* 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 Monday, July 8, 2013 @ 2:47:49 PM Eastern Time

5TBA

#4 Michael Diaz - SS | 5'9/150 | R/R | 2014 | Plant City HS | Plant City, FL
7/1/13 - Good approach, contact hitter, good actions, fields the ball well, nice footwork and hands, runs well

#14 Charles Claxton - 2B | 5'8/162 | R/R | 2014 | Durant HS | Lithia, FL
7/1/13 - Aggressive hitter, line drive approach, uses the whole field, showed good range, good glove position, solid arm

#8 Elias Toledo - C | 5'9/155 | S/R | 2015 | Bloomingdale HS | Valrico, FL
7/1/13 - Small, stocky frame, good approach, well balanced, uses the whole field, receives well, soft hands

Arena Starz

#15 Aaron Barclay - 3B | 5'11/160 | R/R | 2015 | Archibishop Spalding HS | Crafton, MD
7/1/13 - Athletic build, line drive hitter, uses the whole field, showed good patience at the plate, solid glove, plus hands, good eyes on the ball, clean strong arm

#12 Brandon Fraley - RHP | 5'11/158 | R/R | 2016 | Caravel Academy | Middletown, DE
7/2/13 - Tall, lanky body with long arms and room to grow. Consistent fb 82-84, topped at 87. Late arm run. Curveball 74-75 with sharp 11/5 break. Changeup 76 with average drop. Quick reactions and fields position well. Goes after hitters with fb, pounding zone in and out. When up in count, curveball is his strikeout pitch. Keeps the ball down. Good arm action, consistent release point at 3/4.

#7 Jordan Carr - LHP | 6'1/170 | R/L | 2015 | Archbishop Spalding | Pasadena, MD
7/2/13 - Tall, skinny body. Fb 80-81, topped at 83 with arm side run. Big, sweeping curveball at 68-70. Circle change 72-74 with very good drop. Smooth, repetitive delivery from a 3/4 arm slot. Locates all pitches. Stays closed and keeps hitters off balanced. Very good pickoff move to first.

#5 Nick Delp – SS | 6’0/185 | R/R | 2015 | Calvert Hall College | Baldwin, MD
7/3/13 – Strong, athletic.  Good plate discipline.  Nice approach.  Aggressive to ground balls with good footwork.  Accurate and strong arm.

Brevard Aces

#34 Chris Mathias - OF | 6'1/185 | R/R | 2015 | Merritt Island HS | Merritt Island, FL
7/1/13 - Medium athletic build, gap power, level bat path, quick hands, showed good range, excellent angles, good arm, plus speed and moves well on the bases

#24 Sebastian Samuels – RHP | 6’4/240 | R/R | 2016 | Viera HS | Viera, FL
7/2/13 – Thick frame. FB 80-84 at ¾ arm slot.  Controlled rhythm and smooth separation on the mound.  Good athleticism, presence, and arm action is clean.

Carolina Dream

#23 Chance Murphy - 3B | 6'6/200 | R/R | 2014 | Bluffton HS | Bluffton, SC
7/1/13 - Athletic, lanky, quick hands, short swing, showed patience, has power potential, above average speed, aggressive on the bases

#32 Randy Young - 1B | 6'4/210 | R/R | 2014 | Hilton Head prep | Hilton Head, SC
7/1/13 - Athletic, big body, raw talent, ball carried well off bat, good speed

#6 Jordan Antley - RHP | 5'11/160 | S/R | 2014 | West Ouachita HS | West Monroe, LA.
7/2/13 - FB: 84-85 topped at 86. Arm aide run and sink. Curve ball 72-75 with good, sharp 11/5 break. Changeup 77-78 with 12/6 drop. Throws off-speed for strikes. Good arm action on all pitches. Locates fb in and out. Stays closed and hides ball well. Works downhill with 3/4 arm slot.

