Philadelphia Invite Top Performers - Day 4
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Matthew Shea (26, CT) • RHP • Sacred Heart University commit • 6’0” 180lb
Working from the windup with a smooth leg lift, effortlessly coming downhill. Command on the FB was working well downhill, generating whiffs at a high rate. Sharp SL is using it well; in counts, he’s ahead in making the hitters uncomfortable. CH with arm-side depth, using it as his main K pitch, getting 8 of those on the bump. Quick glove on the mound, fielding a comebacker, making it look super easy.
FB: 85-88 T88mph / 1900+ rpm / 7.5” IVB / 11.2” HB
SL: 75-77mph / 2000+ rpm / -1.1” IVB / -3.9” HB
CH: 76-78mph / 1600+ / -0.2 IVB / 13.4 HB
5 IP / H / 0 ER / 8 K
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Matthew Shea (26, CT) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
Works from windup w/ high leg lift and mobile lower half getting downhill efficiently. commanded FB well producing whiff. Sharp/tight SL, keeping hitters off balance. CH with arm side depth, used late in counts for put away.
FB: 85-88 T88mph / 1900+rpm… pic.twitter.com/6Q4G0BTgz4
Luke Borgmann (26, PA) • RHH • University of Massachusetts - Lowell • 6’2” 190lb
A tall build with a strong lower half jumps on the first pitch, FB shooting it the other way. Uphill bat path letting the ball travel deep in the zone. Had a good day at the dish, spraying the ball all over the field, helping his team get the W in the semi-finals.
3-4
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Luke Borgmann (26,PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
2026 C strong lower half, jumps on the first pitch FB shooting it the other way. Uphill bat path and quick hands. #PhillyInvite | @RiverHawkBB | @buckscobaseball
👤 https://t.co/gsHOtCWZx0 pic.twitter.com/qnH5nGwqt0
Brady Hounsell (‘27,PA) • SS • Uncommitted • 5’10” 160lb
5’10 160lb SS hunts first pitch FB for hard hit 1B to LF. Strong, connected upper half and balanced base w/ high one handed finish. Composed presence at the plate w/ ability to lay off tough pitches and capitalize on ones in the zone. Had great day at plate going 2-3 w/ BB, SB, and RBI. Sure handed defender w/ strong, accurate arm. Keep an eye on true young SS as he continues to fill out frame.
1B Exit Velo: 90mph
2-3, RBI, BB, SB
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Brady Hounsell (‘27,PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
5’10 160lb SS hunts first pitch FB for hard hit 1B to LF. Strong, connected upper half and balanced base w/ high one handed finish.
1B: 90 mph #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @FuturesProgram
👤 https://t.co/kXrP86MXdH pic.twitter.com/nLZa6HRMn9
Tommy Szpak (‘27, DE) • 3B • Uncommitted • 6’0” 175lb
Timely 2K hitting from the 3B on this single up the middle. Shortens up w/ no stride and stays through ball. Made great swing decisions and made pitchers work. Went 2-3 w/ RBI, BB, and SB. Quick out of the box w/ good reads on bases. Projectable 3B w/ athleticism to play other IF positions. Talented player w/ more room to fill out.
2-3, RBI, BB, SB
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Tommy Szpak (‘27, DE) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
Timely 2K hitting from the 2027 3B on this 1B up the middle. Shortens up w/ no stride and stays through ball. #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @FuturesProgram
👤 https://t.co/NVE5pjWyJd pic.twitter.com/3rKJ7tYvtI
Austine Havertine (‘26, PA) • RHP • Lehigh University commit • 6’3" 185lb
Smooth, effortless setup from the windup, just pounding the zone with his FB that has elite command. Showing off a 2-pitch mix with an FB T 92 blowing by the hitters, pairing it with a sharp SL that freezes hitters and tunnels it well. Going the distance, pitching all 7 innings while racking up double-digit K’s. Picking up the W for his squad, sending his team to the championship.
