16 teams from across Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania opened play yesterday in the first day of the PBRT Maryland Classic at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury. Below are quick notes and video taken from our scouts throughout day one of the tournament. 

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Quick Hits

 

Little more here from 2023 RHP Churchill Bridgman (@SHDawgsBaseball) as he continues to dominate hitters through his three innings of work today for @seahawksog. Overmatching hitters and continuing to mix both pitches for strikes w/ + confidence.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/QRxUebx05K

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 20, 2021

 

Great battle at the plate spoiling a bunch of pitches results in this RBI base knock by @PHPanthersWest 2023 C Luke Kontos (@BaseballDons). Short, level swing path, stays back and hammers it back through the middle. @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/D6vCnrVJpi

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 20, 2021

 

The outstanding all around day for @PHPanthersWest 2024 RHP Luke McCullough (@BaseballDons) continues here doubling to the RCF gap after taking one out to left for a HR in his last AB to break the tie. Still pitching a shutout on the bump through 5 inn. of work. #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/5yZi7mnH56

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 20, 2021

 

Uncommitted 2022 RHP Alex Bauer (Caesar Rodney, DE) starting Game 2 on the bump for @USEliteDE2022. Long, lean, athletic frame. Short, quick H3/4 AA. Mixing a 80-83 T84 mph FB and 69-72 mph BB w/ 11/5 shape. @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/WdFu0wjWwl

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 20, 2021

 

Recent @UMES_Baselalb commit 2022 RHP Tristin McCray (Lake Forest, DE) working in relief for @USEliteDE2022. Nasty cut on the FB sitting 78-81 and mixing a 72-75 mph SL. Athletic frame with some quick arm speed through release. @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/hCMV9gjQgT

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 20, 2021

 

Game one starter on the bump 2022 RHP/3B Colin Athey (@QACHSBaseball) also showing some juice here at the plate in game two. Sends this one deep to right for a stand up double. Uphill path with some barrel whip and strength present at the dish.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/yg1QRjEW8B

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 20, 2021

 

Uncommitted 2022 RHP Logan Tapman (@DecaturBasebal1) with the start on the bump for @ECTitansBaseba1 in game two. Strong, physical frame. Long, H3/4 AA. FB fluxed and eventually up to 82-85 T86. BB was sharp w/ 11/5 shape at 67-70 and CH was 73-76.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/sivOfbR7XK

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 20, 2021

 

There’s some serious strength in the hands and in the bat of 2023 3B Jaryn Sample (@STRavensBase). Last two swings I’ve caught compiled here. Athleticism for size to stick on the corner with arm strength also present. Really intriguing follow here.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/4X9LPYIUmr

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 20, 2021

 

Another AB, another stroke by @TEAMXP12 2022 MIF/RHP Garrett Griebel (@KIBucsBaseball). Showing the ability to let the ball get deep here & use the whole field. Laser past the third baseman for another double. Impressive leadoff. <@GarrettGriebel>@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/qT06Rg0n7E

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021

 

Have a day kid! ? 2022 MIF/RHP Garrett Griebel (@KIBucsBaseball) blasts another double for an RBI. This one deep down the RF line. Third double of the day out of the leadoff spot for @TEAMXP12. @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/opKJgJYTl5

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021

 

2023 INF/RHP Trent Waire (@BaseballDons) showing some pop in the bat going down and getting this one to get the job down for a sac-fly. Athletic, versatile defender with some upside at the dish. <@WaireTrent>@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/ICSIokeF05

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021

 

2023 OF/RHP Harry Middlebrooks (@CurleyBaseball) delivers for @TEAMXP12 with this double out to LCF for an RBI. Highly projectable frame with a ton of room to add strength. Quiet, controlled load and stays short to the ball. Two-way potential.@PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/3ztC8kLC0o

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021

 

2023 1B/RHP Liam Byrd (@CurleyBaseball) gets the barrel out early here roping one down the line in left for an RBI. Shows some early separation and really stays on the ball well through contact. @TEAMXP12 @liambyrd5 @PBRMaryland | #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/W4ST2D2s09

— Kyle Campbell (@kcbamaboy13) August 21, 2021

 

‘22 RHP Colby Heiser @colbyheiser_20 (@SnowHillBaseba1)

Shorter AA and hides the ball well w/ strong lower half drive down the bump. FB consistently showing some late cut action w/ feel and mixing in a sharp 11/5 CB

FB: 81-82, T83
CB: 64-65@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/KDIuJ8UGNa

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

‘22 SS Jayden Dillard (@JMBBaseball) goes down and gets one for an RBI single for Force Elite.

