Black Bear Classic - Data Scope

Pitchers

Dominic Ferreira, CBU 2027 Scout Team McCoy, Uncommitted (RHP, 2027)

Projectable 6’3 athletic frame and a four pitch mix that allowed him to attack hitters in multiple ways. Has tons of confidence on the mound. He rides his back side well through the delivery and has a cross body finish that creates deception and helps the ball jump out of his hand. Showed confidence in the curveball, landing it for strikes and using it to finish hitters. 

Fastball

• Avg Velo: 87.3 mph | T 91 mph
• Avg Spin: 2100 rpm
• Avg Movement: 7.6 HB | 17 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Ferreira’s fastball was the foundation of his arsenal. It has plenty of carry through the zone with 17 IVB while maintaining plenty of arm side movement combined with his cross body delivery. The mix of extension, movement, and deception allowed this pitch to generate tons of uncomfortable swings. 

Curveball

• Avg Velo: 71.6 mph | T 72 mph
• Avg Spin: 2100 rpm
• Avg Movement: -6.2 HB | -12.3 IVB
• Pitch Profile: The curve gives hitters a much different look from the fastball and worked well as a change of pace pitch and using it to create deception especially after establishing the heater.

Slider

• Avg Velo: 75 mph | T 76 mph
• Avg Spin: 1850 rpm
• Avg Movement: -4.0 HB | 
• Pitch Profile: The slider served as a great option for him to use and gave hitters a tighter breaking look to think about compared to the curveball. While not used as frequently, it added another layer to the arsenal and allowed him to show multiple different breaking looks. 

Changeup

• Avg Velo: 82 mph | T 85 mph
• Avg Spin 2100 rpm
• Avg Movement: 11.2 HB | 
• Pitch Profile: The changeup was an interesting pitch because of its high spin but tons of movement, it gave hitters problems and was hard for them to barrel up. It was a great option for him to also be able to deploy. 

Dominic showed a very mature pitching profile, highlighted by his four pitch mix and distinct cross body delivery.  His combination of present stuff, movement, and feel for pitching made him a nightmare for opposing hitters all weekend. The curve, slider, and change each gave different looks to hitters allowing Ferreira to keep them from getting comfortable in the box. Combined with a projectable frame and deceptive delivery, he showed the type of arsenal and pitchability to continue to progress and draw attention moving forward. 

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Owen Lenzen, Florida Dodgers Scout, Uncommitted, (3B/RHP, 2028)

A true physical presence on the mound, he displays great traits as a power arm. His true three pitch mix gave hitters fits all day, highlighted by his fastball that reached 90 multiple times. That pitch kept hitters honest as he also showed them a very low spin split/change that would drop off at the last second and also a tight spinning curveball that had plenty of depth. 

Fastball 

• Avg Velo: 88.4 mph | T 90mph
• Avg Spin: 2200 rpm
• Avg Movement: 6.8 HB | 18.74 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Has great carry through the zone and plays and plays well in the upper half and stays above barrels. When he needed to make a pitch he would lean on the fastball, touching 90 multiple times on strikeouts. Has average armside movement but his power and extension makes it jump on hitters. 

Changeup/Splitter 

• Avg Velo: 80.2 mph | T 81mph
• Avg Spin: 1000 rpm
• Avg Movement: 12.6 HB | .72 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Plays really well off the fastball and has greatly reduced spin compared to it. It came down to ~900rpm multiple times and with very low IVB it gives the pitch a true sinking look that drops off at the last minute and creates a different look off the fastball. Projects as an extremely useful weapon moving forward that keeps hitters off balance. 

Curveball

• Avg Velo: 71.4 mph | T 73mph
• Avg Spin: 2800rpm
• Avg Movement: -9.1 HB | -17.5 IVB
• Pitch Profile: A traditional curve that has sharp depth with high spin. Moves aggressively downward and has a heavy vertical separation compared to his fastball. It has a great combination of spin, depth, and gloveside movement that causes  hitters to chase below the zone. 

Lenzen showed a polished three pitch mix highlighted by a plus fastball with significant carry, a low spin splitter, and a high spin curveball with sharp depth. Combined with a very athletic and projectable frame, he attacked hitters with intent and authority with his over the top arm slot and showed why he continues to draw attention as a young arm with plenty of upside moving forward. 