CBC Riverhawks 16

#23 - Mitch Campion - RHP | 6'4/235 | R/R | 2016 | Atlantic Coast HS | Jacksonville, FL
7/1/13 - Athletic, big body, FB: 81 - 83mph, showed good mound presence, over the top arm slot, good command, huge upside

#15 Tanner Thomas - SS | 5'10/158 | L/R | 2016 | Fleming Island HS | Fleming ISland, FL
7/3/13 - Medium build, good rhythm at the plate, balanced in the box, short swing, good load, active in the field, good actions to the ball

#2 Trey Hester - 3B | 6/160 | R/R | 2015 | Fleming Island HS | Fleming ISland, FL
7/3/13 - Good barrel accuracy, line drive hitter, balance and quiet, good eyes, nice footwork, strong and accurate arm, athletic pre-pitch

#46 Jack Becker - RHP | 6-4/172 | R/R | 2015 | Mandarin HS | Jacksonville, FL
7/4/13 - Long and lean frame. FB 78-83 with arm side run. Showed feel for breaking ball 67-69 with tight spin and some depth to three quarters action. Arm worked out front, used leverage to drive down the mound. Projectable velocity. 

Columbus Explorers 16 Blue

#3 - Jackie Urbaez - SS | 5'8/190 | S/R | 2015 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/1/13 - Athletic, strong lower half, quick hands, solid barrel accuracy, line drive approach, hands easy to the ball, aggressive heads up base runner, good pre-pitch, active feet, good range both ways, good arm

#32 Anthony Fernandez - OF | 5'11/155 | R/R | 2017 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 - High rear, strong lower half, balanced and patient approach at the plate, line drive hitter, good arm action and carry from OF, reads ball off bat well, young with upside

#75 Santana - OF | 2015 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 - Slender, athletic, good balance, aggressive, plus bat speed, uses the whole field, easy arm action, life out of hand, tracks ball well, poised, plus runner

#42 Eric Pacheco - 2B | 5'10/175 | R/R | 2015 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 - Very athletic, quick hands, good presence and actions in the box, good hands, fields and throws well, intelligent player, hustles

#73 Kevin Ruiz - 1B | 5'10/167 | L/R | 2015 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 - Comfortable stance, showed good power, good bat control, smooth hands and feet around the bag

Columbus 16 White

#2 - Ryan Hernandez - C | 6'1/180 | R/R | 2016 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/1/13 - Strong, well built, balanced stance, showed patience at the plate, received well, soft hands, fluid, strong accurate arm, 2.07 pop time

#35 - Michael Fernandez - 3B | 5'8/155 | L/R | 2017 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/1/13 - Solid swing path, contact hitter, uses the whole field, good discipline at the plate, good hands, solid arm, moves well laterally

#98 Daniel Bello - 1B | 6'3/185 | L/R | 2016 | Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 - Big, strong body, power potential, ball carries off the bat, good backspin on contact, nice glove, balanced through the ball, big upside

#52 Erik Leon – 3B | 5’11/175 | R/R | 2016 | Christopher Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 – Athletic body.  Good power to the gaps.  Solid barrel accuracy.  Balanced hitter with good bat path.  Good runner.
 
#44 Christian Coipel – 1B | 6’2/175 | L/L | 2016 | Christopher Columbus HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 – Tall, thin, and lanky body.  Showed power to all fields.  Stays inside the ball.  Line drive hitter.  Moves well around the bag.  Good baserunner and speed.
 
Dallas Titans

#12 Judd Presley - OF | 5'8/155 | R/L | 2015 | Frisco Liberty HS | Frisco, TX
7/1/13 - Slender, athletic, contact hitter, plus outfielder, excellent range, solid arm

#5 Blake Welch - 3B | 6'2/190 | L/R | 2015 | Frisco HS | Frisco, TX
7/1/13 - Lanky, athletic, contact hitter, nice bat path, fields position well, solid arm, showed good foot speed and quickness

#23 McKay Davis - 1B/RHP | 6'2/200 | R/R | 2015 | Frisco Liberty Hs | Frisco, TX
7/1/13 - Strong build, short compact stroke, plus power, good barrel accuracy, showed good speed
7/1/13 - FB: 80-81mph, good downhill, good action on curve ball, good depth, poised, balance, good mechanics, clean out of the hand

#2 Matt Huffstickler – 2B | 5’10/160 | R/R | 2015 | Frisco HS | Frisco, TX
7/3/13 – Balanced setup in the box.  Line drive hitter.  Level, easy bat path.  Solid defender with good range both ways.  Strong, accurate arm.  Great instincts on the basepaths.

