Miami Open Top Performers - Day 4

Mike Faucher Jr. (‘26,FL) • Uncommitted • RHP • 5’11 150lb

Repeatable delivery with a whippy arm action from a low three-quarter slot creates deception and allows him to consistently attack the strike zone. Commands the glove side with both offerings while showing advanced feel for landing the slider both in and out of the zone. The fastball features quality ride with slight arm-side run, while the slider has true out-pitch potential, coming out of the hand on a flat plane before showing late, sharp depth to generate consistent swing-and-miss.

FB: 86 mph / 2300 rpm
SL: 77 mph / 3000 rpm

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Aron Escobar (‘29,FL) • 1B • 5’11 190lb

High hands with a balanced setup, showing the ability to shorten up and eliminate the stride with two strikes. Maintains excellent barrel control and stays through the baseball, driving a pull-side double while showcasing an advanced two-strike approach, quality bat-to-ball skills, and situational hitting ability.

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Ernesto Velasco (‘26,FL) • Trevecca Nazarene University • C • 6’2 200lb

Open setup in the box with fluid, athletic movement throughout the swing. The Trevecca Nazarene commit showcases present bat speed and raw power, firing a quick barrel through the zone to drive a loud backside triple. Continued to flash an elite hit tool throughout the day, adding a pair of pull-side knocks while consistently impacting the baseball with authority to all fields. The combination of advanced barrel feel, strength, and offensive consistency stood out in every plate appearance.

3B: 94 mph EV

2B: 102 mph EV

1B: 106 mph EV

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Davian Fuentes (‘27,FL) • Uncommitted • SS • 5’8 160lb

Controlled toe-tap timing operation with a quiet takeaway that keeps the swing simple and repeatable. Gets the barrel out front with authority, producing a loud pull-side two-RBI double. Showcases present bat speed, quality barrel control, and the ability to drive in runs with hard contact.

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Jose Uzcategui (‘26,FL) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6’1 205lb

Shows off true two-way ability at #MiamiOpen. Solid 6’1”, 205-pound frame with a quick arm from a high three-quarter slot, attacking hitters with a fastball up to 88 mph while showing advanced feel for a slider that tunnels effectively and keeps hitters off balance. Also made an impact at the plate, using a gather-and-go load with an active lower half to stay connected through a slight uphill barrel path, lining a single to left field. Flashes present strength, athleticism, and the ability to influence the game on both sides of the ball.

FB: 88 mph / 2100 rpm
SL: 77 mph / 2300 rpm

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Caleb Velazquez (‘27,FL) • Uncommitted • 3B • 6’ 185lb

Wide stance with a simple load and stride that keeps the swing controlled and on time. Gets the barrel out front with authority, producing a loud pull-side RBI single. Showcases present bat speed, quality barrel feel, and the ability to consistently create hard contact in run-producing situations.

Exit Velo: 92 mph

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Cohen Ryan (‘27,AUS) • Uncommitted • MIF • 6’2 185lb

Quiet takeaway during a controlled toe-tap gather creates rhythm and balance through the load. Shows a quick trigger with explosive bat speed, allowing the barrel to accelerate through the zone with authority. Drove a loud pull-side home run, showcasing present power, advanced barrel feel, and the ability to impact the baseball with ease.

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Caleb De La Rosa (‘28,FL) • Uncommitted • OF • 5’11 188lb

Balanced stance with a touch-and-go load that keeps the swing simple and repeatable. Hands stay tight to the body before delivering the barrel directly to the baseball with plus bat speed. Produced effortless impact and natural lift, launching a two-run home run to left field while showcasing present strength, advanced barrel feel, and easy game power.

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Alexander Vargas (‘28,FL) • Uncommitted • C • 5’10 195lb

Athletic catcher with a balanced setup in the box. Gets his hands into the firing position early with a quick trigger, allowing the barrel to explode through the zone with authority. Turned on the pitch and launched a loud pull-side home run, showcasing advanced bat speed, present strength, and impact power from behind the plate.

Exit Velo: 95 mph

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Adrian Felix (‘28,FL) • Uncommitted • OF/LHP • 5’10 155lb

Continued his strong showing at #MiamiOpen by impacting the game on both sides of the ball. Athletic left-hander with fluid arm action from a three-quarter slot, moving aggressively down the mound with intent while staying on the attack throughout the outing. Showed present feel for his pitch mix, with the fastball topping out at 87 mph, and continues to look like an uncommitted arm worth following. At the plate, displayed a smooth left-handed swing with natural bat-to-ball skills, whipping a slightly uphill barrel through the zone with solid bat speed to produce a hard-hit pull-side line drive.

FB: 87 mph / 2100 rpm

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Anthony Hernandez (‘26,FL) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6’4 205lb

Repeatable delivery with a fluid arm action that stays on line through release while operating with low effort. Shows advanced feel for spinning the curveball, consistently landing it for strikes and generating both called strikes and swing-and-miss. The fastball plays with quality life through the zone, while the curveball features sharp depth and projects as a true swing-and-miss offering.

FB: 85 mph / 2200 rpm
CB: 75 mph / 2900 rpm

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Gabriel Fidalgo (‘29,FL) • Uncommitted • UTL • 5’11 155lb

Hinged stance with present bat-to-ball skills and strength. Keeps his hands above the baseball with a slight uphill barrel path, allowing plus bat speed to create effortless impact. Turned on an elevated pitch and drove a no-doubt pull-side home run, showcasing advanced barrel feel, natural lift, and present game power.

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Nathan Malicki (‘29,FL) • UTIL • 5’6 140lb 

Continued to produce hard contact throughout the day at #MiamiOpen, adding another RBI double to the backside. Hits from a hinged, coiled stance with a quiet load, keeping his hands inside the baseball while delivering an uphill bat path with quick hands through the zone. Drove a loud RBI double to deep center field, showcasing advanced barrel feel, quality bat speed, and the ability to consistently impact the baseball to all fields.

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