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Logan Chatman, Canes Central 17u Scout, Uncommitted (RHP, 2027) 

 A fluid RHP with clean operation and a whippy arm action that allows the ball to jump out of his hand. Stays stacked throughout leg lift and maintains a repeatable motion throughout the delivery while working down the mound with intent. Repeats the operation well and shows feel for a really projectable three pitch mix. 

Fastball (4SFB)

• Avg Velo: 88.6 mph | T 89 mph
• Avg Spin: 2100 rpm
• Avg Movement: 8.2 HB | 15.6 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Shows good blend of carry and armside movement through the zone/ Works upper 80s and with over 15 IVB it plays well in the upper half of the zone. The mix of ride and movement gives this pitch the ability to miss barrels and attack hitters early in counts.

Slider 

• Avg Velo: 77 mph | T 72 mph
• Avg Spin: 1900 rpm 
• Avg Movement: -2.7 HB | -5.6 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Has short and late break with moderate depth and enough shape and horizontal movement to create separation from the fastball. Projects as a solid secondary pitch that can generate chase and mess with hitters timing.

Changeup

• Avg Velo: 74.5 mph | T 75 mph
• Avg Spin: 1800 rpm
• Avg Movement: -2.1 HB | -1 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Shows good velocity separation off the fastball and has a lot of depth. Low spring and slight horizontal movement but drops off at the last minute. A very useful third pitch that gives hitters something else to think about. 

Chatman showed a complete three pitch mix highlighted by his upper 80s fastball. Profile isn't built around raw stuff, more about having three pitches all with distinct shapes. The slider provides a quality secondary look with glove-side action and the changeup has enough velocity differential to keep hitters off balance. The fluid operation, athleticism, and ability to attack hitters with three different shapes makes him an intriguing uncommitted arm in the 2027 class. 

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Samuel Lowe, East Cobb Astros Navy, University of West Alabama (RHP, 2027)

Big right RHP who operates from a three-quarter with whippy arm action and efficient lower half usage and rotation throughout the delivery. Has a feel for a complete three pitch mix and pitches with intent. The delivery creates deception and allows his secondary pitches to play effectively off the fastball. 

Fastball 

• Avg Velo: 86 mph | T 87 mph
• Avg Spin: 2000 rpm
• Avg Movement: 5.6 HB | 7.5 IVB
• Pitch Profile: His fastball worked in the upper 80s and was the foundation of his arsenal. The pitch shows enough movement to avoid barrels and allows him to establish the zone early in counts. 

Slider

• Avg Velo: 74 mph | T 76 mph
• Avg Spin: 1900 rpm
• Avg Movement: 10.8 HB | -1.3 IVB
• Pitch Profile: A tight spinning slider that gives hitters a different look off of the fastball. He showed feel for the pitch and used it very effectively even early in counts and when he needed a strike. 

Changeup

• Avg Velo: 78.6 mph | T 80 mph
• Avg Spin: 1400 rpm
• Avg Movement: 12.1 HB | 6.4 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Arguably his best pitch, it shows great movement across the zone with very noticeable fade and depth making it difficult for hitters to make good contact. The pitch plays really well off the rest of the mix and was a big reason he was able to keep hitters off balance. 

Lowes ability to mix three pitches with different movement profiles was one of the more impressive aspects of his player profile. His fastball establishes the zone, the slider creates sweep to the glove side and the changeup is a good third option with plenty of movement giving hitters multiple looks during an at bat. 

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Kaz Matsuo, MVP New England, Uncommitted (RHP, 2029)

A very mature underclassman pitcher with an efficient and repeatable delivery and dynamic arm action. He did a great job of sequencing his fastball-slider combination, creating plenty of uncomfortable at bats and consistently getting hitters to expand the zone. Despite being a young pitcher, he showed advanced ability to spin the ball as well and attacked batters with a mature approach.

