Maryland Scout Blog: Week 1 Public Schools
April 4, 2019
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Sherwood
Ben Vok RHP Sherwood 2019 (Frostburg State)
Vok went four innings giving up one earned run on three hits and two walks against a very talented Walt Whitman lineup. He struck out four batters with a good fastball, breaking ball, change-up mix. Showed a controlled delivery to the plate and worked down hill. Gets over his front side well with a strong lower half and lands square with an athletic finish. Throws with long, clean arm action from a high three-quarters slot. Fastball sat 84-86 and touched 87 mph. Breaking ball had some sweep to it at 74-76 mph and change-up sat 78-80 mph.
Jake Becker 2B/SS Sherwood 2021
Smaller compact frame. Lead-off type hitter with a knack for getting the barrel to the ball. Hands are quick to the ball and he does a nice job of using the whole field. Went 2-for-4 on the day with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Showed some pull-side pop and is relentless at the plate grinding out AB after AB. Looked really comfortable in the box with good rhythm and displayed some speed on the base paths.
Michael Bouma 1B Sherwood (Maryland)
Bouma had a really nice day at the plate against Walt Whitman going 3-for-4 with a double, 2 RBI's and a run scored. He looked comfortable in the box all day and got into good counts where he could really let it fly. Strength and power are present squaring up several balls on the screws. Hits from a balanced, athletic, square stance at the plate with nice rhythm and hand separation. Strong lower half and good extension through contact. Ball jumps off his bat.
Luke Cheng SS Sherwood 2020 (Illinois State)
Cheng was the table-setter and leader on offense for the Warriors in their 9-5 win over Walt Whitman going 3-for-4 with a double, 2 RBI's, and 2 runs scored. Hits from a relaxed, athletic, square stance with bat head resting on back shoulder. Quick toe-tap load and average stride length. Gets the hands into a good hitting position with nice separation. Stays behind the ball really well and showed some pull-side pop. Athletic body type with plenty of room to fill out. More power projected as he matures and gets stronger. Rangy and plays loose at shortstop with active feet.
Ethan Giacalone C Sherwood 2020
Athletic body type and 6'1'', 180 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, athletic, open stance at the plate. Creates nice hand separation in load with an average stride length. Longer, slightly uphill swing path to the ball that gets level at times.
JP Yore 3B/RHP Sherwood 2019 (Susquehanna)
Yore was hitless on the day but took a few nice rips at some pitches. Hits from a balanced, square stance with a bit of a wider base and hands held high. Slight load with hands and small stride. Direct to the ball with a level swing path. Carried some quick bat speed through the zone with average lower half involvement.
Walt Whitman
Justin Carboni OF Walt Whitman 2019 (UPENN)
Athletic frame and super quick. Struggled in first couple AB's but saw a pitch up in the zone and hammered it for a homerun to left-center. Hits from a balanced, athletic, slightly open stance at the plate. Slight rock back load with nice hand separation. Stays behind the ball with a slightly uphill swing path. Gets good extension through contact. Gap-to-gap type hitter with some pop. More pop will come as he adds some weight to his frame.
Tyler DeMartino OF Walt Whitman 2019 (West Virginia)
Went 2-for-3 with a double, 2 RBI's and a runs scored in the game against Sherwood. Strong, compact body type. Athletic and moves well. Hits from a slightly crouched, open stance at the plate with active hand and bat movement. Bit of a longer stride length. Gets good hand separation and swings with intent. Strong lower half with a level swing path.
Jack Ryan C Walt Whitman 2019 (UMBC)
Strong, compact body type. Struggled a bit at the plate going 1-for-3 with two strikeouts but did drive one out for a double. Hits from a slightly crouched and slightly open stance with a wider base. Barrel got flat early and swing path was slightly uphill. Stays behind the ball well and gets good extension through contact. Power present.
Thomas Johnson
Andres Enriquez OF/RHP Thomas Johnson 2020
Excellent day at the plate going 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, an RBI and run scored. Hits from a slightly crouched stance with weight pre-loaded on back side. High leg kick and longer stride length. Stays on the ball really well with quick hands and fast bat speed. Short to the ball with a level swing path. Excellent lower half involvement in the swing and really nice extension through contact. Also started on the mound for the Patriots and pitched a five-inning complete game earning the win against Winters Mill. Allowed two runs on three hits and three walks. Struck out four on the day. Attacked hitters with a fastball that sat 76-79 and touched 80 mph and a 64-67 mph breaking ball.
Matt Fowkes OF/RHP Thomas Johnson 2020
Fowkes had a nice day at the plate going 2-for-4with a double, 2 RBI's, and scored a run. Solid frame and small leg kick load. Little movement with hands. Short, direct, level swing path with some quick bat speed. Stays behind the ball nicely with average lower half involvement. Gap-to-gap line drive type hitter with occasional power.
Jacob Orr SS Thomas Johnson 2021 (Maryland)
Athletic, compact body type. Plays with active feet and rhythm at shortstop. Showed loose, clean actions around the bag and on feeds. Hits from a balanced, athletic stance at the plate. Sinks into back side in load and lowers hands and bat head. Small toe-tap stride. Stays behind the ball very well with strong lower half involvement and fast bat speed. Used the whole field driving one oppo for a 2-RBI double. Showed excellent balance and plate discipline in the box and finished the day 1-for-2 with a double, 2 walks, four RBI's, and 3 runs scored.
Trevor Yusko C/RHP Thomas Johnson 2021
Tall, athletic body type and 6'1'', 180 pound frame. Hits from a tall, balanced stance with bat head resting on back shoulder. Quick, high leg kick load landing open at foot strike. Drops hands during load and showed quick bat speed with a short, level swing path. Stays behind the ball well and showed some gap-pop. Went 1-for-4 on the day with a double, an RBI, and a run scored.
Westminster
Tyler Buberl 3B Westminster 2020
Lead-off stick for the Owls and showed tremendous speed out of the box and on the base paths. Stole a bag and went 2-for-3 at the dish with a double, a walk, and scored twice. Hits from a balanced, athletic stance with a high leg kick load creating some hand separation. Does a nice job staying behind the ball and really uses his lower half well. Short, quick bat speed and level swing path.
Haden Hoff OF Westminster 2020
Solid body type and 5'10'' 180 pound frame. Hits from a slightly crouched, square stance with a wide base and vertical bat head. Knee-to knee load with an average stride length and slight hand some hand separation. Swings with intent and is short to the ball with a more level swing path. Was 1-for-4 at the plate with a double down the left field line. Gap-to-gap type hitter with some power.
Dulaney
Bryce Frederick SS Dulaney 2019 (Radford)
Updated video. Went 2-for-4 against Westminster with a double and scored twice. For more on Frederick, check out this Scout Blog.