2023 13U/14U Mid-Atlantic Prospect Showcase (08/19/2023 - 08/20/2023)

8/20/2023 9:16:14 PM

Connor Bresler (2028 OF, Glen Gardner, NJ) put together a dominant performance on both the offensive and defensive end. The 5-foot-11 right-hander struck out two batters over an efficient two innings of work, while allowing just one hit. He filled up all parts of the zone with the fastball and topped it out at 79 mph. He also flashed a shorter CB with a bit of late horizontal break to disrupt hitters' timing. At the plate, Bresler went 3-for-3 with two runs scored. The right-handed hitter manipulates the barrel well around the strike zone and is capable of working the entire field.

Niko West (2027 1B, Warren, NJ) was on the barrel all game long, finishing 3-for-3 with a run scored. The 6-foot right-handed hitter has a good feel for the barrel and controls it well throughout the zone. He offers intriguing power potential as he continues to physically mature. On the mound, the right-hander tossed an efficient relief inning, striking out two batters and running the heater up to 77 mph.

Tyler Hager (2027 OF, Wall Township, NJ) offers tons of intrigue as an arm. The lanky 6-foot-3 right-hander struck out six batters over three innings of work. The fastball showed life out of the hand with some late arm-side run. He used it to get ahead of counts early on and topped it out at 80 mph. Hager complimented the heater with a shorter curveball that kept hitters guessing. He projects for an uptick in velocity as he continues to add strength to his frame.

Jordan Rothseid (2027 MIF, West Orange, NJ) jumped on a first-pitch fastball early on in the first inning and lined it to left field for a single. He utilizes a simple, repeatable stroke with good bat-to-ball skills. The 5-foot-9 right-handed hitter showcased a fairly consistent barrel.

Michael Cummings (2027 3B, Weehawken, NJ) turned on a fastball and drove it down the left field line for an RBI single. The 5-foot-6 right-handed hitter takes an aggressive approach at the plate and commands the barrel well throughout the strike zone.

Jorden Espino (2027 C, Voorhees, NJ) drove in a run with a well-struck line drive down the left field line. The 5-foot-6 right-handed hitter has tons of quickness in the hips and hands. He delivers the barrel on-time and commands it well.

Devin Pollock (2027 OF, Wanaque, NJ) turned on a fastball and drove it into left field for a single. He has tons of strength in the hands as well as at impact. The 5-foot-9 right-handed hitter will continue to add to his power tool as he physically matures.

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Ryan Donahue (2027 1B, Worcester, MA) sent a rocket into CF during his first plate appearance, flashing a direct path with backspin created. He has strength in the hands with good usage of the lower half to shift the weight through impact.

Jayden Lugo (2027 C, Bronx, NY) continued his hot weekend at the plate as he picked up a single on a shot down the third base line. Gets into his athletic lower half with ease while getting the barrel head out in front. Utilizes the whole field effectively.

Justin Kauffman (2027 OF, Manalapan, NJ) squared up a double to deep center in the third. Clean stroke with plenty of present physicality in his swing. Showed good barrel control in addition to speed around the bases.

Holden Cohn (2027 C, Short Hills, NJ) got the job done in the third as he collected an RBI double on a towering shot to left center. Generated easy power and carry with evident weight shift, gets on plane early and can cover both sides of the plate.

Dante Caridi (2027 C, Bradenton, FL) continued to pepper baseballs during his event overall, sending another roped line drive to LF with the ability to create extension and get the barrel out in front. The 5-foot-8, 170 pound righty has clear strength in the hands with a simple line drive approach that consistently finds success offensively.

Rodniel Sanchez (2028 SS, Harrisburg, PA) passed the torch in the fourth, roping a hard single through the right side advancing the runner and showing his balanced LD approach. After reaching base Sanchez wreaked havoc, swiping two bags and forcing an errant throw scoring a run.

Nikolas Holot (2027 OF, Flemington, NJ) pieced an RBI triple to right in the fifth for his second knock of the game. Clean and controlled load with easy gap to gap juice. Short and tight to the ball, swings with intent.

Jamari Whitley (2027 RHP, Teaneck, NJ) jumped on the first pitch he saw and sent a double to the right-field fence. Quiet hands with plenty of explosiveness upon contact. Gets good extension in addition to backspin and carry.

Tyler Ryan (2027 SS, Malvern, PA) cracked a triple to the LF wall in the second. The right-handed batter kept his hands high and tight, unloading on one utilizing his short yet uphill path. Shows good ability to handle higher velocity and drive the inside pitch to the pull side.

8/20/2023 4:26:58 PM

Brody Boyd (2027 RHP, Toms River, NJ) put together a productive performance on both sides of the ball. The 5-foot-10 right-hander struck out four batters over three innings of work while allowing just one hit. He located his fastball with short arm-side run well and topped it out at 76 mph. A shorter curveball made a few appearances later in counts that appeared to disrupt hitters' timing. At the plate, Boyd went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Christopher Perrotta (2027 SS, Sussex, NJ) went 2-for-2 with two singles. The 5-foot-9 right-handed hitter controlled the barrel well throughout the strike zone and displayed the ability to make proper adjustments to off-speed pitches. He showcased intriguing barrel skills and projects for more power moving forward.

