{"id":133672,"date":"2026-01-27T16:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/133672\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:33:28","slug":"tampa-preseason-id-player-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/133672\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Preseason ID: Player Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

January 27, 2026
Prep Baseball Florida
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The Tampa Preseason ID took place on Tuesday, December 23, at Carrollwood Day School in Tampa, FL. The event featured players from the 2026-2031 classes participating in a pro-style workout, followed by bullpens in front of the Prep Baseball Florida Scouting Staff.<\/p>\n

Today, we will share our scouting reports on all players in attendance at the Tampa Preseason ID.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/a> for sortable stats on all prospects in attendance.<\/p>\n

Player Analysis<\/p>\n


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\nGiovanni Arreola<\/a> 2B \/ SS \/ Jesuit, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a02B\/SS
Body:\u00a05-4, 162-pounds. Physical build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Compact uphill path through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact. 53.1 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a078 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 217′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-65 mph. Has enough arm for the position with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Rounds off the ball well with good actions and sure hands.
ATH:\u00a08.33 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.55 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.50 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nTristan Beatty<\/a> C \/ 1B \/ Cypress Creek High School, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/1B
Body:\u00a06-0, 180-pounds. Athletic wiry build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced upright setup with rhythmic hands. Controlled leg kick during load. Compact slightly downhill path with quick hands through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact. 66.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a096 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 353′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-76 mph. Above average arm strength.
Defense:\u00a02.04-2.16 pop times. Clean footwork and smooth transfer.
ATH:\u00a07.42 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.70 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nMatthew Coniglio<\/a> 3B \/ SS \/ Carrollwood Day School, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a03B\/SS
Body:\u00a05-8, 173-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0LHH. Narrow slightly open setup with low rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Slightly uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 68 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a093 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 342′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-78 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0Stays down on the ball with methodical footwork and soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.32 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nAJ Cuasay<\/a> C \/ 3B \/ Jesuit, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/3B
Body:\u00a05-9, 181-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0SH. R: Weight on backfoot with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. L: Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. R: Slightly uphill path through the zone. L: Compact uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 61 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a087 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 311′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-69 mph. Average arm strength.
Defense:\u00a02.32-2.38 pop times. Clean footwork and smooth transfer.
ATH:\u00a07.41 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nNathan Cure<\/a> 3B \/ 2B \/ Calvary Christian, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a03B\/2B
Body:\u00a06-2, 177-pounds. Athletic wiry build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Long stride during load. Compact uphill path through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact. 64.2 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a091 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 339′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-75 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense:\u00a0Stays down on the ball with methodical footwork and sure hands.
ATH:\u00a06.85 runner in the 60. 1.62 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nHayden Deloges<\/a> 1B \/ RHP \/ River Ridge, FL \/ 2030 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a01B\/RHP
Body:\u00a05-9, 134-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly wide setup with quiet hands. Double taps front foot dring load. Long level path through the zone. 49.7 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a075 max exit velocity, averaged 66.7 mph. 224′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-61 mph. Short action from 3\/4 release point.
Defense:\u00a0Stays down on the ball and reads hops well.
ATH:\u00a08.34 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.48 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.40 max vertical.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Long extension in the backswing that sling shots into an over the top release.
FB:\u00a0T64, 62-64 mph. Generates riding action. T1389, 1349 average rpm.
SL:\u00a055-60 mph. Generates more depth than sweep. T1299, 1247 average rpm.
CH:\u00a056-62 mph. Maintains arm speed. T1364, 1295 average rpm.<\/p>\n


