Fall Notebook: FTB Mid-Atlantic vs. Mid-Atlantic Red Sox
October 3, 2018
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Last weekend Towson University hosted a double header between two of the premier summer and fall programs in the state. The Mid-Atlantic Red Sox and FTB Mid-Atlantic squared off in front of several college scouts and PBR Maryland was there to cover it. Arms dominated game one and the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox manufactured the only run of the ballgame in the top of the first inning and held on for the 1-0 win. The bats came alive In game two of the double header as the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox stormed out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. FTB Mid-Atlantic responded with an 8-run top of the second and went on to take game two 11-3.
Below are some quick hits on players from FTB Mid-Atlantic. Be sure to check out our Scout Blog next week which will include a more in-depth analysis and videos of the players mentioned in the quick hits plus more.
QUICK HITS: FTB MID-ATLANTIC
Gilman 2020 LHP Danny Rosenfield sat 80-81. Change-up was 74-77 and breaking ball was 69-71. Controlled wind-up and delivery with long, loose arm action throwing from a mid three-quarters slot.
Loyola-Blakefield 2020 RHP Nate Beal (UPENN) was 86-88 on the bump to close out game one for FTB Mid-Atlantic. Up-tempo delivery and showed good command of the fastball and feel for the breaking ball.
Howard 2019 RHP Brendan Foster was 84-86 and touched 87 a couple times. Big, gradual breaking ball sat 63-66 mph. Controlled movements, compact delivery and pitches with easy effort.
John Carroll 2020 OF Gavin Wingard had a big base-hit for FTB in game two to keep the second inning rally alive. Long, lanky frame and a gap-to-gap line drive type hitter with some pop.
Manchester Valley 2020 OF Matthew Myers showed speed at the top of the line-up and can really go get it in the outfield. Gap-to-gap line drive type hitter with a good approach at the plate. Showed quick bat speed and the ability to spray the ball all over the field.
East Pennsboro (PA) 2020 RHP Jake Madden was 85-88 with a nice breaking ball that he threw for strikes at 73-76 mph. Long, whippy arm action throwing downhill with solid lower half involvement.
Red Land (PA) 2020 2B/OF Kyle Hannon showed a big swing and some power from the left side. Squared up a line-drive to right field in the game. Big leg kick load, uphill swing path and stays behind the ball well with nice extension.
Halifax Area (PA) 2020 CIF/RHP Nate Blasick (West Virginia) lined a base-hit to right-centerfield in the game and also showed some pop from the left side. Athletic body type and excellent balance throughout swing. Showed a bit of an uphill swing path and the ability to use all fields.
Quick hits from the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox will be released on Thursday.