OK Spring Scout Blog: Week 10
May 13, 2021
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Roff vs Red Oak
Tallen Bagwell, RHP/OF, 2023, Roff
One of the top 2023 arms in the state, Bagwell not only showed advanced stuff on the mound, but competed throughout the outing against a very good Red Oak line up. Bagwell is a high follow arm for any D1 school.
2023 RHP/OF @tallenbagwell gets a huge bases loaded punch out for Roff to keep Red Oak off the board in the first inning of the Class B State Championship Game. FB sitting 86-88 T89 with some ASR. Breaking ball has sweeping action and thrown for strikes at 71-75. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/4LMXUdGPFd
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 8, 2021
Trayson Miller, OF, 2021, Roff
The long and athletic left-handed hitter showed off his bat speed and barrel control in this one. The Cowley commit has an easy frame to project size and strength on to which should allow for him game to continue to progress. A name to remember.
2021 OF Trayson Miller (Roff & @BaseballCowley sign) gets the Tiger offense going with a standup triple and coming around to score. pic.twitter.com/bYUetXmXnn
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 8, 2021
Denver Hamilton, RHP/INF, 2023, Red Oak
The Eastern Oklahoma State commit was dialed in and sharp early on this one. For the first three innings Hamilton was in complete control with over powering stuff. We saw in the fall state championship up to 88 and he has already made the jump to 91. Look for more velo to come soon for this young arm.
2023 Denver Hamilton (Red Oak & @EOSC_Baseball commit) looks dominant early in the Class B State Championship Game. FB sitting 88-90 T91. Breaking ball at 74-75 with some late depth. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/yCw68Ba52i
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 8, 2021
Ft. Cobb-Broxton vs Wister
Kyler Denton, RHP/INF, 2021, Ft. Cobb-Broxton
Denton has been doing damage on both sides of the ball for Ft. Cobb-Broxton for four years now and it is a perfect ending to his career winning a state championship with a complete game performance on the mound. The Cowley commit’s velo was up to where we have seen it before but he threw his fastball for strikes to both sides of the dish and spun a breaking ball for strikes.
2021 INF/RHP Kyler Denton (@BaseballCowley sign) ends an incredible career on both sides of the ball for Ft. Cobb-Broxton by tossing a complete game in the Class A State Championship game. pic.twitter.com/a2RKmSTMBa
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 8, 2021
Jenks vs Memorial
Tanner Primeaux, 1B/LHP, 2024, Jenks
After spending most of the year away from the varsity, Primeaux is one of the biggest reasons Jenks is in the state tournament. Primeaux produced at least one base hit in every game for the Trojans from the middle of the order.
2024 1B/LHP Tanner Primeaux (@JenksHSBaseball) delivers again for Jenks w/ an RBI single after sending the game into extras with an RBI last night. As physical as they come at 6-5 230 as a ‘24, Primeaux also shows big arm strength on the mound from the left side. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/e7MjgtHk32
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Brooks Fowler, SS/RHP, 2021, Jenks
Another uber talented two-way prospect in the 2021 class, Fowler is an elite athlete that commands the strike zone in the upper 80s and low 90s with the fastball paired with a mid-80s breaking ball. Defensively, he is one of the top shortstops in the state with a real chance to stick there at the next level. Offensively, Fowler has lead his team all year long hitting for average and pop.
2021 SS Brooks Fowler (@JenksHSBaseball & @ORUBaseball sign) comes up big again for the Trojans with a 2 run single and takes an extra base.
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Jenks leads Enid 5-0 after 2 complete. pic.twitter.com/QFgsZPIdZb
Christian McClendon, OF, Edmond Memorial
One of the top uncommitted players in the state, McClendon went off in this one collecting three hits and keeping Edmond Memorial in the game.
2021 OF @ccmcclendon_ (@EMHSBaseball) delivers his 3rd his and 2nd RBI of the game. Long levered and athletic with an advanced approach. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/OLYxYYSYzH
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 7, 2021
Enid vs Jenks
The Oklahoma State commit is impressive freshman on both sides of the ball. The switch hitter batted nearly .400 on the year with impressive pop. Defensively at short Shull plays with confidence and clean actions showing a strong and accurate arm.
2024 SS Garrett Shull (@enid_hsbaseball & @OSUBaseball) continues his monster spring in regionals here with a lead off single in the 5th.
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Enid trials Jenks 2-8 @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/Sib6ljGax4
Heritage Hall vs Byng
Jackson Jobe, RHP/SS, Heritage Hall, 2021
Jobe is one of the best arms to ever come out of Oklahoma and has put up numbers to match. The right-hander has continued to add velo all spring long while continuing to thrown and unbelievable amount of strikes. His slider is world class in the low to mid 80s with 2750-3050 rmp. Jone also mixes a plus changeup at times.
