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All-State Games Commitment Tracker (Jan 2021)

December 28, 2021
Paul Panaccione
Arizona Scouting Director

On January 30th, 2021, PBR Arizona hosted the annual Upperclass All-State Games. With the 2022 All-State Games just around the corner, we take a look back at the commitments of last year's All-State Games Participants. 

68 players were in attendance at last years event, 39 of which have either moved on to that next level, or signed their Letter of Intent to play in the spring of 2023. 

Here at PBR, we value our All-State Games events. We see this as an opportunity for the best talent in the state to be on the same diamond. This allows players to see and know what it takes to compete at a high level. It also allows players to build relationships with PBR Staff and see where they stack up against their peers. 

We're looking forward to another round of All-State Games in January. If you have not received an invite to the event: 

Click HERE to request Upperclass invite.

Click HERE to request Underclass invite.

2021 State Games Commits

 

Arizona State

Stephen Hernandez LHP / OF / Perry, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 16 / POS: 3

(6/22/21)

Two-way prospect, lanky athletic build, good athleticism with room to add some physicality. LHH, hits from a tall narrow stance with AA pop to pull side. Worked his FB up to 90 mph towards the end of the summer with offspeed that showed upside.  

 

Brandon Koble LHP / OF / Red Mountain, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 21 / POS: 4
1/30/21

6-foot-4, 180-pounds, Arizona State commit, tall, long-levered body, present athleticism & projectability. Worked out as a two-way player but upside is on the mound. Left-handed hitter, square upright base, uses quick leg kick with limited body control. Upper body dominant swing, opens frontside early, mid-pull approach, 88.37mph exit velocity, varying contact. Serviceable outfielder with strong arm at 89mph. Active feet, fields ball on side, keeps feet moving creating some direction, uses traditional crow hop. Strong upside on the mound. Athletic easy effort delivery from 1B side of the rubber, high leg kick. Creates hip/shoulder separation. Throws with short loose arm action from H3/4 arm slot. Mostly two-pitch mix. FB sat 83-85mph, topping at 85.67 via trackman with some arm side run. Threw a slurvy breaking ball at 68-72mph that broke 18.7in to the glove side at its best. Low spin CH has a chance to be a solid 3rd offering that could be thrown more in the future. Has the qualities to continue to make progress on the mound.

 

Brandon Compton LHP / OF / Buckeye Union , AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 387 / POS: 58

 

1/30/21

6-foot, 195-pounds, San Diego commit, large strong bodied frame, noticeably stronger, looks like he's gained at least 15-pounds with big legs & chest. One of the more capable two-way potential players out there. Strength translated to the field where he's improved in almost every category. Hits from a sturdy, semi spread out base, uses a leg kick while maintaining a strong back leg into front footstrike, lands in a solid power position. Short balanced swing with middle of the field approach, mostly flyball contact on the day. Displayed more power potential with increased bat speed, hit a ball at 96mph at 371ft in BP. Capable defensive outfielder with a strong arm at 93mph, firm footwork with average jumps, ran a 7.38 60-yard dash. Made huge strides on the mound from previous viewing, using a clean athletic delivery from 3B side of the rubber with short stride. Throws with clean arm action from a H3/4 arm slot. FB worked mostly 85-88mph, topping at 89.6mph vis Trackman. FB has solid ride through the zone, averaging 19.1in of IVM. CV was a plus offering at 70-73mph, showing 12/6 shape with swing & miss capability, averaging -17.9in of depth. Mixed in CH that was thrown for strikes at 72-73mph. Compton seems to make improvements every time out. 

