updated 9:45pm 06/27/2023
Keagen Kohlhoff ('25,MI) of USA Prime Michigan '25 Class Team - Physical RHP brings a live arm and has a strong feel for spin. Ran FB at 91 and often sat high 8s while hitting 2300 rpm but was even more impressive with his off-speed offerings, including a CB at 72 with 2700 rpm and a tight SL at 77. He also has a CH with AS sink and mixed each of his pitches well across four no-hit innings. Currently uncommitted.
Danny Nelson ('25,PA) of Keystone State Bombers 16u National - The Clemson commit tossed six shutout innings while impressing with a three-pitch mix including FB, SL and CB. His heater touched 90 and has been up to 92 in the past, and his CB (78, 2500 rpm) and SL (84, 2400) both created lots of swings and misses. Legitimate 2025 MLB Draft prospect with more to come as he fills out his 6'1", 170-pound frame.
Joelvis Fernandez ('24,DR) of Premier Prospects - Committed to Lake Sumter, Fernandez showed up behind the dish and at the plate, blocking several pitches and showing a strong arm while running the show. Also had a barreled line drive single to LF and was a vocal presence in the dugout. Talented young backstop who's stout defensively and has plenty of offensive ability.
Andrew Wallen ('24,NC) of Canes American - Big body at 6'7", 218 pounds and has the power to match, driving a one-hop double PS for an RBI. He also barreled a line drive that was caught by the SS but continued to turn on velo. Was the Big Carolina 3A/4A Player of the Year this past season and also shines as a pitcher, where he's touched 90 multiple times. North Carolina commit.
Abraham Fortis ('25,VE) of Premier Prospects - Smooth operator at the hot corner who makes the routine and difficult plays; easy glove, big arm. Found a barrel for a 2 RBI single with his calm yet explosive hands. Currently uncommitted but a high upside follow.
Tanner Hughes (‘25,FL) FTB Rockets - Solid performance at the plate, collecting multiple hits. Creates good separation in his load, drives the ball well pull side. Uncommitted.
Cannon Lee (‘25,NC) Canes Scout Team 16U - Tall physical build. Lots of room to grow, Fastball topped 85mph. Clean arm path, snaps off a slow curveball high 60’s. Uncommitted
Thomas Womble (‘25,TX) Canes Scout Team 16U - Tall projectable frame at 6’2”. Sits deep in his legs on delivery, pushes off the mound with efficiency. Fastball sat between 83-85mph. Uncommitted.
Blayke Rabens (‘24,FL) Power Baseball 2024 Navy - Appeared at TOPPS Black Bear Showcase. Sits in his lower-half well. Featured a hard fastball, high 80’s. Curveball and change-up in the low 7’s. Uncommitted.
Gabe de Cardenas (‘24,FL) Power Baseball 2024 Navy - Had a solid day behind the dish. He utilized a right knee down approach, able to stay under the ball effectively, generating more strike calls. Will excel defensively at the next level. Uncommitted.
Micah Henson (‘24,MO) Building Champions 17u Grey - The LHP came out throwing flames today T92 and sitting 89-91 early for his team. The Kansas State south paw has good command of his 3-pitch mix.
Victor Christal (‘24,MO) Building Champions 17u Grey - The RHP filled up the zone today w/t a firm FB T94 after settling in 91-93. Really fast arm with a 5’10 185lb build. Very good uncommitted follow this summer.
Dylan Hansen (‘24,PA) Keystone State Bombers 17u National - The Coastal Carolina commit was impressive in his few innings of work today T94 with good command of the FB East West and elevated when needed.
Jack Jones (‘24,KS) Building Champions 17u grey - The primary 1B got the barrel out today on a 93mph FB smoking it to CF. Very good uncommitted follow this summer.
Xavier Bradley (‘24,GA) South Dekaub Tribe 17u - The C found himself 2 RBIs in his first AB smoking one back up the middle for a single. The uncommitted RHH displayed the ability to attack pitchers early in counts and be a threat on the bases as well.
TJ McCluney (‘25,SC) of T24 Baseball - Shows why baseball is fun w/ the flare he brings to the game. Ability to consistently find barrels w/ speed on the base paths. Tough out at the top of the lineup that will be a good follow for the class of 2025
Cade Tucker (‘24,SC) of USA Prime SC - Showed an advanced approach at the plate. Doesn’t get cheated in the abs and has full control. Twitchy, stocky frame that has plenty of upside.
Daxton Savage (‘25,NC) of Charlotte Baseball Academy - Really challenged hitters when coming into relief. FB T83 and sat low 8s. BB was effective in any counts that was thrown for a strike. Quick AA that gets on hitters in a hurry.
