Summer Top Performers: Catchers
August 23, 2017
Dan Cevette
President, New York
Since June we have been on the go; running showcases, tournaments and scouting events around the state every week and weekend in the summer. Through our travels we have seen over a hundred catchers, ranging from the graduating class of 2020-2018. Here's a look at some of the catchers that really caught our eye this summer at our events. Check out our Fall Events Schedule HERE.
Event Standout: NYS Games - June 25-27
Benjamin Beauchamp
Class of 2019 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: McQuaid JesuitState: NY
- Summer Team: Diamond Pro
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Height: 6-1Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
NY State Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Player News
- 2021 JUCO Scout Blog: Edition 3 - May 3, 2021
- High School Scout Blog: Week 4 - May 2, 2019
- NYS Games: Team 3 Measurable Statistics - Jul 1, 2018
- NYS Games: Team 3 Preview - Jun 5, 2018
- Player Spotlight: 2019 C/OF Ben Beauchamp (McQuaid Jesuit HS) - May 13, 2018
- 2019 Athletic Outfielders - May 9, 2018
- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
- On Deck Preview: Future Games- Team NY - Aug 1, 2017
- Far West Region: McQuaid strikes late again - Jun 4, 2017
Event Standout: NYS Games - June 25-27
Jack Scanlon
Class of 2019 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: SuffernState: NY
- Summer Team: Tri State Arsenal
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Height: 6-4Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
NY Games (June 25-27, 2017) Dynamic 6-foot-4, 215-pound RHP. Pitching - uses height to get downward plane on 83-85 MPH fastball that touches 86 MPH, explodes at the plate with late arm-side run, keeps tight 12-to-6 curveball down in the zone at 65-67 MPH, maintains release point and motion on change-up at 74-76 MPH. Offensively - fluid swing, gets full extension after contact with an exit velocity at 87 MPH, repeatable motion, effortless, evident lower body engagement, power numbers should grow with maturity. Defensively - fundamentally sound, stays low throughout the receiving process, accurate arm with velocity at 79 MPH and POP time of 1.96-2.02.
Videos
NY State Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Player News
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase: Right-Handed Pitcher Analysis - Nov 6, 2018
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase: Catcher Analysis - Oct 31, 2018
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase Complete Results - Oct 29, 2018
- PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase Spotlight: 2019 C/RHP Jack Scanlon - Oct 6, 2018
- Commitment Corner: 2019 C Jack Scanlon (Suffern HS) - Sep 27, 2018
- Call to the Hall: Stat Release and Insight - Jul 25, 2018
- Player Spotlight: 2019 C Jack Scanlon (Suffern HS) - Feb 7, 2018
Event Standout: NYS Games - June 25-27
Ty Syta
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: St. FrancisState: NY
- Summer Team: Academy Stars
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Height: 6-0Weight: 216lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
NY Games (June 25-27, 2017) Sturdy 6-foot, 216-pound catcher, ran a 7.4/60. Offensively - the LeMoyne College commit has a smooth, fluid swing, effortless, stays inside the ball, keeps bat on level path through the strike zone with full extension for an exit velocity of 86 MPH; repeatable motion, uses counter rotation between upper and lower torso to involve hips, further lower body engagement will add to power. Defensively - fundamentally sound, stays low through the receiving, quick, seamless transfer to throwing hand with a velocity of 78 MPH, accurate arm and a POP time of 1.97-2.07.
Videos
NY State Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Player News
- Commitment Corner: 2018 C Ty Syta (St. Francis HS) - Oct 17, 2017
- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
- NYS Games: Team Eight Player Analysis - Aug 18, 2017
- Scout Blog: East-West Battle - Jul 16, 2017
- NYS Games Player Preview: 2018 C Ty Syta (St. Francis HS) - May 13, 2017
- NY Games Measurables: Allegany - Jun 30, 2016
- Day 1 New York State Games (RIT) - Jun 27, 2016
- New York State Games Preview: Allegany Region - Jun 24, 2016
- New York Scout Blog - Jun 17, 2016
- Preseason All-State: Catcher Pop-Times Released - Mar 10, 2016
- WNY All-Star Games: Catcher Pop-Times Released - Aug 31, 2015
- WNY All-Star Games: Home-To-First Times - Aug 28, 2015
- WNY All-Star Game Spotlight: Ty Syta, C, St. Francis HS, (2018) - Aug 20, 2015
- St. Francis Vs. St. Petersburg Catholic (FL): Game Recap - Apr 4, 2015
- Underclass Games Analysis: Catching Reports from Sept. 7th - Sep 12, 2014
Event Standout: NYS Games - June 25-27
Samuel Mullen
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Silver CreekState: NY
- Summer Team: WNY Prospects
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Height: 6-0Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
NY Games (June 25-27, 2017) Sturdy 6-foot, 200-pound catcher, ran a 7.8/60. Offensively - effective load and appropriate pre-pitch movement, keeps hands inside ball and bat on level path through the strike zone, full extension after contact with an exit velocity of 88 MPH; repeatable motion, evidence of lower body engagement, developing counter rotation between upper and lower torso will add to power. Defensively - stays low through the receiving process, smooth transfer to throwing hand, accurate arm with a velocity of 76 MPH and POP time of 1.95-2.07.
