Maryland Scout Blog: Middletown & Walkersville
June 19, 2019
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Middletown
Graham Brown SS Middletown 2019 (Potomac State CC)
Athletic, lanky body type and leadoff hitter for the Knights. Showed good pitch selection and put together four productive at bats in the game against Walkersville. Went 3-for-3 with a walk two RBI's, and scored three runs. Hits from an open, balanced stance with hands held high above back shoulder. Kept balance throughout swing and finish. Quick bat speed a more uphill swing path. Stays on the ball well through contact with pop to the gaps and speed on the base paths.
Luke Pryor RHP Middletown 2019 (Mount St. Mary's)
Long, athletic, lanky body type and projectable frame with room to add to it. Controlled delivery with a longer arm action throwing from a high three quarter slot. Pitches with regular effort, creating a quick arm through release with more in the tank. Breaking ball is a 12/6 with some depth and potential as a swing and miss pitch. Fastball sat 86-90 mph and breaking ball was 70-74 mph. Went 9-2 this season striking out 74 in 53.2 IP to the tune of a 1.17 ERA. Also hit .395 at the plate and is an interesting two-way player headed to the Mount this Fall.
Chase Weller C Middletown 2021
Athletic body type and projectable frame with room to grow and fill out. Hits from a compact, balanced, square stance. Small, controlled leg kick and short stride. Level swing path with some bat speed and good extension past contact. Showed some pop roping a double to the left field fence in the Walkersville game. Also showed some catch and throw ability. Interesting 2021 prospect to take a look at.
Walkersville
Jaxson Brust CF Walkersville 2019
Athletic, speedy left-handed hitting outfielder. Hits from an open stance with hands held high above back shoulder. Quick, high leg kick and long stride. Stays behind the ball really well with a short, compact slightly uphill swing. Showed some discipline and pop at the plate with a triple to center field in the game against Middletown.
Jake Fraley RHP Walkersville 2019
Big, strong body type. Wasn't overpowering but showed the ability to locate the fastball and breaking ball. Up-tempo, side-step wind up and delivery. Down-to-out lower half drive. Throws from a high three-quarter arm slot with shorter arm action and quick arm speed. Lands square to the plate and gets over front side well with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 79-81 and touched 82 mph. Breaking ball showed tight spin and some sharp 10/4 and 11/5 action at 66-69 mph. Tossed in a change-up that showed some fade at 74-76 mph.
David Karszen SS Walkersville 2021
Athletic body type and projectable frame. Active hands and rhythm in the box. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance. Uses a toe-tap load and creates nice separation. Stays behind the ball well and uses the whole field. Laced a triple oppo down the right field line against Middletown. Quick hands, bat speed and excellent balance throughout the swing. Interesting prospect to keep and eye on.