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\nPeyton Egbert<\/a> RHP \/ Wesley Chapel High School, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0RHP
Body:\u00a05-11, 164-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery:\u00a0Stretch only with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into an over the top release.
FB:\u00a0T81, 74-81 mph. Generates riding action and armside run. T1882, 1769 average rpm.
SL:\u00a068-70 mph. Generates more sweep than depth with tight rotation. T2076, 2032 average rpm.
CH:\u00a066-68 mph. Maintains arm speed. Good depth out of hand. T1464, 1373 average rpm.
ATH:\u00a020.30 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nWake Finklea<\/a> OF \/ 3B \/ Carrollwood Day School, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/3B
Body:\u00a06-2, 191-pounds. Physcial build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Short stride during load. Compact level path through the zone. 66.9 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a093 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 260′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-87 mph. Above average arm strength with long action and high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Moves well through the ball.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Deliberate sidesaddle windup with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into a low 3\/4 release.
FB:\u00a0T82, 78-81 mph. Generates riding action with slight armside run. T2192, 2095 average rpm.
CB:\u00a067-68 mph. Sharp 11\/5 movement with more sweep than depth. T2012, 1901 average rpm.
SL:\u00a069-69 mph. T1924, 1924 average rpm.
CH:\u00a073-73 mph. Maintains arm speed. T1635, 1635 average rpm.<\/p>\n


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\nDJ Ford<\/a> OF \/ RHP \/ Tampa Catholic, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/RHP
Body:\u00a05-10, 184-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Narrow upright setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Compact slight uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 73.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a094 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 347′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-89 mph. Above average arm strength with long action and high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Moves well through the ball and takes correct angles.
ATH:\u00a06.51 runner in the 60. 1.57 and 3.63 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.20 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nJaedyn Hammond<\/a> OF \/ RHP \/ Tampa Catholic, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/RHP
Body:\u00a05-8, 151-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly open setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Steep uphill path through the zone. 63.4 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a085 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 mph. 298′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-78 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Stop and go fielder that stays down on the ball.
ATH:\u00a07.24 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.80 max vertical.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Segmented sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into a 3\/4 release.
FB:\u00a0T77, 74-77 mph. Generates slight rising action with armside run. T2034, 1956 average rpm.
SL:\u00a064-67 mph. Casts out of the hand with more depth than sweep. T1813, 1780 average rpm.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nEvan Juan<\/a> 3B \/ RHP \/ Tampa Catholic, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a03B\/RHP
Body:\u00a06-0, 236-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery:\u00a0Stretch only with a drop and drive delivery. Room for more extension off the mound.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Long stabber motion in the backswing into a 3\/4 release.
FB:\u00a0T83, 79-83 mph. Generates riding action with slight armside run. T1973, 1879 average rpm.
SL:\u00a071-73 mph. Sharp action out of hand with two plane break and tight rotation. T2419, 2216 average rpm.
CH:\u00a073-75 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates decent depth and late armside run. T1607, 1562 average rpm.
ATH:\u00a019.50 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nVincent Kemp II<\/a> C \/ 3B \/ Tampa Catholic, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/3B
Body:\u00a05-10, 186-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly wide setup with weight on backfoot and rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Compact uphill path through the zone. 64.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a088 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 315′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-72 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense:\u00a02.11-2.18 pop times. Clean footwork and quick transfer.
ATH:\u00a07.35 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nBen Kent<\/a> 3B \/ 1B \/ TNXL Academy, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a03B\/1B
Body:\u00a06-2, 199-pounds. Athletic lanky build.
