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Maryland High School Scout Blog: March 21-March 28 Update

April 1, 2022
Jamie Naill Jr
Maryland Scouting Director

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It's finally the Spring of 2022 and our PBR Maryland staff is back on the road covering the High School season with our Boots-On-The-Ground approach to scouting. Throughout the HS season, we will keep a running log of scout notes with video included as we cover the season throughout the state. 

 

SCOUT BLOG BY TEAM

Calvert Hall  Mount Saint Joseph
Churchill Northwest
Georgetown Prep River Hill
Gilman Sherwood
Loyola Blakefield St. Paul's
  Urbana

                                                       

Calvert Hall

 

Jake Butler MIF 2023 (George Mason)

3.26.22: Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance with the hands pre-set high. Utilizes a medium sized leg kick stride, getting the foot down early consistently with solid hand separation. The barrel stays through the zone a long time, showcasing a level swing path with some lift through contact. Consistently peppers the middle of the field with strong line drive tendencies, utilizing an aggressive whole field approach. A table-setter for a loaded Calvert Hall lineup.

Chase Davalli OF 2022

3.26.22: The top uncommitted player in the MD/DE Class of 2022 did not disappoint in the game against Georgetown Prep, ripping a double into the left field corner in the first inning to get the Cardinals on the board. Showcases present strength to the pull side, creating solid lift through contact with quick hands and some barrel whip through the zone. Consistently attacks the ball with intent, showcasing the ability to let the ball get deep and use the whole field. The ball explodes off the barrel to the gaps and alleys, showcasing strong line drive tendencies.


Ryan Haney OF 2024

3.26.22: The stock continues to rise for the uncommitted Sophomore as both the body and the ability on both sides of the ball continues to get stronger. The hands are explosive at the dish, consistently showcasing the ability to hit for strength to all parts of the field, with eye-opening strength to the opposite field. Keeps his hands inside the ball well, attacking with intent and utilizing an aggressive approach. Synchs into the lower half well, creating some lift through contact. Haney won’t be uncommitted for long, as the frame is projectable and strong at 6-2, 180 pounds.

John Harris CIF 2022

3.26.22: Another highly regarded uncommitted player in the state. The frame is physical and shows some athleticism on both sides of the ball. At the plate, the hands work quick out of a quiet back load, showcasing some separation and strong torque out of the lower half. The strength to the pull side is consistent, utilizing strong line drive tendencies to the pull side gap.

 

Lamar King C 2022 (Georgia Tech)

3.26.22: The Georgia Tech commit has really put his conversation into the 2022 MLB Draft conversation, and the day he had against Georgetown Prep only rose his stock. The ability to hit for power to all fields is eye-opening, as the barrel gets through the zone quickly with explosion in the lower half. The hands are strong, creating lift through contact with excellent balance throughout the swing. Consistently showcases the ability to hit to the opposite field with authority, showcasing quick twitch in the hands. Behind the plate, the arm strength continues to get stronger and the catch and release is one of the best in the state. Throws are consistently on the bag and show carry to second base.

 

Thomas Pilarski MIF 2025

3.26.22: Caught one at bat from the standout Freshman middle infielder in the second game of the double header against Georgetown Prep. There’s a ton to like at the dish, as the barrel works quick through the zone with strong line drive tendencies to the middle of the field. An advanced approach at a young age, Pilarski gets the foot down early with a quick back load and some lower half involvement throughout, showcasing the ability to use the whole field effectively. A 2025 that will continue to make strides, and with more at-bats, the sky's the limit.


                                                         

 

Churchill


Zane Gross MIF 2023

3.23.22: Hits from a strong, balanced, slightly crouched stance at the plate. Utilizes nice hand rhythm pre-pitch with a shorter leg kick stride and a smooth back load. Gets the foot down early with a slightly uphill swing path, showcasing the ability to drive the ball with authority to the pull side. Aggressive approach, mostly staying middle to pull side with his approach. Finished the game 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.

 

3.28.22: Gross was at it again against Northwest, showcasing his strength to all fields and present barrel control through contact. Utilizes a consistent aggressive approach at the dish, hunting fastballs and looking to do damage. Creates excellent lift through contact with plus athleticism on both sides of the ball. Finished the game 3-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored.

 

Christopher Hacopian SS 2023 (Wake Forest)

3.23.22: The standout Wake Forest commit continuously proves why he is regarded as one of, if not the best pure hitters across the Old Line State. The approach is aggressive, consistently peppering line drives to both gaps with present pop to the pull side. The hands are explosive, utilizing fast bat speed and present barrel control with the ability to get the barrel to any pitch in the zone. Fluid, clean actions on both sides of the ball with plus athleticism, soft hands and a strong, accurate arm across the diamond. Finished the game against Damascus going 2-for-2 with a double, a triple, three runs scored and two RBI.

