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 Two reports are in the books, let's take a look the player analysis reports.

Team Two Reports

Niko Droukas, OF (2018/Brookfield) Athletic 6-foot, 175-pound infielder ran a 6.89/60, down slightly from 6.66 in March but still impresses with foot speed. Offensively - loose and fluid swing out of slightly upright stance, keeps bat on a level plane through the zone for an exit velocity of 85 MPH - up from 81 MPH in March; repeatable motion with some pre-pitch movement, comfortable driving ball to middle third of the field; increased lower body engagement will add to the velocity. Defensively - uses sound footwork to set up for outfield velocity of 76 MPH with an accurate arm. Smooth transfer with soft hands in the infield. Really stoodout in game action during the NYS Games, hit a HR off one of the top 2020 arms in the state.

Shane Cuevas, OF (2018/Valley Central) Slender 6-foot, 172-pound build with a 6.89/60. Offensively - smooth and fluid swing out of an upright stance, uses slight toe tap with little stride for an exit velocity of 88 MPH; effective load, repeatable motion, keeps bat on level plane through the zone, quick hands; engagement of lower body will add to power. Defensively - agile footwork, fluid motions in the outfield with a smooth and easy with an outfield velocity of 79 MPH.

Robert Ray, OF/LHP (2018/Bayport Bluepoint) Sturdy 5-foot-8, 165-pound build ran a 6.9/60. Offensively - effective load, quick hands, appropriate pre-pitch movement for an exit velocity of 81 MPH; comfortable driving the ball to the middle third of the field. Defensively - compact approach, builds momentum with agile footwork for outfield velocity of 85 MPH. Pitching - uses slight hesitation, hides ball well, fastball between 78-80 MPH that touches 83 MPH induces weak contact, tight shape on curveball 72-73 MPH, gets downward action on change-up at 73-74 MPH.

Andrew Guihan, OF (2019/Kennedy Catholic) Slender 6-foot, 145-pound frame who ran 7.08/60, projectable build as he fills into his body. Offensively - segmented pre-pitch movement, keeps bat on level plane through the zone, full extension on follow through with an exit velocity of 84 MPH, engagement of lower body is evident, with experience and timing power should follow, comfortable driving ball to middle third of the field. Defensively - uses comfortable, fluid footwork to gather self and build momentum behind throws at 80 MPH from the outfield, smooth transfer, finding consistent release point will improve overall accuracy.

Quinn McDonald, MIF (2018/Ridgefield) Athletic 6-0, 165-pound frame with room to grow, handles size well with balanced and clean movements, ran a 7.1/60.  Offensively - exit velocity improved slightly from from 80 MPH in December to 84 MPH, further lower body engagement should add to that number in the future, maintains level bat plane through the zone, quick, strong hands, comfortable staying middle third of the field, gets consistent barrel contact. Defensively - soft hands, smooth transfer, quiet feet, comfortable getting low to the ground, accurate arm with an infield velocity of 81 MPH.

Jaz Burton, 1B (2019/Kennedy Catholic) 6-foot-3 frame with tremendous upside, easy to see him improving on his 7.14/60 as he continues to mature. Offensively - effortless swing with little to no lower body engagement results in an exit velocity at 86 MPH, easy juice in the bat to all fields, scary to think what can happen when he creates counter rotation with upper and lower torso, strong, quick hands guide bat through zone on a level plane. Defensively - agile with fluid movements in the outfield, gathers body for an accurate arm at 78 MPH.

Tyler Outhouse, OF (2019/Kennedy Catholic) Slender 6-foot, 155-pound frame with a 7.15/60. Offensively - keeps bat on level plane through the zone with a slight upper cut, repeatable motion, full extension from follow through, strong hands and an exit velocity of 84 MPH down slightly (88 MPH) from the Academic Games but still a prospect to watch, has barely engaged  lower half when that happens expect power to increase. Defensively - increased arm strength to 81 MPH and is still scratching the surface, smooth and effortless from the outfield with accuracy. Pitching - Fastball at 73-74 MPH has late life that fools batters, induces weak or no contact, changes eye level, moves in and out; incorporating a second pitch will add to fastball’s deception. Outhouse keeps showing us he's a next-level player.