Hit:\u00a0LHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. Generates leverage upon impact. 64.1 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a091 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 319′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-82 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Rounds off the ball well with quick feet and soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.53 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.40 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nColin Latorre<\/a> SS \/ 2B \/ Tampa Catholic, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0SS\/2B
Body:\u00a05-5, 122-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. 58.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a080 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 286′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-65 mph. Long action from 3\/4 release point.
Defense:\u00a0Glove tapper that rounds off the ball well with soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.75 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.70 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nGavin Lopez<\/a> C \/ RHP \/ Cambridge Christian, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/RHP
Body:\u00a05-8, 156-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly wide setup with high hands. Short stride during load. Long level path through the zone. 59.3 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a088 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 296′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-76 mph. OF-85 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a01.91-1.99 pop times. C: Gets off the knee with a quick transfer. OF: Moves well through the ball and takes direct routes to the ball.
ATH:\u00a07.72 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.30 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nCristian Lozano<\/a> OF \/ RHP \/ Alonso High School, FL \/ 2026 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/RHP
Body:\u00a06-1, 172-pounds. Athletic lanky build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Uphill path through the zone. 63 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a090 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 328′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-83 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense:\u00a0Moves well through the ball and takes direct routes to the ball.
ATH:\u00a07.16 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Compact arm in the backswing into a 3\/4 release.
FB:\u00a0T81, 77-80 mph. Generates slight rising action and slight armside run. T2066, 1880 average rpm.
SL:\u00a067-70 mph. Sharp action out of the hand with more depth than sweep. T1772, 1691 average rpm.
CH:\u00a077-77 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates slight armside run. T1688, 1688 average rpm.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nAsher Morales<\/a> SS \/ 2B \/ Tampa Catholic, FL \/ 2031 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0SS\/2B
Body:\u00a05-1, 112-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Closed off balanced setup with quiet hands. Lifts front foot during load. Level path through the zone. 44.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a053 max exit velocity, averaged 48.6 mph. 146′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-65 mph. Short action from 3\/4 release point.
Defense:\u00a0Stays down on the ball with soft hands.
ATH:\u00a013.50 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nEthan Morales<\/a> SS \/ 3B \/ Tampa Catholic, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0SS\/3B
Body:\u00a05-10, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly closed off setup with high hands. Lifts front foot during load. Uphill path through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact. 59 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a085 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 278′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-81 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense:\u00a0Rounds off the ball well with methodical footwork and soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.36 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.70 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nAustin Nash<\/a> RHP \/ 1B \/ Calvary Christian High School, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0RHP\/1B
Body:\u00a05-11, 223-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery:\u00a0Stretch only with a drop and drive delivery. Room for more extension off the mound.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Compact arm in the backswing into a 3\/4 release.
FB:\u00a0T86, 84-86 mph. Generates riding action with armside run. T2083, 1914 average rpm.
SL:\u00a073-75 mph. Generates two plane break with more sweep than depth. Controlled for strikes. T2189, 2052 average rpm.
CH:\u00a077-80 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates armside movement. T1881, 1753 average rpm.
ATH:\u00a021.40 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nVon Nielsen<\/a> RHP \/ OF \/ Lakewood Ranch, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0RHP\/OF
Body:\u00a05-10, 151-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic hands. Double taps front foot during load. Level path through the zone. 66.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a093 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 346′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-86 mph. Above average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Moves well through the ball.
ATH:\u00a06.83 runner in the 60. 1.58 and 3.78 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.30 max vertical.<\/p>\n