 

3.28.22: When watching Hacopian play, you know you’re in for a show and get the luxury of seeing one of the best pure hitters this state has to offer. The game against Northwest was no different, tallying four hits, two of which were doubles. The barrel control and the ability to hit for power to all fields is second to none, utilizing lightning quick hand speed and an aggressive approach. The feel for the game is what we really enjoy to watch, as Hacopian is not only a great teammate, but one of the hardest workers you will find across the state.


Isaac Kreisler OF 2023

3.23.22: Have been impressed so far this season with the intriguing two-way, showcasing present pop to all fields. Hits from a tall, balanced stance at the dish with an extended back load and solid hand separation. Attacks the ball with intent consistently, utilizing fluid, clean actions with explosion in the hands through contact. Creates excellent lift with balance throughout, showcasing his strength to the pull side gap with a long home run to left center field in their game against Damascus. Finished the game 1-for-2 with two RBI.


3.28.22: Kreisler is a guy that continues to rise on our board, consistently showcasing the ability to hit for strength to both gaps and alleys. Synchs into the back side well, creating lift through contact with a more level bat path. Really like the hand speed and barrel whip through the zone, as Kreisler showcases the ability to be a huge catalyst for this star studded Churchill lineup. Finished 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI and a run scored against Northwest.


Matthew Roche CIF 2022 (Wooster)

3.23.22: There’s a ton to like in both the projectability in the body and the ability at the plate. Possesses a strong, long 6-0 190 pound frame with plenty of room to fill out and add even more strength. Hits from a tall, balanced stance with rhythmic actions in the hands pre-pitch. Slight leg kick load, keeping the hands back consistently with solid barrel awareness through contact. Uses the whole field, covering the outside pitches well with strength to the opposite field. Finished the game against Damascus 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.


Erik Rindner C 2022 (Chicago)

3.23.22: Really like the aggressiveness and barrel control portrayed at the dish by the University of Chicago commit. Hits from a slightly crouched, balanced stance with an extended back load and lower hand separation. The barrel explodes through the zone consistently, utilizing strong, quick hands and present barrel awareness. The strength to the pull side is impressive, with doubles power to both gaps and alleys with plenty more to come. Finished the game 2-for-4 with an RBI in Churchill’s win over Damascus.

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Georgetown Prep

 

Tommy Roldan OF 2023 (Virginia)

3.26.22: It has been a wild start to the 2022 season for the University of Virginia commit, as Roldan has battled some minor leg injuries to start out the campaign. Now, he is finally healthy and the swing looks back to the strong, explosive stroke that we are accustomed to seeing. The barrel control is evident with quick hands and clean, fluid actions at the dish. Continues to show a knack for finding the barrel, consistently hitting the middle of the field hard with pop to both gaps. One of, if not the best two-way in the state, the athleticism on both sides is something to see, and will continue to increase as the years go by. 


Jaxson Wood CIF 2024

3.26.22: Not many players in the state showcase more controlled aggression at the dish than the Sophomore corner infielder out of Georgetown Prep. The barrel works quick, creating nice extension through contact with a smooth, extended back load. The power numbers will continue to increase, as the body fills out and the barrel awareness continues to increase.

                                                             

Gilman

 

Alex Garrison 1B 2022

3.22.22: Garrison possesses a long, lean 6-5, 180 pound frame with plenty of room to fill out and add strength. Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance with a quick, shorter stride and nice hand separation. Consistently lets the ball get deep, utilizing the whole field effectively with strong line drive tendencies.


Nick Gladdis 1B 2023

3.22.22: Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched, open stance at the plate with a smooth back load and a shorter toe-tap stride. Stays short through contact, showcasing the ability to hit to the pull side with authority as he smoked a two RBI double down the line in their game against St. Paul’s.

 

Cooper Sidell OF 2023

3.22.22: Got the chance to see the projectable two-way in action in Gilman’s game against St. Paul’s, and the swing did not disappoint. The approach is aggressive and balanced, synching into the hips well with solid torque out of the lower half. Showcases the ability to hit with strength to the pull side, creating some lift through contact with line drive tendencies middle to pull side. Hunts mistake fastball early in the count, looking to do damage with every swing.

 

                                                       

 

Loyola Blakefield

 

Joshua Braxton OF 2022 (Mount St. Mary's)

3.26.22: The athleticism and strength at the plate is eye-opening, showcasing the ability to hit for power to both gaps and alleys. The hands work quick out of a balanced, quiet stance, creating excellent separation in the hands with an extended back load. Showcases strong hands through contact with some hand speed, creating barrel whip through contact. The actions are fluid and clean with speed that can impact the game on both sides of the ball.


