* PLEASE NOTE:  Players that are written up on the scouting blog were identified by our scouting staff based on the demonstration of notable tool(s) or skill(s).  While we do not keep stats, we are watching for standout performers on the mound, at the plate, in the field and on the bases. 

** Scouting blog last updated Tuesday, August 11, 2015 @ 8:43:11 AM Eastern Time

A's Baseball

Ozzie Millett | 3B | R/R | 2016 | Terra HS | Miami, FL
5/25 - Had a four hit game. Showed great barrel accuracy, solid contact to all fields. Good situational awareness, and plate discipline. Showed power to pull side. Quick hands to hit, showed some bat speed. Short to ball, hands stayed back on off speed. Heads up runner on the bases.

Columbus 16 Blue

Jackie Urbaez | SS/OF | 5'8/190 | S/R | 2015 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
5/26 - Athletic, balanced at the plate, soft hands, quick feet, good contact with speed, battles well, good plate discipline, strong arm at both positions

Peter Wall | LHP | 5'8/160 | L/L | 2015 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
5/26 - FB: 79 - 80mph, good arm side run, throws a heavy ball, good pick off move, works down in the zone, both sides of the plate, competes on the mound, sharp slider, good off-speed stuff

Eric Pacheco | INF | 5'10/175 | R/R | 2015 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
5/26 - Smooth, quick hands, soft feet, solid contact, good eye at the plate

Kevin Ruiz | 1B/3B | 5'10/167 | L/R | 2015 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
5/26 - Patient hitter, good power into the gaps, smooth swing, barrels the ball up, can pick at 1B

Columbus Explorers 16 White

Ryan Hernandez | C | 6'1/180 | R/R | 2016 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
5/25 - Strong, large body, moves well behind the plate, consistent 2.05 pop times, handles the pitchers well, blocks well, controls the game, quiet quick swing, handswork well, good pop, good energy on the field

Easton Rockets

 Matt Ellmyer | SS/RHP | 5'11/165 | R/R | 2016 | The Benjamin School HS | Jupiter, FL
5/24 - Lanky, long arms, room to grow,3/4 arm slot, FB:79-81mph, 83, good arm side run, good bite with slider, good control, good easy fluid delivery, hides the ball well, works both sides of the plate, keeps hitters off balance, at the plate, short stroke, stays inside the ball, uses all fields, quick hands, good range at SS, very smooth with a good transfer, above average arm.
5/25 - Glove out front, works through ball. Smooth actions, great body control. Balanced approach to hit, short stroke. Aggressive approach. Loose swing. Good instincts, baseball player type with usable tools. 4.2 down the line on groundout to SS.

Baylen Sparks | RF | 6'1/190 | R/R | 2015 | The Benjamin School HS | Palm Beach Gardens, FL
5/24 - Good, strong atheltic build, good arm from the OF, good reads on the ball, good routes, gap to gap power, short compact stroke, good approach at the plate, quick hands, good base runner, good baseball instincts

Kyle McLaughlin | RHP | 6'1/185 | R/R | 2015 | Martin County HS | Palm City, FL
5/26 - Tall, solid frame, good built, big strong legs, FB: 82-84, 87mph, good arm side run, power heavy fastball, kept the ball down with the same arm action, hides the ball well, good balance point, works quick, pounds the zone, fields position well, quick move to 1B, keeps runners close

Florida Xtreme 16

T.J. Tamaccio | 1B | 6-3/190 | R/R | 2015 | Boca Raton (FL) HS
5/24 - Tall, strong body. Short, compact swing. Solid contact, barrel accuracy. Line drive hitter. Good presence in batters box. Aggressive with plate discipline. 

Mike Myers | 3B | 6-0/175 | R/R | 2015 | Spanish River HS | Boca Raton, FL
5/24 - Athletic build. Showed pop to pull side, the ball came off his bat with life. 

Kevin Thomas | SS | 6-1/175 | R/R | 2015 | North Broward Prep | Coconut Creek, FL
5/24 - Quick bat, showed pop to pull side. Stayed inside ball well. Smooth hands, good footwork. Great defensive awareness. Tall, lanky frame with long limbs. 