Fastball: 

• Avg Velo: 85 mph | T 87 mph
• Avg Spin: 2100 rpm
• Avg Movement: 16.4 HB | 12 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Shows plenty of life through the zone while having elite horizontal movement that allowed this pitch to generate whiffs and plenty of weak contact. It plays great out of his compact delivery, jumping out of his hand and attacking hitters. 

Slider:

• Avg Velo: 77 mph | T 80 mph
• Avg Spin: 2300 rpm
• Avg Movement: -15 HB | -13 IVB
• Pitch Profile: The slider stood out completely, especially with him being such a young arm. It had very sharp gloveside movement to go along with plenty of depth. The shape and spin characteristics made it generate tons of uncomfortable swings and gave him a reliable weapon when ahead in counts. 

Matsuo’s combination of age and present ability was what stood out the most. He already shows plenty of velocity, pitch shapes, and natural spin that is typically seen in older players. The fastball and slider complement each other well, creating two very different movement profiles. 

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Nate Kessell, MVP New England Marucci 2028, Uncommitted (LHP, 2028)

Athletic southpaw with a legitimate three-pitch mix and advanced feel for sequencing. Worked with pace and attacked hitters early, running the fastball up to 87 mph with arm-side run while pairing it with a sharp slider and tumbling changeup. The low slot and crossfire delivery create deception and make for uncomfortable at-bats, allowing the arsenal to play up. High-follow uncommitted arm with plenty to like moving forward.

Fastball: 

• Avg Velo: 85 mph | T 87 mph
• Avg Spin: 2000 rpm
• Avg Movement: -12.5 HB | 9.1 IVB
• Pitch Profile: A solid foundation for his arsenal, he relied on it to set the tone in at bats. It has great horizontal movement that allows it to jam lefties and move away from righties making it a legitimate swing and miss pitch.

Changeup:

• Avg Velo: 80 mph | T 82 mph
• Avg Spin: 1900 rpm
• Avg Movement: -17 HB | 11.2 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Played extremely well off his fastball with tons of horizontal movement and a big enough velocity differential to disrupt timing with hitters. Plays like a fastball out of his hand and just keeps diving low and away from righty bats.

Slider/Curveball:

• Avg Velo: 71 mph | T 72 mph
• Avg Spin: 2300 rpm
• Avg Movement: 10.7 HB | 5.9 IVB
• Pitch Profile: A tight spinning breaking ball, he was able to consistently land it in the zone for strikes in important counts. Showed great command with it and was a very reliable option off the fastball.

Kessell is a big, athletic left handed pitcher who works with intent and power. He works extremely fast on the mound which causes a lot of problems for hitters, especially coming out of his deceptive three quarter arm slot. He showed great ability to sequence pitches and generated a ton of whiffs against right handed hitters because of the run he is able to get on his fastball and changeup. 

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Tyler Wagner, On Deck O’s 17u Hill, Uncommitted (RHP, 2027)

Wagner is a big, physical RHP at 6’4, 205 who showed one of the more intriguing fastball profiles of the entire event. He works from a three-quarter arm slot with long whippy arm action while creating high quality arm-side movement and does a good job of attacking downhill. 

Fastball: 

• Avg Velo: 87 mph | T 90 mph
• Avg Spin: 2400 rpm
• Avg Movement: 17 HB | 13 IVB
• Pitch Profile: The fastball is the standout pitch. Working in the upper 80s and touching 90 a few times, it showed significant horizontal armside movement while maintaining enough carry and spin through the zone to get above barrels. The heater was something he constantly used to get ahead in counts. 

Slider:

• Avg Velo: 76.7 mph | T 78 mph
• Avg Spin: 2100 rpm
• Avg Movement: 4.0 HB | 2.0 IVB
• Pitch Profile: The slider provided a solid option off of the fastball. It's a tighter slider that has action that plays well off the heater, giving hitters a different look and speed to account for. 

His combination of size, arm action, and fastball movement makes him a very intriguing follow in the 2027 class. The fastball is currently the pitch carrying his arsenal, which shows both plenty of velocity and movement that makes it difficult for opposing hitters to get barrels on it. As he continues to develop physically and refine the secondary stuff, there is a solid foundation in place with the fastball that already shows high quality characteristics that should only strengthen as he adds velocity. 

