ID: Capital Region 10 to Know

March 15, 2023
Ted Williams & Joe Walentin
PBR Staff

Throughout our rigorous preseason schedule, we will be highlighting top performers from each event. Roughly 70 uncommitted prospects gathered at AllStars Academy in Latham, NY on 2/22 to undergo a traditional showcase along with our cutting-edge technology. Below are some of the standouts in no particular order.

STAT RELEASE

10 TO KNOW

Ian Oehlschlaeger OF / 3B / Shenendehowa, NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 266 / POS: 44

2024 OF/SS Ian Oehlschlaeger (Shenendehowa)

Lean 6-4, 190lb frame. Barrel stays moving, minimal load in the upper body. Wide base, strong legs create plus output from the lower half. Peak exit velo 91mph. Top OF velocity 88mph. #IDCapital | @IOehlschlaeger pic.twitter.com/ccT2iKJTWj
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 23, 2023

Matthew Maron SS / 2B / CBA - Albany, NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 150 / POS: 26

2024 MIF Matthew Maron (CBA - Albany)

One of the quicker, more fast-twitch hitters you’ll see. High hand set, firm toe-tap and let’s loose with maximum effort. Aggressive lower half, peak exit velo 95mph.#IDCapital |@RedMaron10 pic.twitter.com/Qgap0wknwJ
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 22, 2023

Brian Carrothers Jr C / 1B / CBA-Albany, NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 83 / POS: 17

2024 C/1B Brian Carothers Jr (CBA-Albany) with easy?. Strength and balance in the lower half; swing is short to the contact & stays through the zone. Peak EV 101 MPH @TrackManBB pic.twitter.com/nP76NL6adH
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 22, 2023

Gianni Ricci RHP / OF / La Salle Institute , NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 5

Ton of talent today at our Capital Region ID, capped off by a couple of big RHP closing out the day.

2024 Christian Mello (Saratoga Springs) pounded the ball down in the zone at 88-89. 6-3 195lbs.

2025 Gianni Ricci (La Salle Institute) with life above the belt at 88-89, T 90. pic.twitter.com/vGazaX7P8K
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 22, 2023

Camden Rhude C / 1B / Saratoga Springs, NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 59 / POS: 13

ID Capital Follow Up

2024 C/1B Camden Rhude (Saratoga Springs) #13 ranked JR C shown behind the plate. Topped 80mph out of the crouch with recorded pop times ranging 2.07 - 2.13. Offensive standout with sky high blast metrics and an AVG EV of 93mph.#IDCapital | @CamdenRhude pic.twitter.com/xq9EsfgUMN
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 28, 2023

Christian Mello RHP / OF / Saratoga Springs, NY / 2024

ID Capital Follow Up

2024 RHP/OF Christian Mello (Saratoga Springs) is a hard throwing right hander with a heavy fastball topping 89mph. Toes the rubber at a long and athletic 6-3, 195lbs. Displayed plus command of the slider.

FB: 87-89
SL: 78-82#IDCapital pic.twitter.com/AW1lqamtZ7
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 28, 2023

Andrew Gabriel SS / RHP / Columbia , NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 125 / POS: 22

2024 SS/RHP Andrew Gabriel (Columbia)

Player that makes you turn and watch. Direct stroke from point A to B, exit velo topped 98mph. Effortlessly efficient footwork at SS with active and quiet feet. Throws were on the money, 87mph from across the diamond.#IDCapital pic.twitter.com/uc7XU59oSt
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 23, 2023

Andrew Crux OF / RHP / Mohonasen, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 2

2025 OF/RHP Andrew Crux (Mohonasen)

Feet begin outside shoulder width, quick toe-tap transferring weight to and for the backside to build. Plus extension through the baseball. Peak exit velo 90mph. Strong arm in the OF at high effort, topped 90mph.#IDCapital pic.twitter.com/5YbzE3Wp3J
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 23, 2023

Logan Newcomb OF / C / CBA - Albany, NY / 2026

2026 OF/C Logan Newcomb (CBA - Albany)

Talented athlete all-around, netted a peak exit velocity of 95mph as back knee and shoulder work well together in the swing. 88mph from the OF, 78mph from behind the plate with pop times ranging 2.01 - 2.11#IDCapital pic.twitter.com/UCn2CSX4bs
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 23, 2023

Christopher McLaughlin 3B / RHP / CBA - Albany, NY / 2026

ID Capital Follow Up

2026 3B/RHP Christopher McLaughlin (CBA - Albany) mature presence, advanced velo as a freshman. 6-0, 190lbs, controlled tempo. Glove side setup but commands arm side. Tight CB with SL-like metrics.

FB: 82-83
CB: 68-70; (avg 2,215 RPM)
CH: 74-75#IDCapital pic.twitter.com/GT1wtgna44
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 28, 2023

QUICK HITS

A couple other breakout performers caught our attention and emerged as spring follows...

- '24 C JJ Hunter (LaSalle Institute) featured a short, direct bat path with ability to repeat from the right side. Worked through the middle of the field for a top exit velo of 94MPH, then hovered in the low-2.00's with 75MPH arm-strength. Physical 5-foot-11, 200lb frame that should stick behind dish.

- '25 LHP Steven Bronson (Beekmantown) showed immense upside with 83-84MPH FB and smooth arm-stroke. Feel for a budding CH and there's plenty more to come strength wise to the body. A lefty to know in the class who could go quickly.

PAST EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2023 Thunderwolves Scout Day	NY	Mar 11, 2023	Sahlen's Sports Park
2023 Preseason ID: Pitcher & Catcher Analysis	NY	Mar 9, 2023	Athletes Warehouse / Pleasantville, NY
2023 Preseason ID: NY Last Chance	NY	Mar 8, 2023	Gap2Gap Sports Performance / Mahopac, NY
2023 Nighthawks - 6th Tool Scout Day	NY	Mar 7, 2023	Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club / Bronx, NY
2023 Team Francisco Scout Day	NY	Mar 1, 2023	Team Francisco Academy / Farmingdale, NY
2023 Preseason ID Downstate Session 2	NY	Feb 24, 2023	Long Island Sports Complex / Freeport, NY
2023 Rising Stars: Downstate	NY	Feb 24, 2023	Long Island Sports Complex / Freeport, NY
2023 Long Island Elite Scout Day	NY	Feb 23, 2023	Long Island Sports Complex / Freeport, NY
2023 Preseason ID: Downstate - Session 1	NY	Feb 23, 2023	Long Island Sports Complex / Freeport, NY
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region	NY	Feb 22, 2023	AllStars Academy / Latham, NY
2023 Preseason ID: Mohawk Valley	NY	Feb 21, 2023	Accelerate Sports / Whitesboro, NY