Preseason Classic Preview: North Region
February 8, 2022
The 2022 PBR FL Preseason Classic is coming up Monday, February 14th through Saturday, February 19th at Lawnwood in Fort Pierce. The event has featured many of the top Draft prospects in the Sunshine State each year since its inception in 2018. Mason Denaburg in 2018, Zac Veen in 2020, and Andrew Painter and Jay Allen in 2021. Many other top prospects to come through the Preseason Classic have heard their name called in the MLB Draft.
The 2022 Preseason Classic will feature 12 teams with top 2022 Draft talent. The stands will be packed with hundreds of MLB Scouts and we will have special events for the fans in attendance.
Tuesday, February 15th - Taco Tuesday
Wednesday, February 16th - BBQ
Thursday, February 17th - Wood Fire Pizza
Friday, February 18th - Fish Fry + Fireworks after the night game
Make sure to purchase your tickets this week.
$8 Day Passes ($10 on site).
$40 Tournament Pass.
Starting today we will preview each team in attendance, breaking them down region by region. We will highlight the top prospects on each team that the scouts are coming to see. Today, we will start with our three North Region teams: Georgia Premier Academy, Sandalwood, and St. Johns Country Day.
Georgia Premier Academy
Head Coach: Gene Reynolds
2022 Draft Prospects
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Javier Santos Tejada, RHP, 2022 (Northwest FL State)
Northwest Florida State commit is a power right-hander. Has the ability to run his fastball up to 97 mph but can struggle with command at times. If he can put it all together and get his command where it needs to be, the ceiling is extremely high.
Jarvis Evans, LHP, 2022 (Georgia)
6-foot-5, 215 pound southpaw has a lot to like in a pitching prospect. The size is imposing. Clean delivery with a compact arm action. Shows ability to spin the breaking ball and generate swings and misses.
Jay Knowles, INF, 2022 (Kennesaw State)
Knowles is an extremely athletic prospect with a lot of tools to like. Moves extremely well defensively with a plus arm to add. Offensively, knows how to find barrels and make an all around impact on a game.
Other Notable Prospects
Eric Guevara, INF, 2023 (Auburn)
Schedule
Tuesday, February 15 - 4:30 PM vs Westminster Christian
Wednesday, February 16 - 4:30 PM vs Miami Springs
Sandalwood
Head Coach: Tim Moses
2022 Draft Prospects
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Dakota Stone, LHP, 2022 (Jacksonville)
Stone is a strong bodied left hander with the ability to miss barrels on the mound. Sits low 90’s with the fastball and has been up to 95 mph. The recent Super 60 participant showed the ability to spin two separate breaking balls with spin rates in the 2600s.
Other Notable Prospects
Alvin Pabon II, 3B, 2022
Holden Bradshaw, SS, 2023
Cooper Whited, LHP, 2023
Schedule
Thursday, February 17 - 7:30 PM vs The First Academy
Friday, February 18 - 4:30 PM vs American Heritage
St. Johns Country Day
Head Coach: Tom Lucas
2022 Draft Prospects
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Jordan Taylor, OF, 2022 (Florida State)
Taylor is an extremely athletic outfielder with a lot of pop in his bat. Has a plus arm from the outfield and moves well in center field. Offensively, has above average bat speed and can get to any pitch in the zone. Power potential is there as he continues to fill out.
Bradley Hodges, LHP, 2022 (Virginia)
Hodges is a 6-foot-1, 190 pound southpaw who really knows how to pitch. Fastball sits 90-91 and shows an above average breaking ball that is a true strikeout pitch. Hodges can generate soft contact with his ability to mix spots and change speeds.
Other Notable Prospects
Finn Howell, INF, 2022 (UNF)
Tyce Moore, INF, 2022 (TCC)
Shawn Andrade, INF, 2023 (USF)
Isaiah Mamea, RHP, 2023 (USF)
Jacob Thomas, LHP, 2023
Schedule
Friday, February 18 - 7:30 PM vs Miami Christian
Saturday, February 19 - 12:00 PM vs Champagnat Catholic