Kevin Murphy, LHP (2018/Valley Central) Slight build at 6-foot and 160 pounds, ran a 7.3/60. Offensively - keeps bat on a level plane through the zone, comfortable going to the middle third of the field with occasional opposite-field action, repeatable motion, appropriate pre-pitch movement, engagement of lower body will add to an exit velocity of 81 MPH. . Defensively - balanced, agile movements with smooth transfer to throwing hand, accurate arm at 71 MPH. Pitching - hides ball well as creates a whip action, fastball at 76-77 MPH touched 78 MPH shows late run, throws 12-to-6 curveball between 64-66 MPH.

Anthony Caminitti, OF (2018/Mahopac) Making his debut with Prep Baseball Report, sturdy 5-foot-9, 165-pound frame, ran 7.32/60. Offensively - smooth and fluid swing, keeps bat on level plane, repeatable motion with quick hands for an exit velocity of 79 MPH, drives the ball to the middle third of the field, can improve power with lower half engagement. Defensively - sets up well behind ball with agile movements, smooth transfer, accurate arm at 76 MPH. Pitching - changes eye level well with a fastball at 76-77 MPH that touched 78 MPH, gets downward plane on 12-to-6  curveball at 64-66 MPH.

James Sassi, 3B (2018/Brunswick School) Sturdy build at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, ran a 7.39/60. Offensively - make consistent barrel contact with smooth, economic swing, flat plane through the zone, drives ball to the middle of the field with an exit velocity of 78 MPH, appropriate pre-pitch movement, barely uses lower half, plenty of power left in the tank. Defensively - agile, quiet feet, smooth transfer, accurate arm with a velocity of 67 MPH from third base, confident body language.

Peter Bossinas, OF/RHP (2019/Ossining) Athletic build at 6-foot-2, 165 pounds, ran 7.48/60, strong upside. Offensively - emerging lower body engagement, segmented swing with strong hands and pronounced upper cut for an exit velocity of of 82 MPH, fluid swing with level bat path will add to power. Defensively - agile, balanced, sets up well to create momentum for outfield velocity of 78 MPH with impressive accuracy. Pitching - uses height to create downward plane on fastball arm-side run at 77-78 MPH, positive hip tilt at the balance point, clean arm action, uses same release for 2-to-7 curveball at 63-64 MPH, induces weak contact.

Benjamin Avila, C/3B (2018/Valley Central) Solidly built catcher at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds with a 7.57/60. Offensively - smooth, fluid swing with evidence of lower body engagement and an exit velocity of 81 MPH, drives the ball to the middle third with strong hands, repeatable motion, consistent barrel contact. Defensively - stays down through the receiving process and makes a smooth transfer and accurate arm with a POP time between 1.98-2.07, excellent receiving skills, easily gets into blocking position, fundamentally sound in all aspects. Chance to be a special catching prospect.

Lucas Feliciano, MIF (2019/Kennedy Catholic) Projectable body at 6-foot-2 and 155 pounds with a 7.57/60. Offensively - smooth, fluid swing with full extension in follow through, repeatable motion and exit velocity of 81 MPH, exciting to think what he is possible of doing as he fills into his frame and learns how to engage his lower half. Defensively - smooth and fluid, soft hands, quiet feet with a quick release and an infield velocity of 77 MPH, confident body language, strong upside.  