Elev8 16

#17 Hector Morales - SS | 5'9/165 | S/R | 2014 | Elev8 Academy | Royal Palm Beach, FL
7/1/13 - Solid, athletic, big time bat speed, drove ball gap to gap, uses the whole field, moves well laterally, above average foot speed

#20 Alex Vasquez - C | 5'9/165 | S/R | 2016 | Elev8 Academy | Cagaus, PR
7/1/13 - Athletic, short, compact, easy through the zone, swings it well, block well, solid catch and throw, 2.07 pop time

#13 - Ariel Diaz - OF | 5'10/165 | R/R | 2015 | Palm Beach Central HS | Greenacres, FL
7/1/13 - Long, slender, athletic, broad shoulders, gap to gap, line drive power, barrels ball consistenly, showed good range in the alleys, plus angles to the ball, plus runner, good body to fill out, home run power

#1 Luis Besteiro - OF | 6/160 | L/L | 2015 | Cardinal Newman HS | Royal Palm Beach, FL
7/3/13 - Athletic, long legs and lanky, line drive hitter, uses the whole field, good barrel accuracy, stays inside the ball well, displayed oppo power, easy to the ball, active feet, plays through the ball, plus runner

#5 Anthony Maldonado - SS | 5'10/175 | S/R | 2016 | Palm Beach Central HS | Wellington, FL
7/3/13 - Athletic, medium build, balance setup with solid approach, showed good bat speed, great hands with active feet, smooth easy exchange, clean arm stroke with carry and accuracy, positions himself well

#14 Reinaldo Rivera - 3B | 6'5/200 | S/R | 2015 | Elev8 Academy | Toa Alto, PR
7/3/13 - Pro body, smooth, sure handed defender with good range, excellent arm, has good feel, early glove position, excellent pocket presentation, uses the length and athletic ability well

#2 Luis Diaz Santa - 2B/3B | 5-10/165 | S/R | 2014 | Elev8 Academy | Delray Beach, FL
7/4/13 - Fluid and easy run stride. Balanced left handed approach with rhythm to hit and loose, quick move through the zone. Showed excellent hand-eye coordination.

Florida Xtreme 16

#2 Brian Fagan - OF | 6'2/175 | R/R | North Broward Prep HS | Boca Raton, FL
7/2/13 - Tall, lanky and athletic. Good jumps and routes in the OF with sure hands. Closes in quickly on the ball. Hitting power to pull side. Quick hands, line drive hitter. Will bunt for base hit.

#7 T.J. Tamaccio – 3B | 6’2/170 | R/R | 2015 | Boca Raton HS | Boca Raton, FL
7/2/13 – Thin, lanky body with room to grow.  Line drive hitter who can spray the gaps.  Athletic setup at the plate with good balance and fluid rhythm.  Good body language.

#51 Colton Welker – INF | 6’1/180 | R/R | 2016 | Douglas HS
7/2/13 – Athletic body.  Good bat path to the ball and hits gap-to-gap.  Showed power to RF and CF.  Soft hands and quick release in the field.  Fluid footwork and fields his position well.

#3 Anditis – 1B/C | 5’11/190 | R/R | 2016
7/2/13 – Athletic frame with a thick lower half.  Short, level bat path as a gap-to-gap hitter.  Good, balanced approach at the plate.  Quick, short release in the field.  Good footwork around first base.

