2009 Team One North Showcase - Top Eleven
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* The top players are chosen based upon their workout, game performance, and overall projectability.

Top Ten


1. Tyler Beede | 2011 | RHP/SS | 6’4/190 | R/R | Lawrence Academy HS (MA)
Tyler is a young two-way player at SS and on the mound with a very bright future in the game of baseball. He projects well at both positions. Foot speed is well above average as indicated by his 6.93 60 time. He utilizes his quick, athletic feet well in coming to get and playing through the baseball with his feet and hands. Actions are athletic and easy, showing a soft, clean, and sure glove action. Defensive abilities are above average in the middle of the IF. Arm strength is at a pro level as indicated by his top velocity of 92 mph. His throws display life carry and accuracy across the diamond. At the plate, hitting abilities are above average with well above average power. Hands are quick and direct to the baseball, generating bat speed. He has leverage in his swing with a solid feel for the barrel. He was 2 for 4 with a 2B and a HR at the event. On the mound, Beede utilizes his pro frame well on the mound working on a strong downhill plane creating tough angles on hitters. Fastball shows a range of 85-92 mph with a means of 89 mph, showing run with late life. Breaking ball is well above average displaying 10/4 shape with tight spin and late sharp break. Changeup shows plus feels for with run and sinking action. He attacks hitters with all his pitches, changing speeds well. He shows a Josh Beckett type delivery with arm action working loosely and easy away from his body. Tyler has a tremendous upside in the game of baseball and will be a 2010 draft guy. He was the top prospect at the event.

2. Brett Ashley | 2010 | OF | 6'3/215 | R/R | West Milford HS (NJ)
Brett is an OF with a solid, athletic looking body with a ton of athletic abilities. Foot speed is above average as indicated by his 7.05 60 time. He utilizes his quick feet well in tracking down balls well in the OF. Defensive abilities are solid average in the OF. Arm strength is well above average as he shows life, carry, and accuracy on his throws. The baseball comes out of his hand well as he throws on a downhill plane. At the plate is where Ashley shows the best displaying outstanding hitting abilities with near pro power. Hands are quick and direct to the baseball, generating bat speed as he works to keep hands inside the ball, utilizing all fields. He shows a plus feel for the barrel with the baseball jumping off his bat as he hits missiles. At the event, he was 3 for 5 with a 2B and 2 3B. Brett’s baseball future is bright and he may be suited for 1B/3B at the next level but will be a 2010 draft type guy with his abilities at the plate.

3. Michael Hanlon | 2010 | RHP | 6/175 | R/R | Christian Brothers Academy HS (NJ)
Michael is a RHP with solid, athletic looking frame that is well suited for the position. Delivery is sound showing loose, fluid actions with plus tempo. Arm action is quick and easy, working well away from his body. Arm strength is outstanding as indicated by his top velocity by 89 mph. Fastball shows at a range of 85-89 mph with late life. Slider is near above average sitting 77-80 mph with sharp breaking action. He is a solid 2 pitch pitcher that attacks hitters throwing strikes. He could develop into a closer type arm. Michael has a tremendous upside on the mound and will catch the eyes of the top collegiate programs and pro scouts.

4. Jordan Carter | 2010 | OF | 6'1/175 | R/R | Middlesex HS (NJ)
Jordan is an OF with an athletic body that is well suited for the position. Foot speed is outstanding as indicated by his 6.77 60 time. He utilizes his quick athletic feet well in tracking down balls in the OF, displaying plus range. Arm strength is well above average with throws displaying life, carry, and accuracy. At the plate, hitting abilities are outstanding with well above average power. Hands are quick and direct to the baseball, generating plus bat speed. He has leverage in his swing with the baseball jumping off his bat. He will hit at the next level and hit with power. He was 1 for 4 with a 3B at the event. Jordan has a tremendous future in the game of baseball and will get a ton of looks from the collegiate coaches and pro scouts.

5. Brandon Grove | 2010 | 3B/1B | 6'2/200 | L/R | Good Counsel HS (MD)
Brandon is a 1B/3B with a big, strong body that shows projection as he continues to physically mature. Foot speed is average and he will benefit by getting on a speed / agility program to improve foot quickness for the next level. Feet are active and aggressive in coming to get and playing through the baseball with feet and hands. Glove action is presented down and out front showing soft, clean, and sure hands. Defensive abilities at the corners are near above average. Arm strength is near above average as he displays life and carry across the diamond. At the plate is where Grove shows the best displaying well above average abilities with outstanding power through a solid setup. Hands are quick and direct to the ball, generating plus bat speed. He shows a feel for the barrel with the baseball exploding off his bat when centered. Brandon has a ton of potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches and pro scouts with his abilities in the game of baseball.