FB: 86-92 T92mph / 1900+ rpm / 12.3” IVB / 5.1” HB
SL: 75-79 mph / 1800+ rpm / -1.1” IVB / -3.6” HB
CG / 2 H / 0 R / BB / 12 K
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Austine Havertine (‘26, PA) 🔋 • @LehighBaseball Commit • 6’3” 185lb
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
Smooth, efficient move down the mound with hip-shoulder separation and long extension. Worked downhill from a balanced, repeatable delivery and pounded the zone with intent. FB showed late ride and jumped on… pic.twitter.com/VdfLUAOVCG
Cole Guy (‘26, NJ) • RHH • La Salle University commit • 6’0" 180lb
Aggressive hitter at the plate looking to do damage late in the game. Clutch factor mentality, hitting a walk-off 2B over the CF to send him through to the finals. A medium leg kick brings the hands back and destroys the baseball. Good approach at the plate, looking to do damage early in the count.
2B Exit Velo: 98 mph / 33° / 341 Ft
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Cole Guy (26, NJ) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
Aggressive uphill swing, a walk-off 2B over the CF to advance to finals. High leg kick w/ good body control and in-synch lower half.
2B: 98mph / 33° / 341 Ft #PhillyInvite | @LaSalle_BSB | @FTB_PhilliesDB9
👤 https://t.co/hYrYt1lLRy pic.twitter.com/VL2nqLDali
Declan Ellingwood (‘27, CT) • CF • Uncommitted • 5’10" 175lb
CF w/ timely hitting using backside approach on this 2 RBI 2B to LF. Uses toe tap and catches ball deep w/ short one handed finish. Made loud contact all day - went 2-2 w/ 3RBI, 2 BB, and 3 SB. Impact player in all facets of the game. Good range and reads in CF w/ strong, accurate arm. Protectable top of the order bat w/ room to fill out frame.
2-2, 3RBI, 2BB, 3SB
2-2
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Declan Ellingwood ( 27, CT) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
LHH works w/ high hands and good bat to ball skills. Toe tap load w/ ability to use whole field. Barreled 2B to RCF.
2B: 93 mph #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @MVPNEBaseball | @34declan_E
👤 https://t.co/qgtdw9Lb2r pic.twitter.com/SlnIAGNB4v
Jeffery Niman (‘27, CT) • MIF • Uncommitted • 6’2” 185lb
MIF shortens up and delivers RBI w/ infield in. Connected upper half w/ efficient rotation behind baseball. The LHH showed off good bat to ball skills going 2-3 w/ 2 RBI. High IQ baserunner w/ controlled aggression and good dirt ball reads. Keep an eye on this young uncommitted MIF as he continues to grow and build strength.
2-3, 2RBI
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Jeffery Niman (‘27, CT) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
MIF shortens up and delivers RBI w/ infield in. Connected upper half w/ efficient rotation behind baseball. #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @MVPNEBaseball
👤 https://t.co/BJgooIXRDi pic.twitter.com/KSQsRcw7B9
Nicky Vlastos (‘28, CT) • 1B • 6’3" 200lb
6’3 200lb 1B w/ quick barrel through zone on this hard hit 1B to LCF. Sinks into back hip and extends through contact. Hit ball hard all day at top of the order, going 2-3 w/ 2B and RBI. Strong defender at 1B w/ sure hands and accurate arm. Talented 2028 bat w/ smooth defense at 1B - more juice left in tank as he continues to grow.
1B Exit Velo: 90.2mph
2-3, 2B, RBI
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Nicky Vlastos (‘28, CT) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
6’3 200lb 1B w/ quick barrel through zone — 1B to LCF. Sinks into back hip and extends through contact.
1B: 90.2 mph #PhillyInvite | @MVPNEBaseball
👤 https://t.co/kLReqV2Ks4 pic.twitter.com/3MzQxV5J4t
Johnny Sitler (‘26, PA) • RHH • Uncommitted • 5’11” 179lb
Hitting a 💣 to LF to start the scoring for his squad in the championship game. A medium leg kick brings the hands back, getting the barrel with an athletic rhythm with the hands, with a strong lower half. Started the score for his squad in the championship game, showing he can be a factor in big moments.
HR Exit Velo: 97 mph
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Johnny Sitler (‘26,PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 11, 2025
Leadoff HR to LF to start the scoring in the championship game. Medium leg kick loads the hands; athletic rhythm with a strong lower half, gets the barrel out front and drives it with intent.
HR: 97 EV #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @FTB_PhilliesDB9 … pic.twitter.com/T4B4zToZNd