Alfredo Delgado, RHP/3B (2019/Fordham Prep) Athletic 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame bubbling over with upside and a 7.62/60. Offensively - smooth, fluid swing and an exit velocity of 85 MPH, strong, quick hands keep bat on a level plane through the zone, repeatable motion, appropriate pre-pitch movement, could explore further lower body engagement. Defensively - impressive lower center of gravity, comfortable making plays low to the ground, pinpoint accuracy across the diamond at 80 MPH, soft hands, quiet feet, smooth transfer. Pitching - uses height to create downward plane on fastball at 84-86 MPH that touches 87 MPH, tight 2-to-7 shape on curveball at 67-68 MPH with a change-up that he spots at 78-79 MPH, exciting prospect especially considering he has two years left of high school   

Ryoji Schwartz, C (2019/Hendrick Hudson) Stocky 5-foot-8, 180-pound catcher, ran a 7.73/60. Offensively - effective load with appropriate pre-pitch, repeatable swing and an exit velocity of 80 MPH, full extension into follow through, consistent barrel contact, comfortable going middle third of the field, has more in the tank, further lower body engagement will produce more power.  Defensively - fundamentally sound, stays low through the receiving process, smooth transfer and accurate arm with a POP time ranging between 2.09-2.20.  Backstop to keep an eye on.

Terrence Kehm, RHP (2019/Stepinac) Athletic 6-foot, 165-pound frame, ran a 7.79/60. Offensively - smooth, fluid swing, keeps bat on level plane through the zone, full extension to follow through, repeatable motion with an exit velocity at 72 MPH, quick hands, lower body engagement as he grows into his frame will produce increased power. Pitching - evidence of hip tilt at balance point, smooth and clean mechanics, gets downward plane on fastball at 73-75 MPH that touches 76 MPH, late action creates weak contact.

Stephen Fisher, C (2018/John Jay-River Cross) Stocky 5-foot-7, 170-pound catcher, ran an 8.17/60, Offensively - gets full extension from upright stance for an exit velocity of 83 MPH, strong hands, brings bat through zone on flat plane, comfortable driving the ball to middle third, lower body engagement will add to power. Defensively - stays low through the receiving process with an accurate arm and POP time of 2.11-2.19, emerging receiving skills.

Nicholas Fanelli, RHP (2020/New Paltz) Athletic 5-foot-10, 157-pound frame with plenty of time to grow. Offensively - emerging bat control with a segmented swing produced an exit velocity of 79 MPH - down slightly from 83 MPH in February of 2016, still trying to understand his body’s abilities, evidence of lower body engagement, learning to use pre-pitch movement to create rhythm. Pitching - uses ¾ slot for fastball with late movement at 77-79 MPH, maintains motion for curveball at 58-60 MPH, able to spot change-up at 73-74 MPH.

Joe Biancone, MIF (2019/John Jay) Athletic 6-foot-1, 165-pound projectable build. Offensively - strong, quick hands get the bat through the zone on a level plane with a slight upper cut for an exit velocity of 90 MPH - down 3 MPH from February but still impressive, repeatable motion, scratching the surface with lower body engagement which will produce further power. Defensively - soft hands, smooth and poised, agile, quiet feet, easy transfer with an infield velocity of 84 MPH from all angles. Recent commitment to George Washington.

Jake Weintraub, RHP (2018/Irvington) Lengthy 6-foot-7, 195-pound RHP, with a projectable body. Pitching - uses height to create downward plane on fastball at 78-80 MPH that touches 81 MPH, late life makes it difficult for batters to time, has confidence in 1-to-7 curveball shape at 64-65 MPH, developing hip tilt to create power.

Joe Sgobbo, LHP (2019/Yorktown) Athletic 6-foot-5, 235-pound left-hander. Pitching - uses height to create downward plane on fastball 82-84 MPH, has been up to 85. Hides ball and comes through with herky-jerky Sabathia-like motion, gets positive hip tilt at the balance point, flashed curveball at 70-73 MPH, developing a third pitch will help overall effect of fastball. Size is premium on the mound and being left-handed he's got a chance to become a special arm.

Sean Clifford, RHP (2019/Albert Magnus) Lanky 6-foot-4, 195 right-hander. Pitching - clean arm action out of a ¾ slot with shoulder tilt, uses height to create downward plane on fastball at 79-81 MPH, arm-side run, positive hip tilt at the balance point, showed a slider with some bite at 74-75 MPH.