Palm Beach Fall Classic Top Performers - Day 3

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August Backman (‘27, FL) ⭐️ RHP • Uncommitted • 5’11” 181lb


Right-hander with a unique three-pitch mix that keeps hitters guessing. Shows advanced feel for sequencing and pitchability, blending a firm FB with late life, a sweeping SL, and a rare knuckleball that adds deception. Delivery is repeatable with smooth tempo, allowing him to stay balanced and in control while generating consistent swing-and-miss. Strong mound presence with the ability to attack the zone and limit hard contact, flashing polish beyond his years.


FB: 87–89 mph / 2003 rpm / 15.9” IVB / 16.6” HB

SL: 76–78 mph / 1599–2003 rpm / 0.1–1” IVB / 13.9” HB

KN: 65–67 mph / 626 rpm / 2.4–13.1” IVB / -9.6–6.9” HB



3 IP | 0 H | 0 BB | 5 K


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/2619b8bb-6007-47fb-99fb-61b1a0a03d64


Jack Giovenco (‘26, FL) ⭐️1B • Uncommitted • 6’0” 195lb


Physical 1B with a strong frame and natural strength at the plate. Utilizes a high leg kick to generate rhythm and timing, creating leverage into an uphill bat path. Shows the ability to drive the baseball with authority, hammering a 2B off the LCF wall. Lower half works efficiently through contact, producing impactful swings with present gap-to-gap power and more to come as strength continues to develop. Run-producing corner infielder with advanced bat strength.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/bdf0bbac-6bdb-4628-9f64-f4e6226f1769

Grant Lumpkins (‘30, FL) ⭐️ SS • Uncommitted • 5’5” 105lb


SS shows maturity at the plate beyond his years, consistently finding the barrel throughout the event. Upright stance with a short, direct path and balanced finish. Went 2-3 on the day, lining a single to the left side, flashing advanced bat-to-ball skills and a line-drive approach. Young hitter with developing strength who has shown consistent barrels all weekend, making him a name to follow closely in the 2030 class.

2-3


 https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/eaf79eda-1f80-4a05-bb6f-80a6562bd768


Alec Cruz (‘27, FL) ⭐️OF • Uncommitted • 5’7” 150lb


Quick-twitch RHH with a compact frame and athletic movements in the box. Utilizes a short leg lift to create balance and timing, staying inside the ball with a direct hand path. Showed his ability to drive the ball to the opposite field with carry, producing an oppo 2B to LCF. Simple, efficient swing with strong bat-to-ball skills and a developing hit tool that projects as strength continues to come.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/f0afbc9f-ec26-4c38-9ae4-40b042a5d484


Jackson Mann (‘27, FL) ⭐️ • Uncommitted • 6’3” 205lb


Imposing LHP with size, strength, and confidence on the mound. Worked 4 dominant innings, pounding the zone with a firm FB that missed bats and sequencing effectively with a sharp CB. Delivery works downhill from a high ¾ slot with strong tempo and repeatability. Showed the ability to attack hitters with intent, commanding both pitches and generating consistent whiffs. Projection in the frame and arsenal suggest more velocity and continued swing-and-miss upside.


FB: 83–86 mph

CB: 75 mph


4 IP | 2 H | 0 ER | 1 BB | 10 K


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/12df9cde-4873-45ac-a359-28e4c812cbf5


Jackson Lehr (‘28, FL) ⭐️ • Uncommitted • 6’3” 180lb


Projectable RHH with a long, lean frame that suggests strength still to come. Upright stance with a balanced move into the ball, keeping the barrel in the zone for a long time. Drove a firm line-drive single to LF and showed the ability to impact the game in multiple ways, finishing 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two stolen bases. Exciting 2028 prospect with both offensive upside and athleticism that will only improve as the frame fills out.


2-3, 2 RBI, 2 SB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/3591e8fd-23b9-4248-93f6-8648a29f7108


Ethan Rice (‘28, FL) ⭐️ • Uncommitted • 6’2” 220lb


Physical RHP with a strong, durable frame and mound presence. Generates velocity through powerful upper-half rotation, working downhill with intent. FB sat 83–86 with life in the zone, complemented by a SL at 76 that showed depth and separation. Delivery repeats well for age, flashing strike-throwing ability, and a foundation to build on. Projection in both build and arsenal suggests more velocity and sharper stuff to come as he continues to mature.


FB: 83–86 mph

SL: 76 mph


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/08ff5b4a-7cef-4bac-a967-dbe1a3d68f1f

Will Hoblitzell (‘27, FL) ⭐️ • Uncommitted • 6’0” 190lb


Physical RHH corner bat with present strength and a simple, balanced setup. Uses a controlled leg lift for timing, showing good balance through contact and the ability to stay down on tough pitches. Went 2-for-2 with a triple, two runs, an RBI, a walk, and a stolen base, flashing a well-rounded offensive skill set. Generates firm contact to all fields with emerging gap power and consistent barrel control. Run-producing profile with upside as the frame continues to mature.



2-2, 3B, 2R, RBI, BB, SB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/2b359c66-84ad-44f9-be7b-624b4ebfecad

Tripp Rosenberger (‘26, FL) ⭐️ • Northwest Florida commit • 6’4” 187lb


Long, projectable RHP with plenty of upside in the frame. Smooth, efficient mover with repeatable mechanics and clean arm action. FB jumps out of the hand with ride at the top of the zone, while the SL shows depth and tunnels effectively off the heater. Stays in the zone with intent, sequencing pitches well to generate both whiffs and weak contact. Strong foundation of pitchability paired with size and projection make him a high-ceiling arm to follow.


FB: 88–90 mph / 2000+ rpm / 12.9” IVB / 9.4” HB

SL: 75–76 mph / 2200+ rpm / -0.5” IVB / -7.4” HB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/9474972c-abd6-441a-bb2e-8d474f2c0b8c


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