Videos
NY State Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Player News
Event Standout: NYS Games - June 25-27
Angelo D'Acunto
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Poly PrepState: NY
- Summer Team: Tri State Arsenal Prime
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
NY Games (June 25-27, 2017) Sturdily-built 6-foot-1, 195 pound backstop. Defensively - fundamentally sound, stays low with wide base during receiving process, prepare at all times to block, quick transfer to throwing hand, accurate arm with a velocity of 77 MPH and POP time ranging from 1.92-1.99. Offensively - active pre-pitch movement, inner-knee rotation engages hips, evident lower body engagement, consistent barrel contact, repeatable motion.
Videos
NY State Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Player News
- Northeast ProCase - Complete Evaluations - Feb 28, 2018
- Results from New England's 2018 Northeast Procase - Feb 12, 2018
- 2018 Northeast Procase - Top Performers - Feb 12, 2018
- 2018 Northeast Procase - Sneak Peek - Feb 12, 2018
- On Deck Preview: Northeast ProCase - Feb 9, 2018
- Commitment Corner: 2018 C Angelo D'Acunto (Poly Prep) - Nov 22, 2017
- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
Event Standout: NYS Games - June 25-27
Vincent Caiati
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: AftonState: NY
- Summer Team: Broome Bandits / Northeast Pride
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Height: 6-1Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Videos
NY State Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Player News
- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: 60 Times - Feb 27, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Catchers' Pop Times and Arm Strength - Feb 22, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Exit Velocity - Feb 21, 2017
- On Deck Preview: Positional Breakdown for the Preseason All-State - Feb 16, 2017
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2018 C Vincent Caiati (NY) - Oct 17, 2016
- New York All-Star Games: Measurable Stats Released - Sep 22, 2016
Event Standout: NYS Games - June 25-27
Dylan Judd
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: OceansideState: NY
- Summer Team: East Coast Jays
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
NY Games (June 25-27, 2017) Athletic 6-foot, 190-pound catcher, ran a 7.47/60. Offensively - smooth, fluid swing, strong hands guide bat on level plane through the strike zone with an exit velocity of 86 MPH - down slightly from 87 MPH at Academic Games, but still impressive, evidence of lower body engagement, next-level talent, more in the tank. Defensively - skilled backstop with clean, efficient footwork, stays down through receiving process, accurate arm delivers with a position velocity of 76 MPH and a POP time between 1.98-2.03.
Academic Games (June 3, 2017) 6-foot, 190-pound, athletic catcher with a strong lower half. He ran a 4.49 home to 1B. Defensively - Smooth transfer and accurate to second base, sound mechanics, effective footwork with a position velocity of 74 MPH; needs to find middle ground when receiving - at times allows ball to travel too close to body. Above average pop range of 1.95-2.00.Front line backstop. Offensively - Uses appropriate pre-pitch movement, balanced with good extension after contact, effective bat-path plane, resulting in line drives with an exit velocity of 87 MPH; has potential to generate more power when increasing engagement of lower body. Middle of the order run producer.
Event Standout: NYS Games - June 25-27
Nicholas Castellana
Class of 2020 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: LancasterState: NY
- Summer Team: Niagara Jr. Thunderwolves
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Height: 6-3Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Videos
NY State Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Player News
- Preseason All-State Rewind: WNY (Part 3 of 3) - Dec 29, 2021
- Committed Spotlight: 2020 C Nicholas Castellana (Lancaster HS) - Oct 7, 2019
- Call to the Hall: Full Measurable Statistic Release - Jul 26, 2019
- High School Scout Blog: Week 5 - May 13, 2019
- Empire State Scoreboard & Daily Dozen: April 9 - Apr 10, 2019
- Call to the Hall: Stat Release and Insight - Jul 25, 2018
- Winter Recap: Top Catcher Arm Strength - Mar 12, 2018
- First Thoughts: Preseason West Catchers - Mar 1, 2018
- Preseason - West: Position Player Measurables - Feb 21, 2018
- Recruiting Board: Niagara University - Dec 14, 2017
- Western NY All-Star Games: Position Player Measurable Statistics - Sep 26, 2017
- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
- On Deck Preview: Future Games- Team NY - Aug 1, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: 60 Times - Feb 27, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Catchers' Pop Times and Arm Strength - Feb 22, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Exit Velocity - Feb 21, 2017
Event Standout: Canisius - July 5
Andrew Sanchez
Class of 2019 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: C
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High School: Rush-HenriettaState: NY
- Summer Team: Diamond Pro
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Campus Series-Canisius College (July 5, 2017) Sanchez stands in at 5-foot-11, 185-pounds with a strong athletic frame. Ran a 4.62 home to first. Offensively- Righty sets up square to the pitcher with his feet just outside shoulder width. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso holding the back above the back shoulder using little pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch, his trigger is a quiet stride forward while his hands move back slightly into the hitting position. Good lower body rotation getting lower half involved, but would be more aggressive with his rotation to get more torque in the swing. Shows quick hands to the zone with a level bat path throughout into a high two-handed finish. Demonstrated line drive ability up the middle and to the pull side during batting practice round. Recorded an exit velocity of 86 MPH, a 5 MPH improvement from September 2016. Defensively- Frames well keep the body and glove quiet. Good mechanics on throws to second. Stays low to the ground with a short and quick arm swing. Blocks well keeping the ball in front and is athletic to get back up quickly to make the play. Recorded a positional arm velocity of 76 MPH with a pop time range of 1.96-2.02. Overall a solid catching prospect in the 2019 grad class that coaches should keep an eye on.
