Philadelphia Fall Classic Top Performers - Day 3
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Nicky Hafich (‘28, PA) • C • 5’10" 155lb
Lean LHH w/ smooth lower half rotation on line drive to right side. Controls barrel through zone w/ high two handed finish. Smooth defender behind the plate w/ strong, accurate arm on throw downs. Hit tool plays w/ a strong defensive projection.
1-2, R, RBI
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Nicky Hafich (‘28, PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 14, 2025
Lean LHH w/ smooth lower half rotation on line drive to right side. Controls barrel through zone w/ high two handed finish. #PhillyFall | #Uncommitted | @parebels https://t.co/72ngDUF0J8 pic.twitter.com/n3ng49K406
Chris Gutauskas (‘27, NJ) • C • Uncommitted • 5’10" 180lb
Physical C w/ well hit ball sinking into hips w/ smooth tempo in box. Projectable frame at a premium position. Works count w/ short, consistent swing. Contact and hit tool are there w/ defensive reliability as a backstop. Keep an eye on the RHH C as he fills out frame.
EV: 85.3mph
2-3
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Chris Gutauskas (‘27, NJ) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 14, 2025
Physical C w/ well hit ball sinking into hips w/ smooth tempo in box. Projectable frame at a premium position.
EV: 85.3mph #PhillyFall | #Uncommitted | @BaseballUPhilly https://t.co/AhfeaGGwuX pic.twitter.com/ScZtQduHwJ
Michael Desteffano (‘27, PA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’1" 185lb
Athletic RHP w/ deception in delivery throwing from 3/4 slot. FB w/ high HB tunneled well w/ gyro SL. Showed ability to battle back in counts and induce soft contact and chase out of the zone. Projectable arm w/ ability to induce soft contact and chase effectively.
4IP / 4H / 7K / 2ER
FB: 82-84 T85 / 2100+rpm / 11.5” IVB / 18.5” HB / Run
SL: 71-72mph / 2200+rpm / -0.2” IVB / -0.9” HB / Gyro
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Michael Desteffano (‘27, PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 14, 2025
Athletic RHP w/ deception in delivery throwing from 3/4 slot. FB w/ high HB tunneled well w/ gyro SL. Showed ability to battle back in counts and induce soft contact and chase out of the zone.
4IP / 4H / 7K / 2ER
FB: 82-84 T85 / 2100+rpm /… pic.twitter.com/bYI4C3NU7x
Aaron Ripley (‘27, PA) • OF • Uncommitted • 6’5" 185lb
Efficient bat path on barrel to RF for 3B. Medium leg kick w/ good extension and plate coverage. Patient hitter w/ projectable contact/power projection form left side. Strong day at plate leading team to victory Keep an eye on this young OF as he continues to add muscle.
3B: EV: 94mph
2-2, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB
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Aaron Ripley (‘27, PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 14, 2025
Efficient bat path on barrel to RF for 3B. Medium leg kick w/ good extension and plate coverage.
3B: EV: 94mph #PhillyFall | #Uncommitted | @cgofpa https://t.co/RA2wXtw3jZ pic.twitter.com/AfBI4qjTo1
Guerino Heavner (‘29, NJ) • 1B • 6’1" 215lb
6’1" 215lb 1B turns on inside FB for HR to LF. Level swing w/ intent to do damage. Short, simple swing w/ noticeable pull-side pop. Strong defense at 1B w/ good range. Projectable middle of the order bat as he fills out frame.
HR: EV: 89mph
1-3, HR
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Guerino Heavner (‘29, NJ) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 14, 2025
6’1 215lb 1B turns on inside FB for HR to LF. Level swing w/ intent to do damage.
HR: EV: 89mph #PhillyFall | @SJYoungGuns_ https://t.co/MT4PZRr93G pic.twitter.com/KF83dB3MDq
Andryc Molina (‘28, NJ) • RHP • 5’11" 143lb
RHP working from H3/4 slot w/ face paced tempo. High leg lift down mound w/ firm, balanced landing. Got ahead of hitters w/ FB w/ late life and slurvy SL. Projectable RHP w/ above average command and velocity for a 2028 arm. Will improve stock as he grows and adds to arsenal.
FB: 80-81 T82mph / 2300+rpm / 14.5” IVB / 14.1” HB / Run
SL: 68-70mph / 2000+rpm / -3.3” IVB / -8.3” HB / Slurvy
6 IP / 3H / 10K / 3BB / 1ER
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Andryc Molina (‘28, NJ) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) September 14, 2025
RHP working from H3/4 slot w/ face paced tempo. High leg lift down mound w/ firm, balanced landing. Got ahead of hitters w/ FB w/ late life and slurvy SL.
FB: 80-81 T82mph / 2300+rpm / 14.5” IVB / 14.1” HB / Run
SL: 68-70mph / 2000+rpm / -3.3” IVB /… pic.twitter.com/6FpClxI95P