This Saturday, PBR Florida is returning to historic Henley Field in Lakeland to host Underclass Games 2018, an invite-only event featuring the state’s top 2020, 2021, and 2022 prospects. The event serves a dual purpose: to provide a platform for the state’s top underclass talents to demonstrate their abilities in both a pro-style workout and in-game environment, as well as an identifier for the esteemed Preseason All-State in January.

And, in addition to determining which players will be invited to attend next year’s Preseason All-State event, Saturday’s Underclass Games will also be an opportunity for players to earn a spot on Team Florida’s roster for the upcoming Future Games – a national event spotlighting the country’s brightest 2020 talents.

Since last year’s Underclass Games event, 33 of 2017’s attendees verbally committed to play at the next level, with 23 of those commitments coming from Division-I schools.

Some of the top uncommitted underclassmen from across the state will be in attendance. Many of the Top 25 Uncommitted players highlighted from the LImed Series will be attending. This includes both of the top 2021 standouts in Renzo and Dorian Gonzalez. Renzo Gonzalez from Alonso high school  is high-waisted with twitchy actions all over the field. On the mound he worked his fastball up to 84 mph with some feel for a bigger breaking 1/7 curveball. Dorian Gonzalez from Belen Jesuit featured a compact, athletic, 5-foot-9, 180-pound frame with some strength throughout. Gonzalez does not get cheated at the plate from the left side. The infielder is balanced at the plate, and showcases advanced strength through the zone while working on an uphill plane.

 

2020 middle infielder Blake Wright was a treat to watch throughout the Limited Series as he hunted pitches at the top of the Top Tier Roos’ lineup aggressively. His quick hands and strong wrists allow him rip line drives, primarily to the pull side, seemingly each time he was up to bat. Wright’s teammate on the Top Tier Roos Alex Haire will be in attendance as well. Haire, a 2020 outfielder, is still maturing physically at 5-foot-10, 160-pounds, but already exhibits a high-waist on his frame with twitchy actions all over the field including taking advanced routes from his centerfield position.

 

Luke Baker is another 2020 attending who stood out at the Limited series. The 2020 LHP is long and lean at 6-foot-5, 185-pounds, and showcased a compact, repeatable delivery while flashing feel for three pitches. His fastball worked 82-85 with hardly any effort, and there is likely more velocity to come in the future.

 

A pair of Gatorball standouts from the LImited series will be in attendance as well in Jonathan Santiago and Corbin Grantham. Santiago has continued to fill out his 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame and now exhibits lean strength throughout his athletic frame. His twitchy athleticism translates well behind the plate where he is a solid defender. Grantham has a physical, 5-foot-10, 177-pound frame with lean, defined muscle throughout, especially in the upper-half. Looks the part in the outfield where his impressive speed allows him to get to all balls while also showcasing a strong throwing arm.

 

A number of other players are  primed to generate some attention, this includes the 2020 class’ top-ranked second baseman Sal Grinstead. The Spruce Creek infielder has consistently improved his game, both offensively and defensively, and it’s made him a high-follow moving forward. He stands out for his advanced offensive traits, so it’ll be intriguing to see how he’s developed following his sophomore season.

 

Also participating with Team Florida at the 2018 Future Games, 2021 SS Dominic Scavone will be in attendance and he has garnered some national looks. The TNXL Academy infielder is ranked within the top 20 of his state’s class for his ability to barrel up balls. He’s shown some authentic ability on the mound, too, making his performance at Underclass Games must-see.

 

With a roster loaded with talented uncommitted prospects, including but not limited to the ones above, this years event is another must see for college coaches across the country.

CLICK HERE to view this year’s Underclass Games roster.

FORMAT

• Check-in for position players (two-way players included): 8:10 to 8:40 a.m.
• Stretch/Introduction: 8:40 to 9 a.m.
• Position Player Workout (infield/outfield, batting practice, etc.): 9 a.m.
• Pitchers check-in: 11 a.m.