#50 Brayton McBride - RHP | 5'9/145 | R/R | 2015 | Boca HS | Boca Raton, FL
7/3/13 - Small, athletic, 80-81mph, good mound presence, good arm speed, simple actions, balanced, repeats delivery well, competes in the zone with 3 pitches

#34 Anthony Acino - SS | 5'10/175 | L/R | 2016 | Spanish River HS | Boca Raton, FL
7/3/13 - Thick lower half, strongm physical, good presence at the plate, aggressive approach, good bat speed, wide base and balance, stays through the ball, versatile, good defender, active feet, good arm

Florida Sox 16

#3 Jose Ramos - 3B | 2016 | Poinciana HS | Kissimmee, FL
7/1/13 - Wiry, think quick twitch, quick hands, short bat path, good barrel accuracy, nice rhythm and pre-pitch, aggressive early in the count, strong gloveside range, aggressive to the ball, advanced feet, good instincts on the bases

#14 Rodney Weismore - C | 2015 | Osceola HS | Kissimmee, FL
7/1/13 - Medium build, strong lower half, hits the ball hard, good line drive path, catches with energy, controls game, good catch and throw, active feet, solid blocker

#42 Khalil Lee - OF | 2016 | Riverdale Baptist HS | Baltimore, MD
7/1/3 - Thin, athletic, smooth bat path, solid bat control, ability to use the whole field, moves very well in the OF, active feet, goes and gets it

#2 Justin Burgos - SS | R/R | 2015 | Liberty HS | Kissimmee, FL
7/3/13 - Athletic, thin, contact hitter, utilizes speed, quick short swing, smooth hands, good footwork, strong arm, plus runner, hustles

#11 Luis Alvarez - OF | L/R | 2014 | Gateway HS | Kissimmee, FL
7/3/13 - Short, athletic, quick hands, slap hitter, puts the ball in play, uses speed, quick and agile in the OF, tracks ball well off bat, quick and explosive on bases

#29 Ricky Hidalgo - OF | R/R | 2016 | Poinciana HS | Kissimmee, FL
7/3/13 - Athletic, barrel on the ball with power, pull hitter, quiet stance, aggressive in the zone, tracks well

JMBC Sentinels 16

#21 Jovani Diaz - SS | R/R | 2017 | Weeki Wachee, FL
7/3/13 - Athletic frame, line drive hitter, level bat path, good pre-pitch, active, good glove angle, nice arm, quick release, aggressive on bases, good instincts, plus upside

#15 Rocco Iervasi - OF | 6/175 | R/R | 2015 | River Ridge HS
7/3/13 - Strong build, thick lower half, gap power, uses the whole field, good barrel accuracy, good approach at the plate, strong quick hands through the zone

Miami Mudcats 16 Black

#24 Daniel Rodriguez-Velez - 1B/3B | 6-2/200 | R/R | 2015 | Pines Charter HS | Pembroke Pines, FL
7/4/13 - Solid strong build. Balanced hitting approach, showed bat speed and strength at the plate. Aggressive with raw power.

#34 George Gonzalez - OF | 6-1/170 | R/R | 2015 | Somerset Academy | Pembroke Pines, FL
7/4/13 - Tall and lanky body. Balanced at the plate, showed rhythm to hit. Low effort, fluid stroke with hand-eye coordination.

#18 Hunter Platts - OF | 6-1/170 | RR | 2015 | Flanagan HS | Pembroke Pines, FL
7/4/13 - High waist, length in limbs. Generated a lot of power from hands and arms. Has not yet tapped into his full potential, appears to be a naturally talented player with a high ceiling.

