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
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Blaise Bonnell (‘28, PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 13, 2025
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.
2 IP /… pic.twitter.com/z0WyxAIIsU
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”
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Kellen Niemiec (‘28, PA)📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 12, 2025
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.
2B: 93.1 mph / 20.9° / 311.3” #PhillyFall | @parebels
👤 https://t.co/nS1Vnq7pDZ pic.twitter.com/bnazRkA278
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
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Gabe Gianni (‘28, PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 12, 2025
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.
FB: 82-85 mph / 2350 rpm / 16” IVB /… pic.twitter.com/N6KOQSzdSL
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
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Landon Jones (‘27, FL) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 12, 2025
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. #PhillyFall | #Uncommitted | @FuturesNavy2026
👤 https://t.co/j8NJJwSxas pic.twitter.com/ccaV6ksTK1
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°
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Aidan Cugini (‘28, PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 12, 2025
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.
HR: 82.4 mph / 30.4° #PhillyFall | @parebels
👤 https://t.co/6Ou9vlpuwA pic.twitter.com/Js1lzHOnUt
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
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Gavin DiGiacomo (‘27, NJ) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 13, 2025
Simple swing from LHH on backside 1B. Stacks weight on backside w/ short, level swing. #PhillyFall | #Uncommitted | @ScanzanoCombat https://t.co/27l1yVZI9t pic.twitter.com/lIaVuMHok8