Dan Cevette
President, New York

The dust has finally settled on the 2017 NYS Games. Over 230 players traveled and competed in Binghamton, NY in front of over 80 college coaches, eight professional scouts, and our entire PBR scouting staff - including the President of the National PBR brand, Sean Duncan. Team One reports are in the books, let's take a look the player analysis reports.

Tim Schinto, OF (2018) 6-foot with an athletic frame, ran a 6.67/60; slightly down from 6.61 in February but continues to impress with foot speed. Offensively - left-handed batter with a loose and fluid stroke; loads lightly and gets hands through the zone quickly with knees slightly bent, repeatable motion. Could add to his exit velocity of 83 MPH by keeping his weight on back foot longer. Defensively - accurate arm with velocity of 80 MPH, smooth and easy transfer, agile footwork which he uses to generate momentum before catch.

Drew Bristow, OF (2019) Athletic build at 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, ran a 6.81/ 60. Offensively - smooth and easy stroke, repeatable motion with slight upper cut, comfortable driving the ball to the middle third of the field with an exit velocity of 81 MPH., keeps weight back but could add power as he develops a smoother transfer and continues to understand how to use his core. Defensively - uses smooth, quick footwork to get behind ball and create momentum, accurate arm with a velocity of 79 MPH (up from 78 MPH in February), fluid transfer from glove to throwing hand, uses little extension with arm to create velocity.   

John Young, OF (2018) A sturdy 5-foot-10 build ran a 6.91/60. Offensively - loads quickly and keeps a level bat plane through the zone, comfortable driving the ball to the middle with an exit velocity of 83 MPH, repeatable stroke that will get better as he becomes more comfortable with transfer of weight from back leg forward, quick hands. Defensively - uses emerging footwork to gain momentum for an outfield velocity at 84 MPH, consistent release point will improve accuracy and speed.  

Cameryn Williams, OF (2018) Sturdy 5-foot-10, 180 pound build with a 60 time of 6.96. Offensively - uses a straight up-and-down stance with an exaggerated step to generate an exit velocity of 82 MPH, drives the ball to the middle third of the field with a repeatable stroke, finishes out on front foot which suggests he has more power. Defensively - quiet and economic footwork sets up well with a position velocity of 81 MPH, accurate arm.

Luke Smith, OF (2018) Athletic 6-foot build with a 60 time of 7.13. Offensively - switch hitter who barrels up well from both sides of the plate with an exit velocity of 81 MPH from both sides of the plate. Uses slight toe tap with a an efficient load, repeatable swing a  slight upper cut, drives the ball to middle third. Defensively - emerging footwork leads to a position velocity of 79 MPH, working to get downward plane on throws from the outfield. True gamer that plays fast and aggressive.

Sam Allen, INF/OF (2019) Compact 5-foot-4 135-pound infielder with a 60 time of 7.13. Offensively - level bat plane through the strike zone with an exit velocity of 84 MPH with aggressive cuts and signs of power to the gaps, appropriate pre-pitch movement, stays middle third of the field, extends bat through the strike zone, engaged lower body will generate more power. Defensively - agile footwork with deft body control generates momentum across infield with a velocity of 68 MPH, recently up to 77 from OF, soft hands, smooth and easy transfer.

Samuel Barley, OF (2018) Solid build at 5-foot- 9 and 170 pounds ran a 7.22/ 60 time. Offensively - smooth and level swing, repeatable motion, drives ball to the middle of the with an exit velocity of 85 MPH, extends well through his swing, appropriate pre-pitch movement, further engagement of lower half will add to power. Defensively - developing footwork with an accurate arm at 79 MPH from the outfield, creates downward with a slight crow hop.

Owen Parliament, 3B/RHP (2020) Athletic 5-foot-11 with a projectable body ran 7.25/60 time. Offensively - smooth and level through the strike, comfortable driving the ball to the middle with an impressive exit velocity of 87 MPH, extends well with strong hands. Defensively - emerging footwork from third base with an position velocity of 80 MPH, soft hands, strong, accurate arm across the infield. Pitching - loose, clean delivery, uses height to create downward plane, late movement on fastball at 80-82, peaked at 83 MPH creates weak contact, shows confidence on 12 to 6 curveball at 65-66 MPH. Chance to be very good on the mound.