Erwing Soza (‘25,NC) of Charlotte Baseball Academy - Competitor on the mound w/ an edge to his game. Strong LH, FB sat high 7s w/ a dirty 12/6 BB. Fills up the strike zone and pitches w/ efficiency. Raw build that has plenty of room to fill out.
Luke Jones (‘24,SC) of USA Prime SC - FB T85 sitting 84. Explosive out the hand that creates s/m. BB was sharp and effective at times. Good uncommitted follow.
Robbie Gasser (‘26,VA) LHP for Snyder Bucks Baseball with room to grow. Masterful performance on the mound. FB T78 but really shined with a curve with solid break that confused hitters to earn himself a no hitter in a 5 inning mercy 9-0.
Will Parrish (‘27,NC) RHP for Showcase Baseball. Very young man who caught my eye with FB T81 at 14. Only gave up 3 hits on the day with an additional 68 CB, and 72 CH in his repertoire to keep Batters guessing with consistent usage.
Gavin Genovese (‘26,VA) Catcher for the Snyder Bucks Baseball. Big kid standing at 6’2. Has great bat to ball skills with a swift, loose swing to power balls the other way. Highlighted the day with a barreled 3 RBI double to put the game out of reach.
Carston Wedemeyer (‘27,NC) Outfielder for Showcase Baseball. Showed patience at the plate waiting on his pitch and discipline not to chase. A stand up double in the 3rd and a go-ahead RBI double to secure the win.
Jack Wuerdeman (‘25,NC) SBA North 2025 Scout Team - A lefty who utilizes every bit of his 5’8 frame. Worked into and out of trouble in the first and was smooth sailing into the 5th. Kept the pitch count low and generated a lot of contact outs, as well as having the strikeout stuff working. Primarily a FB/CB mix throughout the outing, FB sat in the low 8’s and he worked off that with a high 6’s BB. Still uncommitted.
Carter Jefferies (‘26,MO) Building Champions 15u Black - Top of the order bat with some pop. Had 2RBI and an XBH in the game against SBA Scout. Primary catcher that doesn’t allow many PB, good arm with some carry. Will be fun to watch develop. Still uncommitted.
Hunter Barnes (‘24,MD) Dig in Baseball National - Leader behind the dish w/ a consistent 2.1-2.2 pop time. Threw out a runner earlier in the game which limited the running game. Steals strikes with his framing and doesn’t allow many PB. QAB’s all day, worked multiple walks and got PC’s high, does show gap to gap potential. Great teammate, always see him picking others up. Uncommitted
Carson Dahle (‘24,NC) of Athletes Lab - Ran FB in mid 8s, T87, and had three solid off-speed offerings in the mid 7s with a CB, SL, and CH that all forced s/m. The 6’0, 160-pounder should only continue adding velo as he matures physically and offers a controlled yet aggressive approach on the mound. Uncommitted.
Braxton Tramel (‘24,NC) of Athletes Lab - Smooth actions all day at SS w/ a strong arm and easy glove. Had two hits at the plate, stole a base and scored a run, showcasing his quick hands and AA while holding down the 2 hole in a deep lineup.
Lucas Badalato (‘25,FL) • 6’2, 185-pound CIF has twitchy actions from the right side and makes loud contact. Natural feel for the barrel with a controlled operation. Uncommitted w/ upside.
Andrew Kerns (‘24,PA) Mid-Atlantic Red Sox 17U - Really solid outing, power fastball was up to 93mph with ASR. Showed off a tight breaking-ball in the mid 70’s. Virginia Tech commit.
Cody Clymer (‘24,FL) 2024 Scorpions - Physically built right-hander, 6’1” 170lbs. Hard fastball topped 89mph as he creates great extension down the mound. Showed his 2500rpm breaking-ball for strikes; sat high 70’s. Uncommitted.
Anthony Medina (‘24,FL) 2024 Scorpions - Gifted infielder, smooth hands that can make the routine play. Put up some QAB’s and mixed in a knock here at Black Bear. Uncommitted as of now.
Tristan Murray (25,NC) of Carolina Titans- Complete gamer on the mound that doesn’t give in too any hitter. Tristan flashed a low 8s FB w/ a 12/6 curve that lasted 6IP. The ability to command all pitches for a strike in any count. Stocky RHP that should be a good follow for colleges for the upcoming years.
Aiden Lehane (‘25,DE) • Playing for 5 Star 16U 6’1 RHP with impressive control with an eye popping top 86 FB along with a CH that drops to 72 to freeze batters. Had a loose arm with natural velocity that confused batters. Ground ball production for quick outs allowed him to pitch deep into the game.
