Maplezone Sports Institute Showcase Tournament Blog: Day Two

July 28, 2021
PBR PA Staff
Ground Forces

Our scouts are stationed at both fields during the course of the tournament. Following is a look at scouting notes, video, and more from Ted Williams and Zach Guth ...

DAY Two (TUESDAY, JULY 28TH):

Owen Sosnoski C / RHP / Southern Columbia , PA / 2022

A lot to like in the smooth, linear swing that yields a lot of plate coverage from ‘22 C Owen Sosnoski (Southern Columbia). The 6-foot, 190lb backstop flashes above average arm strength at times as well pic.twitter.com/9A4aqX7tgB
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Andrew Kingsbury RHP / 3B / Phoenixville , PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 307 / POS: 71

#Uncommitted ‘22 RHP Drew Kingsbury (Phoenixville / @parebels) started clean on day 2, pounding the zone w/ both offerings. Thick/sturdy frame flashing durability on the bump; loose, strike-thrower that can attack.

FB: 82-83, both sides
CB: 62-65, gradual 11/5@MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/flljSXf2NQ
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Samuel Martinez 1B / 3B / Muhlenberg, PA / 2022

‘22 CIF Samuel Martinez (Muhlenberg) sees a ton of pitches in his AB and finally gets the barrel out on a scorched line drive into left center. With a 6-foot-1, 215lb frame, Martinez has no shortage of juice at the plate pic.twitter.com/f1GAvDDp7o
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Logan Hinds 2B / RHP / Central Bucks South, PA / 2023

‘23 RHP/MIF Logan Hinds (@CBSouthBaseball) moves efficiently in a lean/ATH 5-10, 140lb frame. Good hip/shoulder and live arm-action with no restrictions. Has a chance on the mound and will throw much harder soon.

FB: 78-79, life
CH: 73-74, sell@BaseballUPA | @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/4ZgarWXM7y
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Aidan Paduck SS / RHP / Tunkhannock Area , PA / 2023

‘23 RHP Aidan Paduck (Tunkhannock) stays on this pitch and drives it to RC. Well above average runner that beats the throw to the bag to notch a double early in the day for himself. High intent mover on both sides of the ball pic.twitter.com/3tBlFvhZsO
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Michael Cadden RHP / 3B / Episcopal Academy, PA / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 60 / POS: 14

‘24 INF/RHP @michaelcadden15 (Episcopal Academy) was impressive w/ moderate/low effort from an ATH delivery. Projects to hold more strength showing likeable pitchability traits over 2IP. Two-different breakers in any count. @parebels

FB: 76-78, strikes
CB: 63-64
SL: 68-70, bite pic.twitter.com/DwjdT4CbvV
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Kevin McNulty 1B / C / MMI Prep, PA / 2021

Rankings StateRank: 222 / POS: 12

The extremely physical ‘21 1B/C Kevin McNulty (MMI Prep/@rit_baseball commit) mashes this BB to the LF wall. McNulty has nearly jumped the yard a handful of times in the few games we have had eyes on him pic.twitter.com/R0MIyIuFnK
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Ryan Flury C / Manheim Township, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 3

#Uncommitted ‘22 C @RyanFlury2 (@mtwpbaseball) doing Ryan Flury things, plugging the pull-side gap for XBH. Reached upper-90’s exit in the past pairing 77 mph bat-speed.

Lots of experience catching good arms in HS/national scene & Team PA #FutureGames alum.@parebels pic.twitter.com/oGAbqOI37K
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 28, 2021

Jackson Morrissette RHP / 1B / Souderton Area, PA / 2023

‘23 RHP Jackson Morissette (@SoudyBaseball / @PA_Shockers) missing barrels while pitching backwards, getting ugly swings in the box. SL, SL, CH pictured here, has worked 2 scoreless w/ no problems.

FB: 76-78, knees
SL: 70-71, late bite
CH: 70-72@MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/yIMKSSQTBE
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Reece D'Amico C / OF / Liberty, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 10

‘23 C @damicoreece (Liberty / @PA_Shockers) is a major glue guy on the diamond; leads the pitching staff, goes about his business the right way, and receives it extremely well.

