Palm Beach Classic - Top Performers Day 3

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James Marinez (‘27,FL) • OF/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’4 220lb

Large athletic frame, mature body for a young prospect. Sprayed the field w/ loud line drives, HR away from the cycle. Opposing pitcher attempted to make adjustment and pound him away, stayed on a FB and drove it the other way for 3rd hit of day. Good discipline w/ aggressive hacks all morning. Good Presence on the bump showcasing free & easy delivery. Velo jump incoming w/ work using lower half and extension to his advantage. Command got better as outing got longer. Uncommitted high ceiling prospect that will be a dynamic pick up for any college coach. 

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Kaiden Burnsed (‘27,FL) • SS/RHP • Uncommitted • 6’1 150lb 

Lean athletic RHH showcases great plate discipline paired w/ above average bat to ball skills. Stays wide and athletic in his base, simple leg lift hitting the ball where it’s pitched. Multiple barrels on the day and leader of the team, teammates gravitate towards him. Clean actions in the MIF w/ accurate arm. Exciting follow as he continues to mature and add strength. 

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Jesse Decter (‘27, FL) • RHP/3B • Uncommitted • 5’11/185lb

Decter was brilliant on the mound today, tossing 4 no-hit innings with 2 BB to 5 Ks. Decter throws from a low ¾, with good bottom half mechanics, getting in and out of his back leg easily. He was able to control his FB to both sides of the plate, while utilizing his SL for both strikes and chase. His FB possesses natural arm-side run, and when paired with his SL, creates a natural and effective tunnel effect. As an uncommitted rising junior, Decter is set to fill out his body and continue to improve both his pitches along with increase his velocity. An interesting follow to keep up with during the summer.

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Grant Barden (‘26, GA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’0 190lbs

Long, wiry right-handed pitcher with a smooth, repeatable delivery and a high ¾ arm slot. He shows impressive feel on the mound with the ability to command his arsenal for strikes, especially his breaking ball. His SL is a consistent strike pitch with sweeping action and late break, flashing as a true weapon he can land in any count. With his body control, pitch metrics, and projection, Barden stands out as a high-upside uncommitted arm from the 2026 class.



FB: 87–89, T90 | 2200 rpm | 14 IVB | 10 HB

SWP: 72–74 | 2000 rpm | -3 IVB | -17 HB

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Princeton Marino (‘26, FL) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’0 175lbs

Lean, athletic right-handed pitcher with plenty of room to add strength to his frame. He works down the mound with a solid hinge and throws from a high ¾ arm slot, getting natural ride on his fastball. The delivery is clean and repeatable, and he stays tall through his finish, helping create consistent plane and extension. His fastball plays well up in the zone thanks to 20 inches of IVB. As he continues to mature physically, there’s significant projection in the velocity and overall arsenal. Marino is a strong uncommitted follow in Florida’s deep 2026 pitching class.

FB: 88–90 | 2200 rpm | 20 IVB | 11 HB | Carry

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Gabe Garcia (‘26, FL) • MIF •  Uncommitted • 6’1 178lbs

Athletic build RHH, with room to fill out. Works with an open stance, a medium leg lift, and a short stride. Able to stay connected and plus bat speed helps him find consistent barrels. Smooth compact swing. Had an impressive day with two hard hit knocks, a 2B w/ 100mph exit velo and a 1B w/ a 92mph exit velo. Also, helped the team stealing two bags and scoring two runs. Garcia is a player with multiple tools that will help any program. He not only has a knack to find consistent barrels and be able to put the ball in play, but also his speed is a weapon totake notice of. Impressive uncommitted player to follow as he continues to mature and fill out. 

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Liam Magun (’28, FL) • RHP • 5’9” 160lb

Magun turned in one of the top pitching performances of the day, throwing 6 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts and only 1 walk. The RHP showcased a repeatable, efficient delivery with solid lower-half engagement and clean arm action. He featured a fastball that got up to 83 mph, complemented by a sharp SWP. Magun kept hitters off balance throughout his outing, mixing locations and staying in control of the tempo.

FB: 83.0 mph | RPM: 2200 | IVB: 15.4 | HB: 13.2

SWP: 73.0 | RPM: 2400+ | HB: -18.5

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Jaxson Bryson (’28, TX) • RHP • 6’3” 195lb

Highly intriguing RHP with raw tools and loud metrics. Bryson worked from a ¾ slot and topped out at 91 mph with tailing life to the arm side. His sweeper was electric, spinning up to 73 mph with an 18.5 inch horizontal break with depth. Still developing command, but he flashed some of the best pure stuff of the day. Only one year into pitching, but already making noise with high-upside offerings.

FB: 91.0 | IVB: 12.7 | HB: 15.2

SW: 73.0 | RPM: 2400+ | HB: -18.5

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Sergio Casillas (’28, TX) • C • 5’11” 210lb

Casillas put on a defensive clinic behind the plate, posting a 1.94 pop time and throwing out two runners attempting to steal. He displayed advanced receiving skills with clean frames and a strong blocking ability. His energy and hustle were evident throughout the game—Casillas is a young backstop with leadership qualities and next-level tools for his age.

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Alexander Burrows (’27, Intl. 🇧🇸) • OF •  6’ 165lb

One of the most productive hitters on the day. Burrows went 2-for-3 with 4 RBIs, including a game-tying RBI 1B and a 2B. His feel for the moment was clear, delivering in big spots with confidence and strength. Shows strong lower-half engagement and a flat swing path that produces consistent hard contact.



EV: 90 mph

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Mikey Ianniello (‘27, GA) • MIF • Uncommitted • 5’9” 155lb

Impressive LHH, with a great knack to finding barrels. Toe tap load, short stride, and staying compact throughout his whole swing helps him be a successful hitter. Great performance in the game being able to shoot the ball to both sides of the field with ease. This uncommitted LHH is a player to look out for as he continues to fill out.

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Gabrian Diaz (‘27) • SS • 5’7” 145lb

Athletic LHH w/ a quick bat and strong hands through point of contact. Hit multiple lasers today including this one to RCF. Showcased + footwork at SS, picked his hop, and made tough plays look routine. A lot to like from this uncommitted LHH SS. 

Went 2-4 w/ a SB and 3 barrels. Vocal leader in the field while showing off his toolsy profile. This LHH SS is a player to look out for as he fills out his frame. 

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Even Alexander (‘28, FL) • C • 6’1” 180lb

Strong, athletic C w/ agile setups, quiet hands, a quick exchange, and above average blocking. Has thrown out 4 runners this week and ripped a ball into LF in his first AB. Vocal leader behind the plate, high baseball IQ. A very projectable talent on both sides of the ball. Exciting watch as he continues to grow into his body, keep your eyes out for his uncommitted young backstop.

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