Prep Baseball Report

FL Uncommitted Games: Player Analysis


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PBR Florida Staff

The FL Uncommitted took place Wednesday, July 20th at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater, FL. The event featured players from the 2023-2026 classes participating in a pro-style workout followed by gameplay in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.

To view the stats from the event, check out our Stats StoryToday we will break down each player in attendance with scouting reports. We will highlight the top 5 performers as well as the best of the rest.

Top 5 Performers

Zack DeJesus OF / 1B / Pensacola Catholic, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot, 200-pounds. Solid athletic frame.
Defense: Athletic footwork, soft hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 81 mph. Fluid, over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Pre-loaded setup. Controlled load, quick hands. Level to uphill path.
Power: 94.4 mph exit velocity. Hard contact, up the middle approach.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

 

 

Kodi Deskins C / 3B / Clearwater Central Catholic, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 192-pounds. Sturdy physical frame.
Defense: 2.01-2.08 pop times. Staggered base, quick feet.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Easy, 3/4 arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup. Quick, controlled load. Quick hands, level to uphill bat path.
Power: 90.2 mph exit velocity. Hard contact, up the middle approach.

 

 

Gavin Dicks LHP / OF / Lake Wales , FL / 2023

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 165-pounds. Athletic, lengthy frame.
Defense: Quick feet, steady footwork.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long and loose actions.
Hit: LHH. Pre-loaded, open setup. Smooth, controlled load. Quick level plane.
Power: 93.1 mph exit velocity. Line drive approach, up the middle/pullside.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Long downhill, drop and drive actions.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83.5, 81-83 mph. Running action.
CB: 69-71 mph. Sharp 12/6 movement.
SL: 72-77 mph. Tight SL.

 

 

Richie Petrosa C / OF / IMG Academy, FL / 2024

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-foot, 185-pounds. Advanced physical frame.
Defense: 2.11-2.16 pop times. Quick feet behind plate, clean transfers.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Loose arm action.
Hit: RHH. Open, upright setup. Strong lower half. Controlled load, flashed present bat speed. Clean, compact level swing.
Power: 90.1 mph exit velocity. Line drive, up the middle approach.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

 

 

Simon Scharff C / OF / Lake Wales Senior, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-foot, 190-pounds. Athletic mature physical frame.
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop times. Choppy footwork, fields out front. Quick feet behind the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. OF - 86 mph. Quick, high 3/4 arm action.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, upright setup. Uphill swing, quick hands.
Power: 92.2 mph exit velocity. Flyball approach.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

 

 

 

Best of the Rest

Anthony Arroyo OF / LHP / Wharton, FL / 2024

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pounds. Lean, slim frame.
Defense: Quick footwork, clean transfers.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Very quick, over the top arm action.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup. High leg kick, controlled load. Level bat path.
Power: 80.4 mph exit velocity. Up the middle approach.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Easy drop and drive action.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, 3/4 arm slot. Compact arm action.
FB: T75.7, 71-75 mph. Late running action.
CH: 63-64 mph. Fading action.

 

Patrick Berens RHP / Bishop McLaughlin , FL / 2023

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 210-pounds. Athletic sturdy frame.

Delivery: Deliberate drop and drive action.
Arm Action: RH. Smooth, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T76.5, 71-75 mph. Late life, maintains the top of the zone.
CB: 55-60 mph. Slurve action, 11/5
CH: 64-66 mph. Late fading action.

 

Bradley Bloxsom 1B / OF / Land O Lakes, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Sturdy physical frame.
Defense: Choppy footwork, sure hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 79 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, strong base. Foot down early. Level bat path with quick hands.
Power: 96.3 mph exit velocity. Line drive, up the middle approach.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

 

Jonathan Delgado OF / 2B / Wharton, FL / 2024

Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 138-pounds. Athletic, light frame.
Defense: Quick, choppy footwork.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open, tall setup. Small leg kick, quick hands. Level path.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity. Up the middle approach, line drive hitter.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

 

James Farkas OF / OF / Steinbrenner , FL / 2023

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pounds. Light frame, room for increased physicality.
Defense: Steady footwork, works through target.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Quick, over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, slight open base. Controlled load. Level path.
Power: 79.5 mph exit velocity. Up the middle/opposite field approach.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

 

Ty Grover 1B / 3B / Springstead , FL / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot, 190-pounds. Solid, lean frame.
Defense: Average footwork, clean transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Quick low 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide base setup. Toe tap load. Quick hands, level plane.
Power: 96.2 mph exit velocity. Up the middle approach.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

 

Carson Henrikson SS / RHP / Lake Wales, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 142-pounds. Tall, open setup.
Defense: Athletic footwork, steady hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Quick, low 3/4 arm action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup. Controlled toe tap load. Quick hands, explosive through ball.
Power: 86.8 mph exit velocity. Level path, up the middle approach. Hard contact.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83.9, 81-83 mph. Sinking action.
CB: 62-69 mph. Sharp 12/6 action, wipeout potential.

