author: Austin Legg
updated: 3:58pm 03/03/2023
The 2023 Academy Spring Classic was held on February 15th-17th at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, FL. This blog post serves to recognize my favorite uncommitted players I watched while scouting the event.
This is my "Top 5" from the 2023 Academy Spring Classic:
1. Ethan Suchenski ('24,NC) RHP of Combine Academy
Big framed right hander that has the foundation to shape into a power arm with a full mix; command was present in his outing at the ASC. The change up and slider were both working in and around the zone at 80, and the FB ranged 88-90. A velo bump is right around the corner and whichever school picks him up could have a draft pick on their hands.
#Uncommitted ('24,NC) RHP Ethan Suchenski @CombineBase • 6'5" 220lb arm that flirted w/low 9s and sat 88-90 at the #ASC ; has T92 prior. Tight SL at 78-81 for strikes and whiffs. Turned CH over at 80. 4Ks, 0BB, and 0HA across 2IP. 3.83 GPA. @EthanSuchenski // @PSBaseballinc pic.twitter.com/IeoaVlKWiZ
— πΌπͺπ¨π©ππ£ ππππ, π½ππ, πΎππΎπ (@realaustinlegg) February 21, 2023
2. Dario Romeo ('24,FL) MIF of TNXL Academy
Romeo really stood out at the plate showing a mature approach and getting a lot of extended contact throughout the 3-day tournament. Projects as a fundamental 2B at the next level overall, but he did flash SS athleticism and range with the glove. Sure-fire college follow.
#Uncommitted ('24,FL) Dario Romeo @TNXLAcademy • 5'11" 175lbs. Multi-hit game for the INFer. Visible yes-yes approach looking to do damage on every pitch; high-intent to add. Rangy and smooth from 2nd today with an auto arm. Check him out at #TOPPS National on June 8th. #ASC pic.twitter.com/UlPjvnZUw8
— πΌπͺπ¨π©ππ£ ππππ, π½ππ, πΎππΎπ (@realaustinlegg) February 16, 2023
3. Zachary Fecteau ('24,QC) OF of TNXL Academy
Here is a gamer that's only going to get better as he becomes more physical. Fecteau arguably had the best all around performance at the ASC. He showed instincts from making assists in the OF to laying down impromptu drag bunts on a deep 3B look. He also showed the ability to adjust to the high and low pitch offensively. Plays the game the right way and will be a great addition at the right school.
Here is a never ending RT 𧡠of #uncommitted 2024 Zachary Fecteau from the #ASC. Produced all around for @TNXLAcademy and in big spots. This π¬ shows connected turn w/hands working above the ball to get the high pitch. College follow. #TOPPS @PSBaseballinc https://t.co/fsQ5v0xEXL pic.twitter.com/9AqO7Ho8yV
— πΌπͺπ¨π©ππ£ ππππ, π½ππ, πΎππΎπ (@realaustinlegg) March 2, 2023
4. Dwayne Cartwright ('24,BHS) MIF of Elev8 Academy
Very solid all the way around. Sub 6.7 runner and mid-upper 8s arm across the diamond. He has shown B2B skills at Prospect Select events throughout the past year and it was no different at the ASC. He showed a connected hack with authentic plate coverage via athletic side bend and hinge; stays on the baseball well through/after contact. Check him out at Topps National on June 8th.
#Uncommitted ('24,BHS) MIF Dwayne Cartwright @Elev8_baseball • Athletic 6' 175lbs. Covering the plate here on FB away for an XBH. Has made strides since '22 #PBC w/more polished OVR actions. #ASC pic.twitter.com/Cwxl2hiSIY
— πΌπͺπ¨π©ππ£ ππππ, π½ππ, πΎππΎπ (@realaustinlegg) February 16, 2023
5. Carter McCormick ('24,FL) 1B of Elev8 Academy
Rounding out the Top 5 is the highly projectable power bat in McCormick. He will also be in attendance at Topps National. The bat sticks out first, but he also moves very well for his size and defensively plays a legit first base; flashed the glove several times at the ASC. Being a 3.5 student and a great team guy also plays at the college level.
#Uncommitted ('24,FL) 1B Carter McCormick @Elev8_baseball • 6'5" 225lbs. Turns the barrel well and has produced loud PS contact in-game; this is a long 2B from the #ASC. Sub 7 runner that posts 100+ EVs; has more in the tank. Check him out at #TOPPS National on June 8th.… https://t.co/eDX30jJbmW pic.twitter.com/EFFClx8Ehd
— πΌπͺπ¨π©ππ£ ππππ, π½ππ, πΎππΎπ (@realaustinlegg) February 24, 2023
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