Below is a compilation of scouting notes throughout the PBR Junior Future Games - Scouted by PBR at Grand Park in Westfield, IN from August 3 - 6...
By PBR State Scouting Directors
ARIZONA
Nathan Pankow, RHP, N/A, 2022
Strong, right-handed pitcher, room for physical development and growth. Offensively, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, aggressive approach, quick twitch hands. Had multiple multi-base hits on the day, including a home run and two doubles. On the mound, over-the-top slot, works on-line. Fastball sat 71-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 54-55 mph.
Jake McCoy, RHP, N/A, 2022
Athletic, lanky, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, long, wrapping arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, run action, 72-74 mph. Changeup, fade action, 69 mph. Offensively, open setup, positive hand-eye coordination, has an idea at the plate. Hit a two-run home run to deep center field on Friday.
Jacob Schlesshelman, RHP/OF, N/A, 2022
Lanky, athletic, two-way prospect, projectable frame. On the mound, works from an over-the-top slot. Fastball, tilt, 69-71 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 59 mph. Defensively, instinctual movements, confident runner, good hand-eye coordination.
ARKANSAS
Turner Seelinger, RHP, Bryant, 2022
Right-handed pitcher, long, circular arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, run action, 73-75 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, feel, 60-63 mph. Struck out the side in first inning pitched.
Colton Sims, RHP, Russellville, 2022
Athletic right-handed pitcher. On the mound, live arm, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, run action, 73-76 mph. Curveball, drops arm slot occasionally, 11/5 shape, depth, fastball arm speed, commanded, 63-65 mph.
Clark Jenkins, INF/OF, N/A (AR), 2022
Strong, athletic positional player. Offensively, confident right-handed hitter, balanced setup, maintains strength through contact. Patient at the plate, had an approach, looked for his pitch and hammered it. In the semifinals, showed a combination of speed and power, hit an inside the park homerun to dead center. Followed that up with a two-RBI triple to left-center fielder in the championship.
ILLINOIS
Reed Gannon, LHP, Minooka, 2021
Athletic left-handed pitcher. On the mound, clean arm action, ¾ slot. Sets up third base side of mound, lands first base side. Fastball, run action, 71-74 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, has feel for, 63-65 mph. Pitched two innings, struck out all six batters faced.
Jorgie Vazquez, RHP/MIF, N/A, 2022
Lanky, athletic right-handed two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, showed the ability to make adjustments mid at-bat. Showed pitch recognition and good hand-eye coordination, squaring up a slow curveball on Saturday. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot, slow delivery, gains momentum. Fastball, slight run action, 71-73 mph. Changeup, fade action, mixed in well with fastball, 63-62 mph.
Abondroth, RHP/3B, N/A, 2021
Thick-bodied, strong, two-way prospect. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, arm side run, 78-80 mph, overpowered batters with. Curveball, sweeping action, 58 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, hit a deep three-run home run to left field.
Korbin Pettigrew, 3B, Champaign Central, 2022
Long, lanky, athletic right-handed hitting third baseman. Offensively, wide, crouching setup, made square contact several times throughout the event. Athletic baserunner. Defensively, athletic arm action, maintains body control on the run.
Gavin Wemsing, LHP, N/A, 2022
Tall, thick-bodied, left-handed pitcher. On the mound, clean arm action, high ¾ slot, present arm speed, uses large frame well. Fastball, run action, 75-78 mph, gave left-handed hitters trouble. Deceptive pick-off move to first base.
Jack Scheri, SS/RHP, N/A, 2022
Athletic right-handed hitting two-way prospect. Defensively, athletic arm action, ranges well, sure-handed, smooth actions. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, run action, 73-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 65 mph. Knuckleball, tumble action, 64 mph.
Luke Adams, RHP, N/A, 2022
Athletic, lanky, crafty right-handed pitcher. On the mound, short arm action works from arm slots varying from side-arm to ¾. Change of slots created deception and kept batters guessing. Fastball, sink and run actions, 70-73 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape from higher arm slots, sweeping action from side-arm slot.