Videos
Canisius (July 5, 2017)
Player News
- New York Leaderboard: 2019 Pop-Times - Sep 8, 2018
- NYS Games: Team 3 Measurable Statistics - Jul 1, 2018
- NYS Games: Team 3 Preview - Jun 5, 2018
- Winter Recap: Top Catcher Arm Strength - Mar 12, 2018
- First Thoughts: Preseason West Catchers - Mar 1, 2018
- Preseason - West: Position Player Measurables - Feb 21, 2018
- Western NY All-Star Games: Position Player Measurable Statistics - Sep 26, 2017
- Gassler hurls DI Christiano to UBL title; Canton and DII Blatter walk off with Upstate crown - Aug 28, 2017
- Gassler dials zero; Specht paces DI Wiktorski - Aug 24, 2017
- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
- Campus Series-Canisius: Position Player Measurables - Jul 6, 2017
- NY On Deck Preview: 2019 C Andrew Sanchez (Rush-Henrietta) - Jun 16, 2017
- New York All-Star Games: Measurable Stats Released - Sep 22, 2016
Event Standout: Canisius - July 5
Joey Battaglia
Class of 2018 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Williamsville NorthState: NY
- Summer Team: Niagara Junior Thunderwolves
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Height: 6-0Weight: 188lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Campus Series-Canisius (July 5, 2017) Battaglia stands in at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds with a lean athletic frame. Ran a 4.29 home to first, just shy of his previously best recorded time of 4.18 set in January 2017. Offensively- Righty sets up square to the pitcher with his feet just outside shoulder width. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso with his hands just above the back shoulder using little pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch, his trigger is a knee raise into the body to stride forward while his hands move back and down slightly to get into his hitting position. Shows quick hands into the hitting zone with a level bat path throughout into a high one-handed finish. Uses good lower body rotation getting whole body frame involved in the swing. Demonstrated line drive ability up the middle and to the pull side with batting practice round. Recorded an exit velocity of 92 MPH, a 6 MPH improvement from January 2017. Defensively- Frames well behind the plate keeping body still. Quick footwork and body mechanics on throws down to second with proper downhill mechanics. Recorded a pop time range of 2.01-2.08. Recorded a catcher positional arm velocity of 75 MPH. In the infield shows quick footwork getting towards the baseball. Could get glove out in front more and not let the ball get too deep when fielding. Quick hand mechanics getting ball into chest and into the throwing position. Could use more aggressive footwork towards intended throwing target. Recorded an infielder positional arm velocity of 81 MPH. Recently committed to Division I Niagara University.
Videos
Canisius (July 5, 2017)
Player News
- 2021 JUCO Scout Blog: Edition 3 - May 3, 2021
- Empire State Weekly Scoreboard (Week 7) - May 21, 2018
- Recruiting Board: Niagara University - Dec 14, 2017
- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
- 2017-2018 Commitment Blog - Jul 16, 2017
- Campus Series-Canisius: Position Player Measurables - Jul 6, 2017
Event Standout: St. Bonaventure - July 11
Jarrett Prizel
Class of 2019 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: OleanState: NY
- Summer Team: Northeast Twins
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Height: 5-9Weight: 157lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Videos
St. Bonaventure (July 11, 2017)
Player News
Event Standout: Albany - July 18
Dave Camara
Class of 2019 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: C
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High School: WhitehallState: NY
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Height: 5-11Weight: tlbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Campus Series - Albany - July 18, 2017 Camara stands in at 5-foot-11 with a thick athletic frame. Offensively- Righty sets up square to the pitcher with his feet just outside shoulder width. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso holding the bat in front of the back shoulder. On pitch, his trigger is a quick step forward while his hands move back slightly into a good hitting position. Has good lower body rotation getting whole body frame involved in swing. Shows quick hands into the hitting zone with an upward lift barrel path throughout into a high one-handed finish. Demonstrated good plate coverage with the ability to drive the ball into the gaps. Could use a bigger trigger with the hands to generate more power, but overall a fluid swing with potential. Recorded an exit velocity of 83 MPH. Defensively- Frames pitches well remaining quiet with the glove. Shows quick mechanics on throws to second but could stay shorter and more downhill to cut off time and get the ball out quicker. Blocks the ball well staying square and pops up onto his feet athletically. Recorded a positional arm velocity of 75 MPH with a pop time range of 2.00-2.16. Overall a strong 2019 prospect to keep an eye on.
