2015 Northeast Indoor Showcase Scout Blogs

2/28/2015 6:45:02 PM

3B Joe Rizzo (2016, Oak Hill, VA) carried over his strong batting practice performance to live in game at-bats, creating consistent, hard contact with a loud shot to right field and a hard line  drive to centerfield.

SS Anthony Elefante (2017, Forkedriver, NJ) showed nice extension in his right handed swing, connecting for a hard line drive hit to left-center field, showing power in his swing. He also jumped on the mound showing a full and loose arm action, topping out at 85 mph with a sharp breaking ball at 73 mph.

RHP Mike Nocchi (2016, Wall, NJ) topped out at 85 mph throwing from a compact thee-quarter arm action with nice life down in the zone. His curveball shows nice 11-5 life and the strong right-hander also showed a hard, late breaking slider down in the zone.

RHP Peter Nielsen (2016, Freehold, NJ) showed a repeatable arm action with solid command of the plate, topping out at 80 mph with his fastball with life to his arm side. He also showed a nice feel of his 11-5 curveball.

SS/OF Todd Henry Jr. (2015, Egg Harbor Township, NJ) shows a relaxed approach with loose hands and generates nice bat speed with ability to hit to all fields with strength of the barrel. 

2/28/2015 5:56:01 PM

RHP Juliano Kovalcik (2016, New Hope, PA) showed a quick arm action and generates nice, late arm side run on his fastball that topped out at 83 mph. His curveball shows 11-5 shape and he does a nice job of maintaining his arm action on his changeup at 78 mph.

OF/RHP Theodore Sparks (2018, Woodbury, NJ) worked his fastball down in the zone, topping out at 80 mph with occasional arm side run. His curveball shows sharp 11-5 life at 66 mph and a straight change at 71 mph.

RHP Ethan O’Connor (2018, Sparta, NJ) topped out at 81 mph with his fastball and projects for more in the coming years. He stayed compact at release and attacked with his fastball. His curveball showed nice 12-6 shape with depth at 66 mph while showing a feel for both a slider and changeup.

3B Michael Manganella (2017, West Milford, NJ) and SS Jonathan Bernotas (2015, Andover, NJ) both did a nice job of showing strength in their swings today. Manganella turned on a pitch and which resulted in one of the hardest in game hits today with a hard shot down the left field line. Bernotas showed a short and quick bat path with hard contact to center field.

LHP/OF Drew Helmstetter (2018, Franklin, NJ) had a nice day at the plate, collecting   a couple of knocks including a well struck ball to left-center field in his second at-bat.

MIF Conall Roberts (2017, Mt. Laurel, NJ) shows quick hands and a short path to the ball, picking up three base hits in four trips to the plate today. 

2/28/2015 5:35:30 PM

3B Daiven Sanchez (2017, Lake Hopatcong, NJ) showed a nice feel for the barrel hitting the ball hard a couple of times in game, showing the ability to drive the ball to the opposite field. 

1B/OF Jack Dooley (2017, Wilton, CT) shows a quiet hand set in the box with a short path the ball. In each of his first two at-bats he hit the ball hard to both parts of the field including to the RCF gap.

RHP Bruce Pattishall (2016, Silver Spring, MD) works with a compact arm action in the back side, generating nice downhill plane on his fastball that worked in the 80-84 mph range. His fastball got on hitters quickly and he did a nice job of mixing in a tight curveball at 74 mph from an over the top arm slot.

OF Ryan Casey (2017, Sparta NJ) , SS Irvin Cespedes (2016, Wappingers Falls, NY), and C Joseph Cunningham (2018, Lancaster, PA) all hit the ball well for the Maroon team today, hitting the ball hard that showed nice carry off the bat.

RHP/1B Jake Morgan (2017, Souderton, PA) shows a short swing with quick hands and shows the ability to hit the inside pitch. He gets the barrel to the ball with hard jump coming off in game action.

RHP Miles Michnowicz (2015, Bala Cynwyd, PA) peaked at 87 mph with his fastball showing a loose arm action. His slider shows some late bite at 78 mph from the same arm action as his fastball.

2/28/2015 5:17:03 PM

LHP Christopher Holcomb (2017, Osterville, MA) showed a quick arm action with good angle from the first base side, working in the 83-85 mph range, topping out at 86 mph. He showed a nice feel for both his breaking ball and a late fading changeup at 74 mph.

