The Best of the Rest from the Goshen Underclass Showcase on January 27th. 
(Listed in Alphabetical Order)

Austin Armstrong, C/1B, Bishop Luers HS, 2014

A 5-foot-11, 196 pound catcher that was consistently 2.20-2.23 with his pop times.  At the plate he starts tall, and displays some bat speed.  He hits the inside pitch well, displaying the ability to pull the ball with some projectable pop.

Joe Albomonte, OF, Andrean HS, 2017

A 5-foot-8, 155 pound OF that shows an accurate arm at 71 mph. At the plate he uses a balanced setup from the crouch. His load is smooth, but tends to drop his hands producing an uphill swing plane. He uses a high leg kick for timing, and uses his lower half. His bat speed is good for his age, and stays balanced throughout his swing. Shows good speed, running a 7.03 60.

Drew Bellus, 3B/C, Western HS, 2014

A 6-foot-4, 205 pound prospect with an athletic, strong frame.  From the field his hands are soft, and shows a clean exchange.  At the plate he shows good bat speed, with some projectable power.  His backside is inconsistent , and needs better use of his lower half. 

Brenden Curry, 3B/OF, Concord HS, 2015

A 5-foot-9, 160 pound 3B that was 76 across the diamond.  His hands work and shows a clean exchange. Curry plays through the ball well.  His defensive actions are still raw. At the plate starts from an open setup, and uses a long stride.  His bat speed is quick, and shows athletic actions at the plate.  

Cody Gamble, SS/RHP, Plymouth HS, 2015

On the mound Gamble works from a slow deliberate delivery with a high three quarter arm action. Mechanically, Gamble shows good balance but on occasion falls off to the first base side. He throws three pitches for strikes. Currently, Gamble is a 2015 and will need to continue to develop arm speed. His fastball sat 68-71 while his change up and breaking ball were 61-62. Defensively, Gamble shows an advanced glove for his age with average feet. Gamble’s arm projects as a second baseman. Gamble ran a 7.51 60. At the Plate, Gamble had an athletic setup with quick hands. He showed the ability to barrel up the baseball consistently. Right now, Gamble projects to be a high contact hitter. As he adds strength look for Gamble to improve in all facets of the game.

Joshua Hudnall, RHP/OF, Concord HS, 2014

Hudnall is 6-foot right handed pitcher. Hudnall works from a slow deliberate wind up with a slight coil, while falling off to the firstbase side. Hudnall showed a 69-71 fastball with arm side run. Hudnall’s best pitch was his changeup which produced some arm side run at 60-66.

Brenden Kirkendall, RHP, Concord HS, 2014 

Brenden Kirkendall passes the body type test. The 6-foot-6 righty has long legs and long arms. He creates a good downward plane with an over the top arm action. Kirkendall needs to add strength to his existing frame. The arm speed is above average and if he adds strength the velocity could see an increase. Kirkendall’s fastball was 75-77. 

Steven Knight, RHP/1B, Mishawaka Marian HS, 2014

Knight is a two way prospect that plays 1B/RHP. Knight is a 6-foot-1 with good length. Knight works okay around the bag showing an accurate 75mph arm across the diamond. At the plate Knight hits from a slight squat with a wide base. Knight uses a toe tap as his load. Knight’s bat works slightly uphill and his lower half lacks involvement. ON the mound, Knight is a tall righty with a clean, balanced delivery that is very repeatable. Knight threw three pitches for a strike. He showed a breaking ball with a 10/4shape with gradual movement at 61-63, and also showcased a change up which showed occasional sink while maintaining his arm speed. Knights fastball was straight and sat 71-75 in the strike zone. 

Matt Kunce, OF/3B, Frankton HS, 2014

A 6-foot-1, 180 pound OF that is 78 mph.  At the plate he uses a balanced setup, with a smooth load.  His stride is short, and displays good use of the lower half.  He shows some bat speed. 

Hunter Lane, 2B/SS, NorthWood HS, 2014

A 5-foot-10, 145 pound MIF who moves well and showed the ability to pick it at times.  His hands are soft, and shows a clean exchange, but needs to improve his footwork as it can be heavy at times.  At the plate he hits from a crouch with a smooth load and short stride.  His hands are quick.

Ryan Marshall, C/2B, Warsaw HS, 2015

5-foot-9, 176 pound C/MIF.  Behind the plate was consistently a 2.30-2.36 with his pop times.  His arm action is long, and throws from a 3/4 arm slot (68 mph).  

Alex Mis, C/3B, Munster HS, 2016

A 5-foot-6, 150 pound catcher that shows an accurate arm at 62 mph behind the plate.  His pop times were in the 2.3-2.41 range.  His arm action is long and throws from a 3/4 arm slot.  He needs to continue to improve his strength and feet.  At the plate he starts tall, using a leg kick for timing.  He pulls the ball well with some pop.

Stephen Pinarski, RHP/3B, Concord HS, 2014

Pinarski is a 5-foot-11 165 pound RHP/3b from Concord high school. Pinarksi shows soft hands at third base with average footwork. Pinarski’s arm plays well at third (78MPH). At the plate, Pinarski’s works from an upright position with the bat resting on shoulder that creates a lot of movement in his load. Hands work well and the lower half is very active. On the mound Pinarski shows a clean repeatable delivery with an over the top, short arm action. Pinarski shows above average arm strength with his fastball at 80-82. Pinarski showcased two breaking balls. One a slider at 64-66 and another at 65-67. The breaking ball is a gradual 11-5 curveball. 

