2021 JUCO Scout Blog: Edition 4

May 12, 2021
Jared Carrier
Scouting Director

Our Ground Forces wrapped up their regular season coverage recently in what was a abbreviated schedule in the Northeast this year...

Edition 4

Trey Brown 2B / OF / Aquinas Institute, NY / Monroe CC

Trey Brown(@TribuneBaseball)

Fights off the 2 strike Off-speed pitch for a 1B up the middle. The RHH features low set hands and looks to have some feel for the barrel. Slightly uphill bat path. 3-hole hitter and good presence in the batters box. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/EcaI9B0i0g
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) May 2, 2021

Dakota Britt RHP / 3B / Rockwall-Heath, TX / Herkimer CC

FR Dakota Britt (@Herk_Baseball)

Early action as Britt takes the 0-2 FB and deposits it over the RF fence. Lean, athletic frame and the swing plays. Barrel enters the hitting zone early and extends through extension. @PBR_Texas @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/3Pz9JgLeLv
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) May 2, 2021

Kelvin Gutierrez OF / SS / Bathgate, NY / Ulster CC

WHAT. A. GAME. After falling behind 2 in the top half, @SUNYUlsterBB comes back with 3 of their own to win in extras. So. OF Kelvin Gutierrez comes thru in the clutch and walks it off. Simple, inside out approach from the switch hitter yields the dagger for Ulster. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/uAPRcbAXd3
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) May 7, 2021

Freddie Callo LHP / 1B / Marlboro, NY / Ulster CC

Fr. LHP Freddie Callo (@SUNYUlsterBB) battled thru some 1st inning troubles and settled in nicely working a 1-2-3 2nd inning. FB/CB combo that he’s confident commanding to both sides of the plate.
FB- 84-86
CB- 70-72, 1-7 shape. Uses in any count@PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/4E3a5UZafw
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) May 7, 2021

Gregory Bandura SS / C / Pine Bush, NY / Orange CC

Fr. C Gregory Bandura (@sunyoccbaseball) with a huge 2 out, 2 run single to give Orange County the lead here in extras. Punched this one over the 2B head for the biggest hit of the game. Worked a QAB in a clutch spot, commands the game well from behind the dish. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/pSeFAFToev
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) May 7, 2021

Salix Felix 3B / OF / Citius Prep, NY / Monroe College

FR. 3B Salix Felix (@MC_MustangsBASE) unloads here on a hanging BB and deposits this one deep into LF for a 2 RBI 2B

Quick, fluid actions at the plate w/ present ? to the pull side. Really like the strength in the swing

Mustangs lead 6-0 still in the 2nd@PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/qapm16kj3O
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 9, 2021

Anthony Fontana 1B / Wantagh, NY / MOnroe College

Another bat I like in this @MC_MustangsBASE lineup is So. 1B Anthony Fontana

Big, physical 6’3”, 235 LB frame. Simple line drive approach to the whole field w/ pop to the gaps and alleys. Strong backside 2 RBI single here@MC_MustangsBASE leads 7-0 thru 2.@PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/h888xTcyXf
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 9, 2021

Vladimir Ceverino RHP / Franklin K. Lane, NY / Monroe College

R-FR. RHP Vladimir Ceverino starts for @MC_MustangsBASE

Tall 6’3” frame w/ room to fill out. Loose, quick arm w/ nice feel for a two-pitch mix. FB comes out of hand well and commands both sides of plate at 87-89, T90. Mixes a tight slider w/ feel at 76-77@PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/AlhbLxGHlJ
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 9, 2021

Nicholas Feretic RHP / SS / Notre Dame, NJ / Monroe College

Another arm to like is FR. RHP Nicholas Feretic (@MC_MustangsBASE)

Strong 3 pitch mix w/ command. Athletic, loose arm w/ the FB humming 87-89, T90. Tight CB w/ feel and command at 73-74 and a late fading CH at 75-76. @PBRMaryland @PBR_JUCO @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/MBDBAATHn0
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2021

Miguel Toribio OF / James Monroe , NY / Monroe College

R-FR OF Miguel Toribio ties the game w/ a 2B down the first base side for @MC_MustangsBASE

Athletic, wiry frame w/ quick hands and barrel control at the dish. Fought off some tough pitches during the AB and hooked this one down the line. @PBRMaryland @PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/Tfs6ZixklP
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 8, 2021

