Black Bear Classic Top Performers - Day 2

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Brayden Nunley (‘27, KY) • LHP • Uncommitted • 6’0 170lb

Features a funky, deceptive sidearm delivery that adds plenty of confusion for hitters while still working downhill effectively. Uses a big leg kick in his finish to help generate momentum and drive through release, supported by a lanky frame w/ room to add strength as he matures. Mixes two pitches well—a lively fastball with natural run and a sharp SL creating consistent disruption in timing and keeping batters guessing. Brings a unique look with repeatable mechanics and confidence on the mound.

4ip/6h/2er/2bb/6k

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Brayden Teppara (‘29, NC) • 3B/CF • Uncommitted • 5’11 160lb

Sets up w/ a wide, balanced stance and uses an efficient weight shift, sinking into his backside to build a strong, stable base. Shows quick hands and a smooth, controlled swing, dropping the barrel on this pitch and driving a sharp RBI 2B into the gap. Picks up his 2nd 2B of the game, highlighting his ability to consistently barrel the baseball and produce extra-base hits. Displays a confident, repeatable approach w/ the potential for more power as he develops.

2B: 86 mph / 18.2° / 240 ft 

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Jaydon Azarello (‘29, NC) • 3B/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’0 155lb

Uses a medium, balanced leg lift to build momentum and drive downhill with clean direction toward the plate. Pitches from a H ¾  arm slot w/ a repeatable delivery that allows him to command a well-rounded three-pitch mix. Works ahead in counts consistently, attacking the zone early while generating weak contact and keeping hitters off balance. Shows confidence and poise on the mound w/ the potential to develop into an efficient strike-thrower with swing-and-miss upside.

FB: 80 mph 

CH: 68 mph 

SL: 70 mph 

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Lucas Wood (‘29, NC) • MIF/RHP • Uncommitted • 5’4 124lb

Uses a minimal toe tap load paired with a simple, repeatable approach that keeps him balanced and on time. Shows quick hands and a direct bat path, consistently making solid contact. Drives a LD 1B over the shortstop for a clean base hit, demonstrating the ability to stay through the ball. Also added a 2B later, showcasing gap-to-gap potential and disciplined pitch selection throughout his at-bats.

2-2: 2B, 1B, BB

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Whitton Butler (‘29, NC) • MIF/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3 193lb

Sets up w/ a wide, balanced stance and uses a minimal coil load to stay simple and repeatable. Features a quick, handsy swing with an upward barrel path, allowing him to drive a low LD RBI 1B through the 5.5 hole. Showcases impressive exit velocity already, with the potential for even more power as he continues to mature and add strength. Demonstrates a confident, aggressive approach w/ the ability to handle pitches on the edges of the zone.

1B: 98 mph

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Jonah Provinse (‘30, NC) • LHP/1B • Uncommitted • 5’10 120lb

Sets up w/ a wide, stable stance, showing a lanky frame w/ plenty of room to add strength as he matures. Utilizes a smooth toe tap load to stay on time and balanced, paired with a handsy, quick swing that allows him to adjust to pitches up in the zone. Stays direct to an elevated pitch here, driving a sharp two-run 2B into the gap with authority. Flashes developing gap-to-gap power and a confident, controlled approach at the plate.

2-3 ; 2B and 1B

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Lucas Lage (‘29, SC) • 1B • Uncommitted • 6’0 180lb

Strong, physical 1B w/ a powerful lower half that anchors his swing. Uses a toe tap load and sinks into his backside effectively, creating a solid base to drive through the baseball. Shows a downward plane with his barrel path, allowing him to stay on an outside pitch and drive a 2B to RF w/ authority. Also added a 3B later in the game, highlighting his athleticism and ability to produce extra-base hits to all fields.