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Philip Soltes, MVP New England Marucci, Uncommitted (LHP, 2027)

Athletic LHP, dynamic and repeatable delivery with high leg kick. Creates deception from three-quarter arm slot, especially to LHH. Keeps hitters of balance and flashed ability to get swings and misses with the fastball and breaking ball. He put together an impressive outing, striking out six guys while consistently keeping opposing hitters off balance.

Fastball:

• Avg Velo: 86.3 mph | T 86 mph 
• Avg Spin: 1900 rpm
• Avg Movement: -5.1 HB | 18.2 IVB
• Pitch Profile: His fastball is what he relies the most on. He creates a ton of carry through the zone. The combination of the deceptive three quarter arm slot. He showed confidence with this pitch throughout his outing and was able to generate whiffs. 

Changeup:

• Avg Velo: 75.3 mph | T 76 mph 
• Avg Spin: 850 rpm 
• Avg Movement: -12.0 HB | -16 IVB 
• Pitch Profile: The changeup was a great pitch to watch him deploy, the very low spin rate creates plenty of movement and separation off fastball and drops off the table at the last minute. It has a ton of movement both horizontal and depth.   

Slider:

• Avg Velo: 75.8 mph | T 76 mph
• Avg Spin: 2450 rpm 
• Avg Movement: 9.2 HB | 4.7 IVB
• Pitch Profile: The slider provided another distinct look within the mix. The higher spin characteristics helped create sharper breaking shape, allowing it to play well off the fastball. 

Soltes showed a polished three pitch mix built around his fastball that plays with significant carry through the zone. The changeup stands out because of its movement profile and the ability to play off of the fastball. It drops off the table at the last second and generates a lot of whiffs and weak grounder, while the slider gives a great third look with a different shape. Combined with his athletic, repeatable delivery and arm slot, he consistently keeps hitters uncomfortable in the box. His ability to mix pitches, miss bats, and generate weak contact give him a very projectable foundation moving forward.

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Nolan Plourde, MVP New England, Uncommitted (RHP, 2027) 

Projectable 6'2" frame with more strength still to come. Features a free and easy arm action with downhill direction to the plate, allowing the fastball-slider combination to play effectively. Generated plenty of swing-and-miss throughout the outing, with both pitches producing chase and keeping hitters uncomfortable. 

Fastball

• Avg Velo: 87.2 mph | T 88 mph
• Avg Spin: 2000 rpm
• Avg Movement: 6.7 HB | 13.9 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Working in the upper 80s this pitch was something he relied on heavily throughout the event. It had enough carry on it that made it play really well in the top of the zone. It comes out of his hand with a ton of zip and is a pitch he has a lot of confidence in, using it to establish the zone throughout the weekend. 

Slider

• Avg Velo: 75.4 mph | T 77
• Avg Spin: 2100
• Avg Movement: -7.5 HB | 0.3 IVB
• Pitch Profile: The slider was a tight spinner that served as his main secondary pitch. It had enough glove side movement to generate whiffs but was mostly used to generate weak contact and play off the fastball. 

His size, athleticism, and ability to pitch effectively with two pitches projects him well. The fastball shows plenty of life in the zone to miss bats, while the slider was an extremely reliable secondary pitch with a totally different movement profile. The delivery is clean and repeatable, and he showed the ability to create weak contact and make hitters uncomfortable. 

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Hitters

Henkel Acevedo, Palmetto Blacksmiths 17u, West Virginia Commit (OF, 2026)

Big 6'4" 210-pound frame with a relaxed, open stance and effortless bat-to-ball skills. Showed adjustability by extending on a pitch down and away for a line-drive single, then continued his loud offensive day by keeping the weight back and unloading on a pitch for a towering home run. Consistent loud contact from the future Mountaineer.  

Key Batted Ball

• EV: 103.9 mph
• LA: 12.6°

Acevedo's strength has been on full display throughout the entire event, highlighted by his 103.9 towering home run that showcased his effortless power. He does a great job of keeping his weight back before firing through contact which allows him to generate leverage and power. The combination of his size, strength, and ability to get the barrel on the ball gives him a mature offensive look. With his physicality and athleticism already in place, the bat projects to continue producing damage at the next level. 