6. Kevin Bonnani | 2010 | RHP | 6'1/180 | R/R | Plainview HS (NY)
Kevin is a RHP with a solid, athletic looking body that is well suited for the position. Delivery shows sound mechanics with on time separation and in line direction that allows his quick arm action to work loose and free away from his body. Arm strength is well above average as indicated by his top velocity of 87 mph. Fastball shows a range of 84-87 mph with run and late life. Breaking ball is well above average displaying an 11/5 shape, with tight spin, and late sharp breaking action. Changeup shows a solid feel for with running action. He attacks hitters with all his pitches, throwing strikes and changes speeds well, keeping hitters off balance. He hides the ball well, creating deception to hitters. Bonanni has an upside on the mound and will catch the eyes of the top collegiate programs with his abilities on the mound.

7. Westyn Baylor | 2011 | RHP | 6'2/180 | R/R | Bangor HS (PA)
Westyn is a two-way player on the mound and at 3B with a tall, skinny body that shows projection as he continues to physically mature and fill out. Currently, he projects only on the mound at the next level. Delivery is above average showing on time separation and in line direction with plus lowers half explosion that allows his arm action to work loose, freely away from his body. Arm strength is above average as indicated by his top velocity of 88 mph. Fastball shows a range of 85-88 mph with slight run. Breaking ball is well above average displaying an 11/5 shape with tight spin and is a top notch pitch when located down in the zone. Changeup is above average showing solid feel for with sinking action. He attacks hitters with all his pitches as he throws strikes with all pitches. He changes speeds well keeping hitters off balance. With 2 years to further develop, Baylor has a tremendous upside on the mound and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches as he continues to improve.

8. Billy Fleming | 2011 | SS | 6'1/175 | R/R | Counsel Rock South HS (PA)
Billy continues to show steady improvements in his baseball abilities. Defensive abilities have really improved now showing well above average defensive abilities. Feet are athletic and aggressive in his lateral movement, displaying range. He has an idea in his defensive play and looks the part. He makes all the plays. At the plate, Fleming shows the ability to use the entire field as he keeps his hands inside the ball. Hands are quick, generating bat speed as he shows a solid feel for the barrel.

9. T.J Pecoraro | 2010 | RHP | 6/150 | R/R | Half Hollow Hills West HS (NY)
TJ is a RHP with a wiry body that shows projection as he continues to physically mature. Delivery is sound, showing proper mechanics through an aggressive approach and tempo. Arm strength is at a pro level as indicated by his top velocity of 91 mph. Fastball shows a range of 86-91 mph on a downhill plane that creates tough angles to hitters. Slider is nasty showing a short, sharp 10/4 shape. The pitch shows power and will be an out pitch at the next level. Changeup shows a solid feel for with run and sinking action. He attacks hitters as he changes speed well and throws strikes with all his pitches. Pocoraro has a tremendous upside and will catch the eyes of the top collegiate programs and pro scouts.

10. Robert McCabe | 2010 | C/OF | 5'9/170 | R/R | St. Joe's Prep HS (PA)
Robert is a stud behind and at the plate. He shows off his athletic abilities with his foot speed as indicated by his 6.52 60 time. Feet are active and aggressive through the throwing and blocking process. Transfer / exchange are solid with hands and feet working well together as indicated by his low pop time at 1.90. His throws are accurate displaying life and carry while showing above average arm strength. Receiving skills are above average with outstanding blocking skills. He will keep all balls in front as he displays a soft wall with his body. Both skills will play well at the next level. At the plate, McCabe shows above average abilities and power through a solid set up. Hands are quick and direct to the ball, generating bat speed. He shows a feel for the barrel with baseball jumping off his bat when centered. Robert has a bright future behind the plate and can also play the OF. He will get a ton of looks from the collegiate coaches over the next year.

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Jake Taylor | 2010 | 1B/RHP | 6'4/230 | R/R | Good Counsel HS (MD)
Jake is a two-way player at 1B and on the mound with a tall, large frame that is suited well for both positions. Currently, he only projects at 1B at the next level. Foot speed is solid average as indicated by his 7.35 60 time. Feet are active and aggressive in his approach and around the bag. Hands are soft, clean, and sure and he consistently showed the ability to pick throws out of the dirt, saving throws. Arm strength is above average showing life, carry, and accuracy into his target. At the plate is where Taylor shows best displaying well above average abilities with outstanding power through a solid approach. Hands are quick and direct to the baseball, generating plus bat speed. He shows a feel for the barrel with baseball jumping off his bat when centered. He was 2 for 5 at the event with a 3B. Jake has a ton of potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches in need of a solid corner infielder that has plus power at the plate.