Alex Mendez, RHP, St. Ignatius College Prep, 2021
Lanky, athletic right-handed pitcher. On the mound, clean, long circular arm action, high ¾ arm slot, works towards first base. Fastball, slight run action, locates glove-side, 73-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape 62-63 mph.
Cooper Ohlson, RHP/CIF, St. Rita, 2022
Strong, wide-shoulders, right-handed hitting two-way prospect. On the mound, methodical delivery, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball sat 72-75 mph with slight run. Curveball, 11/5 shape, tight break, 60-63 mph. Offensively, made consistent hard contact.
Cole Green, SS/2B, Rotolo, 2021
Athletic, speedy, right-handed hitting middle infielder, batted leadoff all weekend. Offensively, athletic, balanced setup. Advanced baserunner, put pressure on the defensive when on the basepaths. Hit a double to right-center field on Saturday. Defensively, athletic actions, body control on run through plays. On the mound, attacks batters, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, arm side run, worked in and out, 66-68 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, 60-61 mph.
Joey Little, OF/RHP, Lake Zurich, 2022
Lean, muscular, athletic right-handed hitting two-way prospect. Offensively, athletic, balanced setup, smooth rhythm, quick twitch hands. Collected two RBIs Saturday on a double. On the mound, stretch only, short, quick arm action. Fastball, slight run, 69-71 mph. Curveball, occasionally drops slot, sweeping action, feel, 54 mph.
Braeden Gonzalez, C, N/A (IL), 2022
Athletic, lean frame, right-handed hitting catcher. Offensively, balanced setup, athletic swing, maintains balanced through contact. Showed situational awareness, going opposite field with runners on second and third. Defensively, soft receiver, traditional catcher’s arm action, short, quick, over-the-top, gains ground. Recorded pop times between 2.29 and 2.36 between innings.
Juan Diaz, MIF, N/A (IL), 2022
Athletic, lean frame, right-handed hitting middle infielder. Defensively, athletic arm action, maintains body control, moves well laterally. Made a number of impressive throws on the run. Offensively, balanced, slightly open setup, level barrel path through the zone. Consistently made square contact.
Nate Voss, RHP, N/A (IL), 2022
Athletic right-handed pitcher. On the mound, short, live arm action from high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight run action, 74-77 mph. Curveball, depth, sharp break, 63-65 mph. Offensively, open stance, relaxed demeanor, hit a triple to left-center field in the first game of the day on Friday.
Jack Lausch, RHP, N/A (IL), 2022
Tall, lanky, slender, athletic right-handed pitcher. On the mound, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, tilt, 73-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, feel, 61-63 mph.
Christian Mitchelle, RHP, N/A (IL), 2022
Thick, athletic right-handed pitcher. On the mound, short arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball, heavy arm side run, 72-74 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, 61-64 mph. Keeps hitters guessing, horizontal movement gave hitters fits. Offensively, open setup, double tap stride, maintains strength through contact. Caught fire in bracket play, sprayed the baseball all over the field. Made his presence known on the basepaths.
INDIANA
Parker Dean, RHP, N/A, 2022
Tall, physical, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, short stab arm action from ¾ arm slot, turns everything over. Fastball,run action, 73-75 mph, topped out at 76. Slider, 11/5 shape, 63 mph. Circle changeup, fade action, 62 mph.
Caden Curry, LHP, Center Grove, 2022
Tall, lanky, physical frame, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed, athletic arm action, ¾ slot, works towards first base. Uses a high leg kick and slide step, mixes both in, balances well. Fastball, arm side run, 76-78 mph. Curveball, 2/8 shape, 62-64 mph. Offensively, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, makes hard contact, gap-to-gap hitter. Hit two triples on Saturday, totaling three RBIs in the two at-bats.