??2021 @jacksonwjobe (@TheHallBaseball & @OleMissBSB) putting an ❗️ on an unbelievable season. Hits a 2 Run no-doubter in his first AB. Then sits 98-99 at 2600-2630 with the FB. SL is MLB ready at 84-85 with 2950-3025 spin. Also flashed a fading CH at 86. @NathanRode #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/Qm9XqVoQvu
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Austin Lemon, OF, Heritage Hall, 2023
Lemon has been one of the most consistent hitters in the state this season, putting up impressive numbers from each side of the dish. A quick twitch athlete, the Oklahoma state commit is also an elite center fielder.
2023 OF/INF Austin Lemon (@TheHallBaseball & @OSUBaseball commit) continues to be one of the hottest hitters in the state. Singles up the middle here for The Hall, also has 30 stolen bases on the year. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/X2AtOaMobc
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Deer Creek vs Southmoore
Keaton Ruthardt, RHP, 2021, Deer Creek
Ruthardt showed what makes him so good in this one. After being 88-90 early in the game and continued to battle to complete the shutout even when his stuff began to wane. A competitive strike thrower with much more room in his frame to add strength, Ruthardt will be a fun prospect to follow at Cowley.
2021 @keaton_ruthardt (@Antlerbaseball & @BaseballCowley sign) has been impressive on the mound for the Antlers through 6 innings, keeping Southmoore scoreless. 88-90 early on and dominating the strike zone with the fastball and spinning a near 12/6 curveball. pic.twitter.com/xBU3ZNbQ9h
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Elk City vs Heritage Hall
Kash Mayfield, OF, 2024, Elk City
Mayfield’s long and lean frame along with his smooth and athletic actions with easy effort show up in his swing almost as much as does when he is on the mound. The Oklahoma State commit has one of the highest ceilings in the class.
The top ranked 2024 in OK @KashM_2024 (@ElkcityHS@& @OSUBaseball commit) is know for his abilities on the mound, but he can also hit. Delivers a single to start a 4 run inning as Elk City takes the lead over Heritage Hall 4-2 after 4 complete. pic.twitter.com/uWuVfBhZve
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Putnam City North vs Midwest City
Bryan Williams Jr., OF, Midwest City
One of the most athletic freshmen in the class, Williams Jr. was one of the bright spots for Midwest City this season hitting over .400 and playing an advanced center field.
2024 OF @BryanWilliamsJ6 (@MWC_Baseball) is one of the best athletes in the class and putting up arguably the best numbers. He continues to stay hot in regionals with this opposite field triple. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/F4cJKCDpot
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Landon Fonzi, OF/RHP, Putnam City North, 2023
Further ahead right now as an athletic left-handed bat, Fonzi shows arm strength on the mound and enough feel for his body to consistently fill up the strike zone.
2023 RHP/OF @fonzi_landon (@pcnbaseball17) has competed on the mound through 4 giving up just 1 earned featuring a fastball at 80-83. pic.twitter.com/j44gh4DTl0
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Yukon vs Choctaw
Carson Benge, 3B/RHP, Yukon, 2021
One of the top two way prospects in the country, Benge has put up eye popping numbers on both sides of the ball this spring batting well over .500 and an ERA under one. Benge has received some pro attention on both sides of the ball and will likely have a change to help OSU as a two-way if he makes it to campus.
2021 SS @carsonbenge13 (@YukonMillerBB & @OSUBaseball sign) continues to have 1 of the most impressive springs in the country. Vs. one of the best offenses in OK,he has K’ed 10 in 4 inn on 50 pitches and hit a double.
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
FB: 92-94 T95 and holding through 4
CB: 74-76@NathanRode pic.twitter.com/b4ss20FoP3
Union vs Putnam City West
The Sophomore catcher has been heating up at the plate over the last couple of weeks for Union. The left handed hitter has some strength with an inside out approach and level bat path. His best tools come from behind the plate where he has shown all season long to be an advanced blocker of the baseball as well as turning into one of the better catch and throw guys in the area.
2023 C @brodybriggs3 (@union_baseball) drives a 2B down the left field line. Rotational swing with some strength at contact. Also a good defender behind the plate. PC West leaves him stranded and we’re still tied 0-0 headed into the bottom of 2. pic.twitter.com/8juycRoMYC
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Bartlesville vs Sapulpa
Jakob Hall, RHP/SS, 2021, Bartlesville
The Senior ORU commit worked his fastball in the upper 80’s with good arm side run and command. He also showed good feel for a mid 70’s sweeping breaking ball that covers a lot of horizontal ground that buckled right handed hitters. He has an athletic delivery and the ball comes out of his hand very easy which should translate to more velocity in the future. He’s also a very accomplished hitter with quick hands and good overall bat speed. Defensively he shows smooth actions with good enough arm strength to stay on the left side of the infield.
