2023 High School All State Select Championship (2026-2027 Grads) (10/14/2023 - 10/15/2023)

10/16/2023 1:30:38 AM

10/15/2023 6:29:25 PM

Robert Lawrence Jr (2026 C, Pine Bush, NY) led off the game with a great at-bat resulting in a lead off single. Added and RBI triple to the oppo gap his second at-bat. Shows feel for the strike zone with the ability to get on time and to the barrel at the plate. 

Sebastian Mora (2027 C, Houston, TX) got on time and to the barrel his first at-bat for a sharp line drive to CF. One of the more squared up baseballs on the day. Added another RBI single on a sharp line drive later on. Has put together multiple quality at-bats this weekend.  

Corey Cole (2027 3B, Jurupa Valley, CA) got to the barrel for a sharp single to left-field his first at bat today. Has shown traits in the box all weekend long. Chance to become a polished impact bat. 

Patrick Diaz (2026 3B, Bronx, NY) got on time and to the barrel in the championship game for an oppo gap triple. Mad multiple XBH today, showed well defensively and really impressed with the developing tool set overall this weekend.

Jonathan Thornton (2027 C, Corona, CA) physical right-handed hitter with strength in the swing. Got to the barrel in the championship game to line a sharp single to the pull side to lead off an inning. 

Anderson Lambert (2027 OF, Laurel, MD) showed a compact swing with barrel speed in game today. Put quality well balanced swings on the baseball high lighted by an oppo gap double. Developing tool set that impacted games this weekend. 

10/15/2023 4:17:46 PM

Bowen DeRosso (2027 OF, Moultrie, GA) launched a towering three-run homer to left-center field. He gets extended with a quick set of hands and real impact off the barrel. There's a lot to like in an athletic frame with some upside in the stick. 

Beau Bruns (2027 C, Hoschton, GA) showed a potent two-pitch mix on the hill. Ran it up to 80 mph with a short low-70s slider that had plenty of tail, garnering empty swings. He worked with good tempo and there's solid arm talent. Good catch-and-throw skills behind the dish too. 

Donovan Thiery (2026 RHP, Key Largo, FL) up to 83 mph from a lanky, projectable frame. Flashed a breaking ball and real good changeup with some solid fade to both sides. Lots to like as the frame continues to mature. 

Brennan Jones (2027 SS, Palm City, FL) stung one for a big RBI double. Showed well in BP and it continued in game. Quick left-handed swing and gets extended out front. 

10/15/2023 3:53:55 PM

Brody Bumila (2026 LHP, Raynham, MA) a 6-6/195 LHP with present and developing arm speed and feel for two high quality offerings on the mound. Up to 87 today from a tough low 3/4 slot and a sweeping breaking ball that locked up hitters. Showed effective stuff and no doubt high level upside today.

Michael Cepeda (2026 RHP, Pearland, TX) a right-handed with present pitchability and upside on the mound. Up to 85 today and locating the FB while sitting comfortably in the low 80's. Mixed in the breaking ball competitively and held the quality of the stuff for multiple innings.

Wyatt Duke (2027 OF, Corpus Christi, TX) got to the barrel for a line drive double off the right field fence today. Athletic LHH with torque and bat speed. Shows a blend of developing hit and power tools at the plate.

Patrick Diaz (2026 3B, Bronx, NY) showed real defensive instincts at 3B today and made several high level plays. Quick reactions and soft hands in the field making back hand stops and showing the ability to range to his left. Accurate arm across the diamond. Put together some quality at-bats as well with some pop in the bat driving a double.

Cooper Williams (2027 1B, Lancaster, PA) consistently balanced and getting to a fundamental hitting position today. Simple direct to the baseball swing mechanics. Drove in a clutch run late with a line drive single up the middle. 

Amari Reynolds (2027 SS, Gresham, OR) led off the game with a triple into the gap. Quick compact swings with the ability to drive the baseball gap to gap.