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Jose Medina, Palmetto Blacksmiths 17u (OF, 2028)

Athletic left-handed hitter capped off an impressive weekend by delivering a walk-off single up the middle to secure the Black Bear Classic championship. Impacted the game on both sides of the ball, also tossing a complete game with eight strikeouts while helping lead his team to the title. 

Key Batted ball

• EV: 97.8 mph
• LA: 42°

Mediana arguably put together the most impressive total showing from any player at this event. His power was on full display every time he stepped up to the plate, especially in the quarterfinals where he led the game off with a triple to the left center gap and then followed that up with a pull side homer with a 42 degree launch. His absurdly fast hands and natural power make him a very intriguing prospect as he continues to grow as a player. 

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Jake Rios, MVP New England, Uncommitted (SS, 2027)

Athletic uncommitted shortstop from the Northeast with a strong lower half and quick hands through the zone. Shows quick hands through the zone and gets barrels on the ball with intent. The offensive profile is highlighted by loud contact to both gaps. 

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 100.1
• LA: 25°

Rios produced one of the louder batted balls of the event highlighted by a 100.1 exit velo RBI double to the left center gap. He has great bat speed and an athletic frame which allows him to show power to both gaps. His current athleticism and offensive traits already allow him to produce damage when squared up, while continued strength development could unlock additional power moving forward. 

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Drake Massey, Scorpions 2027, Uncommitted (OF/3B, 2027)

A big body 3rd baseman with an athletic 6’5” frame and more to fill out. Very compact swing with hands low at delivery and then quick through the zone and generates plenty of loud contact to the pull side. 

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 98mph 
• LA: 12° 

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. 

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Christopher England, Wow Factor American 17u, Uncommitted (1B/3B, 2027)

Physical 6'2 frame w/ easy power. Hands fly through the zone w/ high finish. Launches it over the LF fence for a HR. 

Key Batted Ball: 

• EV: 99 mph 
• LA: 37 º 

England displayed the ability to impact the baseball, highlighted by a homerun to left field at almost 100 mph off the bat. He has an athletic frame that provides natural power, what stood out was how compact and efficient his swing is despite his size. His hands work quickly through the zone and allow him to generate power without needing a large load up at the plate. 

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Jarod Flowers, CBU 2027 Scout Team McCoy, Uncommitted (SS, 2027) 

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. 

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 102mph (HR)
• LA: 28° 

A natural athlete with an athletic frame even for his size. Confident in the box with plenty of room to grow and keep adding power. Has a smooth effortless swing through the zone that generates plenty of power and loud contact. A very fluid runner and displayed real speed on the bases too, providing a threat any time he gets on base. giving him the framework to be a dangerous offensive player as he continues to develop. 

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Brayden Kirk, The Wolfpack, Uncommitted (RF, 2028)

Big body and an athletic two sport athlete who's committed to play football at Shepherd University. Has an open stance with a very simple and controlled operation that's very smooth through the zone. The raw power is on display with great bat speed that allows the ball to carry off the barrel.

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 100 mph 
• LA: 10°

Kirk produced triple digit exit velocity with his natural power and showcased his present strength and bat speed. The simple operation, athletic profile, and ability to produce hard contact make him an interesting follow in the 2028 class. As he continues to develop there will be additional offensive upside remaining.

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Theo Lima, Ontario Yankees, Uncommitted (OF, 2027) 

Lima has had one of the more impressive offensive looks of the event, displaying his ability to get the barrel on the ball with authority. The uncommitted outfielder has an open stance and does a good job of staying through the zone and also displays quick hands and is able to spray the ball to all fields. He has natural strength that allows for easy and effortless power. 

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 105.6 mph
• LA: 15.7°

His 105.6 EV hit was one of the hardest hit balls of the entire weekend. His swing is smooth and his quick hands allow him to stay through the baseball and consistently work the middle of the field, where he also had a 96 mph EV double to the right center gap. His combination of raw strength, bat speed, and all field ability gives him a well rounded offensive profile. As he continues to develop there will be additional potential power in the bat to be unlocked

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Beau Hite, Canes South 16u, Uncommitted (SS, 2028)

Hite was a standout performer throughout the event, showing a great combination of speed, athleticism, and power from shortstop. The young infielder displayed a confident approach and consistently made hard contact with the baseball, highlighted by one of the louder doubles of the weekend. 