2021 RHP/SS @jakobhall55 (@Bartlesvillebsb and @ORUBaseball commit) comes up big with the bat with a 2 run oppo triple to break the 3-3 tie in the top of the 5th. pic.twitter.com/QIeS3hiwZW
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Blevins enters the game on the mound inheriting two runners in scoring position with no outs and gets back to back ground outs and a fly out to strand them both and hold onto their 4-3 lead. https://t.co/a8DtxnKQrX pic.twitter.com/TK8IJL05OJ
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Kaiden Ashton, OF, 2022, Sapulpa
The Junior outfielder has a really quick and compact stroke from the left side of the plate and has shown the ability to drive the ball with gap power. He is a sneaky good athlete with quick twitch actions and some surprising pop from an undersized frame.
Blevins enters the game on the mound inheriting two runners in scoring position with no outs and gets back to back ground outs and a fly out to strand them both and hold onto their 4-3 lead. https://t.co/a8DtxnKQrX pic.twitter.com/TK8IJL05OJ
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Jack Blevins, INF/RHP, 2024, Sapulpa
The Freshman continues to impress with his ability to drive the balls with a big swing while looking very comfortable in the box. Blevins doesn’t get cheated with his swings and has shown the ability to get the barrel to the ball all season long against quality pitching. One of the better competitors we’ve scouted all Spring, Blevins will also work on the mound where he attacks hitters with a three pitch mix and shows a unique ability to strand runners time and time again. He’s a very exciting player to watch and will be an intriguing prospect to follow over the next couple of years.
Blevins enters the game on the mound inheriting two runners in scoring position with no outs and gets back to back ground outs and a fly out to strand them both and hold onto their 4-3 lead. https://t.co/a8DtxnKQrX pic.twitter.com/TK8IJL05OJ
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Owasso vs Broken Arrow
Brennan Phillips, LHP/OF, 2022, Owasso
The Junior OSU commit has been well-documented in our previous scout blogs and on Wednesday he provided the same type of results we come to expect from him each time he toes the rubber. The fastball was it’s usual upper 80’s with sneaky life and was dropping in the hammer breaking ball in the low 70’s whenever he wanted. He did mix in a few more changeups in this one that showed really good action at times in the 80 mph range. He finished his outing working 6 innings while only allowing 5 hits and picking up 11 strikeouts along the way.
2022 LHP @brenphillips16 (@OwassoBaseball and @OSUBaseball commit) is dialed in today with the fastball 88-89 and spinning his usual devastating curveball 73-74. He has 5k’s through 2 innings so far. Owasso leads 4-0 headed into the bottom of the 2nd pic.twitter.com/L0jFdvNndH
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Mason Pennington, INF, 2021, Owasso
The Senior NEO commit continues to provide clutch offensive performances down the stretch for the Rams. He picked up RBI’s in every game of the Regional last week with his linear swing and strong hands at contact.
2021 3B @mason16_ (@OwassoBaseball and @GoldenNorsemen commit) drives in a the second run of the first inning with a hard hit ball in the 6 hole. Rams now up 3-0 and still hitting in the bottom of the first. pic.twitter.com/1Gws907w2c
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Brody Green, INF, 2021, Owasso
The Senior TCU commit continues to show his strength with the barrel picking up a couple of extra base hits in last week’s regional. When gets the ball up in the air, he produces a ton of carry and extension with good power. The defensive actions are also starting to play at a much higher level the last couple of times we have seen him with good range and arm strength from the shortstop position.
2021 SS @BrodyGreen17 (@OwassoBaseball and @TCU_Baseball commit) hits a stand up triple off the left field wall to bring in another run. Rams lead 7-0 headed into the top of the 5th. pic.twitter.com/qu9TC6cEPp
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 5, 2021
Putnam City West vs Bartlesville
Jaxon Hyde-Herrera, UTL, 2024, Putnam City West
The Freshman played all over the field last week in their two Regional games showing good versatility and good athleticism from his bigger frame. Jaxon picked up 3 hits in their two games in the Regional and shows good hand strength and bat speed. It was a tougher season for the Patriots in 2021 but they show some building blocks in players like Hyde-Herrera for the future of the program.
2024 INF/C Jaxon Hyde-Hererra (@pcwestbaseball) drives one the other way to bring in a run and extend the lead to 3-1 over Bartlesville in the bottom of the 2nd. pic.twitter.com/V0TeddDM4p
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Verdigris vs Sequoyah
Jaren Keith, INF, 2021, Verdigris
The uncommitted Senior had a good day at the plate against Sequoyah picking up two hits including a triple and 3 RBI. He has good overall athleticism with a quick and level stroke from the right side. He’s also a very good basketball player where he averaged nearly 15 points a game in the 4A State basketball tournament.