Trevor Rivas (2027 SS, La Crescenta, CA) turned on a pitch and drove and RBI double down the LF line in game today. Handles the barrel, shows developing bat speed. But together multiple quality at-bats today.

Caleb Van Lant (2027 SS, Murrieta, CA) got to the barrel for an RBI double in game today. Fundamental swing mechanics, gets the barrel on plane and extended through the baseball. Showed the ability to drive the baseball.

Keegan Burke (2027 RHP, Rio Rancho, NM) a two-way talent that got to the barrel at the plate for an RBI triple in game today. Some leverage in the swing with the ability to lift and drive the baseball.

Maxwell Stewart (2027 1B, San Diego, CA) left-handed hitter with some pull side pop and strength in the swing. Launched a home run to the pull side gap in game today. Strong presence in the box that can do some damage in the middle of the order.

Colton Christman (2027 LHP, Las Vegas, NV) dominant on the mound today, showing high level stuff. Up to 87 with late arm side run. CH showed fading action. And the breaking ball has consistent depth and swing and miss traits. Missed plenty of bats today.

10/15/2023 2:37:48 PM

Dominic Naylor (2027 SS, Cedar Park, TX) blasted a home run way out to left-center field. He's one of the top 2027s in the country for a reason. There's big bat speed and strength at this age. He can separate and really impact it with brute force. Up to 81 on the hill too. 

Cooper Webb (2026 RHP, Spicewood, TX) impressive outing with three pitches from a 6-foot-3 frame. Ran it up to 87 mph with good downhill life and sink to it. Threw both a low-70s curve and high-70s slider for strikes. High spin rates on both. Checks a lot of long term boxes. 

Easton Autrey (2026 3B, Corsicana, TX) strong bodied left-handed stick who stung one for a double to the gap. Loud strength to pull, bat speed and the hips fire from short window. The power should project in a big way, bright future for the Aggies commit. 

Ronin McCraw (2026 SS, Magnolia, TX) advanced defender on the dirt with barrel skills from the left side. Has put together quality swings all tourney and it continued. Chance to be a polished defender on the dirt for a long time. 

10/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Braxton Beaty (2026 LHP, Angleton, TX) innate feel for mix and one of the top lefties in the country. Up to 86 with solid run. Went to curve and slider at will, changeup is an advanced offering. Three very impressive innings. Can flat out pitch, mixes and matches with the best of his class. 

 Ryan Kume (2027 SS, Kyle, TX) three-pitch mix up to 82 and the changeup is a real go-to. Solid arm-side fading action to it. Showed feel for a depthy low-70s breaking ball, as well. Showed out with the stick on Day 1 and now toed the hill on Day 2. Also doubled. 

Cj Hansford (2026 RHP, Bee Caves, Tx, TX) clean arm worked up to 84 mph with a good mix. Solid breaker and changeup worked in for strikes. Lots to like in the frame long term and there's some feel to pitch here. 

Lucas Smith (2027 C, McKinney, TX) strong, physical lefty stick who has swung it well over two games. Sprayed a couple to the pull side for doubles. Really clears space and lets the hands eat. Big strength at impact. 

Michael Chin (2026 C, Houston, TX) having himself a weekend. Hit a grand slam to dead center and laced a double. Just putting together loud contact and he's been living on the barrel. Been an impressive display at the plate in all facets. 

10/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Troy Riley (2027 RHP, Reno, NV) ran it up to 84 with some solid sink. Flashed a top/bottom breaking ball in the mix, as well. Super slender frame and loose limbs. Ample room for projection. Showed out on both sides, hit a scorching double to dead center aiding his cause. 

Troy Gonzalez (2027 C, Pasadena, TX) drilled one for a loud double to the gap. Physical stick with some big strength at impact at this age. Big strong bodied kid and gets into the pop very well. Also threw out a runner behind the plate. 

Noah Melendez (2026 1B, Spring, TX) good strikes in relief, potent mix from left side. Ran it up to high-70s and lived there. Good feel for 1-7 breaker and forced plenty of soft contact. Pitches all around the zone and has feel. 