Miami Mudcats 16 Red

#9 Anthony Zarrilli - SS | 5'10/165 | R/R | 2016 | Archbishop McCarthy HS | Pembroke Pines, FL
7/1/13 - Athletic, line drive, hits where its pitched, heads up base runner, above average speed

#29 Eric Morera - 1B | 6'2/205 | R/R | 2016 | Flanagan HS | Pembroke Pines, FL
7/3/13 - Big body, hits ball hard, showed power at the plate, fields position well, solid arm

#21 David Pole - 3B | 5'10/205 | R/R | 2016 | Cooper City HS | Pembroke Pines, FL
7/3/13 - Compact, thick body, quick hands, pullside power, good approach, showed athleticsm, and good footwork, nice hands, good arm

Miami Sharks 16

#19 Mauricio Gotera - SS | 5'8/130 | R/R | 2016 | Doral, FL
7/3/13 - Strong, athletic, quick hands at the plate, good barrel accuracy, quiet in the box, good load and weight transfer, balance on off-speed, smooth fielder, played both positions comfortably, solid range and footwork, good baseball instincts

#36 Alexander Soto - C | 6'1/185 | R/R | 2016 | Miami, FL
7/3/13 - Athletic, slender, calm and patient in the box, barrels ball, big target behind the plate, quick feet, blocks well, strong accurate arm

MPi Scout Team 16

#10 Kevin Barbato – OF/C | 6’0/180 | R/R | 2015 | Palmetto HS | Palmetto Bay, FL
7/2/13 – Average size, solid build with good athleticism.  Drives gap-to-gap with power on pull side.  Good center of balance and rotation.  Attacks the baseball in the field.  Quick instincts on the bases.

#36 Clint Gulley – OF | L/L | 2016 | Westminster HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 – Athletic, cut body.  Excellent rhythm and balance in the box.  Plus bat speed.  Easy arm path with good carry from the OF.  Extremely athletic on the field with plus speed.
 
#5 Ramon Machado – 2B | 5’5/145 | R/R | 2016 | Coral Reef HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 – Small, athletic body.  Athletic setup in the box with a quick bat.  Uses the whole field.  Short, explosive swing.  Soft hands with a quick transfer at 2B.  Smooth approach and breaks down well to the ball.
 
#11 Trent Bryan – SS | 6’1/165 | S/R | 2015 | Miami Beach HS | Miami, FL
7/3/13 – Thin, athletic body.  Well-balanced with rhythm at plate.  Good plate discipline.  Line drive hitter.  Good range in the field with sure hands.  Plus runner.  Great actions all over the field.
 
Palm Beach Shockers 15

#10 Austin Dempsey - C | R/R | 2016 | Wellington HS | Wellington, FL
7/1/13 - Medium build, stocky, soft handed receiver, quick clean exchange, active feet, on time to block, high energy, advanced baseball instincts, Solid catch and throw (2.16 pop)

#9 Hogan Townsend – INF | R/R | 2016 | Park Vista HS
7/3/13 – Medium build.  Balanced at the plate with gap power.  Level bat path and aggressive at the plate.  Has quick hands through the ball in the zone.
 
Palm Beach Shockers 16

#17 David Moss - SS | R/R | 2015 | Seminole Ridge HS
7/2/13 - High energy ss with solid range. Good footwork into throw. Good balance at the plate with a simple approach. Line drive hitter, sprays the gaps. Aggressive, instinctive runner.

#3 Logan Goldenberg – 1B | L/R | 2016 | Palm Beach Central HS
7/3/13 – Athletic body.  Drives ball to all fields.  Contact hitter with good approach.  Showed poise at the plate.  Smooth fielder with good hands and feet around the bag.  Solid arm.  Shows potential.
 
#25 Blake Selogy – OF | L/L | 2015 | Seminole Ridge HS
7/3/13 – Very athletic.  Quick and agile to the ball in the field.  Excellent jump on the ball and tracks it well.  Strong, accurate arm.  Plus speed.
 
#6 David Carnicella – SS | R/R | 2015 | Seminole Ridge HS
7/3/13 – Solid stance and excellent approach at the plate.  Good actions at SS, hands and feet work well.  Solid range.  Very good glove position.