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Delivery:\u00a0Sidesaddle windup with a drop and drive delivery. Gets great extension off the mound.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Compact arm in the backswing into a 3\/4 release.
FB:\u00a0T88, 84-87 mph. Generates slight riding action and horizontal run. T2416, 2337 average rpm.
SL:\u00a070-72 mph. Sharp action out of the hand with tight rotation. Generates more sweep than depth. T2562, 2446 average rpm.
CH:\u00a076-78 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates armside movement. T1733, 1655 average rpm.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nSantiago Parrillo<\/a> C \/ SS \/ Sunlake, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/SS
Body:\u00a05-7, 126-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Wide setup with quiet hands. Lifts front foot during load. Compact slightly uphill path through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact. 56.5 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a078 max exit velocity, averaged 67.8 mph. 241′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-68 mph. Average arm strength.
Defense:\u00a02.15-2.26 pop times. Gets out of the crouch with decent footwork.
ATH:\u00a08.15 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.38 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.20 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nEvan Pedersen<\/a> 1B \/ LHP \/ Sickles High School, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a01B\/LHP
Body:\u00a06-2, 203-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0LHH. Open setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. Generates lift upon impact. 60.8 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a094 max exit velocity, averaged 86.0 mph. 347′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0LH. INF-79 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Stays down on the ball and reads hops well.
ATH:\u00a07.72 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.60 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nAnderson Phillips<\/a> OF \/ OF \/ Wharton, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF\/OF
Body:\u00a05-7, 135-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. 55.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a084 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 286′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-75 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0Stop and go fielder that stays down on the ball.
ATH:\u00a07.22 runner in the 60. 1.76 in the 10 yard split. 19.50 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nCarter Phillips<\/a> SS \/ C \/ Wharton High School, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0SS\/C
Body:\u00a05-7, 131-pounds. Lean athletic build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. 56.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a081 max exit velocity, averaged 70.6 mph. 285′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-65 mph. Short action from 3\/4 release point.
Defense:\u00a0Rounds off the ball well with quick feet and sure hands.
ATH:\u00a07.14 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.70 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nHunter Risley<\/a> OF \/ Land O’ Lakes, FL \/ 2028 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0OF
Body:\u00a06-0, 153-pounds. Athletic lanky build.
Hit:\u00a0LHH. Wide setup with weight on the backfoot and high hands. Doubles taps front foot during load. Steep uphill path with quick hands through the zone. Creates leverage upon impact. 62.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a091 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 320′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. OF-75 mph. Average arm strength with long action.
Defense:\u00a0Takes direct routes to the ball with quick feet.
ATH:\u00a06.92 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nJosh Rogerson<\/a> RHP \/ SS \/ Bishop Mclaughlin Catholic High School, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0RHP\/SS
Body:\u00a05-11, 154-pounds. Athletic lanky build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery:\u00a0Stretch only with a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action:\u00a0RH. Full oval shape arm motion in the backswing into a 3\/4 release point.
FB:\u00a0T82, 81-82 mph. Generates slight rising action with armside run. Controlled for strikes. T2308, 2221 average rpm.
SL:\u00a070-72 mph. Sharp action out of the hand with tight rotation. Generates more sweep than depth. T2323, 2234 average rpm.
CH:\u00a072-74 mph. Maintains arm speed. Generates armside movement. T1990, 1884 average rpm.
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Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/1B
Body:\u00a05-11, 165-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Weight on backfoot during setup with quiet hands. Short stride during load. Level path through the zone. 65.8 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a093 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 305′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-72 mph. Average arm strength.
Defense:\u00a02.13-2.19 pop times. Quick transfer. Has more untapped strength in lower half.
ATH:\u00a07.37 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nPeyton Schmidt<\/a> 3B \/ RHP \/ Northeast High School, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a03B\/RHP
Body:\u00a05-11, 153-pounds. Athletic lanky build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Slightly wide setup with high rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Steep uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 63 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a093 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 362′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-80 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Rounds off the ball well with methodical footwork and soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.19 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nFrankie Sekelsky<\/a> C \/ 2B \/ Nature Coast Technical High, FL \/ 2029 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0C\/2B
Body:\u00a05-9, 160-pounds. Athletic wiry build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Balanced setup with high rhythmic hands. Short stride during load. Compact level path through the zone. 58.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a087 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 290′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. C-71 mph. Average arm strength.
Defense:\u00a02.20-2.26 pop times. Quick transfer and clean footwork.
ATH:\u00a07.57 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.70 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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\nCharles Tatelbaum<\/a> SS \/ 2B \/ Northeast High School, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0SS\/2B
Body:\u00a05-8, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Short stride during load. Slightly uphill path through the zone. Generates consistent lift upon impact. 60 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a088 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 289′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-81 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense:\u00a0Rounds off the ball well with quick feet and soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.45 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.60 max vertical.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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\nTyler White<\/a> SS \/ OF \/ Atlantic Coast, FL \/ 2027 <\/p>\n

Positional Profile:\u00a0SS\/OF
Body:\u00a05-8, 140-pounds. Lean build. Still room to fill out.
Hit:\u00a0RHH. Wide setup with quiet hands. Lifts front foot during load. Short level path through the zone. 57.4 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:\u00a085 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 285′ max distance.
Arm:\u00a0RH. INF-74 mph. Average arm strength with short action.
Defense:\u00a0Fields out infront with quick feet and soft hands.
ATH:\u00a07.02 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.86 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.40 max vertical.<\/p>\n


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