2021 INF @keith_jaren (@Baseball_VHS) continues his hot day at the plate with his second hit of the ball game. He’s also racked up 3 RBI with a triple earlier in the game. Cardinals lead 9-1 headed into the top of the 7th. pic.twitter.com/ZE3rPw3tXL
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Jax Ryan, INF/RHP, 2023, Verdigris
The Sophomore OU commit is known most for his work at the plate but on this day it was all about his work on the mound. He pumped fastballs in the low 80’s with a breaking ball clocking in the low 70’s. He worked the complete game allowing only one first inning running, 5 hits, and picked up 8 K’s along the way. He had a tougher game at the plate but continues to show the elite bat speed and power potential.
FINAL: 2023 SS/RHP @jaxryan4 (@OU_Baseball commit) works the complete game on the mound to finish off the 9-1 victory. FB was 80-81 and showed command of a sweepy 70 mph breaking ball. pic.twitter.com/3xd6NAURTo
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Bartlesville vs Sapulpa
Bradee Rigdon, OF, 2022, Bartlesville
The Junior outfielder had a monster game in their elimination game against Sapulpa. He finished the game going 4-5 with a double and RBI to help them advance to the Regional final. He has a smooth stroke from the left side with good routes to the ball and level bat path.
2022 OF @BradeeRigdon (@Bartlesvillebsb) picks up a big 2 out RBI double to extend the lead to 5-3 in the top of the 5th. pic.twitter.com/2LTu7hJvjI
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 6, 2021
Union vs Bartlesville
The Sophomore third baseman continues to impress with his ability to show pull side power with his strong hands and very good bat speed. He finished his Regional week going 5-8 with a home run and a triple and continues to provide good defense over at the hot corner. It has been a breakout season for Ortiz and will continue to be a guy to keep an eye on over the next couple of months.
2023 INF @averyortiz_7 (@union_baseball) unloads on one for a solo homer to make it 5-1 in the top of the 2nd. pic.twitter.com/tufLGCV5od
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 7, 2021
Collinsville vs Claremore
Conner Duncan, INF, 2021, Collinsville
The Senior shortstop and NOC Enid commit picked up 2 hits in their Regional final last Friday including a big RBI earlier in the game. He has a traditional foot down early swing from the left side with good barrel control and takes good routes to the ball. He’s a smooth defender in the middle with good actions and enough arm strength to stay on the left side of the infield in the future.
2021 SS @conner_duncan3 (@CVilleCardsBall and @nocenidjets sign) uses his short and compact stroke to drive one up the middle to bring in a run. Also a smooth defender up the middle. pic.twitter.com/eQgaQWWjWk
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 8, 2021
Braden Keith, INF/RHP, 2022, Collinsville
The Junior third baseman picked up a couple big RBI’s in Friday’s Regional final for the Cardinals using his short and quick swing with hand strength. He lets the ball travel deep into the zone allowing him to drive the ball to all fields effectively with a line drive approach. He also closed the door on the mound pitching the final inning securing their trip to this week’s State tournament.
2022 INF @bradenkeith9 (@CVilleCardsBall) comes up clutch with a two strike RBI single to tie the game at 3 in the 5th. Stocky frame with quick hands. pic.twitter.com/fd92FReqDo
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 8, 2021
Holland Hall vs Kellyville
Wallace Clark, INF/RHP, 2021, Holland Hall
The Senior OU commit came up huge for the Dutch in their winner take all game against Kellyville on Saturday. He finished the day 2-2 with a double and three monster RBI. The switch hitter got all of his at bats from the left side on Saturday and showed some really good bat speed and ability to pull the ball with good trajectory and keeping the hands inside the ball to get maximum extension. He continues to show very good actions at the shortstop position with good range and arm strength across the diamond.
Clark does it again... this time with an absolute laser off the wall to tie it back up in the 5th. https://t.co/EzXQqeTL2w pic.twitter.com/PwxQVjELvi
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 8, 2021
Noah Shepherd, C, 2021, Holland Hall
Hanging on to a tight lead heading into the final frame, the Senior catcher and Kansas Wesleyan commit provided what would end up being some very big insurance runs with a two run homer to dead center. That home run was the third homer we have seen in person from Shepherd this season who shows very good strength at contact with his uphill bat path. He is a hard worker behind the plate as well showing good blocking techniques and receiving skills.
2021 C @NoahShepherd17 (@HollandHallBas1 and @kwucoyotes commit) drills a huge 2 RBI home run to extend the lead to 6-3 in the 6th. pic.twitter.com/5kHGxZHQq7
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 8, 2021