Showing off the offensive skillset here, spraying an RBI 1B to LF to advance the Shockers lead. pic.twitter.com/P9wxf8N8wi
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Justin Egner 3B / SS / North Penn, PA / 2023

Solid tournament for ‘23 3B Justin Egner (@NPKnights / @PA_Shockers). Has swung a heavy barrel in adv counts, but shortens up here in 2K approach for an RBI single just over the head of the INF. Compact 5-9, 160lb build w/ tangible strength. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/IF57hHEnwO
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Connor Blence SS / RHP / Downingtown West, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 245 / POS: 41

‘22 #uncommitted righty @CBlence (Downingtown West) chipping away at the zone w/ quick pace. Lengthy/proj build (6-2, 195lbs) and was a big-time innings-eater during HS season. Showing in/out with good FB location (hands, end of bat). @PA_Shockers

FB: 80-82
CB: 64-67, 11/5 shape pic.twitter.com/Yg49w65phX
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Ethan Beil 3B / RHP / Quakertown Community, PA / 2022

22 OF Ethan Beil (@QtownHSBaseball / @PA_Shockers) absolutely destroys this ball down the LF line. Controls the inner half, daring the pitcher to miss while matching pitch-plane early w/ fast turns. Hammers the ball up in the zone. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/gWloIys3LJ
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Glenn Pysher C / 3B / Pottsgrove, PA / 2023

Entering late behind the plate, ‘23 C Glenn Pysher (Pottsgrove) impressed w/ a low target, loose glove hand working flexed-extended up-through the ⬇️ pitch. Good balance and stole two strike calls first AB from LKD. @MSI_Tournaments | @parebels pic.twitter.com/Ubyc0nd6zB
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Quinten Perilli SS / C / Penncrest, PA / 2022

‘22 SS/C Quinten Perilli (Penncrest) shows off the foot speed here and takes advantage of the pitching going from the wind up. Stealing home with a LHH up isn’t the easiest thing and Perilli certainly made it look effortless pic.twitter.com/k0uQqYpfQU
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

James Falk 1B / 3B / The Haverford School, PA / 2023

‘23 1B/OF James Falk (Haverford Schooo) has lingering pop to go along side his 6-foot-5, 225lb frame. Likes to get the hands extended over the plate and let the upper half take over pic.twitter.com/akn3T5F15U
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Luke Deschenes RHP / Emmaus, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 96 / POS: 28

‘22 RHP & @SHGriffBaseball recruit @luke_deschenes0 (Emmaus / @PA_Shockers) opened at 83-84 with plenty of life into the zone. Landing 72-73 mph breaker showing +avg for swing/miss. Escaped trouble making big pitches in the first. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/hIPrgaQm8f
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Joey DeMucci C / 3B / Bonner-Prendergast, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 117 / POS: 15

‘22 C Joey Demucci (Monsignor Bonner) scorches this ball to the right center gap and wheels the whole way around for an inside-the-park homer. Very pretty swing mechanics from Demucci with sneaky pop from a lean frame pic.twitter.com/tR08s4Stwe
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Tim Ford SS / 3B / William Penn Charter, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 165 / POS: 35

‘23 SS Timmy Ford (Penn Charter) gets every bit of this ball and puts it over the centerfielder’s head to the deepest part of the park. The silky gloved SS has impressed over the last two days defensively and now impressing offensively as well pic.twitter.com/l7WeiTuE2q
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Anthony Ehly RHP / SS / Abington, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 174 / POS: 42

Bright future ahead for proj ‘22 RHP Anthony Ehly (Abington / @WhizKidsBB). The @SHUBaseball recruit stands 6-5, 180lbs w/ leverage into the zone. Buried tight 76-78 mph SL flashing + at times, setting up with a lively 85-86, T87 FB.

High flexibility/ceiling. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/0yZDb0mC9P
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 28, 2021

Jayce Park RHP / SS / Neuman-Goretti, PA / 2024

Solid outing out of scrappy ‘24 RHP Jayce Park (@NG_Baseball2021 / @Zoom_Baseball). Uncomfortable, fast pace getting the ball and going. Quick/short arm with confidence in a mixed two-pitch arsenal (low release).