Frank Wayman, 1B/OF (2018) Long, athletic projectable build at 6-foot-2, 191 pounds, ran a 7.34/ 60. Offensively - balance with a loose and easy swing, slight upper cut; quick hands get the barrel through the zone, extended follow-through for an exit velocity of 92 MPH, have seen up to 96; developing lower body engagement, will add  even more power as he continues to learn how to use torso. Defensively - emerging footwork at first base, shows confidence in ability to make throws to any base around the infield; registered an outfield velocity of 71 MPH.

Michael DeStefano, INF (2019) Athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 150 pounds that projects well at the next level, ran a 60 time at 7.49 which needs to improve to stay in the middle-infield. Offensively - loose and fluid swing, brings bat through the zone on a level plane and gets full extension on follow through with an exit velocity of 71 MPH. Easy to see him adding power as he grows and learns to engage his lower body. Defensively - smooth and fluid with soft hands, uses advanced footwork to gain momentum for throws across infield at 76. Pitching - late action on fastball at 78-80 MPH induces consistent, weak contact, mixes in curveball with tight 2-to-7 shape at 68-69 MPH, uses downward plane to keep change-up at 70-71 MPH low in the zone. Shows next-level tendencies in games.

Matt McAllister, C (2018) Sturdily-built catcher at 6-foot and 180 pounds with a 60 time of 7.56. Offensively - smooth and fluid swing, carries the bat on an even plane through and gets full extension for an exit velocity of 84 MPH, repeatable motion, quick, strong hands, uses inner knee rotation to generate power, further lower body engagement will reap rewards. Defensively - above average receiver with a smooth and easy transfer for a POP time ranging from 2.02-2.08, will improve accuracy with smoother footwork.

D’Ante Furcinito-Zapanta, INF (2018) - Solidly-built shortstop at 5-foot-7, 180 pounds, thicker lower half. Offensively - balanced, fluid swing from an upright stance, gets full extension with slight upper cut and an exit velocity of 81 MPH; comfortable driving ball to middle of third but quick enough hands to turn on an inside pitch, repeatable motion, will gain power with lower body engagement. Defensively - soft hands, poised, covering balls up the middle or in the hole between third and short, smooth and easy transfer with an infield velocity of 68 MPH. Focus on arm-strength would benefit D’Ante.

Henry Juan, C (2020) Athletic footwork standing 5-foot-10, 175 pounds with a 60 time clocked at 7.89 that should improve. Offensively - brings bat through zone on a level plane, gets full extension for an extension velocity of 85 MPH; strong hands, effective load, repeatable motion; will add to power with lower body engagement and inner knee rotation.  Defensively - sets up low and balanced, smooth and easy transfer but tends to come out of crouch to quickly, will improve POP Time (2.06-2.10) and accuracy with increased use of lower half.

Carson Stewart, 1B (2018) 6-foot-1, 190-pounds with a build that projects well, 60 time clocked at 8.15 - this number should improve as he gets comfortable with his frame. Offensively - appropriate pre-pitch movement with his lower half, uses lower body with inner knee rotation for an exit velocity of 80 MPH, will benefit from a more efficient load and more compact use of hands. Defensively - economic footwork, with a sure glove, confident throwing to any bag in the infield at 68 MPH.

Eric Peters, INF (2019) Slight build at 5-foot-6, 125 pounds with a 60 time of 8.55. Offensively - works out of an upright stance with a repeatable motion, keeps plane flat through the zone and an exit velocity of 67 MPH. Starts with an effective load but hands drift from body causing him to consistently pull ball, lower body engagement will increase power. Defensively - sure hands with smooth transfer, will need to cut down on steps to improve time across infield. Infield velocity at 67 MPH.