Dylan Bryan LHP/OF 2023

3.26.22: Got the start for Loyola in their game against Mount St. Joseph, working with pace and pounding the zone with a strong three pitch mix. Pitches out of a short side step windup into a tall balance point, getting over the front side well. Mixes slots occasionally, inducing some deception through a three-quarter release. The fastball showed feel to the glove side, with the ability to move the fastball to all quadrants of the zone at 81-83, topping out at 84 mph. The breaking ball was thrown with confidence, showcasing the ability to throw it in any count for strikes. Showed a bigger 1/7 shape on the breaker with feel for the bottom of the zone, inducing weak contact when down. Really like the arm action, pitching with intent. As the body continues to fill out, the velocity will continue to increase and the effectiveness of the arsenal will get sharper.

 

                                                     

 

Mount Saint Joseph

 

Jack Bahouth C 2023

3.26.22: The uncommitted Junior catcher shows a ton to like on both sides of the ball, utilizing quick hands and a strong whole field line drive approach at the dish. Hits from a quiet, balanced stance with a quick back load and some quick twitch in the hands, showcasing the ability to pull the hands in and get the barrel to tough fastballs on the inner half. Doubles power for now, with much more to come as the body continues to transform and strength is added. Behind the dish, Bahouth showcases quick, active feet and solid block and recover abilities with a strong, accurate arm to the bag.

 

Jackson Bauer LHP 2022

3.26.22: Got the start on the bump for the Gaels in their game against Loyola Blakefield. Low effort delivery out of a tall, physical frame, creating some arm speed through a close to over the top release. Showcased solid feel for the fastball, mixing it to all quadrants of the zone with advanced feel to the arm side at 77-80. The breaking ball was thrown with full confidence, showcasing feel to the bottom of the zone at 65-67. Pitched to contact throughout the outing, mixing speeds effectively.

 

Landon Cooley CIF 2023

3.26.22: The aggressiveness at the dish is something that stands at with Cooley. Hits with a smooth back load with some hand separation, keeping the hands inside the ball consistently with a strong middle to pull side line drive approach. Utilizes loose, quick hands with a knack for finding the barrel and nice rhythm in the hands pre-pitch.

 

Ripken Reese SS/3B/C 2022 (Kent State)

3.26.22: One of the most prolific athletes across the state, Reese possesses an advanced feel for the barrel with eye-opening strength to the pull side. Facing a lefty, the switch hitting infielder hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance with the hands pre-set high from the right side. The hands work quick and explosive through the zone with whippy barrel action through contact. Utilizes an aggressive approach, looking to do damage with every swing with a high contact rate and strong line drive tendencies. The actions are fluid and clean, both at the dish and in the field. Started the game at third base, showcasing excellent footwork, soft hands and a plus arm across the diamond.

 

Zachary Wainio SS 2022 (Lewis)

3.26.22: Was impressed by the athleticism and feel for the barrel from the strong middle infielder. Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance with excellent hand rhythm and a smooth back load. The barrel explodes through the zone consistently, utilizing quick hand speed and strong line drive tendencies. The approach is sound, showcasing the ability to hit for strength to both gaps and alleys. Showcased solid range side to side at shortstop with quick feet and soft hands.

 

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Northwest


Trent Adelman 3B 2023

3.28.22: Impressive day at the plate for the uncommitted standout third baseman from Northwest. Showcases a keen ability to get the barrel to the ball, showcasing a high contact rate with strength to the gaps and alleys. Excellent hand separation, utilizing quick barrel whip through the zone with strong line drive tendencies to the middle of the field. Like the aggressive approach, attacking the ball with intent and looking to do damage consistently.


Josh Zuckerman RHP 2022 (Emory)

3.28.22: Got the start for Northwest in their game against a loaded and high powered offense in Churchill. The command was not the sharpest, and pitching in thirty degree weather didn’t help, as the wind was howling throughout the entire game. However, Zuckerman battled and kept Northwest in the game, showcasing a strong three pitch mix with advanced feel for a devastating circle changeup down in the zone. The arm works quick through release, pitching with intent with longer, loose arm action. The fastball plays both sides of the plate, with feel to the arm side at 86-88 topping out at 89 mph. The best secondary pitch that we have seen in the past is the bigger 12/6 breaker, but the feel for the pitch was not on this day, but did mix it in a few times at 71-72 mph. The changeup was the equalizer, showcasing excellent fade down in the zone, inducing plenty of swings and misses at 79-81.

 

 

                                                      

 

River Hill

 

Eje Okojie MIF/OF 2023

3.24.22: Really like the athleticism and strength portrayed from the projectable outfielder. Hits with plenty of rhythm with quick twitch in the hands, showcasing quick bat speed through contact. Stays short to the ball, creating some lift through contact with a slightly uphill path. Really like the balance throughout the swing, showcasing a strong gap-to-gap line drive approach with doubles power to the pull side.

