Black Bear Classic - Top Performers Day 1

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Dean Tober  (‘28, NC) • 3B/RHP • 6’3 235lb

Physical right-handed hitter with a wide stance and powerful lower half. Displays easy power through the swing, getting the barrel out front and launching a home run over the left-field wall with authority.

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Alden Lewis (‘27, FL) • OF/SS • 5’8 135lb

Athletic right-handed hitter that continues to create loud contact with a knack for finding the barrel. Stayed through the baseball and drove a line drive for his third hit of the day, continuing an impressive offensive performance.

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Theo Lima (‘27,CAN) • OF • Uncommitted • 5’10” 180lb

Creates loud contact and drives a 2B off the wall, showing present strength and explosiveness. Stays through the zone well and produces carry off the barrel.

2B: 93 mph

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Alex Asmus (‘27,MN) • C • Uncommitted • 6’3” 175lb

Quick, efficient move to the baseball and drove a two-run double to center field with authority. Creates lift through contact and shows present strength in the barrel, producing impact to the middle of the field in a key run-scoring situation.

2B: 92 mph
LA: 21°

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Joshua Brooks (‘29,NC) • UTIL • 5’10” 190lb

Found the barrel and hammered a single into left field, continuing to show the ability to impact the baseball. Uses a long stride to create momentum into contact and pairs it with fast hands through the zone, producing loud contact off the barrel.

EV: 102 mph

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Hudson Bradford (‘29,GA) • C • 5’10” 170lb

Gets down into the load and explodes the barrel through the zone, producing loud contact to the pull side. Drove a double into left field and showcased impressive present strength, creating impact off the barrel and extra-base damage.

2B: 101 mph
LA: 17°

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Ryder Hodgkinson (‘26,FL) • OF • Uncommitted • 6’1” 200lb

Wide stance with a toe-tap load and hands that fly through the zone. Maintains a simple approach at the plate, allowing him to use the entire field. Stayed through the baseball and drove a double to right field, continuing to show quality barrel control and consistent contact.

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Drake Massey (‘27) • OF • Uncommitted • 6’5” 198lb

Found the barrel and drove an RBI double into the left-center field gap, showcasing the ability to impact the baseball with authority. Stayed through the zone well and produced loud contact to the big part of the field, continuing to show present strength and extra-base impact.

EV: 98 mph
LA: 12°

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Jake Armiger ('27,MD) • Uncommitted • RHP • 5’11 180lb

Slightly open stance with a small, quick leg kick and a competitive presence in the box. Stayed through the baseball and drove a walk-off RBI single back up the middle, delivering in a clutch moment for his team.

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Aiden Marnati ('27,FL) • Uncommitted • 1B • 6’1 190lb

Simple, balanced load with obvious power throughout the operation. Got the barrel out front and drove a solo home run to the left-center field gap, creating loud impact and showcasing the strength in the swing.

EV: 97 mph
LA: 31°

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Clark Chase ('29,VA) • 1B/LHP • 6’4 210lb

Projectable 6'4" 210-pound left-hander with a low, funky three-quarter arm slot that creates a difficult look for hitters. The fastball showed quality arm-side run and paired well with the slider, while plus extension down the mound and a strong front side helped everything play up. Intriguing arm with plenty of projection remaining.

FB: 83-86 mph
SL: 67-68 mph

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Kamran Sainani ('29,NC) • OF • 5’10 150lb

Tall hands with a simple load and an efficient path through the zone. Stayed through the baseball and shot a single through the left side, then continued to stay hot at the plate by turning on a pitch and driving a double down the left-field line. Continues to show plus bat-to-ball skills and consistent barrel accuracy.

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Alex Goltsch (‘27,NC) • Uncommitted • CF • 5’11 165lb

Athletic center fielder with quality bat-to-ball skills and efficient use of the lower half to generate power. Showed quick bat speed, turning on the pitch and driving a hard-hit single to left field while continuing to impact the baseball consistently.

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Brennan Fudger ('28,SC) • Uncommitted • UTL • 5’10 175lb

Balanced stance with a leg kick and strong connection throughout the load. Stays in the legs and drove a run-scoring single back up the middle, continuing to produce quality contact. Stayed hot throughout the game and showcased plus bat-to-ball skills again with a line-drive RBI single up the middle.

EV: 98 mph

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Koleby Benson (‘27,FL) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’4” 235lb

Physical 6’4” frame with a compact arm action and efficient delivery throughout the outing. The fastball plays up at the top of the zone and he showed the ability to command it to both sides of the plate, while the slider provided a quality secondary look. Intriguing uncommitted arm with a strong physical presence on the mound.