Colin Williams, C (2019) Sturdily-built catcher at 5-foot-11 and 170 lbs. Offensively - balanced approach at the plate, keeps bat on level plane through the zone, strong, quick hands with an exit velocity of 87 MPH; appropriate pre-pitch movement, repeatable motion, drives the ball to  middle third of the field; will generate more power with further lower body engagement. Defensively - stays low and balanced throughout the receiving process, smooth transfer to throwing hand, accurate arm with a POP time ranging from 2.03-2.11.

Dean Langman, RHP (2018) Slight 5-foot-9, 160-pound right-hander; induces consistently weak fastball at 78-79 MPH that touches 82, late action avoids barrels, hides ball well, keep same motion for a curveball with tight 2-to-7 shape at 57-63 MPH, will need to develop downward plane to use with change-up.

Jason Savacool, RHP (2020) Athletic 5-foot-11 right-hander with a projectable body, one of the top pitching prospects in the entire state as a 2020 graduate; uses height to get downward plane on fastball at 82-86 MPH that touches 87 MPH, late action results in weak contact, loose and fluid arm action, maintains motion with curveball at 71-72, a few at 74 MPH with feel for spin and command. .

Andrew Circelli, 3B (2018) Athletic 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame; fluid swing, loose and easy, maintains level bat plane through the zone and ends with full extension for an exit velocity of 88 MPH, repeatable motion with appropriate pre-pitch movement, full engagement of lower half will release more power. Defensively - soft hands, effective pre-pitch movement, agile footwork, looks comfortable making exchange glove to throwing hand and finishes within an infield velocity of 82 MPH.  

Benjamin Smart, RHP (2018) Athletic 6-foot-2, 160-pound right-hander with a projectable body, uses height to create downward plane on a fastball between 78-81 MPH, uses hip tilt at balance to create power, maintains motion on 12-to-6 curveball at 64-67 MPH, smooth and loose motion.  

Derek Jann, RHP (2020) Athletic 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-hander who is just scratching the surface of his abilities, showing signs of understanding how to use his height to create downward plane for a fastball between 73-75 MPH that touches 76 MPH; maintains motion with curveball at 64-65 MPH, improvement will happen with more effective hip tilt at balance point.

Ryan Seburn, RHP (2018)  Athletic 6-foot-2, 189 pound right-hander who continues to show added velocity with a fastball at 82-83 MPH, have seen up to 85; effectively uses positive hip tilt at balance point, engagement of lower half combined with lengthy frame creates downward plane, commands secondary pitches with consistent motion, curveball shows late bite at 72-73 MPH. Recent commitment to Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Sam DiGeorge, RHP (2019) Sturdy 6-foot, 200-pound righthander with potential. Fastball at 80-82 MPH that touches 84 MPH show late movement, some attempt to use height results in positive downward plane, further effort will reap benefits; learning how to use hip tilt at balance point to create power.

Tommy Scherrer, RHP (2018) Athletic 6-foot-3 right-hander with a fastball at 81-82 MPH that touches 83 MPH, late arm-side run induces weak contact, understands how to command both sides of the plate and how to use it to his advantage, balanced throughout motion, maintains release point with curveball at 72-73 MPH. Athletic on the mound with signs of more to come from the CNY RHP.

Davey Moffett, 1B (2018) Impressive 6-foot-5, 210-pound first baseman. Offensively - smooth and loose at the plate, keeps the bat on a level plane throughout the zone, extends for an exit velocity of 91 MPH, consistently drives the ball to middle third of the field, but quick enough hands to turn on inside pitch, engages lower body for power with some evidence of inner knee rotation. Defensively - comfortable and poised with a sure glove, smooth and easy transfer with accurate to any base at 76 MPH.

Ben Seiler, LHP (2018) Solidly-built 6-foot-3 250-pound left-hander who is just tapping into his power with a fastball at 79-81 MPH, hides ball well combined with late movement consistently induces weak contact, still has more room to engage lower body which will only increase velocity; maintains release point with a 2-to-7 curveball shape, still learning how to use height to create downward plane.