Joshua Kummell RHP (‘26,FL) •
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6'3" RHP for Arise Baseball was 82-84, topping at 86 mph, with good life. He was inconsistent at times but showed good stuff and projectability. Mixed in a breaking ball at 69 mph that was solid when he got on top. Loose arm and should continue gaining velocity.
Noah Garfinkle RHP (‘26,FL) •
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RHP for Barwis Dragons was in control during his outing, throwing 3 scoreless innings with 7 K’s. Fastball sat 80-84 mph with good command. Mixed in a sharp curveball at 68 mph that kept hitters off balance. Loose arm that should continue to gain velocity.
Miguel Tapia RHH (‘25,FL) •
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RHH for IS Elite showed off good power potential with a backside double to the wall. Had a few other solid swings on the day as well. Also showed solid defensive actions at 3rd base. Strong build with a good swing.
Adrian Sosa RHH (‘26,FL) •
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RHH for IS Elite. A 6'0" 215-pound physical hitter with a powerful-looking swing. Took some big swings but was able to shorten up and find barrels when down in the count. Big power potential.
Gabriel Gonzalez LHH (‘26,FL) •
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6'4", 190-pound LHH for IS Elite smoked two doubles today, one being a ground-rule double. Very projectable athlete with lots of room to fill out.
Baylin Rodger LHP (‘27,FL) •
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Aggressive at finding his pitch early in the count, inducing hard contact in three at-bats. Drives the ball off the barrel extremely well for his age. Baylin’s strength and body development as he gets older will really help his natural contact and approach. Exciting weekend ahead for the prospect to showcase his multiple tools.
Jason Stubblefield RHH/OF (‘27,FL) •
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Jason made an immediate impact with his powerful swing and advanced batting mechanics. Extended Conch Ball’s lead with a fantastic double to deep center field (315 ft, 88 mph exit velocity). Stubblefield’s full-extension ability brings a strong presence to the batting order. The outfielder displays multiple future tools in his arsenal.
Scotty Crowe RHP/3B (‘27,FL) •
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Crowe exhibited a dominant fastball that kept hitters off balance with its movement and velocity, topping at 85 mph. He attacked all depths and corners of the strike zone. Once he mixes in his breaking ball (76-78 mph), Crowe has the potential to really keep lineups at bay. Needs to work on command, but with time can grow into a more complete pitcher with his easy delivery.
Blake Stone RHH/OF (‘26,FL) •
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Battled through multiple pitches with varying velocities and locations, displaying a strong approach at the plate. Hard RBI knock (80 mph) on a high fastball that seemed tough to get to. Showed advanced base-running skills and strong defensive abilities throughout the game. Stone’s leadership and skill set on the diamond make him a powerful impact player.
Kyle Smith Christie RHH/C (‘28,FL)
Kyle ripped a go-ahead two-run single in a challenging at-bat. His compact swing and quick hands allowed him to drive the ball. Displayed a confident approach in every at-bat, working situational hitting and executing well. Kyle will look to develop his hitting awareness and catching ability to offer a dynamic presence behind the plate.
Oliver Lipari OF/MIF/P (‘27,FL) •
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The two-way player led his team to victory both offensively and on the mound. At the plate, he hit a missile over the left fielder that reached the wall for a stand-up double. His hands and lower half worked well together, staying in sync. Lipari also emphasizes keeping his head down at contact, which leads to consistent contact. Standing at 6'1" and 195 lbs, Lipari moves well and collected a double, a stolen base, and multiple strikeouts. He topped out at 81 mph on the mound, mixing speeds effectively with his breaking ball. Though he found trouble with free bases, Lipari has a skill set that should translate to the next level with added experience and strength.
Blaize Baldepina 1B (‘27,FL) •
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Blaize started the day strong with a two-run RBI double. He consistently found barrels, collecting three hits over two games. Blaize displayed poise at the plate, showing intentionality with every swing. The big lefty doesn't swing and miss often, routinely fouling off pitches and laying off junk with quality takes. The first baseman also made a diving play, showing off some athleticism. With a strong 5'11", 195 lb frame, Blaize projects for power as he continues to develop.
