Shipyard/PBR Showdown Team Preview - Nation Ford

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Nation Ford Falcons
Fort Mill, SC

Head Coach: Stas Swerdzewski
Region: 3-AAAAA
2018 Record: 13-16

2018 Playoff Appearance: Eliminated - Upper State Tournament (1-2 Record)

Lost Dorman 3-2
Won Riverside 3-2
Lost T.L. Hanna 2-1

Top Prospects:

Tyler Causey (SS/3B, 2019) North Carolina Recruit. 6 foot 6 frame with room for additional physical development. PBR Super 60 participant, 6.96 60 and 100 mph EV at the event. Natural loft in the bat path and recent uptick in power. Capable SS with athletic ability to play 3rd at the next level.

Magdiel Cotto (LHP/1B, 2020) South Carolina Recruit. 6-foot-3, 225-pound lefty sat 87-90 out of an effortless delivery with a very clean arm action. Currently the fastball is flat, but Cotto's high 3/4 arm slot will allow him to manipulate the baseball in the future to add some movement. Currently throws a curveball and slider that have similar shape with both pitches sitting in the upper 70s. Cotto's changeup was an above average offering sitting 79-81 with sink and arm-side run. Look for additional velocity as he grows into his projectable frame and adds functional strength. (PBR Pennsylvania)

Bradley Bott (OF/P, 2019) UNC Greensboro Recruit. LH Utility man that should see time in the field as well as on the mound for the Falcons. Will provide a solid running mate for Causey to help lead the Falcon offense.  Athletic outfielder with a quality approach at the plate, should provide a mix of gap to gap power with a high OBP. Has been up to 85 on the mound.

Mitch Kyzer (1B/C, 2019) Anderson University Recruit. 6 foot 1, 200 pounder with a strong catchers build and enough athleticism to fill multiple defensive positions. Solid offensive player can be expected to hit in the middle of this NaFo order.

Xavier Cumbee (2B/OF, 2019) USC Sumter Recruit. Speedy 2B with ability to play in the Outfield. Raw athleticism and plus speed tool, who should be a threat on the bases. Simple swing with a steep attack angle and ground ball/line drive tendency.

Jeffery Maidhof (3B/RHP, 2019) Queens University Recruit. Large frame with big physical presence. Has run the fastball up to 88 and fills a starters role for the Falcons. Big inning eating frame with upside.

Hogan Drane (RHP, 2019) Grace College Recruit. 5 foot 10 right hander with feel for his secondary offerings. Will look to stabilize the back end of the Falcons rotation and throw some quality innings for this team.

Names to Know:

Justin Lehman (2021, C)

Hudson Mankin (2021, OF/P)