Black Bear Classic - Top Performers Day 5

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Beau Hite ('28,SC) • SS • Uncommitted • 5'10" 145lb


Showed serious impact at the plate, driving a loud single to left field. Creates leverage throughout the swing and produces explosive contact, demonstrating present strength and the ability to drive the baseball with authority despite a lean, projectable frame.


EV: 103 mph / 28°


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Henkel Acevedo ('26,SC) • OF • West Virginia Commit • 6'4" 210lb


The West Virginia signee got all of this pitch and launched it into the trees, continuing an impressive week at the plate. Works from a controlled toe-tap hover with a smooth swing and present bat speed, allowing the physical 6’4” frame to create easy impact. Consistently stayed on the barrel throughout the event and showed the offensive upside that makes him an intriguing follow heading into Morgantown.


EV: 100 mph


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Hayden Whitcher ('27,CT) • LHP • Uncommitted • 5'10" 190lb


Dominated hitters from a low three-quarter slot, creating deception with a late release that allowed the baseball to get on hitters quickly. Worked effectively off a fastball-slider combination, with the slider showing late action and generating consistent swing-and-miss throughout the outing. Filled up the strike zone and punched out nine over four scoreless innings.


FB: 82-83 T84 mph
SL: 72-73 T74 mph

4 IP: 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 9 K


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Charlie McCrory ('28,SC) • 3B • Uncommitted • 6'3" 220lb


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.


3B: 98 mph / 22°


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Beau Green (‘28, NC) • 3B • Uncommitted • 6’1” 165lb


Creates quality impact and drove a double off the left-field wall. Stayed through the baseball with a strong path through contact, producing loud contact and continuing to show the ability to drive the ball with authority.


2B: 94 mph / 30°


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Ethan Haynam (‘29, FL) • MIF • Uncommitted • 5’8” 143lb


Upright stance with an easy takeaway, quick hands, and a slightly uphill bat path. Stayed through the baseball and drove a two-run double into the right-center field gap, producing quality contact and delivering in a run-scoring situation.


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Jose Medina (‘28, SC) • OF / LHP  • Uncommitted • 6' 180lb


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.


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Theo Lima (‘27,ON) • OF/RHP • Uncommitted • 5’10” 185lb


The uncommitted two-way player dominated on the mound and led his team to the Black Bear championship. Clean, easy operation with repeatability throughout the delivery allowed him to command a two-pitch mix and keep a strong offense off balance all game. Worked a complete-game shutout, attacking the zone and limiting traffic while consistently executing pitches in big spots.


FB: 87 mph
SLV: 74 mph

CG Shutout: 7 IP | 3 H | 0 ER | 6 K | 0 BB


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Cannon Cooper (‘28,NC) • SS • Uncommitted • 5’10” 170lb


Twitchy shortstop that stayed behind the baseball with two strikes and lined a leadoff double into the right-center field gap. Dynamic player that impacts the game on both sides of the ball, showing athleticism, instincts, and the ability to defend up the middle. Strong uncommitted follow as the August recruiting period approaches.


2B: 90 mph EV


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Alex Goodwin  (‘27,FL) • MIF • Uncommitted • 5’10” 180lb


Athletic middle infielder with a controlled leg kick and compact, connected swing. Got the barrel out front on a 3-1 count and smoked a single to left field, then immediately showcased his athleticism by swiping second base. Strong uncommitted follow that continues to impact the game in multiple ways.


EV: 97 mph


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Hayden Graham  (‘27,FL) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’5” 200lb


Physical 6'5" 200-pound frame with plenty of projection remaining on the mound. Works from a cross-body delivery that creates deception and allows the baseball to get on hitters late. Uses the long levers effectively while attacking the zone and making for uncomfortable at-bats throughout the outing.


FB: 86-88 mph

BB: 74-75 mph


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Nolan Plourde (‘27,CT) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’2” 190lb


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.


FB: 87-89 mph

SL: 78-81 mph


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Nate Kessell (‘28,CT) • LHP • Uncommitted • 6’1” 190lb


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.


FB: 87 mph
SLV: 72 mph
CH: 80 mph


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Tyson Kass ('28,CT) • C • Uncommitted • 5'9" 165lb


Athletic right-handed hitter continued to find the barrel in the championship game, producing quality contact throughout the day. Stayed through the baseball and drove a two-RBI single back up the middle to center field, delivering in a key run-scoring situation.


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Nicky Vlastos ('28,CT) • 1B • Uncommitted • 6'4" 215lb


Physical 6'4" frame that continued to impact the baseball throughout the week. Stayed on the barrel and drove an RBI single to left field, adding to a strong offensive showing. Consistently created loud contact and showcased the ability to drive the baseball with authority.


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Yamil Soto ('27,SC) • 1B / 3B • Uncommitted • 6'4" 215lb


Shows good weight transfer and creates quality contact out front, driving a hard line drive to center field. Stays connected throughout the swing and produces carry off the barrel, continuing to showcase the ability to impact the baseball with authority.


EV: 90 mph


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John Sokale ('27,CT) • C • Uncommitted • 5’11" 170lb


Athletic right-handed hitter continues to create quality contact from a balanced stance. Stayed through the baseball and drove a two-RBI single back up the middle, delivering a game-tying hit in the seventh inning. Consistently showed the ability to control the barrel and impact the baseball in big moments.


EV: 94 mph

LA: 13°


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Danny Snyder ('28,FL) • C • Uncommitted • 5’11" 165lb


Short, direct path to the baseball with strength through contact. Elevated through the swing and drove a double off the left-field wall, creating loud contact and showcasing the ability to impact the baseball with authority.


2B: 91 mph
LA: 28°


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Kaz Matsuo ('29,CT) • RHP • 5’11" 180lb


Mature underclassman pitcher with a repeatable delivery and dynamic arm action. Effectively tunnels the fastball-slider combination, creating uncomfortable at-bats and consistently getting hitters to expand the zone. Shows advanced feel for sequencing and the ability to generate swing-and-miss with both offerings.


FB: 84-86 mph
SL: 78-80 mph


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