2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 2

2021 OF & Southern University commit Henry Garcia (James Monroe) stays on a hard hit ball through the left side. Previous AB, the Northeast ProCase attendee, doubled off the RF wall. PHYS 6-1 215 pounds. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/hDjhcLWxyF

2021 OF Derek Suliz (James Monroe) follows up an oppo double with a #PBRbombsquad to right-center. Compact physical frame at 5-foot-11 195 pounds with barrel control. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/2D9Jkdv8e0

2022 MIF Eric Ballenilla (James Monroe) has caught two barrels thus far. L6 in his first AB and a well struck SAC Fly. Lean, athletic build with a quiet presence in the box. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/f4sv633rvG

2022 MIF Brody Raleigh (Maine-Endwell) gets into the 2nd pitch of the game with a bullet to the left-center gap. Present physical strength as the frame has filled out. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/lU1aEKiNGm

2021 C and Franklin & Marshall commit Conner Rush (Maine-Endwell) utilizes the one knee approach behind the dish, working up through the baseball. Throws were accurate with carry; short stroke LD 1B in 2nd AB. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/fnq8A5WHLH

2021 primary MIF & @Sully_Baseball commit Gabe Fellows (@UEHSBaseball) shows off the short stroke tucking a 2B inside the LF line. Fellows, showing some versatility, is filling in behind the plate today. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/nKvZkj62wS

2022 LHP & UMass-Lowell commit Owen Hoyt (@UEHSBaseball) has kept JC off balance today using a big 1-7 shaped CB in & out of the zone. FB hovering in the low 80 range. Fields position well and showed a clean hang move for a successful pickoff at 1B. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/2vyDWP0orv

‘21 Casey Sauckie III (@AthenaBaseball)

#1 SS in the NY ‘21 class showing some pure arm strength on the mound. FB easily sitting 87-88MPH, rearing back for 91 when needed. Physical 6-2 frame. @PBRNewYork @AthenaBaseball pic.twitter.com/7M49dTNI6R

SR 3B Vic Alongi (@AthenaBaseball)

Present strength in the lower half. Wide set up and simple load. Barrel rests on shoulder, followed by a slight up/back to prepare for attack. Barrel is direct to contact. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/VdSzDV7EOC

‘22 Mason Cisco (@LHSVarBaseball)

Thick, sturdy frame for the primary catcher. Hands get into strong launch position and promote early connection in the swing. Barrel enters hitting zone early. @CiscoMason @Dirtbags_G_Axe pic.twitter.com/vaad9wWBUo

‘22 Evan Chaffee (@HHSbaseball14)

JR LHP and @AlabamaBSB commit impressive through one inning of work. FB sat 86-88MPH (90T). Lean, athletic 6-2 frame w/ clean arm swing. Worked under a quick tempo. @EvanChaffee pic.twitter.com/7u5vl3wAki

‘23 Nolan Smith (@HHSbaseball14)

The RHP has some physicality in the frame and a mature actions on the mound. Efficient lower half and repeats mechanics well. FB sitting 82-83MPH w/ a tight 11-5 CB that is tunneled well. @TWolvesScout @nsmith3744 @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/iewjxtjqMv

Billy Morris (@LHSVarBaseball)

Begins open and balanced prior to loading into rear leg. Hands go straight back during the load while using a toe tap for timing. Gets the barrel out for a hard hit line drive & advanced to 2B on throw. @BillyMo2022 @TWolvesScout @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/LORsPkSI1I

Jonah Ahrens (@LHSVarBaseball)

The LHH has some feel for the barrel and a handsy attack on the baseball. Wide, balanced base. Line drive up the middle, walk off single. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/7B7v5IXEM1

‘23 Andrew Hern (@spntbball)

Projectable 6-3, 185LBS frame. Methodical delivery and move down the mound. Maintains slight bend in the elbow during the arm swing. Tight glove side. FB sitting 80-82MPH through 1in. @Ahearn142 @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/O3B25saGvD

‘21 Joshua Milleville (@spntbball)

The primary RHP and @FDUKnightsBase commit. Stays on the off speed for a barrel to CF. Keeps hands inside the baseball and swing works to the big part of the field. Athletic ball player. @TWolvesScout @Josh_Milleville @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5GmzefpQyK

‘22 LHP Andrew Ayers (@wnorthbaseball)