2B: 84 mph / 32.3° / 274 ft 

3B: 86 mph / 17.3° / 227 ft 

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James McHugh (‘29, NC) • MIF/RHP • Uncommitted • 5’6 125lb

Lanky frame w/ plenty of room to fill out as he matures. Uses a simple, repeatable approach with a controlled toe tap load, allowing him to stay on time. Engages his lower half well and keeps a flat, direct bat path through the zone, driving the ball right back up the middle for a clutch two-run 1B. Shows a clean, efficient swing with the ability to handle pitches in the heart of the zone.

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David Scott (‘29, NC) • 3B/RHP • Uncommitted • 5’11 155lb

Works w/ a medium leg lift from a clean ¾  arm slot, lanky frame w/ room to add strength as he develops. Stays uphill well moving down the mound, creating a good downhill plane while effectively hiding the ball, making it tough for hitters to pick up. Features a 2-pitch mix of a FB and a sharp SLl that generates plenty of swing-and-miss while also inducing weak contact. Shows poise and the ability to repeat his mechanics, keeping hitters off balance throughout his outings.

FB: 80 mph 

SL: 70 mph

4ip/6h/1er/1bb/3k

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Hunter Kisse (‘27, NC) • OF • Uncommitted • 6’0 155lb

Sets up w/ a slightly open stance and uses a low, controlled but long leg lift to build rhythm and timing. Features a flat, direct bat path with quick hands, allowing him to get inside the baseball and stay through it cleanly. Finds his 2nd barrel of the day here, driving a crisp LD 1B back up the middle. Shows advanced feel for the barrel and a simple, repeatable swing that produces consistent hard contact.

1B: 83 mph / 21.5°

2-2: 2 1B 

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Elijah Fapojuwo (‘29, NC) • MIF/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’2 170lb

Lanky frame w/ plenty of room to add strength as he develops, starting in an upright stance with a smooth toe tap load to stay on time. Shows advanced plate coverage, adjusting well to pitches in all zones. Demonstrates a mature two-strike approach here, staying short to an elevated pitch and driving it the pull side for an RBI 2B. Displays calm, collected at-bats with the ability to deliver in key moments.

2B: 83 mph 

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Connor Flanagan (‘29,MN) • LHP • 6’ 165lb

Projectable arm with live action and more velo to come as strength and physical maturity develop. Starts upright before sinking into the back leg, riding the tension into a strong rotational move. Fully rotates through the hips and delivers from an over-the-top arm slot. Moves efficiently down the mound, finishing over a firm front side. FB has late ride and gets on hitters quickly; pairs it with a CB he can land for strikes or generate whiffs.

4IP/ 2H/ 0ER

FB- 81mph/ 2166RPM/ 18.4IVB/ -3.1HB

CB- 69mph/ 2113RPM/ 0.1IVB/ 3.8HB

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Henry Braun (‘27, MN) • RHP • 6’ 165lb

CG: 6 IP / 1 H / 0 R / 4 BB / 5 K 

Braun had everything working today at the bump as he threw a complete game dominating the opposition and holding them back to only one hit that came with 2 outs in the last inning of the game. This ​​lanky RHP has a lot of room to grow and fill out. Works strictly from the stretch, and mixes up his leg lifts to mess with the hitters tempo. Has a H 3/4 arm slot, and moves very well down the mound. Good 2 pitch mix with good tunneling off of each other. Able to command both pitches for a strike and able to use his curveball for FPS consistently. A very interesting player to keep an eye on as he continues to mature and develop. There will be a spike in his velo as he gains more mass. 

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Roldier Maysonet (‘27, PR) • RHP • 6’1” 175lb

7 IP / 5 H / 0 R / 3 BB / 8 K 

Maysonet delivered today an spectacular performance in the win versus the opposition. This lanky RHP has a lot of room to grow and fill out. Works with a medium leg lift, and long arm action, 3/4 arm slot. High effort delivery. FB has a lot of life, sinking into righties. Also, helped himself in the offense as he collected a couple of hits. Upright stance, toe tap load, short stride and able to stay connected getting the barrel on the ball using all parts of the field. Maysonet showed a lot of fire as he got himself out of difficult moments but also overwhelmed the opposition. There will be a spike in his velocity as he continues to grow and fill out. Very interesting player to keep an eye on. 