 

 

 

Kai Marrero RHP / RHP / Barbara Goleman, FL / 2021

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Lengthy, athletic frame.

Delivery: Deliberate drop and drive action. Soft landing.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, high 3/4 arm slot. Compact and loose actions.
FB: T85.9, 83-85 mph. Slight running action with late life.
CB: 71-73 mph. Gradual 11/5 break.

 

 

Ramses Melo Jr. 3B / RHP / Freedom, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pounds. Solid, athletic frame.
Defense: Fields ball deep, choppy hands. Steady footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Active, open setup. Long extension, controlled load. Quick hands, flat barrel.
Power: 91.6 mph exit velocity. Up the middle, line drive approach.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Up-tempo drop and drive. High leg kick, heavy downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Sidearm action.
FB: T81.9, 77-81 mph. Cutting action.
CB: 59-61 mph. Tight, 10/4 action.

 

Austin Middleton OF / LHP / Buchholz, FL / 2024

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 147-pounds. Lean frame.
Defense: Quick feet, works through the target.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Clean transfers, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Open and tall setup. Tight, controlled load. Level path.
Power: 88.7 mph exit velocity. Up the middle/opposite field approach.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Up-tempo drop and drive action.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83.2, 81-83 mph. Slight cutting action.
SL: 74-78 mph. Tight 10/4 action.

 

Omario Morris OF / OF / Jesuit, FL / 2024

Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Defense: Athletic, steady footwork.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Loose arm action. High 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide base. Upright setup. Small leg kick, quick level path.
Power: 88.9 mph exit velocity. Line drive hitter. Gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

 

Matthew Nguyen 1B / LHP / Calvary Christian, FL / 2024

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Sturdy physical frame.
Defense: Average hands, steady footwork.
Arm: LH. INF - 63 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Pre-loaded, upright setup. Slow, controlled load. Flashed present bat speed. Level plane.
Power: 83.9 mph exit velocity. Line drive, up the middle approach.

Delivery: Easy, deliberate drop and drive action.
Arm Action: LH. Slow, compact arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T65.5, 63-65 mph. Slight life to the FB.

 

 

Parker Opie 3B / 2B / East Lake, FL / 2019

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-foot, 205-pounds. Solid physical frame.
Defense: Quick, steady footwork. Clean transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Open base, upright pre-loaded setup. Foot down early, level path.
Power: 98.7 mph exit velocity. Up the middle approach.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

 

Mitchell Parrish RHP / 1B / Bartow, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 200-pounds. Tall and athletic, lean frame.
Defense: Quick feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Pre-loaded, upright setup. Quick hands, level path.
Power: 92.1 mph exit velocity. Whole field approach.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Low leg drive, gets low to ground.
Arm Action: RH. Submarine arm action.
FB: T69, 66-69 mph. Late sinking action, stays low.
SL: 55-58 mph. Tunneled with FB, slight 10/4 action.

 

Jace Raburn OF / RHP / Strawberry Crest, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Defense: Athletic footwork.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Open, upright setup. Controlled toe tap load. Quick, level path.
Power: 87.2 mph exit velocity. Up the middle, line drive approach.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Controlled, up-tempo drop and drive action. Heavy downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, long arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T82.4, 80-81 mph. Heavy, sinking action.
CB: 67-71 mph. Shark break.
CH: 72-75 mph. Misses barrels.

 

Nathaniel Roldan 3B / C / Land O Lakes, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Athletic, light frame.
Defense: Clean transfers, quick feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open, upright setup. Quick hands, level path. Fluid swing path.
Power: 90.3 mph exit velocity. Up the middle, line drive approach.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

 

Landon Serrano 3B / RHP / JW Mitchell , FL / 2025

Positional Profile: 3B/1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 155-pounds. Lengthy, slim frame.
Defense: Steady footwork, quick transition.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Quick, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open, wide setup. Short stride. Level to downhill path.
Power: 86.1 mph exit velocity. Up the middle approach, line drive hitter.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Drop and drive action. Lengthy downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81.9, 80-81 mph. Straight, tight FB.
CB: 64-67 mph. Sharp 11/5 action.
SPLT: 62-65 mph. 

 

Nicholas Upperman OF / SS / Seminole , FL / 2023

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: Quick, steady footwork.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Quick over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup. Foot down early. Quick hands, level to uphill path.
Power: 91.7 mph exit velocity. Up the middle approach.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Gulf Coast Open FL 08/20 MGM Park - Biloxi, MS
Jacksonville State Games Tryout FL 08/20 Bolles
South FL State Games Tryout FL 08/21 Stoneman Douglas
Tampa State Games Tryout FL 08/27 Berkeley Prep
Orlando State Games Tryout FL 08/28 Lake Brantley
2022 Senior State Games (Invite-Only) FL 09/24 Jackie Robinson Ballpark
2022 Sophomore State Games (Invite-Only) FL 10/08 Jackie Robinson Ballpark
2022 Junior State Games (Invite-Only) FL 10/15 Jackie Robinson Ballpark
2022 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only) FL 10/29 Jackie Robinson Ballpark