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***ATTENTION***

7:30am - All fields are still set to have games start at 10am

5:08am - It currently shows that this morning rain will run through 9am. The games are on a 2-hour delay currently. We will push all game times back 2-hours and have another update in a couple hours.

Sunday, August 18th

Riverbank Park

10am - 8 vs 7
Aug 17 - 18 |  Riverbank Park | Newark, NJ
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Scout Blogs
7-Black v. 8-Columbia Blue Game Blog

8/18/2024

Cam Rakaczewski (2028 SS, Greencastle, PA) showed off his two-way acumen by collecting four hits including a triple, while running his fastball up to 84 mph. The lean, immensely projectable 2028 Grad pounded the zone at a 66% clip, showed feel for spin and generated a ton of weak contact. The physical upside is vast and will only continue to enhance his already enticing skill set. 

Christian Mascaro (2027 1B, Toms River, NJ) collected three hits in-game action, as the 2027 primary first baseman showed feel for the barrel and the ability impact the baseball well from line-to-line. 

Evan Francis (2027 C, Ambridge, PA) amassed three doubles in game play using a simple, compact stroke with plenty of feel for the barrel. He stays direct with his hands, uses his lower half well and adjusts well regardless of pitch type. 

Peter Cilluffo (2028 1B, Bryn Mawr, PA) showed a real handle for the barrel, collecting three hits in as many at-bats. He stayed through the middle-of-the field exceptionally well, showed present bat speed and projects well moving forward. 

Rohan Persad (2028 SS, Toronto, ON) showed two-way ability amassing two hits during game action, while also running his fastball up to 78 mph with life through the strike zone. He flashed a feel for spin with the ability to manipulate both the speed and shape to it. He projects physically and will continue to expand his overall skill set. 

Austin Kelly (2028 RHP, Schwenksville, PA) and Tommy Rennie (2028 3B, Greensburg, PA) showed the propensity to find the barrel throughout their at-bats, as both collected two hits in game action. 

Joshua Diaz (2028 3B, Staten Island, NY) showed huge arm strength during his appearance on the mound, as the sturdy right-hander ran his fastball up to 84 mph with plenty of ride through the zone. He landed his sharp 12-6 curveball for strikes and generated plenty whiffs with it. He repeats his delivery well and projects for more velocity as he continues to physically mature. 

Cole Tucholski (2028 1B, Quakertown, PA) showed plenty of projection, as the athletic left-hander ran it up to 81 mph from a repeatable delivery. He commanded both sides of the plate effortlessly, showed feel for spin and projects to add more velocity as he matures. At the plate, he creates easy bat speed and will only continue to add more power as he adds strength. 

Derek Hughes (2027 SS, Beaver, PA) and Michael Casey Vlasto (2027 1B, Cranberry Township, PA) displayed sound barrel awareness in collecting two in their at-bats. They both used the whole field exceptionally well, produced some bat speed and will only continue to enhance their skill sets moving forward. 

 

 


Columbia Blue vs Black Game Blog

8/17/2024

Kieran Dunne (2028 LHP, Oyster Bay, NY) turned in a strong start to the game, lasting three innings and allowing just a pair of hits, none earned, while striking out three. Used a two-pitch mix, starting with a fastball up to 75 and a mid-60s breaker. 

 

Keith Pimentel (2028 SS, Brooklyn, NY) turned in two strong innings in relief, failing to allow a baserunner and striking out a pair. Filled up the zone with a FB up to 73, along with a 12-6 breaker in the low-60s. 

 

Peter Cilluffo (2028 1B, Bryn Mawr, PA) shot a double into left, plating a runner and extending the lead. Cilluffo worked a deep at-bat, jumping on a fastball, and producing a barrel to the pull-side

 

Josh Bernard (2028 2B, Harrisburg, PA) smashed an opposite-field gap shot to RCF, legging out a triple. Used a quick and compact right-handed swing to jump on a high pitch, sending a barrel the other way. Showed off his speed, gliding around the bases with ease. 

 

James Gaven (2028 3B, Madison, NJ) jumped all over an early-count breaking ball, smashing a double to left center field. Used a clean and balanced right-handed operation to catch a barrel into the pull-side gap. 

 

Evan Francis (2027 C, Ambridge, PA) jumped all over a first-pitch heater, lining a double down the RF line. Sat back and caught a line drive barrel to the opposite field.



Top Exit Velos

8/17/2024

NameExit VeloGradSchoolHometown
Cam Rakaczewski882028Greencastle-Antrim ShsGreencastle, PA
Joshua Diaz832028The Stony BrookStaten Island, NY
Cole Tucholski822028Quakertown Community ShsQuakertown, PA
Michael Casey Vlasto822027Seneca ValleyCranberry Township, PA
Gianni Heidenberg812028Arch Bishop SpaldingLaurel, MD
Noah DiRosa802028Paul ViSicklerville, NJ
Jonathan Feltre802028ImmaculataHillsborough, NJ
Evan Francis792027Ambridge AreaAmbridge, PA
Rohan Persad792028 Toronto, ON
Caleb Tesfaye792028Devon PreparatoryCollegeville, PA

 


