Preseason Classic Preview: West Region
February 10, 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.
This week 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 continue with our two West Region teams: Cypress Creek and IMG Academy.
Cypress Creek
Head Coach: Joe Neale
2022 Draft Prospects
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Ethan Petry, 3B, 2022 (South Carolina)
Imposing 6-foot-4, 220 pound third baseman with some of the best power in the 2022 class. Consistent in game performer with the ability to drive the ball for extra bases. Stays on time and on the barrel with great extension on his swings. Likes to wait for his pitch and do lots of damage when he gets it.
Other Notable Prospects
Caden Kwiat, RHP/OF, 2022
Nick Sanchez, C, 2022
Schedule
Monday, February 14 - 7:30 PM vs Westminster Christian
Tuesday, February 15 - 7:30 PM vs Cypress Creek
IMG Academy
Head Coach: Dave Turgeon
2022 Draft Prospects
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Elijah Green, OF, 2022 (Miami)
Green is your prototypical 5 tool prospect who can pretty much do everything well on a baseball field. True centerfielder with the speed and arm to stick there at the next level. Hit tool is off the charts with tremendous power in his bat. Green put on a show at the 2021 Preseason Classic and looks to repeat that as he heads into the start of his Draft year where he is projected to be a top five pick.
Jackson Ferris, LHP, 2022 (Ole Miss)
Ferris is a 6-foot-4, 195 pound southpaw from North Carolina that screams projection. Not much effort in the delivery with a loose and easy arm action. Fastball gets into the mid 90's and still has more in the tank as he continues to get stronger. Has a true 12-6 curveball, but his best pitch may be his mid 80's changeup. Ferris has a chance to be a frontline starter at the next level.
Neal is a 2023 reclass and fits right into the 2022 class. An above average defender behind the plate and doesn't shy away from catching top arms. An advanced hitter from the left side, Neal is one of the top all around catchers in the 2022 class. He will still be 17 come Draft week.
Other Notable Prospects
Davion Hickson, RHP, 2022 (Florida State)
JeanPierre Ortiz, INF/RHP, 2022 (FIU)
Nathan Fink, OF, 2022
Chase Ingram, 1B/RHP, 2022
Alvin Keels, INF, 2022 (West Virginia)
Jaewoo Cho, RHP, 2023 (Arkansas)
Stone Russell, INF, 2023 (Florida)
TayShaun Walton, OF, 2023 (Miami)
Mikhai Grant, RHP/OF, 2023 (Mississippi State)
Schedule
Wednesday, February 16 - 7:30 PM vs American Heritage
Thursday, February 17 - 4:30 PM vs Champagnat Catholic