Brock Shaffer SS (‘27,FL) •
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Shaffer is a wiry, lean athlete with a lot of projection. His glove and infield actions looked clean and fluid. He made one of the best defensive plays of the day with a backhand in the 5-6 hole and a strong throw to get the runner. Offensively, Shaffer impressed by drawing a walk and recording two opposite-field hits. Shaffer has a high ceiling with added strength and experience.
Chris Estime MIF (‘27,FL) •
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Estime has a strong understanding of his skill set and plays to his strengths. At the plate, Estime is a pesky hitter who aims to hit low line drives or hard-hit ground balls to take advantage of his speed. He’s a gritty and very good athlete.
Kieran Rivera OF (‘27,FL) •
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Rivera is a tall, lean 6'2", 165-pound spark plug type of player. He displayed good speed that translates well on the bases. Rivera also showed an opposite-field approach, collecting two hits to right field. The left-handed hitter uses an open stance and emphasizes his lower half to drive the baseball. Rivera plays hard with a swagger that's hard to miss. He has a very projectable frame with a high ceiling as he adds strength and experience.
Adam Pollock LHP (‘26,FL)
The soft-tossing lefty dominated on the mound today. Pollock mixed his pitches well, allowing just one hit and no earned runs. He topped out at 71 mph but could place the ball wherever he wanted. He also mixed in a mid-60s breaking ball that kept hitters off balance, inducing weak ground balls. Pollock has a good mound presence and feel for the game, knowing how to attack hitters using his strengths.
Juan Portes LHP (‘26,FL)
Coming in as a relief pitcher while trailing, Portes didn’t back down and brought the heat. He struck out 4 hitters with a fastball that reached 86 mph, allowing just one hit and three walks. Portes continuously worked his way out of trouble to keep SBO 2025 in the game. With a short, compact pitching motion, he made it look effortless reaching his top velocity. Although inconsistent throwing strikes, he has high strikeout potential and could see an
increase in velocity with refinement.
Rocco Castrillon 1B/LHP (‘26,FL) •
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Standing at 6'6" and 250 lbs, Castrillon is a physically imposing presence on the field. He delivered an RBI double in his first at-bat and later worked a walk. In a key moment during the 5th inning, he drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly to secure the win for TBT Joros 2026 in their second game of the day. His power potential is evident with his violent swing.
Sam Holland OF (‘25,FL) •
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The 6'2" left fielder played well in two games for Conch Ball 18U. His lefty swing is quick, with a smooth stride to generate gap-to-gap power. With three hits on the day, Holland smoked an RBI double in his first plate appearance and added a single later on. He followed up with patient at-bats in the final game, recording another single and a walk, concluding a productive day for the Key West outfielder.
Josh Jennings C/1B (‘25,FL) •
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The 6'3", 215-pound catcher for Barwis Dragons 2025 guided his two pitchers to a shutout while contributing at the plate. He knocked an opposite-field single to drive home two runs in a big victory. His long right-handed swing led to outs later in the game, but the power potential is there.
Ruben Zuany MIF/OF (‘25,FL) •
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Bethune-Cookman commit. Tasked as the DH in both games on Field 5, Zuany showed patience at the plate, not chasing pitches out of the zone. He drew three walks combined, showcasing his excellent eye. His patience paid off in the last game of the day, when he crushed an RBI double in the left-center gap. Confident approach at the plate, with a smooth swing through the zone. Power potential.
Donovan Theiry RHP (‘26,FL) •
Standing at 6'4", Theiry came in relief for Conch Ball 18U and showed his heat. His fastball featured some run, reaching as high as 90 mph. He struck out two hitters but walked five. Strong mechanics and a good base, but needs to find a secondary pitch for when the fastball gets wild. High strikeout potential, but needs work on command.
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