Prep Baseball Report

Summer Kickoff - UCF: Player Analysis


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The Summer Kickoff - UCF took place Friday, May 27th at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. The event featured players from the 2022-2027 classes participating in a pro-style workout followed by bullpens in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.

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

Top 5 Performers

Javardo Bain SS / RHP / Elite Sports Academy, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Lengthy frame, high waisted, long limbs.
Defense: Smooth, athletic actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick three-quarter arm slot
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, low load. Long extension, quick hands, level bat path.
Power: 88.5 mph exit velocity. Low line drive approach.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

 

 

Ryan Foscolo OF / RHP / Hagerty, FL / 2025

Positional Profile: OF/RHP Lean frame projects with athleticism, interesting '25 to follow.
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Athletic, Lean Frame. Room for physical development.
Defense: Choppy footwork, average hands, one handed gather working towards target.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Over top arm slot with quick arm action.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, compact load. Longer path with quick hands and short stride.
Power: 93.3 mph exit velocity. Line drive up the middle approach.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall, upright delivery, lower half extension down mound. Works in line at times, slightly closed off finish.
Arm Action: RH. Over top arm slot, quick arm action at times.
FB: T81.3, 79-81 mph. Downhill, slight running action.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape. Developing action.
CH: 69-70 mph. Circle change action, slight arm side run.

 

 

Ean Gimson SS / 2B / Land O Lakes , FL / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds. Athletic, Lean Frame. Room for physical development.
Defense: Smooth, athletic movements. Works through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick low arm slot
Hit: LHH. Upright, balanced, open setup. Compact action with lift.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity. Gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

 

 

Lorenzo Laurel OF / 3B / Stoneman Douglas, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: OF/3B High follow 2026 prospect.
Body: 5-foot-11, 176-pounds. Athletic frame, physicality already showing.
Defense: Twitchy, athletic actions. Plays through the ball with momentum toward target
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Advanced arm for class. Loose with carry
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup. Loose hands. On the barrel with ability to launch.
Power: 96.4 mph exit velocity. Pull-side power potential.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

 

 

Rashawn Pinder OF / LHP / Elite Sports Academy, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: Athletic, smooth actions through the ball. Quick feet.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Quick, fluid over the top action. Above average arm for class.
Hit: LHH. Upright, open stance with front foot in.  Toe tap load. Compact and fluid action.
Power: 95.3 mph exit velocity. Easy pop up the middle.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

 

 

 

Best of the Rest

Mark Alvelo SS / 3B / St Joseph's Academy, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Lean frame with developed lower body.
Defense: Steady footwork
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick three-quarter arm slot
Hit: RHH. Balanced with slight open setup. Toe tap load. Level path with lift, short to ball, long after.
Power: 89.5 mph exit velocity. Line drive/middle approach.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Balanced, drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot. Loose, quick arm action.
FB: T83.6, 81-83 mph. Locates well low in the zone.
CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 shape. Gradual break.
CH: 66-67 mph. Fading.

Jacob Barbee SS / RHP / The First Academy, FL / 2024

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 162-pounds. Lean, squared frame,
Defense: Choppy footwork, average hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 72 mph. Over the top arm action
Hit: RHH. Upright setup w/slight knee bend. Low leg kick. Short and direct to ball.
Power: 85.2 mph exit velocity. Opposite field approach.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Bryce Besece C / 3B / Jesuit, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 185-pounds. Advanced size for his class
Defense: 2.44-2.70 pop times. Average hands
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 67 mph. Deliberate over the top arm action.
Hit: LHH. Weight shifted on back side. Low leg lift. Level path w/ tilt. Quick hands.
Power: 82.5 mph exit velocity. Pull-side and up the middle power potential.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall delivery, slight lean back. Lacks extension.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot. Long to short arm action.
FB: T72.4, 67-70 mph. Developing. Velo will come as he gets stronger.
CB: 59-61 mph. Developing pitch. Flashes gradual break.
CH: 63-64 mph.

Jayson Cooper UTILITY / OF / Elite Sports Academy, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Strong, proportional frame. Advanced size for class.
Defense: Athletic movements, average footwork.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and upright setup. Heel raise load. Short path, stays tall.
Power: 91.6 mph exit velocity. Easy swing, works entire field.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.

Lorenzo Farrell 1B / Dwyer, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Stocky frame
Defense: Average hands, keeps ball in front.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup. Level line drive approach, controlled swing.
Power: 84.2 mph exit velocity. Puts the ball in the air, uses the middle of the field.
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.