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Connor Salerno - struck out nine in his three innings on the mound today. Showed a three pitch-mix working in the low 80’s with the fastball, spun a breaking ball with depth that he landed for strikes and flashed a fading change up. Physical presence on the mound with command three pitches and showed it in a dominant performance today. 

Connor Smith - Had a multi hit day today showing the ability to consistently get on time and to a fundamental hitting position at the plate. Had a double to the pull side gap and another sharp single later in the game. Showed traits during BP and translated those to game action well today. 

Riley Cuddy - Connected on an oppo gap triple to drive in multiple runs, one of the harder hit baseball in game today. Strong right handed hitter with a blend of strength and bat speed. Can impact the baseball gap to gap and showed that in game. Hopped on the mound and topped 88 multiple times on the mound as well. Physical player with tools.

JD Harvey - A two way talent that put together quality at-bats and showed well above average traits behind the plate today. Really stood out on the mound in game however with a fastball up to 85 and a breaking ball that was consistently landed for strikes. High level player on both sides of the baseball with definite two-way potential.

Corey Cole - RBI double into the pull side gap that drove in three runs today. Hitter with a quick compact swing that gets on plane. Put some quality swings on the baseball today highlighted by three run double. Also hopped out the mound and showed a low 80’s fastball and a breaking ball that spun regularly above 2300 RPM. Real developing stuff on the mound as well. 

Roy Kim - Showed command of a three pitch mix on the mound today working the fastball into the low 80’s, maintaining arm speed on the CH that fades away from right handed hitters and a sharp breaking ball that was consistently thrown for strikes and missed bats regularly. Developing starter traits and an arm that throws a lot of competitive pitches. 

Chase Mattoon - Had a multi hit day at the plate today highlighted by a well struck lead off triple. Was controlling the barrel and putting quality swings on the baseball with a quick compact swing regularly today.

Jayden Pearl - another player with a multi hit day today showing the ability to really control the barrel, consistently on time and had a clutch squared up RBI single up the middle. Hitterish traits to like and continue to develop. 

Brodie Bragg - left handed hitter that showed some pop with a pull side double to burn the right fielder in game today. Has a swing geared to impact the baseball in the air and showed the ability to create the torque and bat speed to drive the baseball today. 

Braylen Montgomery - projectable outfielder with traits to develop and stick in CF. Got the swing in sync for a pull side gap double in game today. Lots of developing tools that translate and impact games.

10/14/2023 7:35:05 PM

Aaron Pennington (2026, Morehead, KY) torques it well and fires the hips. Stayed up the middle with bat speed and some loud shots that way. Athletic look. 

Logan Drake (2027 Newburgh, IN) good handle for barrel with loose wrists. Lefty swing with rhythm and feel stood out. 

Jack Cowan (2026, Bowling Green, KY) impact strength from lefty swing. Short cut to it as well. Sprayed some to pull and looks to work out front. 

Carter Hullett (2027, Brentwood, TN) physical lefty bat with some big carry and strength.. Stung one to deep center and worked mostly to pull to some deep parts of the yard. 

Marcus Cantu (2026, Friendswood, Texas) left the yard three times in a display. Fast hands and innate feel for barrel. Really times and fires the hands with rhythm and all you want. 

Braxton Beaty (2026, Angleton, Texas) big showing from left side and left the yard with ease. High level two-way. Quick turns to pull and really turns it over with some big intent to path.

Easton Autrey (2026, Corsicana, Texas) two loud big flies and full of strength in frame. Fires hands and the bat speed is awfully real. Power projects. 

Spencer Browning (2026 Texarkana, Texas) really clean swing with traits to like. Gets extended awfully well and the hands simply work. 

Benjamin Reed (2026, Grapevine, Texas) real good feel to launch gets into it with real ease. Stayed to both gaps from a very low tension path. 

Hudson Cuevas (2027, Cedar Park, Texas) left the yard in a big round. Has strength to the opposite field but can really turn and burn to pull when needed, good strength. 