Players Edge 16

#15 Grant Mahoney - 3B | 6/205 | R/R | 2015 | West Boca HS | Boca Raton, FL
7/3/13 - Good plate discipline, good two strike approach, level swing path, power potential, strong arm, easy actions in field, good first step

#1 Jake Rathmanner - SS | 6'2/175 | R/R | 2015 | West Boca HS | Boca Raton, FL
7/3/13 - Tall, athletic, good pullside power, fluid at SS, showed range, solid arm

#18 Tyler Constable - 1B | 5'7/175 | R/L | 2015 | Park Vista HS | Boynton Beach, FL
7/3/13 - Good apprpach, slap hitter, picks well, smooth hands and feet around the bag, plays hard

Puerto Rico Prospects

#1 - SS
7/1/13 - Tall, thin, athletic, spray hitter, good contact, uses the whole field, quick hands, good glove position, multiple arm angles, good accurate throws, good feet

#22 Javier Echeverria - RHP | 6'3/180 | R/R | 2015 | Noharden HS, Juncos, PR
7/2/13 - Consistent fb at 84 with good arm side run; topped at 87. 11/5 curve ball with good break. Throws curve for strikes. Changeup with sink and good downward action. Good mound presence and loose arm. Good overall mechanics.

#7 Andres Negron - SS | 5'7/140 | R/R | 2015 | Puerto Rico Baseball Academy | Juncos, PR
7/3/13 - Advanced defender, plus arm, good footwork, excellent feel and instincts for the game

Raiders Baseball

#32 Jomar Colon - C | 5'8/175 | R/R | 2014 | Republic Costa Rica HS | Caguas, PR
7/1/13 - Small, strong, quick twitch, 1.95 pop time, good receiver, quick release, strong arm, good instincts, throws behind runners well, blocks everything

#3 John Cintron - SS | 6'2/155 | S/R | 2014 | Colegio Guadalupe | San Juan, PR
7/3/13 - Tall and lanky, good stance, nice approach, outstanding potential, poised in the field, smooth, strong and accurate arm

#15 Christian Rivera - 2B | 5'7/135 | R/R | 2015 | Vega Alta, PR
7/3/13 - Small, athletic, good approach at the plate, contact hitter, disciplined lead off hitter, aggressive base runner, nice actions in the field, quick hands and feet, throws well

Renegades 16

#23 Travis Jacklin - SS | 5'7/145 | R/R | 2015 | Royal Palm Beach HS | Royal Palm Beach, FL
7/1/13 - Stocky, good swings, hit it hard, good speed, aggressive on the bases, hustled, worked the count, quick transfer

#5 Shendell Winright – 1B/RHP | 6’1/190 | R/R | 2014 | Royal Palm Beach HS | West Palm Beach, FL
7/2/13 – Lean, athletic body.  Pull side power, drives the LF gap.  Balanced at the plate.  FB 79-81 off the mound.  Raw athlete.

#7 Kyler Abbate - INF | 5'8/140 | R/R | 2016 | Park Vista HS | Lake Worth, FL
7/3/13 - Small, athletic, balanced in the box, level bat path, spray hitter, quick hands to the ball, easy motions at 2B, good range, runs well

South Florida Breakers Underclass

#16 Ryan Smith - 1B | R/R | 2014 | Pembroke Pines, FL
7/3/13 - Big and strong, good bat speed, nice rhythm and load, gap power, makes hard contact, soft hands at 1B, fields it out front

#13 Joey Baez - 3B | R/R | 2015 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
7/3/13 - Strong on pitches in, pullside power, balance, barrels ball consistently, good eyes, sure handed, good glove position, good carry on the ball

South Florida Huskies 16

#13 Simon Tronel - OF | R/R | 2016 | Coral Springs, FL
7/1/13 - Thin, slap hitter, uses the whole field, good barrel accuracy, excellent range, good angles, coves ground, plus runner, uses speed within the game

#18 Elijah Rodriguez - 3B/C | S/R | 2016 | Boca Raton, FL
7/1/13 - Easy strong swing, good barrel accuracy, quick feet, good lateral movements, sure hands, strong arm, good speed
7/3/13 - Athletic behind the plate, good energy, quick effective footwork, shot arm stroke that produces accurate results with carry