The 6-1, 170LBS LHP has long levers and some deception in the delivery. Hides the ball well and releases from a 3/4 arm slot. FB up to 84MPH at our #PAS Event. @Andrew_Ayers10 @TWolvesScout @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Ica7hSFd8K

‘23 Dalton Harper (@MFlyersBaseball)

Advanced receiver w/ plus pocket awareness. Flexible lower half as the hamstrings touch the heels. Moves around well in the squat and utilizes multiple set ups. Present strength in the lower half. @Harper163 @TWolvesScout @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/wMTiEufJ1c

‘22 2B Caden Congdon (Cortland) starts off this one with a nice line drive to left. Quick bat with a flat path to the ball allows him to drive the ball. Long frame with room to develop more athleticism. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/HS58afpSAs

‘22 3B/RHP Carter King (Jamesville-Dewitt) hits a 2-run home run to center. The righty shows power potential and a high leg kick. Attacked the high fastball to drive it out of here. Physical frame at 5-10 198lbs. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/EfgWhxbUjM

‘22 LHP (Cortland/VCU commit) Tyler Blake had a solid day on the mound. Sat low to mid 80’s all day. Was in and out of the zone but got swing and misses all day long. The lefty kept the ball on the corners throughout. 10 strikeouts in 4.1 IP. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5wXlZhJFqX

‘25 SS Caden Albright (Cortland) with a 2 RBI single to left center. The 8th grader worked this at bat until he got a pitch to drive. Features a quiet stance with no unnecessary movements. Cleared the hips early and got the barrel out in front. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/t7XvaOjK1p

'24 RHP Reno Spagnoli getting the K on a sharp 2-plane breaking ball. Feel for a quality 3 pitch mix.
FB: 79-81 with life
CB: 72-73 sharp
CH: 71-73 with fade pic.twitter.com/2bT6pFZnwt

'21 1B Jason Pearson (@MWBaseball_/ NYU Commit ) Strong, athletic 6-foot-2, 205 lb build. Quiet hands with a good feel for the barrel, stayed on this breaking ball for a RBI 1B. Following AB drove a 2B to the RF wall. pic.twitter.com/8KRon7PgOS

‘21 SS Logan Haskell (Susquehanna Valley/Binghamton U commit) peppers this ball into the LCF gap to get SVHS on the board first. The speedster got his hands in early to drive the ball. Short, flat swing that shows plenty of power potential. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/LOvriGYF89

2022 RHP/SS Jonah Shearer (Beaver River) with a deep drive to LF & shows great IQ on the bases. 6’2” frame with room to build. Sits 79-82 on the mound pounding the zone. Sharp breaking ball with late break and commands his CH. pic.twitter.com/4nQ6Jvsf6e

2021 RHP Steve Freer (Kingston/@LeMoyneBaseball) worked thru 1st inning troubles before settling in during the 2nd. Lean and projectable at 6-3, 165lbs, quick arm out of an over the top slot. FB worked 83-86 MPH w/ life, pairing with a sharp, 11-5 CB at 70-72 MPH.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/CGZOPNTSLH

2022 OF Evan Dieter (Kingston) with a productive out, getting this ball deep enough to RF to bring in the runner from 3rd. Nice mix of ATH and strength (6.86 runner, 100 MPH EV) in a 5-11, 180lbs frame. Short swing w/ consistent hard contact (82% hard hit rate). @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ODlD1dVmSx

2023 RHP Daniel Bello (Valley Central) struggled w/ command against a tough & patient Kingston lineup, but showed intriguing stuff. The #99 player in NY’s ‘23 class, Bello mixed a heavy, low spin FB out of a 3/4 slot, pairing with a 10-4 CB.
FB: 78-80 T81
CB: 64-67@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/QP1TeYC8eM

2022 INF Dariel Ducasse (Valley Central) works a QAB with 2 outs and 2 strikes. Shortens up and pulls the hands in tight to get to this FB up and in. Quick hands and a short stride finding a barrel thru the 6 hole.

Kingston still all over Valley Central, 14-4. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/d7QQhI4swE

2021 SS Andrew Bonilla (Valley Central/ @RedDragonBsbl) collects his second hit of the game after an RBI 1B in the 1st. Gets to a strong load position w/ a lift and replace stride before using his quick hands to get the barrel to the ball. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/99ofSQyxXD