MIF/RHP Nikolas Malachowski (2016, Rexford, NY) attacked hitters with a fastball in the 80-82 mph range, working down in the zone with the pitch from a ¾ slot. His showed a nice feel for his changeup and mixed all three of his pitches well for strikes. He also picked up a solid base hit in game action

SS/3B Erikson Nichols (2016, Oradell, NJ) took consistent, solid in game swings hitting the ball hard to his pull side each time. The ball jumped off his barrel and he showed solid bat speed and strength each time.

3B Joselito Castro (2016, Bronx, NY made nice contact throughout the game, showing strong ability to square the ball up. He does a nice job of getting his hands in a good position with bat speed coming through the zone.

SS/RHP Jake Liberatore (2017, Blue Point, NY) showed quick hands and barrel through the zone from the right side with a quick path to the ball. He also jumped on the mound and topped out at 83 mph while working exclusively from the stretch.

OF Matthew Brown (2016, Schenectady, NY) the ball hard in two separate at-bats today, getting into a good hitting position before connecting for solid contact off the barrel.

Both OF Ryan Brown (2016, Hagerstown, MD) and OF Jonah Harder (2017, Liverpool, NY) each picked up a nice base hit in game action.

RHP Marc Bisogno (2016, Staten Island, NY) impressed during his time on the mound, running his fastball up to 87 mph with a full and loose arm action. The pitch showed heavy life down in the zone with nice extension at release.

RHP Michael Martinez (2016, Nanuet, NY) topped out at 82 mph from a short and compact arm action with some arm side run and also showed a straight changeup.

OF/RHP Peter Theodorellis (2017, Commack, NY) attacked the strike zone in his inning of work, striking out five batters with a fastball that sat in the 80-84 mph and shows a hard curveball at 75 mph. 

2/28/2015 3:18:15 PM

Dillon Lifrieri (2018 OF, Wilton, CT) - Flashes good bat speed and produced consistent, hard line drives to the middle of the field. He shows good power potential as well.

Matthew Santos (2015 SS, Ozone Park, NY) - Works from a very simple approach and flashes good power potential to the middle of the field. He stays short to the ball and has refined swing mechanics.

EJ Cumbo (2017 OF, East Meadow, NY) - showed off one the most compact line drive swings of the day, hitting hard line drives to the middle of the field. He has a simple approach and a good sound off his bat.

Eamonn Maher (2015 3B, Hastings on Hudson, NY) - Flashed good pull side pop and carry to the middle of the field. He also had a big sound off his bat, and showed solid bat speed.

Liam O'Regan (2015 OF, Middletown, R.I) - Put on an eye opening round of BP, flashing above average bat speed and major power to his pull side. A strong, mature hitter, he shows advanced bat speed and swing mechanics.

Nicolas Mangia (2016 OF, Massapequa, NY) - Showed off a compact swing and consistently stayed in side the ball. Has a mature, line drive approach and quick hands.

TJ McEvoy (2017 3B, Garden City, NY) - Took one of the most refined rounds of the day, showing off a simple approach and a compact swing path. His bat speed stood out and he generates line drives to his pull side.

Nick Gastin (2017 SS, Lagrangeville, NY) - Took a round of very aggressive swings and produced line drives with carry to all parts of the field. Flashes above average bat speed and sound swing mechanics.

Andy Karlan (2015 C, Larchmont, NY) - Enjoyed a very consistent round of hard line drives to his pull side. Also one of the day’s strongest pure hitters, he also shows easy pull power and carry off his barrel.

Anthony Galason (2018 OF, Colts Neck, NJ) - One of the event's youngest hitters, Galason was also among the most powerful. He flashes above average bat speed and has excellent lift to his pull side. This is a young power hitter to watch. 

Todd Henry (SS  Jr., 2015, Egg Harbor Township) - Owner of one of the most advanced swings we've seen at the event, Henry shows outstanding bat speed and showed a quick, compact swing path. He hits line drives to all fields and flashed major power to his pull side. 

Joe Volpe (2017 3B, Sea Girt, NJ) - Did not get cheated on any of his swings and produced consistent booming contact to all fields. He barrels the ball consistently and has above average bat speed.