Jacksonville Warriors 16 Black

Keenan Bell | OF | 6'1/200 | L/L | 2016 | Stanton HS | Jacksonville, FL
5/25 - Strong solid build, good frame, short compact swing with quick hands, great gap to gap power, line drive stroke, good approach at the plate, good plate discipline, good off-speed hitter

Dalton Board | OF | 5'9/150 | L/L | 2015 | Bishop Kenny HS | Jacksonville, FL
5/25 - Atheltic build, lanky, good short stroke, good oppo power, good reads off the pitchers, great baserunner with plus speed, reads ball well in the dirt, good reads in the OF

Dalton Sweat | C/DH | R/R | 2015 | Bolles HS | Jacksonville, FL
5/26 - Strong, compact powerful swing, gap to gap power, made consistent contact

Jacksonville Warriors 16 White

Jordan Tylski | SS | 6'2/165 | R/R | 2015 | Mandarin HS | Jacksonville, FL
5/25 - Thin, good middle approach, good contact, good balance, good hands, inside out swing, quick on the bases, plus speed, good range defensively

Joshua Moser | C/OF | 6'3/185 | L/R | 2014 | Fleming Island HS | Fleming Island, FL
5/25 - Athletic, good pullside power, receives well, good on blocking, strong arm from the OF, good speed

Michael Cassala | INF | R/R | 2015 | Bartram Trail HS | St. Augustine, FL
5/25 - Atheltic, thin, gap to gap power, uses the whole field, solid contact, good balance, good middle approach, good speed

John Cassala | 1B | R/L | 2015 | Bartran Trail HS | St. Augustine, FL
5/26 - Solid contact, hits where its pitched, home run power, can pick it at 1B, good speed

Ronald Burke Jr. | LHP | L/L | 2015 | Bishop Kenny HS | Jacksonville, FL
5/26 - FB: 78=81mph, good arm side action, effective with all three pitches, throws for strikes, mixes pitches well, kept hitters off balance

JMBC Sentinels 16

Jake Treloar | SS | 5'6/140 | R/R | 2016 | Ridgewood HS | New Port Ritchey, FL
5/26 - Good defender, good hands, solid presence on both sides of the ball, aggressive base runner, good on backhands

Palm Beach PAL 14

Reese Albert | OF | 5-7/130 | L/L | 2017 | Jupiter (FL) HS
5/24 - Quick hands, middle away approach - short stroke. Good plate discipline, patient approach. Went back on ball well to make an over the shoulder diving catch on the warning track.

Tyler Ahearn | RHP | 6/145 | R/R | 2017 | Dwyer HS | Jupiter, FL
5/26 - Tall, long, FB: 80-84mph, pounds the zone with advanced fastball, smooth tempo throughout repeatable delivery, big time potential, good secondary stuff, room to grow

Brady McConnell | SS | 5'4/115 | R/R | 2017 | American Heritage HS | Boynton Beach, FL
5/26 - Athletic, quick twitch, slick fielding SS, active feet, good range, shows advanced instincts around the bag, aggressive hitter with short quick stroke, line drive path

Joe Kelly | C | 5'9/160 | R/R | 2017 | Park Vista HS | Lake Worth, FL
5/26 - Athletic build, talented young catcher, good presence behind the plate, very athletic to block, good receiver, gets fingers behind the baseball, good potential

Palm Beach PAL 16

Kyle Farjad | LHP | 5'10/185 | L/L | 2015 | Seminole Ridge HS | Loxahatchee, FL
5/24 - Big, FB 85-87mph, throws to both sides of the plate, hides the ball with arm side run, likes to throw inside
5/27 - Touched an 88 and an 89, sat 84-85 with good tail. Upper 60s breaking ball with 1-7 action. Arm works quick out front.

Joe Genord | C/1B | 6'1/185 | R/R | 2015 | Park Vista HS | Lake Worth, FL         
5/24 - Big, strong, physical, warning track power, good aggressive, patient approach at the plate

Matthew Mika | SS | 5'10/155 | R/R | 2015 | Park Vista HS | Lake Worth, FL         
5/24 - Athletic, line drive approach, opposite field double, 3 stolen bases, game changer

Dakota Julylia | 2B | 5'10/170 | R/R | 2015 | Summit Christian HS | Lake Worth, FL
5/25 - Quick twitch, real athletic, medium build, ton of bat speed, good foot speed, good base runner, good range, strong arm, good hands

Philip Sieli | RHP | 6'3/210 | R/R | 2015 | Wellington HS | Wellington, FL
5/25 - Tall, broad, FB: 83-86mph, good arm side run, worked both sides of the plate, elevated when needed, threw secondary pitches for strikes

