Junior colleges across the state are finding their way to get games in with a limited preseason. Our PBR Ground Forces have been on the trail. Stay tuned for additional coverage this spring. 

Edition 1

Scottie O'Bryan OF / Jamesville DeWitt , NY / niagara ccc SO Scottie O’Bryan (@NiagaraTwolves) Tons of natural strength and athleticism. Stays on the breaking ball away and drives over the RF fence for a solo shot. Siena transfer. @PBRNewYork @Scottie_BigTime @WNYTomPrince pic.twitter.com/mrA7DhzD6T — Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) April 5, 2021

Devaun Farnham RHP / Dunkirk, NY / niagara ccc CH has been very effective against the LHH. Throws with confidence. pic.twitter.com/36MpAbfJH2 — Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) April 5, 2021

Andrew Fairbrother 3B / Williamsville North, NY / niagara ccc FR Andrew Fairbrother (@NiagaraTwolves) Handles the pitch up for a hard hit, 2 strike line shot to left center. Tall frame w/ room to add muscle. Projectable corner build. @PBRNewYork @andrew_fairb pic.twitter.com/lIQ08aB8tC — Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) April 5, 2021

Brandyn Gatenby C / Palmetto Ridge , FL / genesee cc SO Brandyn Gatenby (@baseball_gcc) Sturdy, LHH catcher at 6-foot-1, 210LBS. Quality load sets him up for success and barrel is flat through the hitting zone. Middle of the field approach. Put together a solid day all around. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/I71nEB2noz — Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) March 25, 2021

Carson Barker 3B / Banting Memorial , ON / genesee cc Second HR of the day for @baseball_gcc. This time off the bat of Soph 1B Carson Barker. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/xFcX23mpnd — Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) March 25, 2021

Reece Correa OF / School of The Arts, NY / genesee cc SO Reece Correa (@baseball_gcc) Swing works short to and long through, spending a lot of time in the hitting zone. Strong, wide base promotes balance throughout the swing. High contact bat. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/cIvyonGDoU — Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) March 25, 2021

Nicholas Rini LHP / Powhatan, VA / jamestown cc So. Nick Rini (@JCCJayhawksBase) Wide base and high hands lead to some pop in the bat. Drops the barrel on a FB in. Hard line drive to RF. @PBRNewYork @PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/KyIsCyto9g — Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) March 25, 2021

Bryce Jackson RHP / Jamestown , NY / jamestown cc RS-Fr. Bryce Jackson (@JCCJayhawksBase) FB worked Mid to Upper 80’s during his first inning of work. Projectable 6-foot-3 build. Tall and fall delivery in a straight line down the mound. Canisius Transfer. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/PiD8uBd7t4 — Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) March 25, 2021

In Addition

FR Arlain Sesin (Miami, FL/ Southridge / Erie CC)

FR Arlain Sesin (@KatsNation)

Follows up with a no doubt HR of his own to put ECC on the board. Lead off hitter and starting CF. Level bat path through the hitting zone and short to the baseball. Ball turned around in a hurry. @PBRNewYork @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/29r7upHEW6

— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) April 5, 2021

SO Greg Hare (Warsaw, NY / Warsaw / Erie CC)

SO Greg Hare (@KatsNation)

Thick, strong RHH. Leading hitting in most power #’s. Smokes ball down the line as Sesin comes around the score. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/mZWxmxyuQG

— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) April 5, 2021

FR Cal Brazier (Oshawa, ONT / Maxwell Heights / Niagara CCC)

FR Cal Brazier (@NiagaraTwolves)

The big swinging 1B keeps the hands inside the baseball for a line drive up the middle. Has some barrel whip at launch and some pop in the bat. @TUDragonsBB Commit. @PBR_Ontario @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ND7oU6n0bv

— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) April 5, 2021

SO RHP Adonis Collado (Perth Amboy, NJ / Perth Amboy / Jamestown CC)

SO RHP Adonis Collado (@JCCJayhawksBase)

Arm action is clean and whippy. The FB is live, sitting 86-88MPH. Showed a swing a miss CB when located down in the zone, featured in the video below. Lots to like on the mound.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/7s6bRRxHqX

— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) March 25, 2021

SO Lucas Porpiglia (Dunkirk, NY / Dunkirk / Jamestown CC)

SO Lucas Porpiglia (@JCCJayhawksBase)

Hops on the FB for one of the hardest hit balls of the day for the Jayhawks. Simple, repeatable swing. Does damage when meeting the ball out front. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/23s2bj21Nt

— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) March 25, 2021

SO Roberto Aracena (Miami, FL / Citi Christian Academy / Jamestown CC)

Soph. Roberto Aracena (@JCCJayhawksBase)

Physical LHH at 6-foot-2, 215LBS. Stays on the off speed for the RBI 1B. Starting SS and middle of the order bat. Load begins early and promotes early connection in the swing. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/k1fd28MTti

— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) March 25, 2021