Palm Beach Select Showcase - Top Performers

Collegiate

Michael Escobar (Transfer - Jr)  • 5’11” 185lb

Twitchy RHH OF w/ solid tools across the board. Arm was strong and accurate, BP was advanced with a mature approach. Sub 7 runner, can be a plus defender in OF.

30 Yard: 3.43 sec

60 Yard: 6.94 sec

OF Velo: 87 mph

Exit Velo: 96 mph

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Dyson Joseph (Transfer - So) • 6’0” 180lb

Solid athlete with ability to play all over the field. Plug and play type of guy, can help the team in many ways. Shows ability to handle the stick, stayed on the barrel during BP.

30 Yard: 3.81 sec

60 Yard: 6.94 sec

INF Velo: 83 mph

OF Velo: 87 mph

Exit Velo: 94 mph

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David Ruesca (Transfer - Jr) • 6’6” 215lb

Big frame w/ impressive power at the plate. Ball jumps off his bat, hit multiple HRs during BP. Good athlete for size, most likely stick at 1B/COF.

30 Yard: 3.66 sec

60 Yard: 7.12 sec

INF Velo: 62 mph

OF Velo: 79 mph

Exit Velo: 103 mph

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Gabe Graulau (Transfer - Fr) • 6’4” 200lb

Impressive athlete with strong 6’4” 200lb frame. Plus runner with plus bat as well. Showcased eye-opening tools, can be a high impact guy.

30 Yard: 3.72 sec

60 Yard: 6.68 sec

Exit Velo: 101 mph

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Roby McClarnon (Transfer - Jr) • 6’0” 180lb

High hand setup w/ simple moves during swing. Hands are direct to the ball, barrel is flat through the zone. Line drive approach, can hit to all fields. Good runner with smooth actions in the infield.

30 Yard: 3.81 sec

60 Yard: 6.93 sec

INF Velo: 86 mph

Exit Velo: 96 mph

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Nick Cucchi (Transfer - So) • 6’0” 210lb

Impressive BP rounds. Stayed on the barrel with multiple 100+ exit velos. Ball jumped off his bat with easy juice. Present strength, good athlete. High upside on the mound as well, up to 93 mph this summer.

30 Yard: 3.85 sec

60 Yard: 7.18 sec

Exit Velo: 102 mph

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Andrew Tabares (Transfer - So) • 5’10” 210lb

Smooth LHH w/ easy stroke. Simple, repeatable actions in the box. Gets foot down early, turn is tight through the zone. Was consistently on the barrel during BP, shows plus bat to ball skills. Quick transfer behind the plate, arm is accurate.

30 Yard: 3.91 sec

60 Yard: 7.26 sec

C Pop Time: 1.93 sec

C Velo: 76 mph

Exit Velo: 98 mph

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Joshua Giron (Transfer - Fr) • 6’1” 205lb

Strong 6’1” 205lb C frame. Athletic mover in box, open stance w/ loose hands during operation. Creates strong tilt and separation, works uphill through zone w/ nice extension through contact. Strong arm behind the dish, shows ability to be a plus defender.

30 Yard: 4.59 sec

60 Yard: 7.32 sec

C Pop Time: 1.88 sec

C Velo: 85 mph

Exit Velo: 98 mph

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National

Paul Zalman ('27,FL) • 5’10” 185lb

Uber-athletic OF with strong tools. 6.6 runner with bat to match. Swing is simple and repeatable. Slight hover for timing, creates nice stretch during hover. Stays compact through the zone with a clean barrel path. Impressive player.

60 Yard: 6.64 sec

OF Velo: 84 mph

Exit Velo: 99 mph

L Grip: 130 lb

R Grip: 144 lb

Wingspan: 71 in

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Ethan Jackson ('28,FL) • 5’11” 175lb

Room to continue to grow into frame. Impressive fielder with strong arm. Can stick on the left side of the infield. In the box, works with a slightly uphill path through the zone. Calm presence with feel for barrel, swings with good intent.