Athletic frame w/ some strength present. Rhythmic, fluid actions at the dish. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/sQNgrh7Z9P

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

Short, quick stroke here from ‘22 C/1B Andrew Szalczyk (@DulaneyBaseball) @DirtbagsMid

Ambushes a FB here and laces an RBI single into CF. Physical 6-0 170 LB frame. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/siN8mvZMOh

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

‘22 RHP Justin Marsh @Jmarsh0424 (@CapeBase) @2022_us

Quick, whippy AA from a mid 3/4 slot. Pounding the zone w/ an effective 2 pitch mix in the 1st. FB showing some sink at 79-81, mixing in a tight CB at 70-71. Consistently inducing weak contact@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/wS8BF3VbLA

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

Really like the approach from ‘22 1B Paris Mitchell III (@CapeBase) @2022_us

Lean 6-2 frame w/ room to fill out. Rhythm in the hands w/ nice separation as he laces an outside FB to the backside for a single here. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/x0ckG52dli

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

Another bat that continues to impress in the @2022_us lineup is ‘22 SS Josh Reinhold @JoshuaReinhold1 (@CapeBase)

Quick hands thru contact w/ strong line drive tendencies. Jumps on one here for a single thru the 6 hole.@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/4yzyzItHk9

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

Stock continues to rise for ‘22 3B Brenden Anderson @Brendenn302 (@Central_Base) @2022_us

Evident ? to the pull side w/ a strong G2G line drive approach. Gets on top of this high FB and laces a ? RBI triple to LCF. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/HBBiUqTvh9

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

‘23 SS Chris Chung @ChrisChung27 (Upper Darby PA) puts a charge into one for a game tying 2 RBI double here to LCF.

Hands stay inside the ball well and work quick thru contact. Slight uphill swing path. @PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/18sKiI5HO7

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

Straight ? from ‘22 RHP Michael Costello @mikecostello_10 (Millersville Commit) @DeckDogshowcase

Physical, athletic 6-2, 195 Lb frame. Shorter AA w/ quick arm speed thru release. FB showcasing slight ASR and explodes out of hand at 88-90. Mixing CH at 79-82@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/zc8jXsga5r

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

‘22 RHP Luke Crouch @lukecrouch16 (@CapeBase) @2022_us

Full arm circle delivery from a H 3/4 slot. Pounding the zone and consistently inducing weak contact. FB plays both sides of the plate at 75-78, mixing in a bigger 12/6 CB at 59-61 and a KN at 63-65#PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/QLHACXG6mE

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 20, 2021

 

2023 Jai Sample (Pocomoke)

Athletic 6-foot frame w/ high waist. Long loose 3/4 arm. Repeats well. Feel for CH that has FB arm speed & intent.

FB 82-85
CB 64-66
CH 73-74 @PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/6eGut5gYcp

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) August 21, 2021

 

Big upside in ‘23 SS/RHP Jai Sample (Pocomoke) on both sides of the ball.

Has cruised thru the first 3 innings on the bump and has added 2 hits at the dish. Nice hand separation as he lines a single into CF here. A lot to like.@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/vIzqYd3o9g

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021

 

‘23 OF CJ Garrick @GarrickCj (@CHCBaseball_) @DirtbagsMid

Uber-athletic player w/ plus speed and a knack for finding barrels. Hands work quick w/ a strong whole field approach. Double down the 3B line here. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/PYQII40J25

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 21, 2021

 

2022 Ocean Johnson, RHP/1B, Polytech HS (@USEliteDE2022)

Up to 77, sitting 75-76 w/ slight cut. 3Q slot, short arm circle. Mixing in SL at 61-65. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/LrV4Yclk0l

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2022 LHP Howard Gannon, Lake Forest HS (@USEliteDE2022)

Working effectively off his FB/CB. Up to 78 w/ FB, settling in at 75-77. CB is missing barrels at 66-67.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/l2GisRgcRs

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2022 RHP Jake Maillie, Garnet Valley (@DeckDogshowcase)

Good outing today, allows just 1 run through 4 innings working off a upper-60s CH he can get ahead with. T75 today, sat 72-74. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/bzCpJ5GrN2

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2022 OF JT Cap, Trinity HS (@USEliteDE2022)

Short path, quick to ball. Strong lower half, drives this ball through the hole. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/xbdM2kfinm

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2022 C/SS Quinten Perilli, Penncrest HS (@DeckDogshowcase)

Swing path works through the zone quick, able to lift balls into gaps. Present bat speed.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/yFFi5glWuq

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 Jack Hamilton (Brunswick)

6-2, 205-lb frame. Normal effort upright delivery. Short 3/4 arm action.