Connor Power | 3B | 5'11/175 | R/R | 2016 | American Heritage HS | Wellington, FL
5/26 - Athletic, strong, ball jumps off the bat, line drive approach, home run power, good speed, fields position well, strong arm across the diamond

Brendon Lauer | RHP | 6-0/195 | R/R | 2016 | Palm Beach Central HS | Greenacres, FL
5/27 - FB up to 87, pitched with two seamer in 82-83 range and held extra gear in reserve. Moved FB in and out, kept down in zone, and went right after hitters. Breaking ball had sharp 11-5 action in upper 60s, and he also threw some type of letup in the upper 70s - less than two seamer but harder than a change it appeared. Delivery was balanced and under control, arm worked clean and loose with quickness out front. Strong lower half on large frame.

Austin Smith | 1B | 6-2/205 | R/R | 2015 | Park Vista HS | Boynton Beach, FL
5/27 - Large frame, with high waist and long limbs he appears taller than 6-2. Showed athletic actions at 1B, moved feet with agility and was nimble around the bag. Square setup with crouch to hit, quiet action pre pitch. Balanced approach, loose and full stroke. 

Mike Spooner | OF | 6-2/190 | L/R | 2015 | Boca Raton (FL) HS
5/27 - Large frame, athletic build. Aggressive offensive player, swings early in the count and runs the bases well. Balanced approach, quick hands with barrel accruacy. Made a strong and accurate throw from LF to throw out a runner at home plate. Gamer type, plays hard.

Palm Beach Select 15

Christian Flint | SS | 5-11/145 | R/R | 2016 | Boca Raton HS | Delray Beach, FL
5/25 - Athletic build. Short stroke, line drive hitter, worked up the middle. Good plate discipline, showed barrel accuracy. Showed great lateral range in the field, feet worked well, showed arm strength.

Panama Mendez | 2B/C | 5-8/140 | S/R | 2017 | Baren Christian | West Palm Beach, FL
5/25 - Runs the bases well. Solid contact hitter, gap to gap line drive guy with quick hands. Short stroke.
5/26 - Athletic behind the plate, quick active feet, good accurate throws, good transfer, good patient approach at the plate, good strikezone discipline

Palm Beach Select 16

Jarett O'Leary | C | 6'1/180 | R/R | 2015 | Lincoln Park Academy | Pt. St. Lucie, FL
5/26 - Smooth actions behind the plate, quick feet, clean transfer, accurate thrower, 2.0 pop time, on time to block, displays advanced body control

Mac Lemieux | 1B | 6'2/160 | L/L | 2015 | Jupiter HS | Tequesta, FL
5/26 - Tall, athletic, good presence at the plate, good bat speed and line drive path, creates leverage, easy through the zone, power potential

Renegades Baseball 16

Travis Jacklin | SS | 5'7/145 | R/R | 2015 | Royal Palm HS | Royal Palm Beach, FL
5/26 - Thick, athletic, sure handed defender, showed a short compact swing at the plate, real simple actions

South Florida Clippers 16

Luis Beltran | SS | 5-7/130 | R/R | 2016 | Atlantic HS | Delray, FL
5/25 - Excellent lateral movement defensively. Made plays beyond routine, showed awareness and range. Solid, accurate throwing arm.

South Florida Huskies 16

Chad McDaniel | 1B | S/R | 2017 | Coral Springs, FL
5/24 - Tall, thick body. Showed barrel accuracy in two LH at bats, is switch hitter. Strike zone knowledge, aggressive at good pitches to hit. Showed body control and athletic ability at 1B, along with game awareness.

South Florida Storm White

Michaeil Contreras | RHP | 5'10/165 | R/R | 2016 | Coral Springs Charter HS | Coral Springs, FL
5/26 - FB: 79-80mph, arm side run, sharp slider, good mechanics, down in the zone, mixes pitches well

Space Coast Nationals Navy

Edwin Muniz | C/2B | N/A | R/R | 2015 | Melbourne HS | Melbourne, FL         
5/24 - Short and stocky, good stroke to oppo field, good power, good defensive catcher, 2.0-2.1 pop times, good base runner, patient hitter

