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PA Underclass Games: Middle Infield Analysis

July 4, 2014

By Greg Williams
PA Director of Scouting

The summer rush of PBR events in Pennsylvania and West Virginia kicked into high gear over the past two weeks with the PA Top Prospect Games (June 17-18), Shenandoah Valley College Prospect Showcase (June 23) and the PA Underclass Games (June 24-25) offering college coaches a glimpse at some 175 prospects in a short period of time.

Over the course of the past week we have been analyzing the prospects that performed by position. Today we take a look at the middle infielders that participated in the PA Underclass Games.

 

PA Underclass Games:
Middle infielders


Top Prospect

Danny LongSS/RHP Danny Long (Pennridge), 2016

Long was not only the top middle infield prospect, but the top overall prospect in attendance. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound junior is likely to be a 3B at the next level, but flashed the athleticism and arm strength (83 mph) to man the shortstop position until his physical frame dictates a move. Long ran a 6.87 60-yard dash and flashed serious pop in his bat during batting practice from a square stance. Long gets to extension repeatedly and the ball jumps off his barrel as evidenced by his 90 mph bat exit velocity. Long rounded out his impressive two day performance by sitting 86-87 from a high 3/4 arm slot. His 11/5 breaking curveball showed tight rotation at 76 mph and Long attacked the strike zone early in the count.


Best of the Rest (alphabetical)

2B/SS Colin Augustine (Coatesville), 2016

Augustine is a 5-foot-8, 135-pound right-handed hitter that starts from a square stance with a lift and replace stride foot and a short swing path that resulted in consistent line drives to all fields during batting practice. The junior registered a 68 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.51 60-yard dash. Augustine displayed capable glove work and a 76 mph arm across the diamond.

SS/2B William Burgess (Malvern Prep), 2017

Burgess flashed some of the best defensive skills of the event with fluid movements and the ability to make plays on the move. The 5-foot-8, 145-pound sophomore displayed a 76 mph arm across the diamond and the ability to throw from multiple arm angles. Burgess ran a 7.51 60-yard dash and displayed the ability to barrel the baseball consistently from a square stance with a bat exit velocity of 76 mph.

2B/SS Nathan Chapman (Red Land), 2017

Chapman hits from a slightly open stance and showed good rhythm with a short swing path that led to a bat exit velocity of 70 mph. The 5-foot-4, 110-pound right-handed hitter 4-for-7 in game play barreling the baseball in all but one at bat. Chapman showed fluid actions defensively with the ability to make plays on the move and a 68 mph arm across the diamond. Chapman impressed in all facets of the game and will only get stronger as his body physically matures.

2B/SS Andrew Collins (Central Bucks East), 2016

Collins went 4-for-7 at the plate with a double in game action over two days. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound junior utilized a lift and replace stride foot and a short swing path from a high hands load to produce a bat exit velocity of 76 mph. Collins displayed improved feet and an 80 mph arm across the diamond while showing the ability to play the baseball on the move defensively.

SS/OF Kyle Hunt (Eisenhower), 2015

Hunt went 2-for-6 in game action and displayed the ability to barrel the baseball to all fields. The 6-foot, 170-pound uncommitted senior ran a 7.24 60-yard dash and showed the ability to play a number of defensive positions with an 80 mph arm across the diamond. Hunt also sat 80-82 with a 72 mph curveball in his time on the mound.

2B/SS Bayley Jamanis (Lancaster Catholic), 2016

Jamanis hits from a slightly open stance and utilizes a lift and replace stride foot to create a bat exit velocity of 90 mph. The right-handed hitter displayed a fluid swing with good hands in a solid round of batting practice. Jamanis showcased an 82 mph arm across the diamond and a soft glove hand with the ability to make plays on the move. The righty sat 80-82 on the mound from a high 3/4 arm slot with command of a 68 mph curveball with slider action.

SS/2B Riley McGinley (Owen J. Roberts), 2016

McGinley went 4-for-7 in game play and ran a 7.24 60-yard dash. The 5-foot-8, 155-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and uses a short swing path to produce a bat exit velocity of 79 mph. McGinley displayed soft hands, a quick release and the ability to make throws from several arm angles defensively.

2B/SS Bryan Reagle (Easton Area), 2016

Reagle is a 5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitter that showcased an 88 mph bat exit velocity and the ability to drive the baseball to all fields from a slightly open stance. The junior ran a 7.16 60-yard dash and displayed an 80 mph arm across the diamond while playing through the baseball.

SS/2B Javy Rodriguez (Whitehall), 2016

Rodriguez ran a 7.35 60-yard dash and showcased a 74 mph arm across the diamond with a soft glove hand. The 5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance with a short and simple swing path that resulted in consistent line drives in his batting practice round. Rodriguez registered a 71 mph bat exit velocity and went 2-for-3 in game play on day two of the event.

SS/2B Anthony Ruggieri (North Hills), 2017

Ruggieri is a 5-foot-11, 155-pound left-handed hitter that displayed a flat bat path from an open stance with the ability to use all fields and a bat exit velocity of 79 mph. Ruggieri ran a 7.40 60-yard dash and showcased a 76 mph arm across the diamond. The sophomore will become more fluid with his actions as his body continues to mature and he becomes stronger.

SS/3B Mitchell Taylor (Greenwood), 2016

Taylor hits from a square stance with flat bat path through the zone and a bat exit velocity of 69 mph. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound junior ran a 7.91 60-yard dash and displayed a 72 mph arm across the diamond during defensive evaluations. Taylor demonstrated the ability to play multiple infield positions during the course of game play over two days.

SS/2B Peter Vaccaro (Oley Valley), 2017

Vaccaro ran a 7.35 60-yard dash and registered an impressive 87 mph bat exit velocity from the left side of the plate. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound sophomore stays behind the baseball well with an explosive lower half. He went 1-for-3 with a double to the opposite field on day one in game action. Vaccaro displayed athletic actions and a soft glove hand defensively with a 77 mph arm across the diamond.


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