In Addition

FR C Yuzuki Okumura (Ohmi HS, Japan / Herkimer CC)

FR Yuzuki Okumura (@Herk_Baseball)

Sends this ball to the moon for a no doubt solo shot to left field. Third hit of the day, all hard hit to the pull side. Looks to drive the ball out front. @PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO @PBR_NY_Carrier pic.twitter.com/eF1OufdccD
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) May 2, 2021

SO Matt Tobin (West Canada Valley HS / Herkimer CC)

SO Matt Tobin (@Herk_Baseball)

Let’s the ball get deep for a 1B to RCF. Has some physicality in the frame. Somewhat upright setup while maintaining athleticism in the lower half. Shows the ability to drive the ball to both sides of the field. @RiverHawkBB Commit. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/HeHBAwaW7Z
— Max Schrantz (@max_schrantz) May 2, 2021

SO Utility Ian Engentino (Cornwall HS / Orange CC)

Nearly a spectacular diving catch to end the inning, So. INF Ian Engentino (@sunyoccbaseball) stung this ball. Uses a moderate leg kick and a short, compact stroke to barrel this ball up. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/8DylhYhg3B
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) May 7, 2021

FR 3B Paul Grasso (Burke Catholic / Orange CC)

Some shoddy camera work here, but Fr. INF Paul Grasso (@sunyoccbaseball) crushed this baseball to RCF gap. Barrel is quick to the ball with a slightly uphill bat path through the zone. After some deliberation, this was ruled a GRD instead of an inside the park HR. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ElKxMHfraz
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) May 7, 2021

FR 1B Jared Yalon (Connetquot / Ulster CC)

See ya ball! Fr. 1B Jared Yalon (@SUNYUlsterBB) takes this ball out to the RCF gap, putting Ulster ahead. Simple timing mechanism, gets the foot down on time consistently, shows quality bat speed from the left side. Team leading 5th HR of the season. ?#PBRBombSquad @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/H67yADywtx
— Brian Adorno (@brian_adorno) May 7, 2021

FR INF Joan Sosa (Cardinal Hayes / Monroe College)

After a Jose Martinez 2 RBI double to left, R-FR SS Joan Sosa goes backside for another 2 RBI double to extend the @MC_MustangsBASE lead 14-5.

Lineup is absolutely stacked 1-9.

Heading to the 7th, Mustangs look in control. @PBR_JUCO @PBRMaryland @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/kWIW5PbeA8
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 9, 2021

FR INF/OF Dante Paolucci (New Rochelle / Monroe College)

On cue, 6’1 190lb Freshman Dante Paolucci deposits the first pitch of the 5th into the right center bullpen. Easy juice. 1-0 @MC_MustangsBASE @PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/o7m5MUT4ge
— Josh Kuykendall (@wv_pbr) May 7, 2021

SO LHP Olvis Genao (Manchester Central, NH / Monroe College)

Sophomore Olvis Genao (@MC_MustangsBASE) pitches out of a potential jam, getting a F8 here. Heading to the top of 5th, still 0-0. Pitchers duel so far. @PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/slKOor2gZM
— Josh Kuykendall (@wv_pbr) May 7, 2021

SO OF Daniel Palermo (Sachem East / Monroe College)

Sophomore Daniel Palermo (@MC_MustangsBASE) with a hard single back through the box. Displays good barrel control and evident athleticism. @PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/8Dl7j5drFX
— Josh Kuykendall (@wv_pbr) May 7, 2021

SO Jose Martinez (Juana Colon HS, PR / Monroe College)

R-SO. OF Jose Martinez extends the @MC_MustangsBASE lead here in the 3rd w/ a bullet down the LF line for an RBI triple.

Smooth, quick hands at the dish w/ strong line drive tendencies. Ball comes off the bat very well to the pull side.

8-2 into the 4th@PBRNewYork @PBR_JUCO pic.twitter.com/nymOt5sBx4
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 9, 2021

SO INF Jared Paladino (St. Dominic / Monroe College)

R-SO. 2B Jared Paladino gives @MC_MustangsBASE the lead here in the first w/ a sharp single through the 6-hole.

Athletic, twitchy actions at the dish w/ a solid feel for the barrel. Line drive tendencies w/ strength to the pull side.

1-0 after 1.@PBR_JUCO @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/V2dOWbBcjv
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 9, 2021

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