FB 76-79
CB 66-67@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/zxobQF2x5t

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 Jack Dente (Devon Prep-PA)

Thin athletic frame. Has filled up the zone with FB/CB mix. FB has stayed down in the zone working both sides and mixing in a 11/5 CB. Weak contact and quick efficient innings. @PBRPennsylvania @DeckDogshowcase #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/dU9G3yd7b5

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 3B/RHP Evan Kelly, South River HS (@SRseahawksBSBL)

Gets low release driven by short hip hinge from 3Q slot. Slight carry on FB at 77-80, has hit 80 numerous times early. Also flashing a sharp CB at 59-62 w/ some sweep.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/cJsGKK4duS

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 RHP/SS Timothy Hitchcock, Cape Henlopen (@BagelBombers)

Gets some forward trunk tilt prior to front foot landing. Closes off his pelvis to create hip/shoulder separation. Up to 80 today, sitting 76-79 w/ a solid three-pitch mix.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/fDqa2boePH

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2024 C/OF Isaac Terhune, Cape Henlopen (@BombersBagel)

Short/quick load, takes this pitch the other way. Swing geared to hit balls hard on a line to all-fields.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/pRDidKXvKE

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 LHP/OF Riley Brister, South River HS (@SRseahawksBSBL)

Open stance, hands start high. Has strong hands, helps keep barrel firm as he’s making contact. Drills this ball down LF line.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/bi0yxrcgOD

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2022 LHP Scott Plumley, Broadneck (@SRseahawksBSBL)

Up to 75 mph w/ FB. Has some sink/depth to it due to heavy pronation. L3Q slot. Some deception to delivery.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/xqd68HhCho

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 OF/RHP Alex Craig, Crofton HS (@SRseahawksBSBL)

Has hit will today, drove in a run earlier on line drive 1B to RF. Takes this ball deep to LCF for a extra base hit. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/rxzNKHmclo

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2024 OF/RHP Brian Fleming, Cape Henlopen HS (@BombersBagel)

Absolute scorches this ball. Uses double toe tap to time pitches. Some loft in the swing, able to create positive attack angle and do damage.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/CcZa53inUw

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 Peter Kokinis stays inside this pitch for an RBI single to RF.

Putty Hill leads 4-2 heading to T4. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/hFppI3BwjY

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 Adam Decker (Towson)

Long 6-1 frame w/ room to fill out. Long free arm w/ some crossfire to the delivery.

FB 75-79 T80x2
CB 62-64@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/64z9v3bcDZ

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

‘23 Joey Benckini (Loyola Blakefield) goes with this FB to deep LCF.

Resulted in a loud sac fly that was run down by the left fielder. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/4zteUugmAo

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2022 RHP Mason Salisbury, Perryville (@TEAMXP12)

Consistently hitting 80 mph w/ FB. Creates tough angle by landing offset. Showing feel for a solid SL in the low-70s.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/NMtxyg0GQF

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 RHP/SS Kyle Rollins, Maurice J McDonough (Mid Atlantic Skipjacks)

Really good operation. Gets deep scap retraction w/ shoulder/torso rotation aligned. L3Q slot w/ feel for a CB that he’ll throw in any count. Up to 80 w/ FB. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/YN6OpsSiz2

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2023 C/RHP Ryan Prehoda, Henry E. Lackey (Mid Atlantic Skipjacks) just sent a ball well over the LF wall.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/cJCmsOKnif

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 20, 2021

 

2024 OF/RHP Michael Baez, Mt Carmel (@TEAMXP12) gets on the mound and hits 82. Was working in the 80s consistently. #PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/LZ3k0UTGk2

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021

 

2023 Reed Linzey (Delmar)

Normal effort delivery. Upright early in the delivery before a short arm swing. Throws from 3/4 slot.

FB 76-79
SL 68-69@PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/ESqaM9rz8u

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021

 

2022 3B Cavan Beck, Northeastern HS (@yyrbaseball)

Linear swing path, works through the ball. Gets onto his backside well. Hits this ball hard into RF for RBI 1B. #PBRMDClassic @PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/SG8zihbN9b

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021

 

Here’s 2023 LHP/1B Wyatt Mummert’s (@TEAMXP12) sweeping CB that he’s been getting outs with all day. Still working in the upper-70s late in this game.#PBRMDClassic @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/ccPRxs1tq2

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021

 

2023 Trent Waire (Loyola Blakefield) singles through the left side to bring home another for @TEAMXP12 in the night cap. @PBRMaryland #PBRMDClassic pic.twitter.com/Rlwa2bbEmP

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021

 

2023 SS/RHP Austin Bausman, Eastern York (@yyrbaseball) gets on the mound and touches 82, was working in low-80s, mixed in a low-70s breaker.#PBRMDClassic @PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/fptcam8Urz

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) August 21, 2021

 

 

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