James Tassone (‘24,DE) - Plays for DCP Showcase. A good bat with the ability to adjust on the fly. Going 3-5 on the day with a 2 out single, showed the wheels with an infield hit and an 2 RBI single to break the game open. Climbing the ladder and giving his teammates the opportunity to build momentum.
Landon Estes (‘24,GA) - RHP for the Southeast Sox with solid velo at 84 who was dominant today. Pitch 5 shutout innings with only 2 hits. Had the ability to locate the FB and paint the corners. Beauty of a backfoot slider to give the opposition fits all morning.
Ryan Garcia (‘24,VA) Canes Scout Team 2024 - The RHP had good mound presence T90 today after settling in 85-87. His BB kept hitters off balance landing it at 76-78. Good uncommitted follow.
Adin Oeltjen (‘24,AZ) Canes Scout Team 2024 - The uncommitted LHH smoked a ball today to the LCG. Showed good balance at the plate and stayed on top of ball well creating elevation.
Ben Wilson (‘24,SC) On Deck O’s - The RHH standing at 6’ 180lbs got himself a knock today to RC putting a quality AB together. Had good AB’s all day and showed good plate discipline. Uncommitted guy to follow this summer.
Tommy Owens (‘24,PA) Canes Scout Team 2024 - The RHH added to his teams hit total today picking up a base hit to LC with a good barrel. After getting his FF down his hands were explosive towards the ball. Uncommitted follow this summer.
Charlie Collins (‘24,NC) On Deck O’s - Collins pounded the zone today T88 w/t his FB and complimented it with his CB CH mix. The RHP constantly attacked hitters making them uncomfortable and guessing at the plate. Really good follow this summer for the uncommitted RHP
Brandon Tuduri (‘25,FL) - Turn 2 Baseball OF, Big frame and presence in the box. Showed discipline in all at bats with good B2B skills. Potential to drive the ball deep in the future.
Reynaldo Acurero (‘28,NC) - Dry Ponds MIF, Lots of confidence playing 2 years up and catching lots of barrels all day. Skinny frame with room to grow and good speed. Really good follow. Uncommitted.
Andres Acurero (‘26,NC) - Dry Pond SS, Flashed good hands all game long and racked up multiple hits. Small frame with room to grow, lots of confidence to go along with the glove and bat. Really good follow. Uncommitted
Jordan Barthel (‘24,MA) Wow Factor Northeast National - Quick-armed RHP was effective from H3/4 slot. FB sat mid-high 8s, T89, and mixed in CH at 81 and CB at 77.
Brad Marks (‘25,DE) of Wow Factor Northeast National - 6’0, 157-pounder has a projectable build and moved well down the mound. FB hit 89 w/ carry & he added a CH at 81 and CB at 77.
Ryan Weller (‘23,AZ) - The Abbey commit has a low 3/4 slot that leads to ASR w/ FB that reached 90 and routinely sat high 8s along with a CB at 76.
Felix Ong (‘24,FL) 5 Star Key West - Opens with 4 Ks thru a pair of innings. Living 90-92 T95 & attacking BS W/ nasty carrying life & sink/run down, sharp/ tight SL to the GS, flashed CH 77-79. Elite arm speed & Presence on the mound. UF commit.
Walker Mcduffie (‘24,NC) C35 - Dispersing pitches around the zone for outs. 87-88 T91 on a fastball / concentrated outing. SL & CH flashed both in the upper-70s. 10 Ks and only 1 H allowed thru 5 complete. Easy/Quick mover down the hill. UNC commit.
Jacob Burnham (24,FL) 5 Star Key West - Made an appearance out of the pen with high effort / energy. 83-85 FB & grabbed a 7 early on . CB mixed in strategically around 73-74 mph and SL flashed 77. Uncommitted.
Keagan Brown (‘24,SC) - Puts a good swing on this ball, floats W/ the leg kick & gets to contact out front, 90 EV. Uncommitted.
Bryant Kimbrell (‘24,NC) C35 - Turns around 93 to go BS down the line for a 3 RBI 2B. Also destroyed a ball that was caught at the warning track, show some power to all parts of the field. Uncommitted.
Caden Pichardo (‘25,FL) - Let’s it get deep to drive it through the 3/4 hole, put some QAB’s together today against quality arms. Uncommitted.
Tristan Delta (‘24,NC) - Goes down and gets it, gets the barrel to this one, hitting it to RF, short and sweet. Uncommitted.
Joesph Cavallaro (‘24,NC) - Smoked a pitch up the middle for a single.Short and compact swing w/ excellent feel for the barrel. Uncommitted
ake Minarik (‘24,NC) - Grabbed one down the line for a double in a massive spot, really synced up with good barrel skills. Uncommitted.