Videos
Albany (July 18, 2017)
Player News
Event Standout: Albany - July 18
Nicholas Winslow
Class of 2020 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Saratoga Central CatholicState: NY
- Summer Team: FTB MID ATLANTIC 2020
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Height: 5-11Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
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Scouting Report
Campus Series-Albany (July 18, 2017) Winslow stands in at 5-foot-11, 145-pounds with a lean athletic frame. Offensively- Righty sets up square to the pitcher with his feet just outside shoulder width. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso holding the bat in front of the back shoulder using little pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch, his trigger is a knee raise in to stride forward while his hands move back slightly to get into the hitting position. Good lower body rotation getting his hips cleared and utilizes his whole-body frame within the swing. Shows quick hands to the hitting zone with a level barrel path throughout into a high two-handed finish. Demonstrated good plate coverage and the ability to hit to all fields during batting practice round. Swing is fluid and only will get better with added strength. Recorded an exit velocity of 81 MPH. Defensively- Frames the baseball well with a quiet glove. Fluid throwing mechanics throwing to second with quick footwork and a good catchers arm swing. Throws downhill towards target and was accurate with throws. Blocks well keeping the ball in front and can get back up on the feet athletically. Recorded a positional arm velocity of 72 MPH and has a pop time range of 1.96-2.08. Overall a strong 2020 grad class prospect to keep an eye on for future development.
Videos
Albany (July 18, 2017)
Player News
- Preseason All-State Rewind: Capital Region (Part 2 of 3) - Dec 20, 2021
- 2020 New England ProCase - Blast Metrics - Mar 16, 2020
- 2020 New England Procase - Advanced Hitting/Pitching Metrics - Feb 17, 2020
- New England Procase Wrapup: Star-Studded Field Impresses - Feb 13, 2020
- 2020 New England ProCase - Top Performers - Feb 11, 2020
- Results from 2020 New England ProCase - Feb 10, 2020
- Columbus Day Battle: Scout Blog - Oct 18, 2019
- Fall Review: Top Catcher Arms - Dec 19, 2018
- Eastern New York ASG: Full Statistical Release - Sep 18, 2018
- On Deck Preview: Eastern NY All-Star Game (Catchers/Corners) - Sep 12, 2018
- Future Games: Measurable Statistic Release - Aug 6, 2018
- On Deck Preview: Future Games Catchers - Jul 28, 2018
- NYS Games: Team 5 Measurable Statistics - Jul 2, 2018
- NYS Games: Team 5 Preview - Jun 12, 2018
- Winter Recap: Top Catcher Arm Strength - Mar 12, 2018
- Preseason - East: Position Player Measurables Released - Feb 26, 2018
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2020 C Nicholas Winslow (Saratoga Catholic) - Oct 27, 2017
- Eastern NY All-Star Games: Position Player Measurable Statistics - Sep 18, 2017
- On Deck Preview: Eastern NY All-Star Games - Catchers - Aug 28, 2017
- Summer Top Performers: Catchers - Aug 23, 2017
- Campus Series- Albany: Position Player Measurable Statistics - Jul 20, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: 60 Times - Feb 27, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Catchers' Pop Times and Arm Strength - Feb 22, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Exit Velocity - Feb 21, 2017
Scouting Report
NY Games (June 25-27, 2017) 6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic catcher, ran a 6.96/60. Offensively - smooth and easy swing, short to the ball, makes consistent barrel contact, slight upper cup after contact with full extension and an exit velocity of 85 MPH - has personal best of 92 MPH; repeatable motion, comfortable driving ball to middle third, elite level competitor who connected on first home run of high school career during sectional final and sparked a two-run seventh in come-from-behind 3-2 win. Defensively - fundamentally sound, easy transition to blocking, stays low through the receiving process, quick and easy transfer with a catcher velocity of 82 MPH and POP time of 1.96-2.05; clean footwork in the outfield, confident and poised.