PBR BC ProCase Rundown
May 15, 2018
My first real good look at players BC since Tournament 12 last september, and this beautiful Tuesday on May 8th did not disappoint. With players from 2018 - 2021 grad classes, you had potential MLB draft picks this year, uncommitted underclassmen who have been slept on and should be locked up already and potential Future Games candidates from many of the young and talented grade 9 and grade 10 prospects.
We ran through your typical showcase workout, but then went through an eight inning game that saw positives on both sides of the ball, with the arms stealing the show.
Below is the rundown and thoughts on the day, and getting to do so in a fantastic environment with a collection of talent on one field you typically just don’t get.Interested in attending a PBR BC event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.
For now, please take a look at the statistical results from the event by clicking here.
PBR BC ProCase Rundown
CREAM OF THE CROP
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Eli Saul RHP / 1B / Prince of Wales, BC / 2019Report: Uncommitted 2019 RHP that stands 6-foot-5, 205-pounds. Saul worked with rhythm and poise, repeated his delivery well and everything was clean with ease to his fastball that worked in the 86-90 range. Saul showed a slider that lacked some velo at 75-77 but had good late tilt and the arm and body insist he will be able to throw it harder in the future. He backed that up with a changeup that showed some fading action and all three pitches he was able to locate, showing feel and pitchability that was refreshing to see. He moved the ball in and out, up and down, and was in control for his two innings of work. Saul is easily one of the top uncommitted 2019 arms in the country and coaches should jump to get a look sooner than later. |
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Dylan Ohlsen SS / Chilliwack, BC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1
Report: Check the baseball. That is usually mentioned after the barrel of Sacramento State commit Dylan Ohlsen makes contact. Every time Ohlsen was in the box, loud sounds took place at the ProCase. Physical and strong at 6-foot, 200-pounds. The third baseman put on a display of power in BP, hammering balls out to left-field. He creates good separation, and gets his hands back early in good position to hit. Stayed on breaking balls in game and had a knack for finding the barrel, lacing two balls on off-speed pitches to the left side. Ohlsen has the arm strength to stick at third or play a corner outfield spot. Ran a best 60-yard time in 7.06, which most likely won’t get faster but allows him to be versatile for the corner spots on the diamond. Legit power threat every time he steps to the plate, Ohlsen was a standout and looks to have a promising collegiate career on his hands. |
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David Rhodes RHP / OF / Langley Fine Arts, BC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1
Report: First time seeing Rhodes live in game, and the top prospect in BC worked two innings, throwing three pitches and looked like he didn’t break a sweat. The 6-foot-2 right-hander featured an easy delivery, where he gets outfront and extended from a clean ¾ slot. The fastball had life out the hand and was consistently 89 mph for the majority of the day. Threw some really good sliders that had late action at 78 and 79 mph and only saw a few changeups that were firm in low 80’s. The arm works with some quickness out front, a few more ticks should come on the fastball and the Washington commit was able to induce a lot of ground ball outs and pitch ahead in most counts. There is rhythm and feel for the mound, Rhodes moves well and shows signs of athleticism on the hill and it’s easy to see why he is getting interest from pro teams leading up to June. |
UNDERGRADS SHINE
With the ProCase more designed for last looks at 2018’s and a start to the follows from the 2019 class. A couple younger prospects caught the eye of our staff and will be names to follow for the next couple years to come.
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Loreto Siniscalchi RHP / Langley, BC / 2021Rankings OverallRank: 129 / POS: 30
Report: The youngest player in attendance, Siniscalchi doesn’t look the part as the 6-foot-2, 185-pound two-way prospect fit right in with the field on our first annual ProCase. On the mound, he displayed a heavy fastball that worked in the 85-87 range to go along with an overhand curveball with 11/5 shape at 70-72. At the plate, left-handed bat with advanced power for his age, there is bat speed with a natural uphill path that allows him to elevate and drive the ball, more frequently on this day to his pull side. As a 2021 grad, it won’t be long before he becomes a household name. |
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Russell Young C / 3B / Langley, BC / 2020Report: The 2020 catcher had himself a solid all around day as he exhibited quick and athletic movements behind the plate with a 2.03 pop time and was clocked at 74 mph from the crouch. He works through the ball and gets rid of it in a hurry. At the plate, there is some present strength in his 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame. He gets the barrel through the zone with some lift and high finish to the swing, looks to pull the ball in BP and the bat speed was evident for his age and had an exit velo of 85 mph. Good looking catcher who should be able to stay behind the plate while adding some offensive input. |
UNCOMMITTED WATCH
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Zachery McQuaid RHP / OF / Maxwell Heights, BC / 2018Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 4
Report: It’s a nasty arm slot with a sharp, 12/6 downer curveball that has swing and miss written all over it. The fastball has been up to 90 and works in the 87-89 range. Can step in and pitch at pretty much any campus as a freshman, has shown the ability to dominate pro hitters with the National Team, the stuff is real and McQuaid is big time late add to any pitching staff. |
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Madjik Mackenzie RHP / SS / John Oliver, BC / 2019Report: Mackenzie is a big bodied right-hander that worked his fastball in the 82-85 range after throwing the previous weekend. We’ve seen him up to 87 mph in the past and there is room for him to add more velo as he matures and adds strength. Mixed his pitches well on the day, casted a few curveballs but did show spin and that there is feel for the pitch. Fastball showed good arm side run and was able to move the ball around the zone while he repeated his delivery and arm slot. Lots to like moving forward from the 6-foot-2, 195-pound 2019 prospect. |