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ORANGE, CALIF. - The annual Unsigned Senior Games returned to Hart Park in Orange providing upwards of 50 seniors an opportunity to update metrics and showcase their abilities in a workout and gameplay format event. The event annually draws some of the top uncommitted players and the 2021 rendition was no different. 

With COVID still impacting many college rosters, perhaps no class has been affected like the 2022 class. Needless to say there are many, many talented players in the class that remain uncommitted and several of them came to the Unsigned Senior Games to show and prove they are worthy of an opportunity at the next level.

As customary to most PBR California events, scouting reports complete the post-event content rollout. TrackMan and Blast Motion provide necessary data needed to analyze and understand player capabilities but the written eye test remains undefeated and an integral part in scouting. Today we take a look at pitchers. 

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SCOUTING REPORTS

Mason Ali, Pleasant Grove  (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Tall, lengthy and high waisted. Athletic projectable body.
Delivery: Easy and repeatable delivery. Side steps into a knee tuck that gets him into his backhip. Drifts down the mound with minimal push off the rubber. Decent length in stride with landing leg. Finishes hard and firm at landing. Lands slightly off to 3B side of the rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm with a medium arm swing that works up early. Worked from the H3/4 slot with above average extension out front. Easy effort. Struck-out 3 in 2 innings.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Solid command (67% zone percentage). Worked to all quadrants but played well up in the zone. Above average extension out front increases perceived velocity. 
SL: 64-68 mph. Sweeper due to minimal VB. Produced whiffs and weak contact. Decent command. 

 

Cortes Amador, La Serna (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Medium build. Higher waisted. Athletic off the mound.
Delivery: Crossfire action. Tall and fall type delivery. Slight pause in the back and push off the rubber late in the delivery. Finishes falling off to the 1B side with lead leg.
Arm Action: RH. Medium compact arm circle in the back. Hides it well behind his body. 3/4 slot but will drop occasionally. Quick arm that accelerates to release.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Trouble with command (36% zone percentage). Good movement characteristics. Above average extension creates some extra perceived velo. 
SL: 67-68 mph. Sweeping break. Minimal VB at 0.4 avg inches. Decent spin. Used as a chase pitch throughout the outing. 
CH: 71-72 mph. Kills spin on the pitch. Present downward fade. Good movement characteristics. Trouble with command (20% zone percentage).  

 

Harrison Bodendorf, Temecula Valley (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-5, 165-pounds. Tall, lean and long limbs. High waisted. Tons of projection in the build.
Delivery: Unique delivery. High knee lift that is straight up-down. Works in good direction towards home. Level shoulders. Jumpy. Pushes off the rubber hard which creates good energy down the mound. 
Arm Action: RH. Some stabbing action that shows out the back. Slight inverted W. Decent layback. Present arm speed. Slots it from the H 3/4. 6Ks facing 10 batters.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Played well up in the zone for whiffs. Some present rise. Had some command issues (33.3 zone %) but was effective. Above average spin for velo. 
CB: 70-72 mph. Produced tons of whiffs. Hitters would swing over it. Worked well low in the zone. Hard and firm. Chase pitch and get me over pitch. 

 

Jordan Bolden, Clayton Valley Charter (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Mature athletic build. Is filled out nicely. Present physicality to his game.
Delivery: Simple and repeatable delivery. Everything works in good timing. Lower half works well, especially the back leg maintaining flexion and hip hinge. Will mix up timing. Moves down the mound with good energy. Level shoulders throughout. Body falls off to 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing. Quick arm that accelerates into release. Release out of 3/4 slot. Comes out the hand with easy effort.
FB: T86, 82-86 mph. Pounded the zone with the FB. Present "rise" to it with 20 inch avg VB. Above average extension at 6.8ft creates some extra perceived velo. Worked in all quadrants.
SL: 72-73 mph. Sweeper due to minimal 1.7 inch average VB. Developing secondary. 
CH: 74-76 mph. More armside fade than his FB at 16.3 inch avg. HB. Didn't throw it much but shows good movement qualities that would work well off the FB. 

 

Connor Chapman, J.W. North (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. High waisted, long and lanky, plenty of room for growth and development.
Delivery: Offset out of the stretch, across body delivery, front side closure, balanced head, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Slinging arm action, low 3/4 and submarine flashed, effective release point. Very effective against RHH. Consistency will be key to future command and success.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Fastball shows life and some hop, looked the best up and in to RHH, development to the other side of the plate will be key. Submarine fastball was effective when controlled, another option to make RHH uncomfortable in the box. 
SL: 60-63 mph. Slider spin and release plays off the fastball well, swing and miss potential now and in the future, got RHH to flinch. Did not face a LHH.
CH: Flashed a changeup, could really help his arsenal with potential fading action, key pitch to facing LHH. 