#12 Chad McDaniel - 1B | S/R | 2017 | Coral Springs, FL
7/1/13 - Athletic, line drive hitter, uses the whole field, good contact, solid defensively, good around the bases

St. Lucie Select

#12 Robert Ocassio - OF | 5'10/160 | R/R | 2016 | Port St. Lucie HS | Port St. Lucie, FL
7/2/13 - Athletic, quick, plus power, strong positive actions in box, level bat path, quick hands

#13 John Cunningham - INF | 6/157 | R/R | 2015 | Community Christian HS | Port St. Lucie, FL
7/2/13 - Long legs, short compact swing, line drive approach, level bat path, hits where its pitched

#24 Joey Frietas - INF | 5'10/166 | R/R | 2015 | Centenial HS | Port. St. Lucie, FL
7/2/13 - Long legs, athletic, gap stroke, quick hands, level bat path, good barrel accuracy

#6 Eddie McKenna – 3B | 6’2/215 | R/R | 2014 | Jensen Beach HS | Port St. Lucie, FL
7/3/13 – Strong, athletic build.  Pull hitter with quick hands, plus power.  Aggressive on the basepaths.  Strong arm.

Tampa Empire 16

#12 Scotty McGuire - C | R/R | 2016 | Wharton HS | Tampa, FL
7/3/13 - Strong build, balanced, good rhythm, hits where its pitched, nice approach, quick in, good power, 2.15 pop time

Top American Prospects 16

#13 Emilio Marrufo – 3B/2B | 6’0/160 | R/R | 2015 | Yucatan Mexico HS | Sunrise, FL
7/2/13 – Strong, slender, long legs.  Level bat path and a short swing to the ball.  Gap-to-gap power.  High energy player with good plate discipline and approach.  Soft hands with a good arm across the diamond.  4.7 home-to-first.  Good instincts on basepaths.  Team player.

#17 Juan Rodriguez – SS | 5’9/155 | L/R | 2017 | Coral Glades HS | Tamarac, FL
7/3/13 – Small, athletic build.  Nice hands through the ball.  Simple and balanced approach with clean, easy stroke.  Line drive hitter.

The Naturals 16

#9 Mitchell Malachi - SS | 5'9/130 | R/R | 2015 | Gainesville HS | Gainesville, FL
7/1/13 - Slender, spray hitter, athletic and quick, good baseball IQ, fields position well, accurate arm, good baserunner

#22 Jackson Reddish - 3B | 6/195 | L/R | 2014 | Bradford HS | Faiford, FL
7/1/13 - Strong, athletic, good balance in the box, good bat path, contact hitter, fields position well

Utica Brewers 16

#11 Zach Schneider - RHP | 5'10/175 | R/R | 2015 | American Heritage Delray HS | Boca Raton, FL
7/1/13 - Medium build, FB: 80-81mph, good off-speed, arm side run, good poise and command, solid mechanics

#3 Tyler Levine - SS | 5'8/165 | R/R | 2016 | Oxbridge Academy | Palm Beach, FL
7/1/13 - Slender, athletic, good barrel accuracy, nice approach, runs well, solid glove, good accurate throws

#12 Frank Fernandez - 3B | 6/180 | R/R | 2015 | American Heritage Delray HS | Delray Beachm, FL
7/1/13 - Tall, athletic, solid in the box, balanced, gap to gap, good actions at 3B, feet work, strong arm

#1 Alex Cordez - 1B | 5'10/170 | L/L | 2016 | Atlantic HS | Palm Beach, FL
7/3/13 - Small, athletic, quick twitch, balanced throughout, short line drive bat path, power potential, aggressive on the bases

#2 Dylan Santalo - SS | 5'8/140 | R/R | 2016 | John I. Leonard HS | Palm Beach, FL
7/3/13 - Small, athletic, well balanced contact hitter, gap potential, short and quick, uses the whole field, athletic actions, short quick arm stroke with carry, instinctive baserunner, plus runner