60 Yard: 6.93 sec

INF Velo: 90 mph

Exit Velo: 99 mph

L Grip: 107 lb

R Grip: 126 lb

Wingspan: 72 in

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DJ Jones ('28,GA) • 6’1” 175lb

Switch-hitter with long levers. Flashes power from right side, left side is contact-oriented. Sub 7 runner that can play anywhere on the field, high upside with room to grow.

60 Yard: 6.94 sec

INF Velo: 87 mph

OF Velo: 87 mph

Exit Velo: 99 mph

Wingspan: 68 in

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Ander Elorriaga ('28,GA) • 5’11” 185lb

Athletic C with plus arm. Slight leg kick for timing, hands are short to the ball with abbreviated finish. Creates easy juice, consistently hit 100+ mph exit velos. Shows ability to be a strong defender behind the dish with an above average bat to add. 

60 Yard: 6.88 sec

OF Velo: 90 mph

C Velo: 77 mph

C Pop Time: 1.8 sec

L Grip: 153 lb

R Grip: 131 lb

Exit Velo: 103 mph

Wingspan: 72 in

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RJ Martell ('28,FL) • 6’2” 190lb

RHH OF with good size. Keeps hands high in the box, simple maneuvers to get into hitting position. Clean path with uphill finish, generates easy lift and backspin. Will continue to develop and grow into frame.

60 Yard: 7.19 sec

OF Velo: 88 mph

Exit Velo: 96 mph

L Grip: 137 lb

R Grip: 121 lb

Wingspan: 76 in

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Leandro Sanchez ('27,GA) • 5’11” 185lb

Switch-hitting MIF w/ strong arm and plus hit tool. Has had a strong start to the summer. Advanced hitter with mature approach in the box. Shows ability to hit to all fields from both sides of the plate. Has a chance to stick at SS at the next level.

60 Yard: 7.01 sec

INF Velo: 92 mph

Exit Velo: 91 mph

L Grip: 133 lb

R Grip: 123 lb

Wingspan: 72 in

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Jayron Velazquez ('29,PR) • 5’8” 160lb

Aggressive forward move with an uphill path through the zone in the box. Swings with aggressive intent. Advanced actions behind the plate. Projects as plus defender, bat will continue to develop.

60 Yard: 7.13 sec

C Velo: 75 mph

C Pop Time; 2.00 sec

Exit Velo: 89 mph

L Grip: 135 lb

R Grip: 138 lb

Wingspan: 73.5 in

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Jesse May ('27,NC) • 6’5” 200lb

Uber-projectable 6’5” 200lb frame. High leg lift, coils at top. Generates momentum to home, hides the ball well. Ball has life out of the hand and through the zone. Pairs sharp SL with FB. Extremely high upside, will only continue to rise.

FB Velo: 88 mph

SL Velo: 74 mph

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Connor McGrew ('27,FL) • 6’1” 175lb

Athletic mover with quick tempo on the mound. Flashes 3 pitch mix with distinct shapes. Operates from a high ¾ slot, arm is whippy. Plenty of room to fill out frame, high floor with potential for more.

FB Velo: 88 mph

SL Velo: 77 mph

CH Velo: 79 mph

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Jayden Phillips ('26,TX) • 6’1” 200lb

Texas Southern commit showed off why. Rides back leg down the mound effectively, gets over firm front side. A funky mover with long levers, hides the ball extremely well. Makes for a tough look for hitters. 

FB Velo: 88 mph

SL Velo: 77 mph

CH Velo: 79 mph

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Select

Joshua Abrahante ('27,FL) • 6’0” 180lb

Slow, controlled gather with minimal forward move. Creates separation during load, stays connected well through the zone. Good athlete, sub 7 runner with plus hit tool. 