FB: 79-80, firm
SL: 70-72, short/late, arm spd pic.twitter.com/wvLdY6Yh5y
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Damian Suarez C / OF / Neumann-Goretti, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 326 / POS: 54

#SummerProspectGames standout and ‘22 C Damian Suarez (@NG_Baseball2021 / @Zoom_Baseball) is going to be a tough out moving forward. Turns the bat around in a hurry with 93 mph exit velos. Drives a sac-fly to advance the Zoom lead here. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/olfBfoeGQt
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Michael Burns C / OF / Harry S. Truman , PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 166 / POS: 25

‘22 C/OF Michael Burns (Harry S Truman) elevates the hands here and gets on plane with the fastball at the letters. Takes it down the left field line with some authority. Athletic mover in the box pic.twitter.com/CP7fhoSMDz
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Michael Trommer 3B / RHP / Archbishop Wood, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 72 / POS: 9

Enter Analysis Here

‘22 RHP Michael Trommer (Archbishop Wood) came out the first inning establishing his fastball on the corners at 84-86 MPH T87. The fastball has life to it & has potential to play at the top of the zone. Pairs a breaking ball at 73-75 MPH that has flashes of swing & miss qualities pic.twitter.com/9cGfIhuzIX
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Matt Curtis OF / SS / Great Valley , PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 348 / POS: 72

‘22 OF Matt Curtis (Great Valley) matching plane early w/ lift to pull. Strong/physical frame and gets into the lower half with good, balanced posture. Settles for a hard single after two big swings. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/BVWWIXCnnM
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Alex Lehman LHP / 1B / Downingtown East, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 255 / POS: 22

‘22 #uncommitted LHP Alex Lehman (Downingtown East) driving the CB down to the bottom of the zone w/ good tilt (65-66) which made an 80-82 play up in velocity. Durable/stocky frame and hides it well. @PBRPennsylvania | @MSI_Tournaments | @AscentAthletics pic.twitter.com/XRtXEmzyJO
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Vincent Proietto OF / Sun Valley , PA / 2022

‘22 OF Vincent Proietto (Sun Valley) gets a piece of this ball and sends it down the line for an easy double. The light footed OF can cover major ground in the outfield with above average routes to the ball. Sub 7 runner pic.twitter.com/ilm2XgymIu
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Dean O'Neill C / 1B / West Chester Henderson , PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 120 / POS: 17

#Uncommitted ‘22 C @Deanoneill04 (@HendyBaseball / @AscentAthletics) plays w/ a chip on his shoulder every time out. ATH, confident actions offensively with rotational PWR accelerating into loud 99 mph exits.

Then received quietly from an LKD/kick operation. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/zXlF34mMNE
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) July 28, 2021

Dante Bruno 1B / OF / Souderton Area, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 223 / POS: 14

‘22 1B/RHP Dante Bruno (Souderton) checks in at 6-4, 215lbs and moves extremely well in the box. Doesn’t over swing, simply takes his hands direct to the ball and punches his back shoulder through, creating some loft inducing shoulder tilt. Middle of the order pop w/ consistency pic.twitter.com/EANu9zDsPu
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Zach Klein OF / RHP / West Chester Henderson, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 140 / POS: 21

‘22 OF/RHP @zklein27 (@AscentAthletics / @HendyBaseball) has a lot to offer in a twitchy/speedy build. The 6.67 runner hopped on the mound and has been stretch-only, showing good feel for a two-pitch combo. Quick, repeatable arm stroke.

