Maryland Scout Blog: DeMatha Catholic & Archbishop Spalding
April 2, 2020
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DeMatha Catholic
Jack Bulger C DeMatha 2020 (Vanderbilt)
Strong, physical body type. Went 2-for-4 with two RBI's in the game against Archbishop Spalding. Hit a laser back up the middle for a base hit and drove one through the right side for another RBI. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate with a small leg kick load. Stays on the ball extremely well with a quiet head and explosive lower half. Showed quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Also closed the game for DeMatha on the mound pitching two scoreless innings. Allowed two hits, walked one and struck out one. Fastball sat 86-88 mph and breaking ball was 74-75 mph. Team captain, and exceptional leader.
Coleman Calabrese SS DeMatha 2021 (James Madison)
Athletic, projectable frame. Moves well at shortstop and showed range and clean actions. Went 1-for-4 in the ballgame against Archbishop Spalding with a run scored. Balanced stance at the plate with a small leg kick load. Compact swing with bat speed and good extension past contact.
Alex Greene RHP/OF DeMatha 2020 (Virginia)
Athletic, strong body type and projectable 6'1'', 195 pound frame. Started the game on the bump against Archbishop Spalding working three innings allowing two runs on four hits, walked four, and struck out six along the way. Fastball sat 88-92 mph and breaking ball was 72-75 mph with sharp 11/5 shape and a 2200-2400 spin rate. Change-up was 79-80 mph. Small side-step wind-up and high leg kick into a tall balance point with hands set high. Smooth delivery landing square to the plate with an athletic finish. Throws with short arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Creates quick arm speed through release. Also contributed offensively for the Stags going 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and scored a run. Uses the whole field well at the plate with power to the alleys present.
Archbishop Spalding
Caleb Estes SS/2B Archbishop Spalding 2022 (Maryland)
Athletic, projectable frame with plenty of more room to fill out. Hits from a balanced, square stance at the plate. Small leg kick load and gets good hand separation. Stays behind the ball very well with a quiet head and loose swing. Gets good extension past contact with a two-handed finish. Ripped a shot to left field and went 2-for-3 in the game with a double, a walk, and scored a run hitting in the top of the order. Athletic and moves well in the infield with clean actions.
Thomas Joseph OF Archbishop Spalding 2021
Strong, physical body type and projectable frame. Hits from a balanced, square stance at the plate. Smooth back load and minimal stride. Showed quick hands and bat speed through the zone. Strength and power present. Drove one deep to left field but outfielder made a great catch to rob a for-sure multi-RBI double. Continues to get better every time we see him. Body is really starting to fill out and looks really good. Will make an impact at the next level in the middle of the lineup with out a doubt.
Ethan McCormick SS/2B Archbishop Spalding 2021 (Liberty)
Athletic, lanky body type and projectable frame. Went 1-for-4 in the ballgame against DeMatha, stole two bases and scored a run. Hits from a balanced, square stance at the plate and creates nice hand separation. Stays behind the ball with good extension through contact. Loose hands and two-handed finish. Power continuing to develop as frame is beginning to fill out. Athletic, and rangy in the infield. Plays with active feet and works through the ball with clean actions.
Noah Mrotek RHP Archbishop Spalding 2021 (Maryland)
Strong, projectable frame. Started the gam on the bump for the Cavaliers working three and two-thirds innings allowing four runs (one earned), on four hits, two walks, and struck out eight in the ballgame. Fastball sat 89-91 mph and mixed in a breaking ball and change-up. Breaking ball was 75-78 mph with 11/5 shape and a 2000-2100 spin rate. Power change sat 83-84 mph. Was able to repetitively come up with big strikeouts in key situations to limit some damage. Works downhill and showed really quick arm speed through release. Loose arm and throws from a low to mid three quarters slot with light effort. Lands square to the plate and gets over front side well.
Josh Moylan 1B Archbishop Spalding 2020 (East Carolina)
Strong, physical body and projectable 6'4'', 225 pound frame. Went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double, an intentional walk and drove in two runs. Big-time middle of the order left-handed bat with present power to all fields. Athletic and moves well around the bag at first base. Team captain and exceptional leader. Hits from a balanced, open stance at the plate. Used a medium-sized leg kick load and stays behind the ball very well. Quiet head with a powerful lower half and gets great extension. Very bright future, extremely hard worker - continues to polish game every time out.
Parker Thomas RHP Archbishop Spalding 2023
Long, athletic, projectable frame. Came on in relief to get out of a jam in in the seventh. Worked a third of an inning allowing a base hit and got a slow-comeback to end the threat. Fastball was 82-84 mph and breaking ball showed big 11/5 shape at 69-72 mph. High leg kick from the stretch into a tall, compact balance point. Smooth stride down the hill and strong lower half drive. Quick arm speed and throws from a mid to high three-quarter slot with some effort. Really nice looking arm with huge upside.
Nate Vermillion RHP Archbishop Spalding 2020 (Frostburg State)
Strong, projectable frame. Came on in relief in their game against DeMatha. Worked three innings allowing one run on three hits, walked two, and struck out six along the way. Power arm that sat 84-87 mph and touched 88 mph. Breaking ball was tight with 11/5 shape and some sweeping action at 71-73 mph. Controlled side-step wind-up and leg kick with a quarter body turn. Clean hand separation, sits on back side, and explodes down off the rubber. Showed a really quick arm through release throwing from a tough low to mid three-quarters slot. Lands in-line with home plate falling slightly off to the first base side.