10 |
| ^ | Mitch Namie | AZ | Red Mountain | 2022 | 1B | 7.10 |
| 4 | Lucas Cardy | AZ | Canyon del Oro | 2022 | RHP | 7.15 |
| 5 | Karsen Waslefsky | AZ | Casteel | 2022 | SS | 7.25 |
Standouts:
2022 OF Isaiah Jackson (Cienega)
Stellar showing from ‘22 OF Isaiah Jackson (AZ) who was launching balls high over the right field fence routinely throughout his rounds.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) August 1, 2020
Gets on plane early w/ impressive rotational acceleration. Easy juice.
?#PBRFutureGames @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/ngbQ9pZwyp
2022 3B Ruben Castro (Tucson Magnet)
2022 3B Ruben Castro (@TucsonBadgers)- had one of the better BP rounds in West Coast workout this afternoon. Found the barrel consistently with natural pop. Ball comes off the bat easy at 96mph. Showed arm strength across the diamond. @kito_castro11 @prepbaseball @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/OrRoOICzVt
— PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) August 1, 2020
2023 SS Ryan Kucherak (Hamilton)
Simple approach leads to some BIG power results from ‘23 SS Ryan Kucherak (AZ) who has sent some majestic shots sailing high over the fence as well as one off the scoreboard.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) August 1, 2020
Lean/athletic 6’ 165#PBRFutureGames @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/XNJQZV5YJW
2022 SS Karsen Waslefsky (Casteel)
Continue to like the progression of ‘22 SS Karsen Waslefsky (AZ). Balanced, mature approach from right side with gap-to-gap approach.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) August 1, 2020
Wiry-athletic frame will carry much more. #PBRFutureGames @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/hjUTdU9ZMT
2022 SS Nick Arias (Tucson Magnet)
2022 SS Nick Arias (@TucsonBadgers)- athletic frame, feel for the game, consistent arm strength. Balanced approach at plate with line drive swing. Threw top 91mph velocity from SS in West Coast workout today. @prepbaseball @Nick___Arias pic.twitter.com/uul9E3hoHq
— PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) August 1, 2020
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