Fort Myers Summer ID: Player Analysis

Andrew Avellino OF / 3B / Oasis High School, FL / 2030

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-6, 131-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with a smaller, undersized frame. Moves well and shows solid overall body control.
Hit: RHH. Hits from an upright stance with low hand placement. Employs a small leg lift with quiet hand actions, creating a simple and repeatable operation. Controlled, compact swing with a direct path through the zone. Stays balanced throughout the swing and works to put the ball in play. Presently more contact-oriented than impact-driven.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 255' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Works from an over-the-top arm slot in the outfield. Throws with clean arm action and controlled tempo.
Defense: Moves under control through defensive actions. Plays with controlled footwork, fields the ball out front, and transitions cleanly into the throwing motion.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Anthony Cabrera Valera OF / 2B / Evangelical Christian School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with a compact frame. Moves with coordinated body control.
Hit: RHH. Hits from an athletic, wider base. Uses a simple, controlled load with a slight leg lift to stay balanced throughout the operation. Maintains a consistent swing with a line-drive approach. Works through the middle of the field and shows the ability to use the entire field. Keeps the barrel on plane through the zone with controlled actions.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Shows athletic actions in the outfield. Works from a high three-quarter arm slot and uses his lower half to generate carry on throws. Delivers accurate throws with controlled arm action.
Defense: Athletic mover in the outfield with controlled footwork. Works through the baseball with clean actions and maintains momentum into the throwing sequence.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.60 max vertical.

Adrian Carmona SS / 3B / Southwest Florida Christian Academy, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 156-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with a compact frame. Moves with coordinated body control.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a slightly open, upright stance with higher hand placement. Uses a toe-tap load, gets into his lower half, and lands early to establish a consistent hitting position. Creates leverage through the lower half with intent to lift the baseball. Delivers the barrel with controlled actions and maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Works with clean arm action across the infield. Uses his feet well to generate carry on throws and delivers the baseball with controlled tempo.
Defense: Shows advanced footwork throughout defensive actions. Plays through the baseball with smooth transfers and maintains rhythm from fielding into the throwing sequence.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Evan Handelong LHP / River Ridge, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame with long levers and a high-waisted build.
Delivery: Creates leverage down the mound and works with controlled tempo. Uses his length well throughout the delivery, allowing him to work downhill while repeating his operation.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with a loose, whippy arm. Works from a high three-quarter slot and flashed the ability to locate throughout the bullpen.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Fastball showed quality arm-side run with life through the zone and feel to work it around the plate. T2485, 2378 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Showed distinct shape with depth and flashed the ability to land the pitch for strikes. T2220, 2141 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. T2172, 2172 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Maintained arm speed with lively movement and flashed feel for the offering. T1417, 1366 average rpm. 

