Philadelphia Fall Classic Top Performers - Day 1

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Blaise Bonnell (‘28, PA) • RHP • 6’2" 165lb


6’2" 165lb RHP w/ consistent, repeatable delivery showcasing FB/CB combo in outing. Gets down mound well from OT slot w/ soft, balanced landing. Got ahead of hitters w/ lots of swing and miss in outing w/ FB T82 w/ run complimented w/ 12-6 CB. Young arm w/ impressive peripherals - keep an eye as he fills out frame. 


2 IP / 0H / 5K / 1BB / 0ER


FB: 79-81 T82 mph / 2100+rpm / 20.5” IVB / 7” HB / Ride

CB: 67-68 mph / 1800+rpm / -6.8” IVB / -3.9” HB / 12-6


https://play.ps-baseball.com/public/player-profile/baseball/3703c5e5-28e3-4c71-bdfe-e1c8606e9088


Kellen Niemiec (‘28, PA) • 3B • 6’0" 165lb


Tall lefty w/ upright stance and leg lift, carries ball w/ leverage through the zone. Projection in the frame w/ lift in the bat path. Intimidating presence at the plate w/ strong approach and bat to ball skills. Long, smooth strides out of the box w/ 3 SB on day. Projectable 2028 3B w/ present tools. 


2-3, 2 RBI, 3 SB


2B: 93.1 mph / 20.9° / 311.3”


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/44f987fd-dede-4e6c-901f-987f2ec45a57


Gabe Gianni (‘28, PA) • RHP • 5’10" 190lb


Turns hips w/ effortless delivery. RHP showed a solid 3-pitch mix, working w/ tempo and balance. FB up to 85 played w/ ride and run, CB had sharp depth, and CH showed late fade. Sequenced effectively to miss barrels. Projectable 2028 RHP w/ present velocity and command. He will only trend up as he fine tunes arsenal and adds on strength.


FB: 82-85 mph / 2350 rpm / 16” IVB / 11” HB

CB: 72 mph / 2100 rpm / -9” IVB / 0.5” HB

CH: 78 mph / 1775 rpm / 3.5” IVB / 15” HB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/36a92293-4319-4982-841b-1e6bfc254ed1


Landon Jones (‘27, FL) • C • Uncommitted • 5’10" 190lb


Physical C uses a strong lower half to drive a ball into the LCF gap for a 3B. Strength plays at the plate w/ authority. Had numerous quality at bats today while showing good plate discipline and high IQ base running. Keep an eye on the uncommitted backstop as he fills out frame.


2-4, 1 RBI, R


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/be34b1f6-6e43-4982-9a3e-ae41dab5350b


Aidan Cugini (‘28, PA) • 2B • 5’10" 165lb


Delivers big power w/ a solo HR to LCF. Gets hands back and fires through the zone w/ fast bat speed, barreling out front and driving through contact w/ authority. Present power w/ more in the tank in the coming years. Dependable defender w/ long, smooth strides on the bases. 


HR: 82.4 mph / 30.4°


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/2205e679-4b95-458f-b3e4-268c1e9c00ae


Gavin DiGiacomo (‘27, NJ) • 1B • Uncommitted • 6’0" 165lb


Simple swing from LHH on backside 1B. Stacks weight on backside w/ short, level swing. Showcased good barrel control paired w/ strong plate discipline and good defense. Strong, accurate arm at 1B. Will trend up as he builds more strength. 


1-1, BB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/039186e2-8ddb-4de5-9f2c-54f2d2d4ec52

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