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Brandon Hershberger (‘25, SC) • RHP • 5’11” 190lb

CG / 7 IP / 6 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 8 K

Great day at the bump for Brandon as he won the game and kept the opposition at bay. This RHP has a fit build and projectable strength. Works with a H3/4 arm slot, and medium leg lift. Good 4 pitch mix, with ability to throw all pitches for strike. High effort delivery with good arm speed. FB showed late life as it tailed away from lefties. Great ability to create weak contact. Interesting player as the tournament continues. 

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Landyn Dykes (‘25, SC) • RHP • 6’3” 210lb

2-3 / 2 R / 3 RBI

Have yourself a day at the plate! Dykes talent, presence at the game and skills helped him have a phenomenal day at the plate. This strong build RHH has a lot of raw power. Works with a wide stance, toe tap load and short stride. Able to stay connected and keep the barrel through the strike zone for a long time, giving the ability to find barrels with ease. Powerful presence at the box as he connected multiple loud barrels including this loud 3 run HR towards deep LF. Not only he has the size and the power he is an extraordinary catcher and he is a great player to keep an eye on as the tournament continues and as he continues to mature. 

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Austin Fox (‘26, SC) • MIF • 6’3” 190lb

CG / 5 IP / 5 H / 2 R / 1 BB / 8 K

Lanky RHP has a ton of room to fill out. He moves extremely well down the mound, works with a medium leg lift and H3/4 arm slot. Has a good 4 pitch mix and is able to command all his pitches for strikes. Fox will definitely experience a spike in his velo as he continues to fill out and mature. A good player to look for as the tournament continues. 

https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/d986fb8b-ee41-4015-a597-6a42a080b116

Larson Montgomery (‘25,SC) • RHP • North Greenville Commit • 6’1 185lb

Athletic mover with more velocity to come and room to grow at 6’1 185lb. High leg kick, drops deep into the back leg and stays stacked riding that tension down the mound. Throws from a low 3/4 slot finishing over a strong front side. Fastball plays up with ride, compliments it with a sweeper with lots of Horizontal Break, mixes in a SPLIT that falls off late. Showed the ability to throw the whole arsenal for strikes.

FB- 88mph/ 2367RPM/ 18.2IVB/ 10.6HB / Carry

SWP- 73mph/ 2530RPM/ -1IVB/ -20.7HB /

SPLIT- 68mph/ 1483RPM/ 1IVB/ 9.5HB

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Lucas Cannon (‘25,SC) • 2B/Utility • Concord University Commit • 5’9 150lb 

Wide stance w/ a toe tap leg lift to initiate the load, creating rhythm and balance. A slightly uphill swing path allows him to get on plane early and stay through the zone. Tracks this pitch down in the zone, stays compact, and drives it pull side for a hard line drive single. Shows ability to adjust to pitch location and generate solid contact with intent. 

2 for 3 / 1R / 1SB

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Elbert Manning Rozier ('29,SC)  • 3B • 5’9 160lb



Projectable RHH 3B showed mature approach in the box all day. Stayed through the middle of the field w/ simple approach and quick hands. Starts tall w/ slight leg lift and level swing. Multiple hard contact barreled line drives through the middle. Showed steady hands at 3B and accurate arm. Plays the game w/ confidence & will continue to fill out and add strength as he grows. Promising 3B out of ‘29 class. 

2-2, BB, R

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Finn Howard ('27,SC)  • RHP/MIF • Uncommitted • 6’1 165lb

Impressive showing from the young RHP, dominated on the mound through 4 innings giving up just one run. Works quick w/ short OTT arm action. Filled up the zone consistently and created lots of weak contact. Put his team in a great spot for a W. Showcased a loud barrel in the box w/ a 2B off the wall for an RBI. Stays loose and slightly open, kept hands compact and inside the baseball w/ uphill swing. Promising two-way w/ the ability to impact the game on both sides. 

2B: 90.2mph / 30.6° / 305ft

4 IP, 3 H, R, 4 K

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