Troy Vassallo | 1B/3B | 6'2/180 | R/R | | 2016 | Palm Bay HS | Palm Bay, FL        
5/24 - Tall, room to grow, atheltic, short compact swing, good power, drives the ball where pitched, smooth transfer, good arm, can pick it, aggressive player with consistent swings, good base runner

Tyler Riley | INF | 5'8/155 | R/R | 2016 | Cocoa Beach HS | Indiatlantic, FL
5/26 - Tall, skinny, room to grow, good power, great middle approach at the plate, short and quick to the ball, hits where its pitched, lets it travel, smooth transfer and release, strong arm from 3B

St. Lucie Select

John Murphy | 3B | R/R | 2015 | South Fork HS | Palm City, FL
5/24 - Gap power to pull side. Good run stride. Hands work inside and through ball well, got extension and showed bat speed. 

Utica Brewers 16

Victor Hughes | C | 6'2/205 | R/R | 2015 | Boynton Beach HS | Boynton Beach, FL
5/26 - Big, strong, physical, controls the game, athletic active blocker, 2.00 pop times

Zach Schneider | 3B | 5'10/175 | R/R | 2015 | American Heritage HS | Palm Beach, FL
5/26 - Good bat speed, gap to gap power, big hit in the game, soft hands, active feet, plays through well, follows throws

Vaqueros Baseball

Josh Colon | RHP | 5'11/140 | R/R | 2015 | Colegio Bautista Carolina HS | Carolina, PR       
5/24 - Wiry, good arm speed, 80-84mph, pounded the strike zone, kept hitters off balance, good breaking ball, pitched to both sides of the plate, elevated when needed

Kenniel Rivera | SS | 6/150 | R/R | 2014 | Fossil Ridge HS | Dallas, TX         
5/24 - Strong, quick twitch, very atheltic, soft sure handed defender, showed bat speed, pull side home run power
5/27 - FB 83-85, breaking ball upper 60s with tight spin. Change 74. Athletic delivery, quick arm.

Pablo Delgado | SS | 6'1/160 | R/R | 2014 | Luz America Calderon | Carolina, Puerto Rico
5/26 - Long and wiry, good range, good speed, good routes, smooth stroke, quick hands, showed some pop, uses the whole field, stays back, athletic, good range at SS, good fielding position, playable arm strength

Rodney Figueroa | OF | 6/140 | R/R | 2014 | Escuela Ramon Power | Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
5/26 - Tall, lanky, athletic, runs well, good jumps, good routes in the OF, good plate discipline, good consistent contact

Virgin Islands Prospects

Emari Mills | RHP | 5'9/160 | R/R | 2014 | Ivanne Eudora Kean HS | St. Thomas, VI         
5/24 - Long arms, lanky, 3/4 arm slot, FB: 83-85, touched 87mph, late cut on fast ball, stayed low in the zone, threw a heavy ball

Jeduthun Joseph | SS | 6-0/156 | L/R | 2014 | Charlotte Amalie HS | St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
5/25 - Smooth defender with great hands and range. Throws had carry across infield, arm was accurate. Left handed hitter, showed excellent speed down the line and on the bases.

Jahmoi Percival | C | 5'8/155 | R/R | 2016 | Charlotte Amalie HS | St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
5/26 - Athletic, high energy catcher, soft hands, good blocking and receiving, quick exchange, accurate thrower

West Boca Panthers Black

Tyler Anshaw | OF | 6/160 | L/R | 2015 | Port St. Lucie HS | Port St. Lucie, FL
5/25 - Tall, long, athletic, short smooth stroke, comfortable hitting oppo, great balance, plus baserunner

Colton Welker | MIF/3B | 6-0/175 | R/R | 2016 | Stoneman Douglas HS | Coral Springs, FL
5/25 - Power to pull side, aggressive hitter. Good strike zone knowledge. Athletic build, projectable.

Mike Amditis | C | 5-9/173 | R/R | 2016 | Boca Raton (FL) HS
5/25 - Line drive spray type hitter, used the whole field. Level path, on time and ready to hit. Pop times in 1.95 to 2.0. Soft hands to receive. Sits easy, low with width. Blocked very well. Confident and energetic behind the plate.

Dominic Iagrossi | 1B | 6-1/230 | 2016 | R/R | West Boca HS | Boca Raton, FL
5/26 - Big, strong 1B. Short path, quick to ball, has bat speed. Showed gap to gap power, drove ball to both pull and oppo gaps. Agile defender, good hands on short hop and solid around the bag.