Tyler Hager (2027 OF, Wall Township, NJ) showcased a mature approach at the plate with good command of the barrel in and around the zone. The 6-foot-3 right-handed hitter turned on a two-strike heater and lined it through the left-side for an RBI single.

Gavin Franchetti (2027 C, Atco, NJ) offers tons of intrigue as a hitter. The 5-foot-11 righty jumped on a first-pitch fastball and lined it right back up the middle for a single. He has nifty bat-to-ball skills and manipulates the barrel well around the strike zone.

Jamari Whitley (2027 RHP, Teaneck, NJ) punched out five hitters and allowed just one hit over three innings of work. The 5-foot-8 right-hander filled up the strike zone with his cutting fastball, topping it out at 76 mph. He also flashed a shorter curveball with a bit of horizontal tilt to it that was spun well.

Justin Kauffman (2027 OF, Manalapan, NJ) was on the barrel frequently in live action. The 5-foot-10 right-handed hitter highlighted his day by turning on a heater and lining it to left field for a single. He utilizes a repeatable, line drive stroke and remains poised at the plate.

8/20/2023 12:57:20 PM

Yordany Herrera (2027 SS, Clifton, NJ) worked from a narrow quiet stance flashing plenty of evident barrel control and bat speed, generating loud impact to the middle of the field with both contact and power tools present. The 6-foot-1, 160 pound righty displayed a loose free stroke with effortless carry production gap to gap. 

Niko West (2027 1B, Warren, NJ) showcased a simple direct path through the zone to produce backspin on the baseball, successfully pulling the hands in with solid barrels to both gaps. The righty brings a contact oriented approach with additional underlying power in the lower half.

Tyler Hager (2027 OF, Wall Township, NJ) worked from a wider base with ability to drive the baseball to all parts of the field, hammering a ball off the top of the fence with clear jump off the barrel. He flashed strength in the hands with young power tool that should continue to turn heads in the future.

Gavin Franchetti (2027 C, Atco, NJ) flashed compact hand speed to create backspin to the opposite field, displaying an inside out stroke with solid barrel control. The righty worked from an open base with natural actions that should develop nicely.

Tyler Ryan (2027 SS, Malvern, PA) utilized a toe tap trigger with good hip torque and easy power potential, driving a no doubt bomb to CF late in his round as just a sneak peek of the full damage the athletic righty can do in game. 

Justin Kauffman (2027 OF, Manalapan, NJ) repeated the stroke well for middle opposite field impact, showcasing evident bat speed with the ability to create leverage out in front. He remained consistent throughout his round with impressive barrel skills already shown.

Jayden Lugo (2027 C, Bronx, NY) created carry to the pull side of the field with a loose and fluid stroke, keeping unnecessary movements at a minimum with natural lift in the bat path. He covered the zone well with the ability to get the barrel extended. 

Alex Perez (2027 LHP, East Stroudsburg, PA) swung with dangerous intent, flashing clear strength in the hands while incorporating the lower half effectively to create easy jump off the barrel. He shifted the weight well through impact with power potential to the middle pull side of the field. 

Connor Bresler (2028 OF, Glen Gardner, NJ) peppered both gaps throughout his round with evident barrel skills and control, repeating the stroke well with additional power developing as the righty matures.

Timothy O'Sullivan (2027 1B, Lanoka Harbor, NJ) effectively drove the baseball from line to line from the left side, utilizing a no stride approach with a simple direct path present. He flashed strength in the hands with carry and backspin production on the baseball.

8/20/2023 12:25:00 PM

Jonas Auguste (2027 OF, Lynn, MA) wasted no time driving in a go ahead run in the 3rd inning, jumping on the first FB he saw to line a single to LF with backspin present. The righty displayed solid barrel control and worked directly through the zone with a repeatable path.

Jayden Lugo (2027 C, Bronx, NY) laced a triple to the RF wall to leadoff the frame in his first AB. The right-handed hitter sat back and got into his lower ½ generating some good opposite field power. He again showed off the sweet stroke in his second plate appearance, doubling off the base of the CF wall. Athletic prospect with speed on the bases.

Dante Caridi (2027 C, Bradenton, FL) smoked a single up the middle in the fourth and swiped three bags to come around and tie up the game at two. Controlled load at the plate with lots of whip and physicality through the zone, stays on plane through the zone.

Giovanni Addona (2027 C, Massapequa, NY) roped a single through the 5-6 hole in the bottom of the fourth, keeping his hands above the ball and creating impact out in front. Direct line-drive approach.

Patrick McKeever (2028 RHP, Madison, NJ) drove an RBI double to the left-center gap in the fifth to put his team in front 3-2. The right-hander batters mature approach was on display as he kept his hands high and tight getting the barrel to the inside pitch with ease. The righty also performed well on the mound, racking up seven strikeouts in three innings of work.

Connor Bresler (2028 OF, Glen Gardner, NJ) banged a double off the RCF fence and stole third to come around and score in the sixth. Relaxed right-handed operation at the plate. Creates serious impact with plenty of lower ½ torque.

Kyle Janowicz (2027 3B, Westford, MA) roped a liner into the RCF gap during his final AB of the day, showcasing compact hand speed with the ability to put an inside out stroke on display from the right side.

James Gaven (2028 RHP, Madison, NJ) hammered a line drive single down the LF line in the eighth. The right-handed hitter found the good part of the barrel all game, fouling off pitches and proving to be a difficult out. Compact swing with present athleticism.

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