Altamonte Springs, FL- On January 13th, players from the 2018-2021 classes were in attendance at Lake Brantley HS for the 2018 Preseason All-State Trials. Position players participated in the 60 yard dash, infield/outfield, and batting practice on the field. Following the pro-style workout, pitchers threw bullpens.

The first 10 players mentioned below earned an invite to Preseason All-State and will be in attendance this Saturday, January 27th at IMG Academy, FL:

Kyle Mock 2B / SS / Bishop Moore, FL / 2019 Troy recruit. Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds with a physical upper body and strong lower half. At the plate from the left side he shows a balanced approach with an uphill path through the zone, creating consistent, hard contact and pull side power. Ball jumps off the bat and looks to drive it with authority. Registered an 88 mph exit velocity in the cage. In the infield, he shows lateral quickness and fields the ball under control and with confidence. Throws across the diamond topped out at 79 mph and were accurate to the bag. Clocked in at 7.05 seconds in the 60 yard dash.

Keano Suarez C / OF / Lake Brantley, FL / 2019 Currently stands at 5-foot-9, 205 pounds with a stocky, solid frame and strong lower half. At the plate starts from a slightly open stance with quick, strong hands through the zone that creates hard contact and lift with pull side pop. At times he can be out in front, but when he is on time and rhythm, the ball jumps off the bat with authority. Registered the top exit velocity at the event of 90 mph. Moves well for his size, clocking in at 7.06 seconds in the 60 yard dash. Behind the plate he registered pop times in the 1.90-2.0 second range and his throws topping out at 80 mph down to second.

Elian Roman SS / RHP / Cypress Creek, FL / 2019 Currently stands at 5-foot-9, 165 pounds with a stocky, strong build. In the field he shows a quick first step with range, moving freely to his right and left. Displayed sound defensive actions and fielded the ball under control and with confidence with accurate throws to the bag that topped out at 78 mph. At the plate, he showed above average bat speed through the zone with an uphill finish, looking to drive the ball into the gaps. Registered an 81 mph exit velocity in the cage and clocked in at 7.30 seconds in the 60 yard dash.

Isaac Ferrer C / 3B / Elev8 Baseball Academy, FL / 2020 Currently stands at 5-foot-10, 165 pounds with a physical lower half. At the plate starts from a very open stance with a simple approach and big leg kick for his load. Made consistent contact and showed a feel for the barrel with multiple lines drives to the pull side and left-centerfield gap during batting practice. As he continues to mature and add to his frame, he should see a jump in power to the pull side. Registered an 84 mph exit velocity in the cage. Behind the plate he registered pop times in the 2.02-2.08 second range and his throws topping out at 77 mph down to second. He sits somewhat upright, but the hands work well and projects as an above average defensive catcher.

Will Stroud RHP / 1B / Lake Highland Prep, FL / 2020 Listed at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds he looks bigger and has a strong lower half. He starts with legs slightly bent and has some length in the back, but gets down the mound and when he is extended the ball comes out of his hand well. He has a heavy fastball that ranged from 77-80 mph and should make big jumps as he learns to stay over the backside. Shows offspeed with some shape and potential with a curveball at 65-66 mph and a changeup at 67-69 mph.

Trey Bradley OF / RHP / Hagerty, FL / 2019 There is a lot to like from Bradley and the 6-foot, 172 pound frame. He is athletic, running a 6.71 60 yard dash and is twitchy in a lot of his actions. He has some present strength in his lean frame. Worked through the ball well in the outfield, with low, accurate throws topping out at 82 mph. Offensively he has present bat speed. He shows the ability to consistently find the barrell with above average bat to ball skills, while creating leverage. Line drives from gap-to-gap in batting practice and projects as a quality top of the order bat. On the mound he has a quick arm and worked 79-80 mph with his fastball and showed a 66-67 mph curveball and 67 mph changeup.

Trey Burd SS / RHP / Providence , FL / 2021 The lanky 5-foot-11, 145 pound SS/RHP continues to improve as he learns and grows into his body. He is moving better, with more rhythm in the infield. Working through the ball better. Offensively, he also is improving, using his long arms to create leverage while staying level through the zone. On the mound he worked 64-67 mph with his fastball, 55-59 with the curveball and 59-61 with the changeup. There is a lot of upside with present ability. He will continue to improve with strength and reps as there is present tools.

Migdiel Burgos C / OF / Saint Cloud, FL / 2018 Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 185 pounds with a solid frame and strong lower half. At the plate he displayed strong hands and wrists with a slight uphill path through the zone with pull side pop during batting practice. Makes hard, solid contact when he squares it up and registered an 87 mph exit velocity in the cage. Behind the plate he registered pop times in the 1.98-2.07 second range and his throws topping out at 73 mph down to second with an above average transfer. Also shows solid receiving skills.