FB: 83-85, down
SL: 72-73, short pic.twitter.com/MrOoRhwtmp
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Jack Picozzi SS / 2B / North Penn, PA / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 187 / POS: 44

‘23 INF Jack Picozzi (@NPKnights / @PA_Shockers) adding his 5th hard barrel on the day. Three knocks this AM (2B, 2B, 3B) and hit this one too hard to handle. Also has been up to low-80’s on the bump; ATH shines. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/i45wpAOxA0
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Kael Godshalk C / OF / Bangor Area , PA / 2022

‘22 C/OF Kael Godshalk (Bangor / @BaseballUPA) muscles one into LF for a base-hit, utilizing a compact/ATH frame in both phases. Quick-twitch on the bases too, taking a hard turn at first and thinking about turning it into a hustle 2B. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/e1fOdxYDRt
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 29, 2021

TJ Khela 1B / OF / The Perkiomen School, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 239 / POS: 16

‘22 MIF TJ Khela (The Perkiomen School / @BaseballUPhilly) is a standout prospect; 6-2, 185lbs and pops on the field with athletic movements. Mechanically sound swing, working line to line. RBI 1B backside to extend the lead. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/tAKWda0kpc
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 29, 2021

Jephson Hadson-Taylor SS / 2B / La Salle, PA / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 210 / POS: 35

‘22 SS Jephson Hadson-Taylor (La Salle College) played a large role in playoffs for the state champs, on the barrel twice at our last look in the PCL Championship game. Gets beat here, but no problem; runs 4.40 INF 1B, speed translates. @KWerman_LSCHS | @BaseballUPhilly pic.twitter.com/BqGxhQkN9m
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 29, 2021

Additional

Big fan of ‘23 INF Luke Hardnock (@NeshaminyBB / @BaseballUPA). Starts on hand-break, getting to the top of the load w/ time to make decisions at launch; line to line approach driving balls to LCF, settles for single to RF. Good connection/feel.@MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/b7XYsOcPcq
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

‘22 OF/RHP Campbell Leighton (Newark Charter) swings out of a low slot and stays on plane nicely. Lifts this ball over the second baseman’s head and falls in for a hard hit single pic.twitter.com/OOxu7ibn4R
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

‘22 C/CIF Dillon Thomas (Piedmont) handling adversity well. Got put behind in the count and found a loud barrel for a triple into RCF. Tight turns/connection and has been on-time in multiple AB’s. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/ifcOuKkcv0
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

‘22 OF Lou Debrocco (Neumann-Goretti) uses a linear bat path to remain on plane through the majority of his swing, allowing him to hit the ball flush and get a barrel on most pitches pic.twitter.com/l2mVj9yzTc
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

‘22 INF Brian Baquero (LaSalle College) is an adjustable athlete, keeping a wide/balanced base and shooting a hard barrel backside for an RBI 1B. Strong, prototypical 6-2, 175lb stature with feel. @WhizKidsBB | @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/AYHcxglVsa
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

‘22 1B Logan Fischer (Hatboro Horsham / @WhizKidsBB) sneaking the hands inside an inner half FB for a swift, bases-loaded RBI hit the other way. Lost track of it off the bat, but found his way to first for a 1B. Big frame/bat-speed at 6-3, 205 lbs. @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/yIptUkLfQQ
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

#Uncommitted 22 LHP Shane Sax (Cherokee, NJ) with clean mechanics and a connected move down the mound. Lower 3/4 slot created arm-side run working mostly outer half to RHH. Pounded at 81-82, T83 and landed tight 68-70 breaker. @Scanzanosports @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/mW3OIBIWlu
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Really clean look at ‘22 two-way (INF/RHP) Jeremy Cheeseman (Cherokee, NJ / @Scanzanosports).

Smooth LHH operation that holds tilt over the rear hip, mature approach/on-time load netting him a scorched double to LCF. @FDUKnightsBase recruit; @MSI_Tournaments pic.twitter.com/A6bckFfawe
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 28, 2021

Hearing ‘22 RHP Matt Corda (Lenape, NJ / @Scanzanosports) was the #2 during HS season with good pitchability traits. Kept hitters in-between speeds early w/ a 79-80 mph FB to corners, pairing 71-73 SL (tunneled, ?) and adequate 74-75 CH. Will keep filling out. @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/aRSQs0Ma66
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 29, 2021

‘22 RHP Zach Severino (Paul VI, NJ / @Scanzanosports) with success out of the gate. Fluid arm-action down to the hip, getting over the front side on-time at footstrike. Challenged hitters ahead in the count; putaway FB ? (82 mph K).

Paired tight 66-68 breaker manipulating tilt. pic.twitter.com/0GiQbdjxri
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) July 29, 2021

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