Kason Gleaton (‘24,GA) - Product out of @ViewBoysGA that can swing it, he absolutely unloaded on this ball, present power that stays in his legs and unleashes on every pitch. Uncommitted.
Walker McDuffie ('24,NC) of C35 - Dominant start today. The UNC commit scattered 10Ks and 1 hit over 5 frames. FB was upper 8s & T91. Wide separation on the upper 7s CH/SL combo; created a ton of whiffs. Random attack w/ an even pitch selection.
Kason Gleaton (‘24,GA) of View Boys GA - Can really swing it; he absolutely unloaded on one today, present power that stays in his legs and unleashes on every pitch.
Felix Ong ('24,FL) of Key West - 90-92 & T95 in his 2 innings of work at #BlackBear; added 4-punch outs. Highlighted his usual big shape CB for strikes. Florida commit.
Brady Kaufman (‘25,OH) of Fairfield Marlins - 6’1” 170lbs. Solid projectable RH arm. Hard FB T86 w/ slight ASR, room to grow. Uncommitted.
Jordan Barthel (‘24,MA) of Wow Factor Northeast National - Quick-armed RHP was effective from H3/4 slot. FB sat mid-high 8s, T89, and mixed in CH at 81 and CB at 77.
Brad Marks (‘25,DE) of Wow Factor Northeast National - 6’0, 157-pounder has a projectable build and moved well down the mound. FB hit 89 w/ carry & he added a CH at 81 and CB at 77.
Ryan Weller (‘23,AZ) of Atlanta Blue Jays - The Abbey commit has a low 3/4 slot that leads to ASR w/ FB that reached 90 and routinely sat high 8s along with a CB at 76.
Jackson Caldwell (‘25,NC) SBA North 2025 Prospects - Big frame at 6’1 185 w/ room to fill. Top of the order type bat that has definite pop from the left side. Smoked a triple to the wall that drove in 2 runs. Primary OF, moves well and shows ability to get to difficult balls in the gap. Great speed that will definitely play at the next level, ran a 4.15 home to first. Gonna be fun to watch develop. Uncommitted
Ren Devereux ('25,MD) Cadets Baseball - Very solid uncommitted RHP that throws with intent. FB up to 88, spun the BB well at 73-75 with 2800rpm.
Evan Paul ('27,FL) Columbus Baseball - Young catcher with very good actions behind the plate. Works under the ball, steals strikes. Currently uncommitted.
Troy Sherman (‘25,NC) SBA North 2025 Prospects - Big arm that will continue to develop, utilizes a FB/CH mix but will occasionally mix in a BB. Prioritizes the FB to get swing and misses. Releases the ball with a high 3/4 slot and has a very repeatable delivery. Works quick and keeps the pitch count low, had 7k’s while only giving up 1 run in a CG effort. Uncommitted.
Connor Pollock (‘27,VA) Wow Factor Mid Atlantic Scout 16u - Primary SS with legit range, made multiple plays to both the glove side and arm side look easy. Has a great arm despite having a smaller frame that will only continue to get better. Middle of the order bat type bat that utilizes his speed. Uncommitted.
Luke McCullough (‘24,MD) FTB Mid Atlantic 2024 - Big frame at 6’3 170lbs that has a ton of pop and will only continue to develop once he fills out. Deposited a FB over the LF wall that cleared by at least 15 feet, showed ability to work deep into counts and get the pitch count up. Primary CF that controls the OF. Gonna be fun to watch him develop.
Cooper Hinson (‘24,FL) Ostingers 2024 Osting- Marshall commit has a disciplined approach and put together long, quality ABs , Quick-handed lefty has good B2B skills w/ more power to come.
Blaine Rowland (‘24,FL) Ostingers 2024 Osting -Florida commit is a star on the mound but proved he can hit as well, finding multiple barrels and recording three hits.
Conner Barozzino (‘24,NC) • SBA - ECU commit tossed 2 strong innings for FB sat mid-8s in the rain, T86, and worked w/ a CH (76) & SL (73). Forced s/m with each pitch against a tough Ostingers lineup.
Hayden Reed ('27,VA) Tennessee Nationals - Will enter high school committed to Virginia Tech. Calm, quick actions from the left side leads to hard contact; had a triple to the RC gap that went 330, and his power should only keep growing throughout high school. Strong college follow.
Brody Carr ('26,TN) Tennessee Nationals - Lefty sat low 8s, T84, and showed feel for his SL (74) and CH (74) while mixing in a CB at 71. Missed a lot of bats and arm has a lot of projection. College follow.
BLOG TITLE
TEXT BOX 1