Gabriel Ferrer 3B / SS / TNXL Academy, FL / 2018 Currently stands at 6-foot, 200 pounds with a strong lower half. At the plate he starts from a wide base with a big kick for his load and creates hard contact. Registered an 87 mph exit velocity in the cage. When his hands stay fluid through the zone and finish on an uphill path, he displayed gap-to-gap power into the gaps. In the field he showed sure hands and fielded the ball with confidence with accurate throws to the bag that topped out at 79 mph. Clocked in at 7.08 seconds in the 60 yard dash.

Jaime Ferrer C / SS / TNXL Academy, FL / 2021 Currently stands at 5-foot-10, 155 pounds with a lean, athletic build. At the plate starts from a slightly open stance with a big leg kick for his load. Shows a fluid path through the zone from the right hand side with an uphill finish, showing gap-to-gap potential. As he continues to add to his frame and mature, he should see a jump in power at the plate. Registered a 77 mph exit velocity. Behind the plate he registered pop times in the 2.10-2.25 second range and his throws topping out at 71 mph down to second.

Here's the best of the rest in no particular order:

Maximus Alexander-Nino RHP / OF / Riverview, FL / 2020 At 6-foot-1, 177 pounds he has a high waist and long arms and looks prime to grow a few inches and add quite a bit of weight. He works with a somewhat slow tempo but uses a high front side to create some tilt on his fastball. The fastball worked 77-80 mph and as he gets stronger and drives the lower half more that will continue to improve. He lands in line and uses a mechanically sound and repeatable delivery. The curveball has an 11/5 shape and worked 65-67 mph with potential when thrown harder. Also showed a 69-71 mph changeup with some feel. Overall there is a lot of upside in the frame and the arm action. Should see some big jumps in the future.

Karsun Barrett LHP / OF / Fort Walton Beach, FL / 2019 6-foot-1, 190 pounds he has a stocky, strong lower half, Ran a 7.24 60 yard dash. Offensively, he has a short, simple swing. Gets quality separation and gets balanced with the lower half. Clear the backside well, despite some steepness in the path, found the barrel often. From the outfield, he comes through the ball well and had accurate throws at 79 mph. On the mound, he works with an up tempo delivery. There is some shortness in the arm swing on the back side, but gets his fingers on top of his fastball. Commanded the fastball at 76-79 mph, down in the zone to both sides of the plate. Showed a feel for a straight changeup at 71-74 mph and threw an curveball at 62-65 mph.

Harrison Ickes RHP / OF / Hagerty, FL / 2019 At 5-foot-11, 185 pound he has a stocky frame with strength in the lower half.  A shorter arm action and a somewhat crossfire delivery has some deception for right handed hitters. The fastball worked down in the zone at 75-79 mph on this day and has been up to 82 mph in the past. The curveball has improved as he has thrown it harder at 69-70 mph as well as taking a little off of the changeup, having some fading action at 70-71 mph.

Austin Tanner RHP / 3B / Windermere Prep, FL / 2020 He has an athletic frame and the arm works quick. It can drag behind him at times when he doesn’t clear the back side. As he learns to clear the back side and engage the front side, the arm will work more freely and they velocity should jump from the current 78-80 mph. He shows a more short slider than curveball at 68-70 mph and a changeup at 69-72 mph. There is potential with the athleticism and as he grows and gets stronger.

Colby Fanning 2B / RHP / Strawberry Crest, FL / 2021 At 5-foot-10, 140 pounds he ran a 7.75 60 yard dash. He moves better than the run time in the infield, with a good first step. The hands work well, out in front of the body and the actions work defensively. Offensively, he has a simple, compact and level swing that will continue to improve with strength. On the mound he is also simple and mechanically sound. The fastball worked 72-75 mph with the curveball working 62-64 and the changup at 64-66 mph.

Eddie Kitta SS / RHP / Merritt Island, FL / 2019 A lean, twitchy, athletic, 5-foot-10, 160 pound SS/RHP.  He ran a 6.98 60 yard dash. The twitchiness works well in the infield with a good first step and quality range. The hands work in sync with the feet and out in front of his body. All of the makings of a solid defender. Offensively, he is aggressive through the zone with some bat speed. There is some steepness in the path and could benefit from a load with the hands, but the swing is compact and shows bat to ball skills. On the mound he worked 77-80 mph with the fastball showing a feel for a 73074 mph changeup and a 65-70 mph curveball.

Michael Lindsey OF / RHP / Hagerty, FL / 2020 5-foot-8, 135 pound OF/RHP. Ran a 7.33 60 yard dash. From the outfield he shows a quick arm for his class, topping out at 80 mph, with carry on the ball. Offensively, he uses a small leg kick trigger and works uphill. He gets separation, but is somewhat rotational and would benefit working through the ball. On the mound he has a half circle arm swing and could work down the mound more. The fastball ranged from 76078 mph with the curveball ranging 65-68 and the changeup at 59-64 mph.