Key Batted ball:

• EV: 102.7 mph
• LA: 29.8°

Hite projects as a very well rounded infielder moving forward. He showcased his ability to impact the baseball with authority, demonstrating both present strength and bat speed. The swing works really efficiently through the zone, allowing him to create plenty of leverage at contact while still maintaining control of the barrel. His ability to produce that kind of exit velocity while also getting the ball in the air points to some real offensive upside as he continues to develop. 

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Jose Doubront, Palmetto Blacksmiths 17u, Uncommitted (3B, 2026)

Physical corner infielder that put together an impressive day at the plate, helping lead his team to a Black Bear championship. Collected four hits, including a pair of doubles, while consistently staying on the barrel and producing loud contact throughout the event. Continues to show impact with the bat and reliable defense at the hot corner, making him a high-follow uncommitted prospect. 

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 103.2 mph
• LA: 18.2°

Another standout from the Palmetto 17u squad, Doubront punished baseball the entire event. What stood out the most was his ability to generate hard contact almost every time he got the barrel on it. It wasn't just one loud swing he had, he repeatedly generated high quality exit velocities throughout the event and was able to hit it hard to all fields. He swung with intent every time, and the barrel felt like it always found the ball, putting pressure on pitchers and defenses every time he stepped into the box. He has a mix of natural power, great approach, and consistent impact that gives him a plus offensive foundation moving forward. 

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Charlie McCrory, Canes South 16u, Uncommitted (3B, 2028)

Strong lower half with quality separation that allows the hands to stay back and work efficiently through the zone. Showed impressive barrel control while driving an RBI triple into the left-center field gap, continuing to impact the baseball with authority and create extra-base damage. 

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 98 mph
• LA: 22° 

McCrory has a big frame with easy power through the zone. He was a presence in the box and displayed a really compact but fast swing where his hands fly through the zone and impact the baseball with authority. He showcased the ability to drive the ball to all fields consistently, not just relying on pull side power. 

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Evan Mackey, Mid Atlantic Orioles, Uncommitted (C, 2027)

Uses a toe-tap load to get on time and elevates the baseball with good extension through contact. Drove a double off the top of the fence, showcasing present impact and the ability to drive the baseball with authority to all parts of the field.

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 100 mph
• LA: 24.3° 

Mackey has a compact and athletic build, which translates exactly to how he swings the bat. His hands are quick and he consistently gets barrels on pitches and showed the ability to hit it to both gaps. To go along with defense behind the plate, he projects well as a multi tool player.

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Duel Threat

Tucker Siffri, Anchor Bats 16u, Uncommitted (3B/RHP, 2028)

Smooth and repeatable delivery. Flashes a FB in the low to mid 80s and the ability to command the off-speed. Offensively, shows the ability to control the barrel and produce loud contact to the pull-side.  

Fastball (4SFB)

• Avg Velo: 84.3 mph | T 85 mph
• Avg Spin: 2000 rpm
• Avg Movement: 15.6 HB | 13 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Shows armside movement with significant horizontal break while maintaining enough carry through the zone to miss barrels. Can work up to 85 and with the run it attacks both sides of the plate from different angels. 

Changeup 

• Avg Velo: 75.6 mph | T 77 mph
• Avg Spin: 1350 rpm
• Avg Movement: 14.6 HB | 10 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Quality armside fade with strong velocity separation off the fastball. 

Slider 

• Avg Velo: 73.4 mph | T 74 mph
• Avg Spin: 2300 rpm
• Avg Movement: -12.7 HB | -1.3 IVB
• Pitch Profile: Tight slider that has clear separation from both fastball and changeup. Gets enough depth to generate chase when located below the zone. 

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 102.7
• LA: 29.8°

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. Sequences his pitches well, using the fastball/slider combination to his advantage with almost a 28” horizontal movement differential between the two pitches. Also displayed plus power at the plate with a 102.7 EV double. Intriguing uncommitted duel threat from South Carolina to follow. 

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