Following the conclusion of the workout, Game One will occur between teams 1 and 2 while Game Two for teams 3 and 4 will occur after the first game concludes.

• Game 1: 12:00 p.m. 
• Game 2 (approximately): 3 p.m.

With the weather in the forecast on Saturday, stay up-to-date regarding any delays or postponements by following us on Twitter at @PBRFlorida.

GAME 1 LINEUP

 

					WHITE
First	Last	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Will	Stroud	P	P
Trey	Hinchliffe			P	P
Matt	Komaroski					P	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B
Nathan	Espinal			SS			P			SS	2B
Zach	DeVito				SS			P		2B	SS
Dillon	Haines	OF	OF	OF	OF		OF	OF	P	OF
Wesley	Luttfring	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF			OF	P	OF
Landon	Moran	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B					P
Matthew	Campina					C	C	C
Blake	Dincman								C	C	C
Andrew	Sundean	C	C		3B	3B
Dylan	King	2B	2B	C	C
Blake	Wright	SS	SS	2B	2B
Joel	Joffe					SS	SS	2B	2B
Cade	Haddix					2B	2B	SS	SS
Blake	DArville						3B	3B	3B	3B	3B
Stan	Demartinis	3B	3B	3B		OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
Alexander	Haire	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
					RED
First	Last	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Ryan	McCauley	P	P
Mitchell	Harding			P	P
Peter	Petracco					P	3B	3B	3B	3B	3B
Trey	Burd						P	SS		SS	2B
Joel	Haskin							P	SS	2B	SS
Brett	Schoessler			OF	OF	OF			P
Noah	Sullivan	3B	3B	3B	3B	3B				P
Dustin	Low					2B	2B				P
Jaime	Ferrer	C	C	C
Justin	Farina				C	C	C
Isaac	Ferrer							C	C	C	C
Hal	Turner	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B
Dorian	Gonzalez Jr	SS	SS	2B	2B
Malik	Young	2B	2B	SS	SS
Colby	Shelton					SS	SS	2B	2B
Renzo	Gonzalez	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
Ahmad	Fitts	OF	OF	OF			OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
Benjamin	Murrell	OF	OF		OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF

 

GAME 2 LINEUP 

					ROYAL
First	Last	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Chris	Coll	P	P
Austin	Tanner			P	P
Nash	Adkins					P	P
Bryce	Braxton	3B	3B	3B				P		3B	3B
Jake	Little								P	P
Ian	Brown				3B	3B	3B	3B	3B		P
Brody	Donay	C	C	C
Pedro	Gutierrez				C	C	C
Aidan	Hughes							C	C	C	C
Ryne	Guida	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B
Dylan	Mock	SS	SS	2B				2B
Gavin	Miller				2B	SS	2B			SS
Spencer	Mangum							SS	SS	2B	2B
Jake	Mummau	2B	2B				SS				SS
Bryce	Fitzgerald			SS	SS	2B			2B
Drake	Harman	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
Dylan	Bowen	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
Corbin	Grantham	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
					GOLD
First	Last	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Luke	Baker	P	P
Carsten	Finnvold			P	P
Jack	Cebert					P	P
Colby	Fanning							P	P
Colby	Slaughter			C	C					P
Dominic	Scavone					SS	2B				P
Riley	Parker	C	C							1B	1B
Jonathan	Santiago					C	C	C
Sawyer	Feller								C	C	C
Devon	Spicer	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	1B	3B	3B
Jack	Hodges	2B	2B	SS	SS
Sal	Grinstead	SS	SS	2B	2B	2B
Logan	O' Brien						SS	2B	2B	SS	SS
Blake	DeLamielleure							SS	SS	2B	2B
Brenden	Vern	3B	3B	3B	3B	3B
Tate	Worrell						3B	3B	3B	3B	3B
Dalton	Vonderstrasse	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
Zachary	Thibodeau	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF
Nick	Monile	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF	OF

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