Wyatt Duke (2027, Corpus Christi, Texas) good handle for the barrel.Stayed up the middle and got on plane real well. Quick hands with impact behind it. 

Carson Sharp (2026, Liberty Hill, Texas) good frame and the strength at present shown. Good turns to the pull side with some tail and carry. Can lift with authority, more in store long term. 

Michael Chin (2026, Houston, Texas) finished round on a loud note. Really loud barrels to the pull side gap and left the yard once. Quick, short path with some big strength behind it. 

Miguel Leon (2026, Bel Air, MD) sprayed loud barrels with impact strength that plays. Uphill path with lift and heavy hands, lots to like long term here. 

Anderson Lambert( 2027, Laurel, MD) twitchy fast hands sprayed to all fields. Great feel and the athlete stands out. Loose wrists and solid impact with more in store. 

Connor Comeau (2026, Pflugerville, Texas) left the yard with ease. Lefty stick with loads of wiry strength. Gets into launch and clears. Big bat speed and strength, some whip through the zone. 

Patrick Diaz (2026, Bronx, New York) good bat speed and strength combo here. Separates well and stays intact to both halves. Short to it and the impact off the barrel shows. 

Patrick Hassan (2027, Statham, Georgia) good adjustability in the hands. Solid intent to path and the strength stood out for age. Really good round. 

Mason Diamond (2027, Springfield, Georgia) solid bat speed and gets into both halves. Loud pull side contact when the backside is cleared. 

Tanner Drda (2026, Houston, Texas) some of the loudest BP of the age group. Three straight towing blasts and one over the scoreboard. Fires hips with plenty of lift and strength. Big torque and it was loud. 

Chase Pearrow (2026, Waxahachie, Texas) impressive round with two loud shots over the left field fence. Quick hands with some lift in the finish. Big strength out front and got into the pop with ease. 

Jax Robinson (2026, Waxahacie, Texas) big left-handed bat and is a solid pull-side hitter. Clears and leverages the backside with good carry to path. Heavy barrel that plays to pull. 

10/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

Jack Cowan (2026 LHP, Bowling Green, KY) has a great feel for his mix. It's a potent pair of pitches. Ran it up to 87 mph with some armside run, flashed a tight mid-70s slider with all kinds of bite. Good feel to pitch and impressed. 

Matthew Manis (2026 LHP, Houston, TX) ran it up to 86 mph and the slider was a wipeout offering. Slurvy action and late tail makes for great quality. Can mix and match from the left side and checks all kinds of boxes. 

Marcus Cantu (2026 SS, Friendswood, TX) came up with a booming double off the fence that nearly left the yard. The power showed in BP and now in game. Real good bat-to-ball skills from a left-handed bat and can really pick it on the dirt. 

Jax Robinson (2026 C, Waxahachie, TX) impressive BP has shown in game with a loud barrel for a knock. Physical left-handed stick with real strength at impact. Good handle for it and the strength shows big. 

Spencer Browning (2026 SS, Texarkana, TX) closed it out up to 89 from a super short and fast arm. Continues to impress as one of the better two-way talents in class. Overpowered the zone. 

Kortland Stovall (2026 LHP, Mt Pleasant, TX) ran it up to 85 with feel for a good mix. His 1-7 breaker is a standout with tight shape and depth in the low-70s. Free and easy arm with a ton to work with long term. 

Jackson Fetters (2027 RHP, China Spring, TX) pumped the zone, up to 84 with some armside life. Solid curve and changeup added to mix. Quick arm with plenty more in the tank. Picked his spots and knows how to pitch. 

Michael Chin (2026 C, Houston, TX) had a solid BP and followed it up in game with a triple to the gap en route to a two-hit day. Quick hands, short path and impact strength behind it. Real good handle for the barrel today. 

Jackson Ritz (2027 3B, Clifton, TX) hustled out a double and put together quality in-game swings. Did a good job of getting the barrel out front and driving it. 