 

Neil Elias, Canyon Crest Academy  (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Lean athletic with long limbs. Lower half strength. Projectable starter's build.
Delivery: Athletic delivery. Uptempo throughout. Creates flexion early with back leg during knee lift. Pushes off the rubber late in the delivery. Good stride length. Stays in good direction towards home. Firm landing leg at finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle with hand/ball kept behind body till it comes up to release. Slight inverted W due to a higher elbow positioning in the cocking phase. Out of the H 3/4 slot. Present arm speed. Good extension out front.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Pounded the zone with the FB (67% zone percentage). Worked to all quadrants but played well up. Above average spin for velo at around 2200rpm. 7.5ft extension gives it some extra perceived velo. 
SL: 74-76 mph. Sweeping action with average VB at 1 inch and HB average of 9 inches. Harder breaking slider keeping the same armspeed. Created whiffs and weak contact both in the zone and outside the zone. Well developed secondary. 

 

Devin Fernandez, La Serna (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Slim build, athletic feel, fluid actions.
Delivery: Fluid delivery, smooth lower body mechanics, balanced throughout, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing, consistent release point will pitch arsenal, good speed in the follow through.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Commanded the pitch to both sides of the plate with above-average spin rate.
CB: 67-69 mph. Good feel for the curveball, relied heavily on the pitch, induced weak contact.  
CH: 72-73 mph. Showed a changeup, developing pitch, key to starter vs reliever success. 

 

Raymond Leon, Centennial (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Some present size and strength, broad shoulders, room to lean out and build strength.
Delivery: Out of the stretch, hands high, some lean back on a bent back leg kick, clean follow through with high leg.
Arm Action: LH. Average arm action, medium arm swing, high 3/4 arm slot, lands square with alignment.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Commanded the fastball throughout the zone but struggled in his second inning. Worked up in the zone which was effective countering with off-speed but risky with potential juicy contact.  
SL: 64-66 mph. Cutter by design, TrackMan shows curve action, tight break helps tunnel the pitch well off the fastball, ground ball inducer.
CH: 64-66 mph. Played well off the fastball, inconsistent TrackMan results show cut at times and run at times; most importantly its sinks and fades. Developing pitch that will be key to future success. 

 

Garon Maxon, Notre Dame (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Proportional build, some present strength with room for more, two-way look and feel.
Delivery: Compact start, bends back leg, point and fire upper body action, balance and timing are key, lands in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm swing, ball to ear action, hides the ball helping play up velocity, arm works off the same path on offspeed pitches.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Fastball worked best in to RHH; mainly from his balance and arm speed ability. Commanding the pitch to both sides of the plate key to future success. Can go up and down now. 
CB: 69-71 mph. Inconsistent, caught the plate at times making it difficult to hit, changes front side to try and make pitch break creating opposite effect - stick with the fastball mechanics on pitch.
CH: 68-69 mph. Changeup showed well, faded away and down to RHH and garnered swings and misses, plays up with his ability to hide pitches and short angle, pitch should be used more with RHH.

 

Mikah Menor, Del Norte  (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Slim build, showcased athleticism, good feet, utility look and feel.
Delivery: Exclusively out of the stretch, some offset funk to delivery, lands on the third base side, high leg kick, worked quickly.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 arm slot, slinging action, some arm speed, tough angle. Very efficient outing, worked quickly and filled up the zone.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Fastball got outs, located well to both sides of the plate, confidence in pitch. Lower arm angle could be something to consider. 
CB: 65-66 mph. Swing and miss pitch, RHH very uncomfortable in the box, working backwards not out of the question. 
SL: 64-66 mph. Similar to the curveball but with more speed, catches corners, and is efficient working off fastball. 

 

Mikel Musich, Vista Murrieta (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Mature build, pitchers feel, long limbed, room for muscle gains.
Delivery: Simple delivery, smooth leg and arm, limited whip and speed throughout. Balanced head and lower body, arm side opens at times enabling ball to be left up in the zone.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, repeatable release points, limited arm speed, follow through in front key to overall arm action.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Fastball dominate, lots of confidence in the pitch, able to locate throughout the zone, hurt when left up in the zone. 
CB: 58-59 mph. Showed three curveballs, slow velocity, developing pitch, curveball will be key to success on the mound.  
CH: 64-65 mph. Showed one changeup, average speed differential, some fade and sink, another pitch that can only help overall repertoire. 