Dominic Oliverio, SS/3B, N/A, 2022
Lanky, athletic, right-handed hitting shortstop and third baseman. Offensively, open setup, hands load back, present bat speed and speed on the base paths. Beat out a ball hit to the second baseman for an infield single, followed up with a two-run home run to left-center field.
Tyler Cerny, INF/RHP, N/A, 2022
Lanky, athletic two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, smooth rhythm, uphill barrel path, elevates ball. Defensively, athletic arm action, quick hands, smooth fielder. On the mound, low ¾ arm slot, fastball works 73-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, some feel, 63-65 mph.
KENTUCKY
Nick Judd, RHP, N/A, 2022
Physical, strong right-handed pitcher. On the mound, lively, short, clean arm action from ¾ arm slot. Fastball, run action, 78-80 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 63 mph. Offensively, multiple multi-base hits including a double to center field in which he stretched a single into a double with aggressive baserunning.
MICHIGAN
Owen Carapellotti, RHP/C, U of D Jesuit, 2021
Physically strong two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed, short arm action, ¾ slot. Fastball, 72-74 mph, touched 76. Curveball, shape varied between 11/5 and 10/4, feel and confident in, 60-64 mph. Changeup, fade action, 58 mph. Offensively, hit two home runs on the day, one to right center and one to left center. Defensively, behind the plate, traditional catcher’s arm action, short, over-the-top, recorded a 2.09 pop time in between innings.
Troy Porter, RHP, Bay City John Glenn, 2021
Strong right-handed pitcher, thick lower half. On the mound, short, quick arm action, high ¾ arm slot, works on-line. Fastball, slight run action, 78-81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, late break, has feel, 65-67 mph. Changeup, fade action.
Brandon Mann, RHP. Country Day, 2022
Lanky, athletic frame, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, short quick arm action, high ¾ slot, quick rhythm, rocks and goes, lands square. Pounds the zone with a three-pitch arsenal. Fastball, glove-side command, 75-77 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 63-67 mph.
Donovan Canterberry, SS, Wyandotte, 2022
Athletic right-handed hitting shortstop with quick twitch movements. Defensively, athletic arm action, sure-handed, impressive range in the infield. Offensively, trusts his hands, present bat speed, has power potential, showed an approach at the plate, hit a triple over the center fielders head Friday, driving in two runs.
Sam Basset-Kennedy, LHP, Pioneer, 2021
Tall, lanky, high-waisted, left-handed pitcher. On the mound, short arm action, high ¾ slot, hides ball well, deceptive delivery with long limbs flying all over. Fastball, arm side cut, glove-side run, not afraid to go inside, 74-76 mph. Curveball, 2/8 shape, near fastball arm speed, 63-65 mph. Commanded the zone with both pitches.
Chryan Humphries, OF, N/A, 2022
Tall, athletic, muscular frame, potentially the most physically impressive prospect at the event, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, line drive hitter. Defensively, short arm action from high ¾ slot.
OHIO
Payton Ebbing, C, Fairfield, 2022
Strong, athletic right-handed hitting catcher, hit in the three-hole. Offensively, simple swing, aggressive at the plate and on the base paths, positive hand-eye coordination. Squared the ball up all event, including a bases loaded triple to center field on Saturday. Defensively, traditional catcher’s arm action, short, quick, over-the-top, accurate on throws.
WISCONSIN
Gabe Richardson, 3B, Eau Claire North, 2022
Strong, thick lower half, right-handed hitting third baseman. Offensively, balanced setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance through swing. Advanced approach, uphill barrel path, looks to elevate, present bat speed. Hard hit RBI double into head-on 25-30 mph wind gusts on Friday. Had the most impressive round of batting practice at the showcase portion of the event on Thursday.
Mason Krznarich, 1B/RHP, Arrowhead, 2022
Strong, thick lower half, left-handed hitting two-way prospect, carries himself with some swagger. On the mound, works from a high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 71-72 mph with run action. Changeup, fade action, thrown with fastball arm speed, 61-63 mph. Offensively, aggressive approach, gets after it.