Philadelphia Invite Top Performers - Day 3/4

Broderick Hempsted ('28,NJ) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6’0 180lb

Goes the distance for @NjMarlins, scattering just four hits while punching out eight. Works from a low three-quarter arm slot with quality arm-side run on the fastball, creating uncomfortable looks for hitters. Gets down the mound well and generates quality extension, allowing the fastball to play up through the zone. Repeats the arm action well on the slider, creating deception with late action that generates consistent swing-and-miss. Strong complete-game performance with feel for the two-pitch mix.

CG • 4 H • 8 K

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Sam Kentos ('28,NJ) • Uncommitted • CF • 6’2 200lb

Barrel flies through the zone with advanced bat speed, generating backspin and carry to all fields. Hits off a strong front side while staying through the baseball, driving this one into the right-center gap for an RBI triple. Shows present impact with an efficient path and quality barrel control.

https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/56403747-8a14-4fbc-adb3-dd27195af872

Joe Scarnecchia ('27,NJ) • Uncommitted • LHP • 5’9 140lb

Athletic mover on the mound with clean, fluid arm action down the slope. Works up-tempo from a long, whippy low three-quarter arm slot, creating quality arm-side run on the fastball. Utilizes a firm lead leg to generate good extension down the mound, allowing the fastball to play up through the zone. Pairs it with a curveball showing late depth and glove-side action to generate swing-and-miss.

FB: 83-85 mph (T86) / 2300 rpm / IVB 15.5" / HB 10.0"
CB: 70-73 mph / 2100 rpm / IVB -7.0" / HB -10.0"

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Landon Jones ('27,PA) • Lehigh • C • 5’10 190lb

Strong, compact setup with a quick, simple toe-tap load for timing. Shows advanced bat speed with present strength, generating plenty of power through the swing. Stays extended through the zone and drives this one off the left-field wall for a loud line-drive double, showcasing impact off the barrel and quality gap power.

2B: 94 mph EV / 31.4° LA

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Luca Del Conte ('27,NY) • RHP/1B • 6’4 215lb

Big, physical right-handed hitter with a quiet leg kick for timing and a quick trigger with the hands. Works on a slight uphill path, driving an RBI single into center field before continuing to showcase plus-plus bat-to-ball skills with another hard-hit barrel. Shows quality adjustability with the hands, staying through the zone and driving the ball to deep center field for a two-RBI triple. Consistently produces loud contact with present strength and advanced barrel control.

https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/cf520289-2e68-4a84-a8fe-97b5f7dba775

Andrew Palahunik ('27,PA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6’0 160lb

Athletic RHP w/ a clean, fluid delivery and quick arm from a H 3/4 slot. Aggressive DTM, w/ good direction and a strong front side, generating solid extension through release. FB gets on hitters up to 88 mph, showing present arm speed w/ more in the tank as he continues to develop. 

Repeatable actions  w/ intriguing upside on the mound.

FB: 85-87mph T88 / 2100 rpm / IVB 14.3" / HB 9.6"

SL: 76-77mph / 2300 rpm / IVB -3.5" / HB -9.8"

https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/af6eef39-36ce-41cc-956a-d65185a08f8f

Yanni Moraitis ('27,NJ) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6’2 190lb

Slow, controlled delivery with good feel for the strike zone and the ability to locate a three-pitch mix. Repeats the arm action with intent down the mound, keeping hitters guessing with consistent execution of the arsenal. CB works right over the top with tight spin and late depth, generating swing-and-miss in the zone. Mixes the FB and CH effectively to change speeds and create uncomfortable at-bats throughout the outing.

FB: 84-85 mph (T86) / 2050 rpm / IVB 8.6" / HB 8.2"
CB: 75-77 mph / 2200 rpm / IVB -5.0" / HB 0.4"
CH: 79-80 mph / 1100 rpm / IVB 3.9" / HB 6.3"

https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/0671db23-f780-44f0-9d14-4d14a81c00d6

Jack Brown ('27,PA) • Uncommitted • MIF • 5’9 185lb

Really like the swing from this LHH. 

Starts from a balanced setup and stays controlled through the load, creating good separation while keeping the hands back. Barrel works quick through the zone with a clean uphill path, and he does a nice job staying behind the baseball and getting fully extended through contact.

Gets this one out front and absolutely unloads for his 2nd HR of the game. 

Easy bat speed, real impact off the barrel and a swing that continues to produce loud contact.

HR: 103mph  / 32° LA

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Brett Pollock ('27,PA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6’0 200lb

Athletic operation with a quick arm and good intent down the slope, working over a firm front side and creating extension through release.

Very FB-heavy look, sitting 86-89 mph and attacking hitters with it throughout the outing. CB gives him a different look at 72-75 mph with true depth and glove-side action, showing the ability to miss underneath barrels.

Intriguing arm with present FB confidence and a breaking ball that gives him another weapon. 

FB: 86-89 mph / 2200 rpm / IVB 12" / HB 10" 

CB: 72-75 mph / 2300 rpm | IVB -12" / HB -8" 

https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/075aabf3-3de0-4d95-ae6d-5c86ea5dd875 

Riley Sebastian ('28,PA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 5’9 165lb

Works aggressively down the slope, utilizing a strong lead leg to generate power and extension through release. Throws from a fluid, clean high three-quarter arm slot with high intent throughout the delivery. Shows confidence in the two-pitch mix, attacking the zone with a FB that features quality arm-side life. Breaking ball spins well with sharp, late downward action and glove-side movement, generating consistent swing-and-miss throughout the outing.

FB: 85-87 mph (T88) / 2000 rpm / IVB 10.5" / HB 12.0"
SL: 73-75 mph / 2200 rpm / IVB -11.0" / HB -14.2"

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