Michael Alexander C / RHP / Allen D Nease H.S., FL / 2019 Currently stands at 6-foot, 175 pounds with an athletic build and a strong lower half. At the plate he starts from a wide base with a small step for his load. There is some stiffness in his swing and can cut himself off at times, but shows strength in his swing. As he becomes more fluid through the zone, he should see an increase in power and consistency at the plate. Behind the plate he registered pop times in the 2.05-2.30 second range and his throws topping out at 70 mph down to second.

Dylan Bowen OF / 1B / Home School, FL / 2022 Currently stands at 6-foot, 155 pounds with a projectable, athletic build. Started off the day by showing off his athleticism with a 6.97 second 60 yard dash time. At the plate he starts from a wide base and rocks back in the box before he starts his swing. When he is short and direct to the ball, he showed gap-to-gap potential with multiple line drives during batting practice along with some pull side pop. Registered an 84 mph exit velocity in the cage. From the outfield, he topped out at 64 mph on his throws to the bag. Obviously he is extremely young and there is a lot of growth to do in the years ahead, but there is currently tools and ability that create a great foundation for the future.

Aidan Hughes C / OF / Central Florida Aerospace Acadamy, FL / 2020 Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 160 pounds with a projectable frame and strong lower half. Hits from a tall, slightly open stance with strong hands and an uphill path through the zone displaying some pull side pop. At times he can be a little out in front, but when he lets the ball travel into the zone and utilized his lower half, he made hard contact with gap-to-gap potential. Registered an 82 mph exit velocity. From the outfield he fielded the ball out in front with accurate throws to the bag that topped out at 77 mph. Behind the plate he registered pop times in the 2.07-2.15 second range and his throws topping out at 73 mph down to second.

Joseph Martin 3B / 1B / Celebration, FL / 2018 Currently stands at 6-foot, 180 pounds on a strong frame with a good lower half. At the plate starts from a slightly open stance with some strength in his swing and bat speed. At times he can cut himself off and pull off the ball, but when he stays direct and fluid through the zone, he was able to drive the ball with authority. Registered a 79 mph exit velocity. In the field he makes the plays and fields the ball out in front with throws topping out at 73 mph. On the mound, Martin has a simple wind up with a big leg kick for his delivery, featuring a fastball that sat in 74-76 mph range. Also mixed in a curveball at 59-64 mph and a changeup at 65-68 mph.

Troy McPeak OF / LHP / Orangewood Christian, FL / 2019 Currently stands at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds with a strong frame. At the plate he starts from a slightly closed stance with a short stride and short swing through the zone with an uphill path. Shows some pull side pop and leverage, producing line drives into the right-center field gap during batting practice. Registered an exit velocity of 83 mph. From the outfield he surrounds the ball and fields it out in front and under control with accurate throws to the bag that topped out at 74 mph.

Delfin Mendoza 2B / SS / Cypress Creek, FL / 2018 Currently stands at 5-foot-7, 160 pounds on a lean, compact frame. Shows some quick twitch actions. At the plate starts from a slightly open stance with a medium leg kick for his load and uphill finish. During batting practice made consistent contact with some feel for the barrel. When he stayed fluid through the zone he showed line drive potential. From short he displayed sure hands and some range with bounce in his step, fielding the ball out in front and under control. Throws to the bag were accurate, topping out at 73 mph.

D'Mani Scarbriel 3B / 2B / Flanagan, FL / 2020 Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 160 pounds with a lean, athletic build and some quick twitch. In the field he takes good angles, fields the ball out in front, and shows sure hands and could benefit working with a bit more rhythm through the ball. Throws to the bag topped out at 80 mph. Offensively, he shows a simple stride and separation. He is short to the ball with loose hands, but could benefit from more use of the lower half. Overall, a twitchy athlete with potential.

Sammy Brabant RHP / 3B / St. Cloud, FL / 2019 Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 165 pounds with a strong, athletic frame. At the plate starts from a wide base with strength in his hands and wrists, showing the ability to drive the ball with authority and into the gaps. As he becomes more fluid through the zone with his swing and utilizes more of his lower half, he should see a jump in power. Registered an 80 mph exit velocity. In the field he displayed the ability to range backhand and forehand and fielded the ball under control. Throws to the bag were accurate and topped out at 75 mph. On the mound throws from the high ¾ slot with a simple windup, featuring a fastball that sat in 74-76 mph range. Also mixed in 59-62 mph curveball and a 68-70 mph. Occasionally can fall off to the side on his follow through.

Joshua Steidl C / 1B / St Thomas Aquinas, FL / 2021 Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds with a solid frame and strong lower half. At the plate starts from a wide base with a medium leg kick for his load and an uphill path through the zone from the left side. At times can be out in front, but showed some pull side pop when he found the barrel, producing some deep fly balls to right field. Should see a jump in power as his timing improves. Registered a 79 mph exit velocity. Behind the plate he registered pop times in the 2.05-2.10 second range and his throws topping out at 69 mph down to second.

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