Liam Furey RHP / RHP / Olympia , FL / 2024

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Tall, wiry frame

Delivery: Tall delivery and finish,  lower body works quickly.
Arm Action: RH. H3/4 arm slot, long arm action
FB: T82.5, 80-82 mph. Downhill, running action.
CB: 63-65 mph. Natural, looper action.
CH: 68-71 mph.

Daniel Gonzalez 1B / OF / ACS Internacional School (London England), FL / 2022

Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 200-pounds. Large, physical frame.
Defense: Mechanically sound footwork, average glove.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. Fluid, low 3/4 arm action.
Hit: LHH. Upright, open setup. Slow load, short lifting action.
Power: 94.5 mph exit velocity. Up the middle power.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Diego Hurtado C / OF / Winter Park, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pounds. Big bodied frame.
Defense: 2.00-2.15 pop times. Quick feet behind the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Low setup with leg kick. Faster hands with a one handed follow through.
Power: 96.5 mph exit velocity. Pull-side power potential.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

Jonathan Lazar OF / RHP / Pine Crest, FL / 2025

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-7, 175-pounds. Tall, lanky frame
Defense: Choppy footwork, lets the ball travel.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 86 mph. Quick, over the top action.
Hit: RHH. Bent knees. High leaning leg kick. Quick and short to the ball.
Power: 90.6 mph exit velocity. Pull-side approach. Line drive hitter.
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.

Camron Lindsey OF / 1B / Seminole Ridge Community, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with rounded shoulders.
Defense: Smooth and athletic movements, get around the ball.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Quick, high 3/4 arm action.
Hit: LHH. Upright and balanced, open setup. Level path with lift.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity. Strong up the middle approach.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

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

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pounds. Strong, athletic body
Defense: Fluid, consistent footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Deliberate, low 3/4 arm action.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, high leg kick. Average hands, long path to the ball
Power: 92.5 mph exit velocity. Level line drive hitter.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Raivon Pinder 3B / OF / Elite Sports Academy, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Athletic, lean build. Potential for increased physical development.
Defense: Athletic actions to ball. Soft hands
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick, high 3/4 arm action.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup. Quick hips and hands, short through the ball.
Power: 89.9 mph exit velocity. Up the middle approach.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

Jacob Rowe OF / RHP / Ridgeview, FL / 2022

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Athletic, Lean Frame. Physically mature.
Defense: Smooth transition working towards target
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long, over the top arm action
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight knee bend. Quick Hands, Uses the whole field. Long swing path.
Power: 94.1 mph exit velocity. Low effort power.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.

Colby Smith 3B / 2B / Jupiter, FL / 2026

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 138-pounds. Lean frame.
Defense: Adjustable glove, smooth transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Low 3/4 arm action.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, slight hip hinge load. Short to the ball with some lift.
Power: 82.1 mph exit velocity. Up the middle approach.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.

Sullivan Smith 2B / OF / Dwyer , FL / 2026

Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 120-pounds. Wiry frame.
Defense: Smooth, athletic actions to ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 75 mph. High 3/4 arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Low leg lift, compact swing. Stays inside the ball.
Power: 74.7 mph exit velocity. Line drive approach using the whole field.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

Michael Thomas SS / 2B / Westminster Academy, FL / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Strong, athletic frame. Showing physical maturity.
Defense: Smooth footwork, athletic movement to ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Fluid arm action. Mostly a Low 3/4 arm slot, but utilizes a variety of arm slots.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Toe tap load. Quick, compact swing. Level path.
Power: 94.6 mph exit velocity. Uses the whole field. Line drive approach.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Christopher Tomlin RHP / C / Winter Haven, FL / 2025

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Tall, lean frame.

Delivery: High leg lift, works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm slot.
FB: T75.7, 74-75 mph. Lacks life.
CB: 58-63 mph. Developing.
CH: 67-69 mph. 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
FL Unsigned Senior Games FL 06/28 John Euliano Park at UCF
Team Florida ID Games - South FL FL 06/29 Lawnwood
Team Florida ID Games - UCF FL 07/03 John Euliano Park at UCF
Team Florida ID Games - Northwest Florida FL 07/06 Northwest Florida State College
Team Florida ID Games - Jacksonville FL 07/12 John Sessions Stadium at Jacksonville U
Team Florida ID Games - Tampa Bay FL 07/13 Jack Russell Stadium
FL Uncommitted Games FL 07/20 Jack Russell Stadium
2022 Southeast Senior Games (Invite-Only) FL 07/25 LakePoint Sports
PBR Junior Future Games NATIONAL 07/26 LakePoint