Noah Burroughs RHP / OF / Sussex Central (DE), MD / 2024

A breakout performance at this year's MD Unsigned Senior Games has the physical two-way trending up quickly, with his name circulating the recruitment world. A solid, proportionally strong 6-foot, 195 pound frame has now put his name into discussion as a "can't miss" late add for a program. The ability to impact the game on both sides is evident, and the advanced athleticism (6.62 60-yard) and strength in all facets allows for versatility. It's a middle of the order makeup with consistent strength to the pull side, putting up ridiculous numbers earlier this month; to the tune of 110.8 max exit velocity, 95.8 average exit velocity and a max distance at 419 ft, all via TrackMan. Options are certainly plentiful for any coach out there, as the Sussex Central product runs the fastball up to 89 mph on the bump, backed by two separate breaking balls for strikes and a developing changeup. Quick pace, feel for the zone and an imposing presence on the bump bodes well for the future. 

-Jamie Naill

Update:

‘24 OF/RHP Noah Burroughs (@Central_Base) breaks his previous record of 106 EV, launching a 111 MPH off the bat ?

? 2 swings at 415+ ft (419 ft Max Distance)
⚡️111 Max EV
⚡️87 Max Bat Speed@ShooterHunt @JNaill8 #MDUSG23 https://t.co/uKmU4xonB9

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 8, 2023

Electric day continued for ‘24 Noah Burroughs (@Central_Base)

Collected two hits during simulated ABs, including a double down the line w/ 2 strikes and a single back up the middle.

111 EV during BP, showcasing his tremendous ability in all facets.@JNaill8 @Ledggerrr #MDUSG23 pic.twitter.com/nlPforlkT0

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 8, 2023

‘24 Noah Burroughs (@Central_Base)

After an impressive BP (111 EV- 419 ft max distance), the @PBR_Uncommitted arm hops on the mound for 85-88 T89. 2 breaking balls for K’s w/ sweeping SL and feel for CB/CH. Carved his way through hitters. @JNaill8 #MDUSG23 pic.twitter.com/Kxyq5AjimM

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 8, 2023

Travis Smith RHP / SS / Gerstell Academy, MD / 2024

A recent Harford Community College recruit, athleticism and competitiveness has always been the forefront for the Gerstell Academy product and I believe a year or two at a perennial junior college powerhouse like Harford is the perfect fit. The arsenal on the bump continues to get sharper and coupled with cleaner mechanics, has turned Smith into one of the more exciting arms in the class. Big fan of the mound presence and the pace that Smith works with and the feel for the zone continues to trend in the right direction. A really nice performance at this year's Mid-Atlantic Procase saw the fastball in the upper 80's, topping at 89 to both sides of the plate with whiffs in the zone. The slider continues to develop and has the makeup to be plus at the next level. If success is found at Harford, which I think it will, look for opportunities to be plentiful for the athletic righty after his stint at the Junior College ranks.

-Jamie Naill 

‘24 Travis Smith (@GerstellBB ll @FightingOwlsBSB)

FB 86-88 T89 challenges ITZ
SL 70-73 K’s@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MidAtlProcase pic.twitter.com/YYyfmno6wL

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) August 13, 2023

CJ Chatterton SS / RHP / Georgetown Prep, MD / 2024

An early spring commitment to George Mason, Chatterton has all the makings to be a "pro-typical" leadoff type bat that impacts the game with plus speed and a high contact rate. Leading a perennial powerhouse in Georgetown Prep, the wiry middle infielder can really pick it up the middle with average to above average arm strength that should allow a stay up the middle. A solid Spring, followed by a strong summer continued to showcase the above average bat to ball skills, and paired with the impact speed sees Chatterton rise in this newest update. 

-Jamie Naill

‘24 recent #GoPats recruit CJ Chatterton (@GPrepbaseball) consistently showcases a strong middle approach, and does so again here w/ a single up the middle@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/ceuqh4NnSK

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 25, 2023

‘24 CJ Chatterton (Georgetown Prep - MD | #GeorgeMason Commit) lines one up the middle for RBI single.@DirtbagsMid @PBRMaryland #PBRMAPI pic.twitter.com/R1AEnbXnbR

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) June 15, 2023

Raymond Huke RHP / OF / Georgetown Prep, MD / 2024

The long 6-foot-1, 160 pound righty caught my attention earlier this spring, and the effortless delivery with late action on the fastball impressed from the start. Sitting in the mid 80's during Spring, we saw the arsenal get increasingly more crisp as the summer progressed, working the fastball in the upper 80's and a tight slider down in the zone for weak contact. It's a frame and makeup that you can certainly dream on, eventually earning Huke a commitment to Columbia University and a rise in our newest updated rankings. 

-Jamie Naill

‘24 Raymond Huke
(Georgetown Prep)

Impressive performance by Huke. FB was electric to GS. SL has tight spin low in the zone, while mixing CH to keep hitters off balance.

FB 86-88 T89
SL 75-77
CH 75-78@dmndskillz pic.twitter.com/GPtVMAfJEK

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) July 28, 2023

‘24 Ray Huke (@GPrepbaseball l @Cadets_BB)

Normal effort delivery. 3/4 slot. Was 84-86 w/ mult 87-88 early. Has been mostly 83-86 in 2nd-4th. Occasional SL & CH in low-mid 70’s. @PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #17UNat23 pic.twitter.com/otDfJdCKTC

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) July 19, 2023

AJ Mendoza SS / perryhall, MD / 2024

A breakout performance at this year's MD Top Prospect Games sees the athletic two-way jump substantially in this update. Offensively, the run tool is above average, clocking a 6.90 60-yard at the event that plays even faster in game. It's a top of the order makeup, showcasing line drive tendencies with the occasional ability to showcase some untapped strength to the pull side. On the bump, feel for the two-pitch mix is present, running the fastball in the mid 80's with some late run, mixing a devastating slider with tight shape that plays well off the heater. Showcases the ability to induce whiffs in the zone and challenges hitters from the start. An athletic profile with plenty of versatility on both sides of the ball. 

-Jamie Naill

‘24 AJ Mendoza (Perry Hall)

5-10, 145-lb frame. LHH that can spread the ball to all fields, showcasing it earlier in-game and during BP. Really intriguing two-way player.

92 EV@JNaill8 @Ledggerrr #MDTPG23 pic.twitter.com/YOpo0e6kT6

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) July 11, 2023

‘24 AJ Mendoza (Perry Hall) leads off the game with a triple in the RCF gap. Good feel for the barrel. Flat through the zone.

EV 93
Dist. 352#MDTPG23@JNaill8 pic.twitter.com/bHH7JPlJY6

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) July 11, 2023

‘24 AJ Mendoza (Perryhall)

5-10, 145-lb athletic frame. FB 83-85 and plays a tick up with the advanced feel for the slider. SL 75-77 w/ swing and miss ITZ. @JNaill8 @PBR_Uncommitted #MDTPG23 pic.twitter.com/CTrLC3WxyD

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) July 11, 2023