 

Sean Olvera-Harle, St Margarets Episcopal (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Compact athletic build. Squared shoulders. Strength in the frame.
Delivery: Relaxed and repeatable. Slower tempo. Lower knee lift to the belt. Lead leg works into RH hitters for some slight crossfire. Smaller stride. Soft landing. Level shoulders. Rotational delivery. Finishes falling towards the 1B side of the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing. Elbow works up to release later in the action. Not much layback. Easy effort. Consistent arm speed on all pitch types. Average extension out front.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Real easy velo out the hand with minimal effort. Some present "rise" due to 19.4 inch induced VB. Worked it more east--west. Decent command with 52.6% zone percentage.
SL: 73-75 mph. Slurvy break. Has some depth due to vertical break. Above average spin at around 2500 rpm. Feel for it in the zone (55.6% zone percentage). Slightly lower slot but same armspeed. Well developed secondary.

 

Shane Olvera-Harle, St Margarets Episcopal (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Proportional build, broad shoulders, athleticism present, room for more.
Delivery: Balanced, 90 degree leg lift, keeps body inlined with home plate, front side staying closed key to overall mechanics.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing, some pause in the back, elbow and arch back create torque, good speed in the front.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Heavy movement on pitches - both horizontal and vertical above-average readings on both pitches. Swing and miss fastball.
CB: 69-70 mph. Mixed in the curveball well, traditional break and speed, ability to locate back foot key to swing and miss development. 
CH: 76-78 mph. Decent separation on the movement and spin from fastball, good feel and command, reliable pitch. 

 

Michael Singleton, Valley Christian (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 150-pounds. Long and lean build. Higher waisted. Plenty of room to add some efficient mass.
Delivery: More tall and fall type. Slight engagement with backhip before getting down the mound. Established good direction with his glove. Everything works towards home. Nothing is rushed. Firm front leg with body falling towards 1B side of the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer loose arm action. Full arm swing in the back. Some present sling to it. Some disconnection with his body. Easy and low effort. Limited arm speed. 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Pounded the zone with the FB (66.7% zone percentage). Some whiffs up in the zone. Also worked well to the gloveside. Present ASR with 14.8 inch average induced VB. 
SL: 64-67 mph. Slurvy action. Present depth. Feel for it in the zone (55.6% zone percentage). Created weak contact. Consistent slot and armspeed as the FB allows it to be hidden well. 

 

Caden Stillwell, Thousand Oaks (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds. Proportional build, two-way player look and feel, baseball IQ.
Delivery: Relaxed delivery, two different arm angles used interchangeably, attacked hitters, balanced throughout, lands in a good fielding position.
Arm Action: RH. Two different arm angles highlights his arm action, attacks with fastballs and breaking balls effectively. Speed differential between arm angle pitches erratic; could benefit greatly from speed differentials in fastball. Specialty pitcher potential at the next level.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Movement and spin change with arm angle, effective pitches throughout the zone, should be seen as two different pitches. 
CB: 69-73 mph. Arm angle creates a curveball and a slider, low 3/4 angle slider more effective vs RHH and high 3/4 curveball more effective vs LHH. Command and consistency of both pitches key to future success. 

 

Liam Taylor, Edison (CA), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Lean and athletic. Squared shoulders. Room to fill out. Infield type.
Delivery: Side steps into a knee tuck. Loads into the back hip and gets good backleg drive. Uptempo delivery that moves fast throughout. Slightly uphill with his shoulders creates some “pulldown action”. Establishes good direction with his front side with glove.
Arm Action: LH. Loose and quick arm. Medium arm circle in the back. Gets some good scapular retraction. 3/4 slot with present arm speed. Consistent arm speed on all pitch types. Good extension out front. Struckout 3 in 2 innings of work.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Had some trouble locating (33.3 zone percentage) but effective. Played well up in the zone. Decent spin for velo at around 2100 rpm. Above average extension (6.7) creates some increased perceived velo.
SL: 76-77 mph. Tight sharp break. Lower spin. Produced whiffs. Tunneled well. Low in the zone. Feel for the zone (75% zone percentage). 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
San Diego Fall Games	CA	11/07	Torrey Pines HS

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