Maryland Scout Blog: Arundel & South River
April 30, 2019
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Arundel
Andrew Barrett RHP Arundel 2020
Athletic, lanky body type. Came on in the second to get out of a jam and threw four scoreless innings against a good La Plata lineup that had already scored seven runs. Throws with long, loose arm action from a high three-quarters slot with easy effort. Mixed his pitches well. Fastball sat 77-80 mph with slight arm-side run. Change-up was 70-71 mph and breaking ball showed gradual 11/5 shape at 60-62 mph. Controlled mechanics and smooth downhill delivery. Has appeared in 5 games to date making four starts and is 4-1 with a 0.97 ERA. 24 strikeouts in 21.2 innings pitched.
Christopher Beatty Jr. RHP Arundel 2022
Long, lanky, athletic body type and projectable 6’2’’, 145 pound frame. Full controlled build-up style wind-up with a high leg kick into a tall balance position. Drop and drive delivery with a slight pause. Clean hand separation and gets over front side well landing square to the plate with an athletic finish. Throws from a mid to high three-quarter slot with long arm action and light effort. Struggled a bit with his control and left the ball over the plate at times. Velocity was down from earlier in the winter. Fastball sat 77-80 mph, change-up was 67-69 mph with plus fade, and breaking ball showed tight spin and big 12/6 shape. Currently boasts a 3-0 record and 2.13 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 23 innings pitched. Going to be a big time arm in the 2022 class.
Anthony D'Urso 1B Arundel 2021
Athletic body type and projectable 6'0'', 175 pound frame. Showed some strength at the plate and plenty more to come. Hits from a balanced, upright stance with feet square. Loads hands back creating some separation without extra movement. Average stride length and short, level swing path with quick bat speed. Sits in the middle of the lineup already and should increase power with more incorporation of his lower half into the swing. Currently hitting .341 with 3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homerun, and 12 RBI's for the Wildcats as a sophomore.
Sam Merchant C Arundel 2020
Athletic body type with a very quick exchange behind the dish. Hits from a balanced, athletic, slightly crouched, square stance at the plate. Small leg kick load with a direct, level swing path. Showed quick bat speed and some lower half involvement. Had a tendency to get out in front on pitches. Gap-to-gap line drive type hitter with occasional pop. Puts the ball in play and runs very well for a catcher. Was 1-for-3 with three RBI's against La Plata. Currently hitting .348 with 6 doubles, and 16 RBI's for the Wildcats.
South River
Kavi Caster LHP/OF South River 2019 (Salisbury)
Strong, athletic body type. Showed some speed on the bases and discipline at the plate. Hits from a balanced, square stance from the left side of the plate. Short back load with an average stride length. Short to the ball with a slightly uphill swing path, quick hands, and quick bat speed. Currently hitting .455 for the Seahawks with 4 doubles, 3 triples, and 2 homeruns. Has 15 RBI's to go along with 9 stolen bases.
Keaton Goetzger C South River 2019 (Radford)
Strong, athletic body type. Hits from a balanced, open stance at the plate. Small leg kick and loads hand back creating nice separation. Strong lower and half involvement and a slightly uphill, more direct swing path. Gap-to-gap type hitter with some power present. Stays behind the ball well and gets some extension through contact. Batting .333 to date with 3 doubles and 12 RBI's.
Cael Huyer LHP/1B/OF South River 2020
Athletic body type and projectable frame. Showed a controlled wind-up and high leg kick into a tall balance position. Smooth down-to-out delivery. Lands slightly open and throws from a high three-quarter slot with some effort. Fastball sat 77-80 mph and breaking ball showed big 1/7 shape at 62-65 mph. Threw six scoreless frames to start the game against La Plata and battled through some adversity in the seventh to finish the complete game effort. Huyer is 5-0 to date with a 0.76 ERA and has struck out 25 in 27.2 innings pitched. Has also only allowed 11 free passes in 111 batters faced this season.
Chris Nalley SS/RHP South River 2020
Athletic body type and solid defensively at shortstop. Made several plays and showed some range and arm strength. Works through the ball and was fluid around the bag at second turning a couple double plays. Hits from a balanced, slightly crouched stance at the plate. Quick, inverted front knee - leg kick load. Short to the ball with a more level swing path. Gap-to-gap line drive type hitter with occasional pop. Nalley is batting .367 for the Seahawks to date and has struck out just once in his 57 plate appearances.