 

Dante Turgeon 1B / 3B / Benjamin Franklin , AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 66 / POS: 5
10/17/21

Dante Turgeon, Benjamin Franklin (AZ), 2022 Arizona St.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B Strength and size. Upside as a power hitting corner guy.
Body: 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Large build, strong in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box with a slightly open setup in stance. Width is just outside of shoulders. Physical presence in the box. Hands held ear height above the shoulder.  Swing is fundamental, wants to attack the inside part of the ball. Body positioning is thrown off at times, leads to inconsistent barrel. When body is in the right spot balls are driven in the right direction.
Power: 104.38 max exit velocity, averaged 92.62 mph. 389’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 80 mph.  Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Throws were accurate and showed good body control while throwing on the move.
Defense: Has size at 1B, makes him a good target. Good timing with stretches, showed some ability to pick balls in the dirt. Understands different stride directions. Glove work while fielding is average. Was consistent fielding balls, rythme fielding the ball needs some work.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

 

Arizona

Nicholas Warren C / OF / Ironwood Ridge, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 86 / POS: 9

 

1/30/21

5-foot-9, 160-pounds, Arizona Commit, medium athletic build, proportionate body, has added some strength. Easy setup, open stance, back toe pointed inward, uses a heel dominant leg kick, loads to shoulder height, steep entry into zone. Mid-pull approach, gets around it at times, off the end with mostly LD/FB contact, 87.20mph exit velocity with easy effort. Bat speed should improve as he continues to mature physically. Stays low with athletic primary stance, natural flexibility, short arm, accurate to the bag, transfers in center of body, relax & stick receiver, quiet actions.

 

Grand Canyon

Jace Smith RHP / 1B / Mountain Ridge, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 5

1/30/21

 

6-foot-2, 190-pounds, large frame, strong body, big lower half, has improved athleticism. Right-handed pitcher, athletic low effort delivery from first  base side, good repeatability. Creates direction coming down the mound with long stride, late lead leg block. Short loose arm action from ¾ arm slot, ball comes out clean with extension. Threw strikes with some swing & miss capabilities with mostly two pitch mix. Saw 8 batters in live game action, striking out 6 of them.  FB sat 84-88mph, topping out at 89.4mph with some arm side run, spun well at 2217rpm. Also, commanded the CV that showed some depth with tight spin & 11/5 shape at 73-75mph. Smith could be in for a breakout spring, his upside should be followed closely.

 

BYU

Ezra McNaughton SS / 2B / Mountain View, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 27 / POS: 4

 

1/30/21

5-foot-11, 185-pounds, large frame, strong athletic build, defined body, big forearms, has packed on strength in the last year. Left-handed hitter, squared base, powerful crouched stance, uses leg kick while loading into barrel tilt. Gap to gap approach, short swing, catches the ball in front of lead foot with extension. Elite bat speed, ability to accelerate quickly with natural strength through contact, up to 100.3mph exit velo, two balls at 370ft. Hit a double down LF line in live game action with an inside out swing while showing some ability to adjust to offspeed. Pre-pitch hop, relaxed first step, low fielding position with balanced base. Can stop feet to field at times. Quiet strong hands. Short arm with 82mph arm strength, good accuracy. Left-handed bat should be followed closely.

 

San Diego

Brayden Grantham SS / 2B / Red Mountain, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 37 / POS: 7

1/30/21

5-foot-11, 170-pounds, large athletic frame, proportionate strength, above average athleticism. Right-handed hitter, open stance into toe tap, lands slightly closed with high finish. Small load to the back shoulder, staying connected to start downward move. Short swing, gets on plane early with efficient path, some present bat speed, showing feel for the barrel. Used a mid-pull approach, 94.3mph exit velocity. Fields ball in a semi wide stance in the center of his body. Athletic footwork, slower tempo to field, soft quiet hands. Short arm with quick exchanges, more velocity with added momentum, 81mph arm strength. Solid day across the board. Follow going into spring season.

