PA State Games Scout Blog: Day One (June 15th)
June 20, 2020
Day ONe (Monday, June 15th):
Our scouts reacted to what they saw during the course of the PA State Games last week. Following is a look at what Dan Cevette, Greg Williams, Jared Carrier, Ted Williams and more had to say ...
2022 RHP Eddie Smink (@HendyBaseball) has been impressive in his 1st two innings of work. Solid lower half with a quick arm. Pounding the zone with a feel for 3 piches. @TrackManBB @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/jK4OCG664r
2021 Danny Ciotti (Pennsbury) showed quick, strong hands through the zone. One to keep an eye on during gameplay #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/7uC1ZzjXLb
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2021 1B Michael Ciocco (Peters Township) Thick, strong build with an absolute monster round of BP. Plus bat speed with a flat swing plane. Drove multiple balls well over the fence in left. Top exit velocity of 103 MPH. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/HytPFKBZXV
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2021 Brock Bollinger (Palmerton) wearing out the fence during his round. Everything hit hard off his bat #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/vBNxuOjhvN
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
‘21 1B/RHP Daniel Kanagy (East Juniata) putting on a show during batting practice with a 98 mph bat-exit velocity and extremely loud barrels. Physical hitter with high intent is repeatedly on time and stays on plane well. Oppo-taco laser to end the round. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/idWpFNEzjn
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
‘21 SS Rafe Perich (Northwestern Lehigh/ Lehigh commit) with the most impressive round so far. Easy juice, 102 mph bat-exit velocity and 370 ft furthest distance. The switch-hitter is equally as impressive from the left side. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/BKNDFcs9tO
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
‘22 1B Tyler Armstrong (Pine Richland) with extreme physicality in the lower half. Tight turns and the ball explodes off the barrel. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/QxPmIAwDn7
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2021 LHP Justin Larrea showing some above average velo (85) w/ a 12/6 curveball (2350 spin rate 68 mph @TrackManBB) .. for full inn worth of work head over to https://t.co/Ba5I6SHijj for live-streaming ? pic.twitter.com/eJlazuVXP1
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) June 15, 2020
2021 Rafe Perich smokes a 1-0 FB to left. Continues to impress in all phases #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/dcBWxFdepn
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2021 Danny Eden consistently at the knees during his first inning. Sitting 79-80 with good arm side run #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/UHf30yQym6
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2022 RHP Eddie Smink (West Chester Henderson) Strong, thick frame. Clean mechanics and arm action at a 3/4 slot. Fastball in the 85-88 MPH range with a 2300 RPM spin rate. Tight Curveball at 67-68 MPH. Dominant first inning@ShooterHunt #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/oKErlS8Ept
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2022 Sammy Burman (Friends Central) with his second extra basehit of the day. This time against a tough lefty. pic.twitter.com/XncOkSjRHM
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2021 1B Michael Ciocco (Peters Township) with an absolute laser that almost knocks over the CF. Impressive swing on an 86 MPH fastball #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/K80qUGAMJ7
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2022 RHP Brandin Anderson (DuBois Central Catholic) Thick, strong frame. High effort delivery with a high 3/4 arm slot. Fastball at 81-85 MPH with a 73-74 MPH slider and 77 MPH change up #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/cidrDOujRz
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
Most impressed with ‘21 RHP/1B Daniel Kanagy (East Juniata) on the mound where the righty touched 86 mph out of a quick, high 3/4 delivery tunneling a swing and miss low 70’s slider. Two way potential here is obvious w/ 98 mph bat-exit. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/u2kAtWskQN
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 15, 2020
‘22 OF/RHP Brandon Coughlin (Hempfield Area) offers legitimate two-way potential w advanced arm speed through a high 3/4 release. Lots of ride on the FB topping at 87 mph playing extremely well up in the zone for S&M. CB command not present today but the feel for spin is there.. pic.twitter.com/EOLILfEE8Q
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2023 SS Luke Guth (Franklin Area) Long, athletic frame. Easy and explosive movements. Uphill swing path that creates natural lift to the ball. Drove the ball deep to the pull side. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/XVOk5k6aOv
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2022 3B Jake Hall (North Schuykill) Strong, thick build. Bat is explosive through the zone, with a very flat swing path. Round full of hard line drives in the middle of the field. Top exit velocity of 94 MPH #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/IeDG7eENse
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2021 Jimmy Kirk (Malvern Prep) w/ an impressive round, physical build, strength in the swing.. 102 mph exit velo via @TrackManBB ? @pbrpennsylvania @CoachHilliard16 pic.twitter.com/LUWLElBkvz
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) June 15, 2020
‘22 SS/RHP Sean Finn (Central Bucks South) was featured heavily in our #PAStateGames preview.. Twitchy actions and quality mover in the box, finds consistent, hard barrels at the front of the plate. This swing went 360 feet for a home run to left center (1 of 3 in the round). pic.twitter.com/O8reI024u3
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2021 C Joey Pilewski (Pittsburgh Central Catholic) Strong, compact build. Short to the ball with an uphill finish that creates lift. Drove the ball to all parts of the field. Had a top exit velocity of 96 MPH. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/WtHjj6E3uP
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