60 Yard: 6.94 sec

OF Velo: 83 mph

Exit Velo: 95 mph

Wingspan: 73 in

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Joey Auricchio ('27,FL) • 6’2” 210lb

Big 6’2” 210lb C frame. Lefty stick with a smooth stroke. Utilizes hover for timing, bat speed is present. Barrel path is flat, stays in the zone for a long time. Advanced swing, plus hitter at catcher spot.

60 Yard: 7.42 sec

C Velo: 72 mph

C Pop Time: 2.19 sec

Exit Velo: 98 mph

Wingspan: 75 in

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Cameron Brewer ('27,AL) • 6’2” 170lb

LHP/LHH with a projectable 6’2” 170lb frame. FB up to 87 with ASR. 3 pitches with strong shapes and velo disparity. Shows two-way ability with silky lefty swing. Slight uphill path through zone with high finish. High upside guy, especially on the bump.

60 Yard: 7.43 sec

Exit Velo: 92 mph

Wingspan: 75 in

FB Velo: 87 mph

CH Velo: 75 mph

CB Velo: 68 mph

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Everett Finnell ('27,KS) • 6’0” 170lb

Twitchy RHH w/ athletic swing. High leg kick for timing, consistently gets foot down on time. Keeps hands high, gets loaded into scap effectively. Aggressive intent during swing, looks to do damage. Generates natural backspin, good hitter.

60 Yard: 7.18 sec

IF Velo: 83 mph

Exit Velo: 94 mph

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Gavin Gray ('28,FL) • 6’4” 215lb

LHP w/ two-way ability. Large 6’4” 215lb frame. Operates from OTT slot, creates tons of deception. Hides the ball extremely well, tough look for hitters. Will continue to add velo.

60 Yard: 7.59 sec

Exit Velo: 98 mph

L Grip: 146 lb

R Grip: 138 lb

Wingspan: 75 in

FB Velo: 88 mph

SL Velo: 77 mph

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Derek Rivera ('27,PR) • 5’11” 180lb

Twitchy athlete, plus runner with a simple swing in the box. Sinks into lower half well, shows nice barrel control and feel. Projects to be able to contribute at any OF spot.

60 Yard: 6.79 sec

Exit Velo: 95 mph

OF Velo: 83 mph

Wingspan: 75 in

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Cabell Rose ('28,VA) • 5’10” 155lb

Good runner with room to grow into his frame. No stride approach in box, presets load with strong stretch. Repeatable swing with little movement, finishes high after contact.

60 Yard: 6.91 sec

Exit Velo: 88 mph

OF Velo: 74 mph

Wingspan: 70 in

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Brock Shaffer ('27,FL) • 6’3” 185lb

Lean 6’3” 185 lb frame. Athletic RHP w/ easy velo, ball jumps out of his hand. Efficient mechanics, no wasted movements. Low effort guy, AA is short, will continue to add velo. Impressive arm with untapped potential.

60 Yard: 7.50 sec

Exit Velo: 86 mph

L Grip: 107 lb

R Grip: 145 lb

Wingspan: 74.5 in

FB Velo: 89 mph

CH Velo: 79 mph

SL Velo: 81 mph

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Luke Walen ('28,FL) • 6’2” 175lb

Lanky 6’2” 175 lb frame. Solid mover for C, swing is athletic. Controlled hover for timing, barrel is long through zone, stays strong through contact. Arm is accurate behind the dish, transfers are clean.

60 Yard: 7.42 sec

C Velo: 2.00 sec

C Pop Time: 73 mph

Exit Velo: 91 mph

Wingspan: 72 in

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Barrett Yahn ('27,KS) • 5’9” 165lb

Low hand setup, syncs swing well. Gets foot down early, hands get stacked, creates strong hitting position. Good athlete, sub 7 runner with 80+ arm in IF. Will continue to develop.

60 Yard: 6.97 sec

IF Velo: 82 mph

Exit Velo: 80 mph

Wingspan: 71 in

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