 

New Mexico

Blake Lehmbeck 3B / RHP / Canyon Del Oro, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 129 / POS: 12

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Interesting uncommitted 22 prospect. His arm showed to be his best tool on this day, recording the workouts best FB velocity. Strength and size is there. With some minor swing tweaks Lehmbeck could be a two way prospect somewhere. Definite follow on the mound.
 Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Strong build, thick lower half.
 Defense: Feet are active. First step is good and fields the ball in rhythm to first base. Showed the ability to throw on the run and use different slots.
 Arm: R. INF - 86 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Good carry across the diamond. Ability to make throws from deep in the hole.
 Hit: R. Wide base, sets up square to the pitcher. Some rythme with the hands, bat sits just above the shoulder. Small knee-to-knee stride. Path is uphill. Creates some top spin to the pull side. Back foot comes off the ground before contact transferring weight to front side.
 Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Big body with good mound presence. High leg and sinks into back knee before delivering.
 Arm Action: R. Longer arm action. After separation, hides the ball behind his body. Throws from a high 3/4 slot.
 FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Gets through his FB well. Stays true, 4 seam spin. Ability to work both sides of the plate.
 CB: 69-71 mph. Bigger breaking ball. Has some downward action, break is from 2/8. Gets out and around it at times.
 CH: 71-75 mph. Straight change. Not much depth to it but plays 13-15 mph off his FB. Commanded down in the zone.

 

New Mexico State

Garrett Sloan 3B / RHP / Estrella Foothills, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 42 / POS: 2

 

1/30/21

6-foot-1, 195-pounds, strong well built frame, wide body, powerful actions. Right-handed hitter, Sets up in a wide base with slightly closed stance, small leg kick & forward move. Starts with hands over plate with barrel pointed to CF. Some length to swing, quick hands & bat speed. Aggressive pull approach, above average strength, likes the low pitch. Varied contact with loud contact when barreled up, 96.10mph exit velocity. High intent actions in the infield, projects as 3B. Pre-pitch step, choppy athletic footwork, keeps feet moving, creates momentum to the bag. Fields ball under body with usable hands. Strong arm with higher effort, average accuracy, 88mph arm strength. Pitches out of the stretch with drop & drive delivery from high leg lift. Upward shoulder tilt in linear move, front foot landing open with early trunk rotation, higher effort. Throws with long arm action from OT slot, limited extension. FB sat 81-86mph, topping at 87mph with vertical action. Mixed in a gyro slider at 73-76mph. Strength & above average tools should be monitored closely.

 

Roman Bracamonte RHP / 1B / Nogales, AZ / 2022

Rankings  StateRank: 38 / POS: 13

 

8/29/20


Positional Profile: RHP/1B Shows some feel for the mound with good projectability.
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Tall, large frame, long levered body. Thing but starting to develop a little more physically.
Delivery: Athletic repeatable delivery, easy effort. Lands closed with above average shoulder/ hip separation, balance athletic finish. 
Arm Action: Right-handed. Throws from a H3/4 arm slot with short loose arm action, average arm speed. 
FB: T85, 80-83 mph. Some armside movement.
CB: 66-68 mph. Slurvy 10/4 shape.
CH: 69-71 mph. Plus pitch, horizontal run. 

 

Other Commits

Eddie Montoya - Regis

Jay Evans - Benedictine (AZ)

Carson Gnetz - Chandler Gilbert CC

Jared Crumpler - Concordia (NE)

Shaun Cottrell - Regis

Kolby Felix - Colorado Mesa

Austin Corbett - Paradise Valley CC

Nate Pokorkey - Maryville University

Tyler Bare - Ottawa

Antonio Mejia - Wayland Baptist

Sam Christiansen - South Mountain CC

Alex Londono - Arizona Christian

Ayden Sauerbrei - Minot State

Brody Sexton - Yavapai

Karsen Waslefsky - South Mountain CC

Dakota Wells - Arizona Christian

Jace Behnke - Chandler Gilbert CC

Camden Nygaard - Midland University

Landry Spitler - Concordia University (Irvine)

Cody Albright - South Mountain CC

Benji Cazares - Pima CC

Justin Hanson - Yavapai

Shane Melick - Mary Hardin-Baylor 

Tommy LaPorte - Chandler Gilbert CC

Steven Vasquez - Central AZ CC

Cole Krawczyk - Bushnell

Chaz Ortega-Clemons - Paradise Valley CC

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