Junior Future Games Breakdown: Andrew Bezak
August 2, 2023
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Tuesday, July 25 marked the beginning of the 2023 Prep Baseball Report Junior Future Games, held in Emerson, Georgia at our LakePoint Sports Complex. For this event the various PBR staffs from around the country form teams from their region to compete in a tournament. Again this year, Team Mid-Atlantic was represented by two 14U teams and a 13U team. Last year, 13U Team Mid-Atlantic won the Tournament Championship.
This year, the teams participated in a workout on Tuesday before the beginning of pool play on Wednesday. Each team was guaranteed four games, three in pool play and then one in bracket or consolation play, which begins on Saturday.
Throughout the next two weeks, our staff will highlight the 14u "Mid-Atlantic 2" roster, comprised of twelve Maryland/Delaware players and three Virginia players. After losing the first pool play game to Team Georgia, Team Mid-Atlantic 2 would rattle off two straight wins over Team Arizona and Team Ohio, finishing their pool play at 2-1 and earning a spot in the "Gold" bracket. After defeating Team Oklahoma in dominating fashion in the first game, Team Mid-Atlantic 2 would squander an early 7-0 lead to eventually lose on a walk-off to Team Nevada.
Over the next few weeks, PBR Maryland Scouting Director, Jamie Naill will highlight all twelve MD/DE players who showcased their skills at this year's PBR Junior Future Games. Next up is an athletic outfielder with an intriguing hit tool and some two-way ability; 2027 Andrew Bezak (Good Counsel).
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Andrew Bezak OF / RHP / Good Counsel, MD / 2027One of my favorites to watch this past week, Bezak started his Junior Future Games off strong, registering an 80 mph outfield velo that showed carry and accuracy on throws to the plate. The athleticism and fluid actions allowed for a quick first step and momentum was consistently gained on throws. During BP, the approach is middle/pull side with line drive tendencies and occasional strength portrayed, notching a top exit velocity of 87 mph. In game, the two-way was showcased early, as Bezak came out of the 'pen filling up the zone with a solid two pitch mix. The fastball is free and easy up to 80 mph, mixing a bigger curveball in the high 60's for strikes. A pitch to contact type arm that is clean and works with controlled intent. The hit tool is the real separator for me, as Bezak always seems to find barrels and produce consistent hard contact. Went pull side double to left for two RBI and barreled up a hard line drive single up the middle that came off the bat at 87.8 mph; the two most notable at-bats from Bezak at the tournament. A bright future ahead for the wiry two-way, and as the body matures and strength is added to the frame, look for Bezak to become a household name on both sides of the ball across the Old Line State.
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