Salvatore Monticciolo (2018 1B, Holmdel, NJ) - A young hitter with the look of a blossoming lefty power threat, Hougton has easy pull side power and big life off his barrel. He barreled the ball consistently on Saturday and has low effort bat speed.

Joe Rizzo (2016 3B, Oak Hill, VA) - Clearly a highly advanced hitter, Rizzo has a different sound off his bat. He shows above average bat speed and produced line drives on each of his swings in the cage on Saturday. He's a power threat that knows how to use the whole field.

2/28/2015 2:26:02 PM

Name	Pop	Grad	School	City	St
Johnny Tuccillo	1.90	2017	John F Kennedy Catholic	Clinton Corners	NY
Andy Karlan	1.97	2015	Mamaroneck	Larchmont	NY
Liam O'Regan	2.06	2015	Middletown	Middletown	RI
Garrett Matheny	2.07	2017	Calvert Hall College	Perry Hall	MD
Christopher Delsandro	2.08	2017	Chatham	Chatham	NJ

2/28/2015 2:22:43 PM

Name	C	Grad	School	City	St
Liam O'Regan	80	2015	Middletown	Middletown	RI
Johnny Tuccillo	79	2017	John F Kennedy Catholic	Clinton Corners	NY
Andy Karlan	77	2015	Mamaroneck	Larchmont	NY
Benjamin Robinson	75	2016	Sunapee Sr.	Georges Mills	NH
Hunter Silvernail	75	2017	Pope John XXIII	Lafayette	NJ

2/28/2015 2:18:54 PM

Name	1B	Grad	School	City	St
Dwayne Thomas	82	2016	Paint Branch	Silver Spring	MD
Sean Roberts	80	2017	Pope John XXIII	Lake Hopatcong	NJ
Chase D'Arcangelo	77	2016	Council Rock North	New Hope	PA
Salvatore Monticciolo	77	2018	Holmdel	Holmdel	NJ
David Ross	77	2017	Flint Hill	Vienna	VA

2/28/2015 2:15:46 PM

Name	IF	Grad	School	City	St
Joe Rizzo	90	2016	Oakton	Oak Hill	VA
Angelo Baez	84	2016	Academy Of Mount St Michael	Bronx	NY
Erikson Nichols	84	2016	Bergen Catholic	Oradell	NJ
Joe Volpe	83	2017	St Rose	Sea Girt	NJ
Matthew Santos	82	2015	Benjamin N Cardozo	Ozone Park	NY
Dillon Lifrieri	81	2018	Wilton	Wilton	CT
Jonathan Bernotas	80	2015	Newton	Andover	NJ
Michael Lazos	80	2016	Hauppauge	Smithtown	NY

2/28/2015 2:12:47 PM

Name	OF	Grad	School	City	St
Peter Theodorellis	87	2017	Commack	Commack	NY
Liam O'Regan	86	2015	Middletown	Middletown	RI
Vinnie Martin	85	2017	Bergen Catholic	Lodi	NJ
Matt Krause	84	2016	Spotswood	Spotswood	NJ
Dillon Lifrieri	84	2018	Wilton	Wilton	CT
Matthew Santos	84	2015	Benjamin N Cardozo	Ozone Park	NY
Ryan Brown	83	2016	St James	Hagerstown	MD
Christopher Kramedas	82	2016	Conrad School of Science	Hockessin	DE
Austin Lemke	82	2018	La Salle College	Norristown	PA
Ethan O'Connor	82	2018	Pope John XXIII	Sparta	NJ
Jack Dooley	81	2017	Wilton	Wilton	CT
Michael Livorio	80	2017	Bay Shore Senior	Bay Shore	NY
Nicolas Mangia	80	2016	Herricks	Massapequa	NY
Theodore Sparks	80	2018	Woodbury	Woodbury	NJ

2/28/2015 2:08:50 PM

Name	40	Grad	School	City	St
Brian O'Mara	4.79	2016	Westhill	Syracuse	NY
Todd Henry, Jr.	4.81	2015	Egg Harbor Twp	Egg Harbor Township	NJ
Liam O'Regan	4.84	2015	Middletown	Middletown	RI
Jaybrien Estevez	4.87	2016	John Bowne	New York	NY
Jonah Harder	4.92	2017	Liverpool	Liverpool	NY
Christopher Kramedas	4.94	2016	Conrad School of Science	Hockessin	DE
Ryan Brown	4.97	2016	St James	Hagerstown	MD