Caleb Driessen (2026 RHP, Hamilton, OH) potent mix in his start. Ran it up to 85 with some decent run from a short arm action. Healthy shape and depth to his high-60s breaking ball, landed it for strikes in any count. Flashed a mid-70s changeup in the mix too. Physical righty with more in the tank. 

Desmond Francis (2026 SS, Indianapolis, IN) clanked one off the left field fence for a loud double. Put together quality in-game swings, working counts and showing well defensively on the dirt too. 

10/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

Andrew Castor (2027 OF, Marion, IA) came up huge for the North squad in the first game, leading off the bottom of the fifth with a triple down the line.  He took advantage of an inside pitch and got himself in scoring position early, representing the game winning run.  He has quick hands and is able to stay inside the baseball well.

Will Nesler (2027 RHP, Ankeny, IA) did a nice job of letting an outer half fastball travel deep into the hitting zone before sending a hard line drive to the opposite field gap for an RBI single.  He has an on-balance swing from the left side of the plate and does not try to do too much with what is offered.  

Caleb Gafford (2027 SS, Pinehurst, TX) got the offense started for the North team against the West with a hard hit line drive into the gap.  He stays direct to the baseball and shows nice barrel control through the zone.  He is able to hit any pitch in the zone and is aggressive early in the counts on mistakes made by pitchers.

Cameron Barnes (2026 RHP, Oak Park, IL) came up big for the North team in the first inning versus Florida, driving in two on a double to right field.  Barnes let the ball travel deep into the hitting zone before getting the barrel to the ball and driving it deep down the line.  He is a presently strong athlete that has a knack for finding the barrel.

Joshua Abrahante (2027 OF, Tampa, FL) led off the game strong against North, launching a hard line drive base hit to the right-center field gap.  He has fast hands and utilizes his lower half well at the plate, allowing him to make hard contact consistently.  He showed nice speed on the base paths, scoring later in the inning.  He stayed hot in his second at bat, showing aggressiveness and driving the first pitch of the at bat to center field for a base hit.

Sebastian Vargas (2027 SS, Winter Garden, FL) turned on a mistake made by the North pitcher and launched a double down the left field line for a stand-up RBI double.  He does a nice job of timing the pitcher and getting the barrel out in front of the plate, allowing him to make hard contact to all parts of the zone.

Cole Travers (2026 3B, Sebring, FL) made the most of his first opportunity today, driving in a run for the Florida team on a hard line drive to left field.  He did a nice job of working the count into his favor and not chasing anything out of the zone.  He has a mature approach at the plate and does a nice job of staying on plane with his swing.

Chase Andress (2026 LHP, Tampa, FL) is a tall left-handed pitcher that has a projectable frame and advanced stuff for his age.  He repeats his motion well and gets extended nicely on the mound.  His fastball has solid arm side running action that keeps it off opposing hitters barrels.  He pairs this heater with a breaking ball with two plane movement and tons of vertical break.  He showed the ability to land this breaking ball in the zone for strikes, keeping opposing hitters off balance.

Chase Lowery (2027 C, Magnolia, TX) jumped on a fastball today sending it hard into the right center field gap and motoring around for an easy triple.  He has strong hands and utilizes his frame well at the plate, allowing him to consistently square up pitches.

Johnny Chen See (2026 C, Miami, FL) was all over the ball today and used his powerful swing to leverage a deep home run to right field to drive in two runs.  He has a smooth swing from the left side of the plate and swings the bat with intent, looking to do damage to any pitches that get left out over the plate.  He stayed hot at the plate against Florida, crushing a line drive high off the fence for a double. 

Caleb Van Lant (2027 SS, Murrieta, CA) was all over the fastball in the second game today, sending it hard back up the middle for a loud base hit.  He stays short to the ball and is consistently on balance, allowing him to fully cover the plate.

Colton Christman (2027 LHP, Las Vegas, NV) did a nice job of keeping his hands inside the ball during his first at bat against the Florida team, driving in a run with a base hit to left field.  The lefty bat has a tall frame with plenty of room to add strength and power as he ages.