Dylan Pranger, RHP/1B, Lakeland HS

Pranger is an interesting 2016. His frame has a good strong wide base to it and at 5-11 he is at a good height for his class. In the field, Pranger’s hands work well for his age and projects more as a first baseman type. Pranger hits with a simple approach from a tall stance and an average load. As he develops more body control he should see his numbers continue to climb. On the mound, Pranger works from a slow deliberate repeatable delivery. He needs to develop more direction with his front side. Right now, the lack of direction creates arm side run on his fastball and change up. Pranger has average arm strength for a 2016 (74-76mph) His frame suggests he will continue to develop more velocity. 

Matt Pritz, 1B/C, LaPorte HS, 2015

Shows a projectable body at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds along with some athleticism.  Behind the plate produced pop times in the 2.24-2.29 range.  At the plate shows an athletic setup with a smooth load.  His bat speed is good at the high school level.  He gets to extension well, producing line drives with gap to gap power.  

Ethan Slattery, C, Concord HS, 2014

A 5-foot-11, 155 pound catcher who's pop times were 2.31-2.43.  His arm action is long, and uses a high 3/4 arm slot.  At the plate he starts tall and shows good balance.  

Ian Smith, LHP/OF, NorthWood HS, 2014

Ian Smith is a left handed pitcher who works exclusely from the stretch. Smith works at a quick temo, with some choppiness in his delivery, arm action is a high ¾. Fastball showcased at 71-74 with slight run. Breaking ball shaped as a 1-9 gradual breaking ball.

Chase Swedersky, OF/3B, LaPorte HS, 2016

A 5-foot-8, 160 pound OF/3B who shows a long arm action from a 3/4 arm slot with some accuracy at 74 mph from the OF and 66 in the IF.  He projects better as a 3B.  His mechanics need to continue to improve as he's a little stiff and tends to play on his heels.  His hands are a little hard at times and the exchange needs to be quicker, but shows the ability to excel at the HS level.  At the plate he displays an athletic set up with a high leg kick for timing.  At times he's early, but when he gets his front foot down in time, shows some projectability at the plate.

Austin Taylor, 2B/OF, Western HS, 2015

5-foot-8, 150 pound 2B/OF that is 75 across the diamond and from the outfield.  He throws from a high 3/4 arm slot with some accuracy.  His mechanics need to continue to improve in the IF as he tends to be a little stiff, and plays on his heels at times.  At the plate he shows a good approach, with a short path to the baseball.  He gets to extension well, producing good barrel whip.  Overall at the plate he shows solid mechanics.  Runs a 7.24 60.

Zack Turnbough, 3B/2B, Lake Central HS, 2016

A 5-foot-11, 155 pound infielder.  He was 66 mph across the diamond.  At the plate he starts from the crouch, and uses a long stride, displaying good balance.  His swing path is long, and produces good backspin carry on the baseball.  Runs a 7.22 60.  

Brooks Ullery, 2B/OF, Penn HS, 2015

A 5-foot-8, 125 pound 2B/OF.  Shows good hands and a solid glove in the IF.  He plays through the ball well with a quick exchange.  At the plate displays a wide base with a crouch.  His balance is good, and shows decent bat speed for his age.  He needs to continue to improve his lower half, and as he matures into his body should continue to improve overall as a high school baseball player. 

Travis Upp, C/1B, LaPorte HS, 2016

Shows a projectable body at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds. At the plate he hits from the left side, showing quick hands, and produces good pop and projectable power with barrel whip.  Behind the plate he still needs to improve his mechanics.  He was consistently 2.28-2.42 with his pop times.  Across the diamond from 1B he was 67 mph.  As he continues to mature into his body, he projects to be one of the top hitters in the 2016 class.

Joey Vershay, SS/2B, Koble Academy, 2016

A 5-foot-5, 110 pound MIF who possesses good instincts in the field for a freshman.  His hands are soft and shows a clean exchange.  At the plate he uses a balanced setup with a smooth load.  His stride is short and uses his lower half well.  His bat speed needs to improve, and should improve as he continues to grow.  His rhythm is fluid and consistently drove the ball.

Jacob Watterson, RHP/3B, LaPorte HS, 2016

Watterson has an advanced frame for a 2016. Wide shoulders, strong lower half, as he finds the weight room he will only continue to get better. Currently, Watterson works at an average tempo with a repeatable delivery. The arm is a high ¾. Watterson showcased three pitches for a strike headlined by his 72-75mph fastball. The breaking ball lacks depth but still shows signs of being able to spin it.  

Matt Williams, 2B/OF, Concord HS, 2014

5-foot-7, 132 pound 2B/OF.  Shows a long arm action, and throws from a high 3/4 arm slot with some accuracy.  His hands are good at the high school level, and shows above average footwork.  Plays through the ball well and is 66 across the diamond.  At the plate starts with an open stance and has a smooth load.  He uses a high leg kick for timing.  His swing path is long.  Runs a 7.42 60.