‘21 OF Andrew Kohl (@CBWestBaseball) with an absolute standout round of BP. On plane early with natural fluidity in the stroke working well through the ball. 102 max bat-exit velocity & 409 feet max distance. Above avg runner and defender as well. ?? #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/MOEx68uqAu
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 15, 2020
2022 3B Casen Sandri (Our Lady of Lordes) Tall, square frame. Transfers his weight well through contact. Drove the ball with authority all over the field. Had a top exit velocity of 95 MPH. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/8wLtBE4Lvi
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2022 1B/LHP Colin Marinpetro (West Allegheny) shows impressive power to the pull side. Hit multiple balls out and rattled the fence on a few occasions. Up to 100mph exit Velo according to @TrackManBB #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/7QnLONg3PD
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
‘21 SS Christian LaBarbera (Hempfield) keeps improving across the board.. Physical and athletic 6’0, 171 lbs & generates plenty of lower half separation allowing for easy pull-side juice. Swing plays into a gap to gap approach at the plate. Quality defender at SS. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/L2zyy12F2h
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
One of my personal “helium” guys headed into #PAStateGames, ‘21 Chris Juncho (McDowell) showing off advanced bat-speed allowing for a top bat-exit velocity of 97 mph according to @TrackManBB. 6’2, 210 OF profiles as a power bat with innate athleticism moving forward. pic.twitter.com/1oPzqFz0vM
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 15, 2020
2022 C/OF Joey Casciato (Penn-Trafford) displaying quick feet, solid arm during his defensive evaluation. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/c5j6z6yYp7
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
2022 LHP Cole Fehrman (Central Bucks West) w/ some major helium on the bump @pbrpennsylvania .. up to 87 mph, low effort, short back swing, FB 2450 spin rate @TrackManBB @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/4uCZftLwGr
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) June 15, 2020
Arms are heating up here at the #PAStateGames.. 2021 Ian Glass (Perkiomen Valley).. 6-2, 185 w/ lean frame. Low effort, 87 FB, heavy life.. also 4.0 student ? @pbrpennsylvania #pbrfamily pic.twitter.com/LZn1lPPZ7y
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) June 15, 2020
‘21 Pat Kerrigan (@cbwestbaseball) topped at 83 mph with advanced feel for a 75-76 mph changeup out of the same tunnel. Sweeping slurve is a strikeout pitch moving forward. @CoachJed - “most complete pitching performance of the day.” #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/VGDdj1kCwi
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 15, 2020
Big fan of Jack Lincoln! Can pick it as well at third, frame is ready to go right now for the next level. Ceiling keeps rising each time we see him. #PAStateGames https://t.co/MLHwoeJStb
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 15, 2020
‘21 LHP Michael Lennon (North Penn) features legitimate arm speed through the release window and an 86-87 mph FB is nearly unhittable above the belt. Athleticism stands out in the movements.. a lot to like. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/6K2J6H7L3C
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 15, 2020
2021 RHP Devin Fletcher (Liberty) really interesting pitching prospect.. 4.2 gpa, 6-8, 200, long n lanky, arm is quick, FB peaked 88 w/ more in the tank @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/0MEiUeIMZx
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) June 15, 2020
2023 RHP Luke Guth (Franklin Area) very impressive.. strong frame, fluid arm action, easy velo (85), bloodlines.. @ShooterHunt @pbrpennsylvania #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/CwRz8xkmry
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) June 16, 2020
‘21 SS/RHP Sean Finn (@CBSouthBaseball) up to 87 mph with impressive 2345 RPM on the FB according to @TrackManBB. Drops down to the side on occasion getting significant arm-side run (topped at 82 mph). Mixed in a 77-78 mph SL at 1850 RPM with late break. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/nugXINBXVw
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 16, 2020
2022 RHP Eddie Smink (@HendyBaseball) has been impressive in his 1st two innings of work. Solid lower half with a quick arm. Pounding the zone with a feel for 3 piches. @TrackManBB @pbrpennsylvania pic.twitter.com/jK4OCG664r
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) June 15, 2020
‘23 RHP Josh Keen (Philadelphia Charter Academy) up to 85 mph out of a powerful, compact delivery spinning 2350 RPM. FB plays above the belt & commands a devastating 72-74 mph SL with 2150 ?. Wins round 1 over Juchno in a heavyweight battle. #PAStateGames @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/dcyo8N1dUC
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 16, 2020
2021 RHP JD Greeley (Pocono Mountain West) showing off a loose, quick arm. Fastball was 85-87 in his first inning of work, with a top spin rate of 2213 RPM. Also put some very good swings on the ball in his at bats. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/eb8wMatCBZ
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 16, 2020
2021 RHP JD Greeley (Pocono Mountain West) showing off a loose, quick arm. Fastball was 85-87 in his first inning of work, with a top spin rate of 2213 RPM. Also put some very good swings on the ball in his at bats. #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/eb8wMatCBZ
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 16, 2020
One of the standouts from the 2019 #TeamPA roster at the #PBRFutureGames. Perish continues to get stronger & shows legitimate HR power from both sides of the plate. https://t.co/nE3hqhpBsB
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) June 15, 2020
2022 RHP Justin Holmes (Northwestern Lehigh) Big, physical frame. Great pitchers build. Arm works clean with good extension out front. Fastball is 83-85 MPH, with a curveball at 65-69 MPH. Projectable, high ceiling arm #PAStateGames pic.twitter.com/Eb4Blpsgmc
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 16, 2020
Yard work at the #PAStateGames https://t.co/ZQSk8xcHty
— PBR Pennsylvania (@pbrpennsylvania) June 16, 2020