 

Henry Zatkowski 1B 2024

3.24.22: Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance at the plate, showcasing the ability to hit to all fields with authority. The barrel gets through the zone quick with a level path, creating some lift to the gaps and alleys. Creates some twitch in the hands, attacking the ball with intent consistently.

 

 

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Sherwood


Amari Allen 1B/LHP 2023

3.21.22: There is plenty to like out of the physical two-way from Sherwood. A former PBR Future Game participant, Allen possesses a physical frame with a short, explosive stroke from the left side. Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance with the hands pre-set at the top of the zone. Short, quick leg kick stride with some hand separation and quick twitch. The hands work quick and explode through contact, creating excellent lift to the pull side. Came through in the clutch for the Warriors, hitting a go ahead grand slam in the fifth inning to give Sherwood the lead that they never relinquished.

 

Ben Berger LHP 2023

3.21.22: Came in to close the game out for Sherwood in their 9-4 victory over Urbana. Short side-step windup with a high leg kick into a tall balance point. Full arm circle through release from an over the top slot, showcasing the ability to get over the front side consistently. Pounded the zone early and often, showcasing excellent feel for the fastball to both sides of the plate at 81-83, mixing in a bigger breaking ball for strikes at 67-69 mph.


Steven Tameris RHP 2022 (Frostburg State)

3.21.22: The competitiveness and “bulldog” like mentality is always a pleasure to see out of Tameris, as he got the start for Sherwood in their game against Urbana. The feel for the zone was not the sharpest we’ve seen in years past, as the fastball and breaking ball command was scattered. Pitches out of the stretch with a tough low three-quarter slot through release. The fastball showcases present and consistent arm side run at 82-84 mph, mixing in a tight slider at 73-74 mph. The breaking ball showed promise when in or around the zone, inducing swing and misses throughout the outing. Also featured a changeup at 75-76 that showed some late dive action.

 

 

                                                         

 

St. Paul's

 

Cameron Nelson OF/LHP 2023 (Wake Forest)

3.22.22 (Hitting): One of the more prolific two-way players in the state, the Wake Forest commit showcases a sound ability to hit for power to all fields, with doubles strength to the gaps and alleys. Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance from the left side, utilizing a smooth back load with excellent hand separation. The barrel gets through the zone quickly with fast hands and a slightly uphill swing path, showcasing quick twitch actions throughout. The athleticism is eye-opening in all facets, hitting two doubles in the game against Gilman. 


3.22.22 (Pitching): Came out of the ‘pen in the 7th inning with the score tied, working a scoreless frame, allowing the St. Paul’s offense to walk it off in the bottom half of the inning. The arm works quick with some whip through release from a tough three-quarter slot. Releases slightly cross-body, inducing some deception with the fastball. Worked predominantly with the fastball throughout his inning of work, mixing to both sides of the plate effectively at 88-91. The fastball exploded out of the hand with ride and run, inducing weak contact and plenty of swing and miss. A ton to like on both sides of the ball.  

John Padousis C 2022 (Stevenson)

3.22.22: Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance with some rhythm in the hands. Smooth, quiet back load, showcasing the ability to cover the outside pitch. Attacks the ball with authority, with some hand speed through contact and a more level bat path. Walked it off for St. Paul’s in their game against Gilman with a deep sac fly to center field.


 

                                                         

 

Urbana

 

Riley Smith SS/OF 2023

3.21.22: The strength and physicality added to the frame is eye-opening, and has really transformed Smith’s game in every aspect. Smith possesses plus speed and athleticism, showcasing the ability to impact the game in all aspects. Hits from a relaxed, slightly open stance with the hands set low, creating solid hand separation with a smooth, fluid back load. Showcases explosion out of the lower half, utilizing strong hands and whippy barrel speed as he uses the whole field effectively. Doubles strength for now, however look for the power to continue to increase as strength is continued to be added to the frame.


Brendan Yagesh LHP/1B 2022 (Mount St. Mary’s)

3.21.22: The lean, projectable 6-2 southpaw got the start for Urbana in their game against Sherwood on opening day for public schools in Maryland. Works out of an up-tempo, short side step windup with a full arm circle release. Attacks hitters with confidence, filling up the zone early and often with a solid two-pitch mix. The fastball came out of the hand well and worked heavy through the zone, showcasing feel to both sides of the plate at 87-88, topping out at 89 mph. The breaking ball was thrown with confidence, showcasing tight 1/7 shape with some late depth at 70-71. Worked four innings of no hit ball, striking out seven while scattering two hits.