FB: 85-87 mph
SL: 68-70 mph

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Gavin Stec (‘28,SC) • RHP/1B • Uncommitted • 6’1” 165lb

Continued an impressive day at the event while showcasing his two-way ability. Fluid arm action on the mound helped keep hitters off balance throughout the outing, effectively mixing the fastball and curveball while attacking the zone with confidence.

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Logan Chatman (‘27,NC) • RHP • Uncommitted • 5’9” 165lb

Whippy arm with a fluid arm action and quality athleticism throughout the delivery. Stays stacked over the rubber and maintains tension through the move, working down the mound with intent. Fastball showed life through the zone and continues to make for an intriguing uncommitted arm.

FB: 88 mph

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Jarod Flowers ('27,FL) • Uncommitted • UTL • 5’10 168lb

Easy juice from the 5'10" 170-pound right-handed hitter. Works from a no-stride setup and gets the barrel through the zone quickly, creating power to the pull side. Launched a home run over the trees, showcasing the strength and impact in the bat.

HR: 102 mph
LA: 28°

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Caleb Piehler ('27,NV) • Uncommitted • RHP • 5’11 165lb

Projectable right-hander with an over-the-top arm slot and quality feel for the mound. Filled the strike zone with multiple pitches throughout the outing, showing confidence and command. The slider featured late depth and generated plenty of swing-and-miss against hitters.

FB: 88-89 mph
SL: 73-74 mph

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Nolan Caulder (‘29,NC) • 3B • 6’0” 180lb

Creates leverage throughout the load and stays balanced through the swing. Quick barrel works through the zone with authority, producing a pull-side home run and continuing to show the ability to impact the baseball.

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Brayden Kirk (‘28,FL) • OF • Shepherd University Commit • 6’2” 210lb

Open stance with a simple, effective operation into the baseball. The two-sport athlete and Shepherd University football commit showed off the bat speed with a loud pull-side line drive single, creating hard contact and impact off the barrel.

EV: 100 mph
LA: 10°

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Walker Thomason (‘27,SC) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3” 200lb

Athletic, projectable 6’3” 200-pound frame that moves well down the mound. The ball jumps out of the hand from an over-the-top arm action, and he showed the ability to command the fastball to both sides of the plate throughout the outing. Intriguing uncommitted arm with plenty of upside.

FB: 85-89 mph

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Devon Pascarella (‘27,SC) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’0” 170lb

Fluid over-the-top arm action with the ball jumping out of the hand. Showed swing-and-miss ability throughout the outing, utilizing a slider that tunnels effectively off the fastball and keeps hitters uncomfortable. Athletic arm that continues to show quality traits on the mound.

FB: 85-88 mph

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Jay Mound (‘27,MN) • OF • Uncommitted • 5’9” 170lb

Athletic presence in the box with a simple setup and easy takeaway. Creates depth with the barrel and keeps it tight through the zone, hammering a loud three-RBI double into the left-center field gap. Good-looking uncommitted player from the Midwest region that continues to show offensive upside.

EV: 95 mph

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Tucker Siffri (‘28,SC) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3” 210lb

Physical 6’3” 210-pound right-hander with a fastball working in the mid-to-upper 80s and quality feel for the slider. Went to the breaking ball often throughout the outing, creating horizontal action and a tough look out of the hand for right-handed hitters. Intriguing uncommitted arm from South Carolina to follow.

FB: Mid-Upper 80s

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Chance Baidsen (‘28,FL) • 1B • Uncommitted • 6’4” 240lb

Extra-large 6’4” 240-pound frame with plenty of present strength and power. Showed the ability to impact the baseball by barreling a hard-hit ball through the infield, continuing to flash the offensive upside and physicality that make him an intriguing uncommitted bat.

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Sam Middleton (’28,SC) • SS • Uncommitted • 5’10 180lb

Stood out defensively at shortstop by consistently doing the little things well. Always on time with his feet, stayed active pre-pitch, and showed sure hands with a quick, accurate release across the diamond. Reliable defender that can really pick it and continues to make a strong impression at the event.

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Cole Tucholski (‘28,PA) • LHP • Uncommitted • 6’2” 190lb

Uncommitted left-hander that looked sharp in his Day 1 start. Commanded the fastball throughout the outing, working primarily in the upper 80s, while pairing it with an above-average slider he consistently landed for strikes. Clean delivery, repeats the operation well, and showed quality mound presence from start to finish.

FB: 86-88 mph

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Philip Soltes ('27, CT) • LHP • Uncommitted • 6'0" 180lb

Athletic LHP, dynamic and repeatable delivery w/ high leg kick. Creates deception from 3/4 arm slot, especially to LHH. Keeps hitters of balance and flashed ability to get S/M w/ FB & BB.

6Ks through 3IP.

FB: 84-85, T86 mph / 2000 rpm

BB: 68-71 mph / 1800 rpm

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