Top OF Velos

8/17/2024

NameOFGradSchoolHometown
James Gaven812028DelbartonMadison, NJ
Gianni Heidenberg812028Arch Bishop SpaldingLaurel, MD
Cole Tucholski802028Quakertown Community ShsQuakertown, PA
Caleb Tesfaye792028Devon PreparatoryCollegeville, PA
Tommy Rennie762028Greensburg CentralGreensburg, PA
Nicholas DIDONATO662027CentereachLake Grove, NY

 


Top IF Velos

8/17/2024

NameIFGradSchoolHometown
Joshua Diaz882028The Stony BrookStaten Island, NY
Cam Rakaczewski882028Greencastle-Antrim ShsGreencastle, PA
Derek Hughes822027Beaver AreaBeaver, PA
Austin Kelly802028Perkiomen ValleySchwenksville, PA
Rohan Persad802028 Toronto, ON
James Gaven782028DelbartonMadison, NJ
Christian Mascaro782027Toms River SouthToms River, NJ
Grayson Cummings772028Northern YorkDillsburg, PA
Chris Tortorella762028Union CatholicWestfield, NJ
Josh Bernard752028Bishop McdevittHarrisburg, PA
Keith Pimentel752028Christ The King RegionalBrooklyn, NY

 


Top 1B Velos

8/17/2024

Name1BGradSchoolHometown
Cole Tucholski822028Quakertown Community ShsQuakertown, PA
Jonathan Feltre782028ImmaculataHillsborough, NJ
Caleb Tesfaye762028Devon PreparatoryCollegeville, PA
Peter Cilluffo752028The Haverford SchoolBryn Mawr, PA
Christian Mascaro752027Toms River SouthToms River, NJ
Michael Casey Vlasto752027Seneca ValleyCranberry Township, PA
Aj Feinstein742027Winston PrepStamford, CT
Dhillon Cannavo722028St. Albans SchoolWashington, DC
Kieran Dunne692028St. DominicOyster Bay, NY

 


Top C Velos

8/17/2024

NameCGradSchoolHometown
Noah DiRosa702028Paul ViSicklerville, NJ
Marcus Chan692028ChaminadeBayside, NY
Evan Francis672027Ambridge AreaAmbridge, PA

 


Top C Pop Times

8/17/2024

NamePopGradSchoolHometown
Marcus Chan2.012028ChaminadeBayside, NY
Noah DiRosa2.252028Paul ViSicklerville, NJ
Evan Francis2.292027Ambridge AreaAmbridge, PA

 


Top 10 Yard Splits

8/17/2024

Name10GradSchoolHometown
Zachary Day1.632028Dwight-EnglewoodNew York, NY
Keith Pimentel1.652028Christ The King RegionalBrooklyn, NY
Austin Kelly1.682028Perkiomen ValleySchwenksville, PA
Rohan Persad1.692028 Toronto, ON
Cole Tucholski1.692028Quakertown Community ShsQuakertown, PA
James Gaven1.702028DelbartonMadison, NJ
Gianni Heidenberg1.702028Arch Bishop SpaldingLaurel, MD
Derek Hughes1.712027Beaver AreaBeaver, PA
Cam Rakaczewski1.722028Greencastle-Antrim ShsGreencastle, PA
Marcus Chan1.752028ChaminadeBayside, NY

 


Top 60 Yard Times

8/17/2024

Name60GradSchoolHometown
Keith Pimentel6.892028Christ The King RegionalBrooklyn, NY
Gianni Heidenberg7.222028Arch Bishop SpaldingLaurel, MD
Cam Rakaczewski7.362028Greencastle-Antrim ShsGreencastle, PA
Tommy Rennie7.512028Greensburg CentralGreensburg, PA
James Gaven7.542028DelbartonMadison, NJ
Rohan Persad7.562028 Toronto, ON
Cole Tucholski7.572028Quakertown Community ShsQuakertown, PA
Christian Mascaro7.602027Toms River SouthToms River, NJ
Austin Kelly7.612028Perkiomen ValleySchwenksville, PA
Aj Feinstein7.642027Winston PrepStamford, CT

 


Batting Practice Highlights

8/17/2024

Derek Hughes (2027 MIF, Beaver, PA) used a compact line drive stroke to consistently find the barrel throughout his round. He stayed through the middle-of-the field effectively, displayed plenty of present bat speed and adjustability with the barrel. 

Cole Tucholski (2028 1B, Quakertown, PA) leveraged the baseball out in-front during his round, as the left-handed hitting 2028 showed tons of barrel awareness and present bat speed to impact the baseball with authority. He used his length to stay in the hitting zone for a long time and projects for more power as he continues to mature physically. 

Joshua Diaz (2028 3B, Staten Island, NY) took one of the louder rounds of the day, as the strongly built right-handed hitter impacted the baseball from gap-to-gap with carry and backspin. He stays connected well throughout his swing and produces easy present bat speed. 

Gianni Heidenberg (2028 OF, Laurel, MD) stayed short and direct with his swing to produce several line drives during his round. He launches quickly, produces plenty of compact bat speed and creates some jump to the pullside. 

Cam Rakaczewski (2028 SS, Greencastle, PA) has an intriguing hit/power combination that was on display throughout his round. It is a loose, leveraged stroke with easy bat speed, plenty of strength at impact and budding gap-to-gap juice. 

Aj Feinstein (2027 1B, Stamford, CT) showed off his physicality during his round, as the left-handed hitting first baseman impacted the baseball to the pullside during his round. He coils well into his lower half and creates torque to leverage the baseball well.