Landon Jacobs 2B / OF / Mckeel Academy of Technology, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Broad-shouldered build with a slightly high-waisted frame. Displays room to continue refining overall body control.
Hit: RHH. Hits from an upright, narrow stance. Incorporates a larger hand load with a toe-tap mechanism to begin the swing. Works with a steep, inside-out path through the zone. Shows a middle-of-the-field to opposite-field approach with controlled barrel actions.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 237' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. OF-75 mph. Works with controlled arm action from both defensive looks. Throws with clean effort and maintains consistent intent throughout the operation.
Defense: INF: Shows active feet while working through defensive actions. Continues to develop consistency in body control and transitions through the baseball. OF: Actions play with improved rhythm in the outfield. Moves well through the baseball and works into the throwing sequence with controlled tempo.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Noah Kiefer 2B / OF / Canterbury School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Projectable, athletic frame with a slightly high-waisted build. Moves with coordinated body control and athletic actions.
Hit: LHH. Hits from a wide base with a controlled, larger toe-tap load. Maintains rhythm throughout the operation and arrives to a consistent launch position. Works the barrel on plane through the zone with loose, whippy barrel actions. Creates quality extension through contact and consistently delivers the barrel with intent.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 90.8 mph. 371' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. OF-90 mph. INF: Shows athletic arm actions with the ability to throw effectively from multiple arm slots while maintaining body control throughout the play. OF: Athletic throwing operation with clean mechanics. Flashes arm strength with carry and accuracy to the target.
Defense: INF: Moves well laterally with controlled footwork and body control. Works through the baseball with smooth actions and clean transitions. OF: Athletic defender with fundamentally sound actions. Takes efficient routes, plays under control, and maintains rhythm from fielding into the throwing sequence.
ATH: 6.91 runner in the 60. 1.62 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Easton LaRocco C / 2B / Avon Old Farms, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 147-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with broad shoulders. Shows athleticism for the catching position.
Hit: RHH. Hits from an upright, narrow stance with a simple, repeatable operation. Uses a subtle leg lift and keeps the body quiet with movements that stay in sequence throughout the swing. Works with a flat bat path through the zone. Stays through the middle of the field with a backspin line-drive approach. Finishes with a wider base and maintains consistent rhythm throughout the operation.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Works from a traditional catching arm slot, bringing the ball to the ear before release. Maintains clean arm action with an efficient throwing operation.
Defense: 2.07-2.28 pop times. Receives with controlled actions and works efficiently throughout the defensive operation. Transfers cleanly from glove to hand and maintains consistent mechanics on throws. Shows a fundamentally sound foundation behind the plate.
ATH: 7.19 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Julian Lima C / 3B / Westminster Christian, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds. Athletic build with present physicality. Shows strength and mobility traits suited for the catching position.
Hit: SH. Hits with an athletic setup. Uses a leg lift to gather into the lower half and creates rhythm through the load phase. Swings with intent while incorporating the lower half. Delivers the barrel with controlled aggression and looks to drive the baseball with authority.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.0 mph. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Works out of the crouch with an efficient exchange and high three-quarter arm slot. Shows quick transfer into release with clean arm path.
Defense: 2.04-2.12 pop times. Works from a controlled crouch with coordinated actions. Shows clean receiving actions and maintains tempo through the transfer and throwing sequence. Creates efficiency in the catch-and-throw operation with quick separation and controlled footwork into the throw.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Ryder Lutz SS / 2B / Evangelical Christian, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 192-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame with present physicality. Shows coordinated body actions throughout the swing operation.
Hit: RHH. Sets up with quiet pre-pitch actions. Uses a toe-tap timing mechanism to gather into the lower half, maintaining controlled rhythm into launch position. Keeps weight back through the load phase before moving into contact. Works through a direct path to the baseball with consistent barrel direction. Shows ability to stay through the middle of the field and deliver the barrel with controlled intent. Maintains balance through contact while creating consistent barrel accuracy.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 325' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Works with controlled arm actions across the infield. Shows ability to generate carry on throws with consistent transfer and release sequence.
Defense: Infield actions show controlled footwork through the baseball with a steady exchange into the throwing motion. Maintains rhythm from fielding to release with consistent sequencing and controlled tempo throughout defensive plays.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.30 max vertical.

Michael Magas OF / Canterbury School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 211-pounds. Physical, strong build with broad proportions. Carries present strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a wide base with higher hand placement. Uses quiet hand actions with a simple toe-tap load to establish consistent timing into launch. Works the barrel on plane with controlled intent. Creates easy backspin off the barrel and generates noticeable impact through contact. Stays on time consistently and shows an approach geared to the pull side while producing carry off the bat.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 93.1 mph. 397' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Shows arm strength from the outfield with carry on throws. Delivers the baseball with clean arm action and controlled tempo.
Defense: Large-bodied defender who works under control through defensive actions. Maintains body control into the baseball and transitions cleanly into the throwing sequence. Defensive profile is supported by present arm strength.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.90 max vertical.

Lincoln Must RHP / OF / Bonita Springs High School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Projectable frame with long levers and room for additional physical development.
Delivery: Works with an easy, controlled tempo while maintaining an upright posture throughout the delivery. Finishes with recoil through both the arm and lead leg following release.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, whippy arm action from a three-quarter slot. Creates easy arm speed with fluid sequencing throughout the operation.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Fastball showed present arm-side run with lively life through the zone and came out of the hand cleanly. T2060, 1931 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Showed sharp shape with depth and consistent action. Came out of the hand cleanly and maintained tight rotation throughout the bullpen. T1417, 1234 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Showed developing shape with depth and maintained lively action out of the hand. T1788, 1695 average rpm.

Brayden Nelson OF / 1B / Evangelical Christian School, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Projectable frame with room for additional physical development.
Hit: LHH. Hits from an open stance with an active operation. Uses a leg lift while gathering the lower half and gets the foot down early to establish timing into launch. Finishes with a wide base through contact. Creates rhythm through an active swing while incorporating the lower half. Delivers the barrel with controlled intent and maintains balance through the finish.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Works from a high three-quarter arm slot with clean arm action. Maintains controlled tempo throughout the throwing operation.
Defense: Shows controlled actions while continuing to refine defensive rhythm. Works through the baseball and transitions into the throwing sequence with developing pace and body control.
ATH: 7.78 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Starling Nunez 3B / SS / Southwest Florida Christian Academy, FL / 2028

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Proportional build with an athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Hits from an open stance with higher hand placement. Uses a long, smooth load while coiling into the lower half with a controlled leg lift to establish rhythm into launch. Shows quick hand speed through the zone with loose, whippy barrel actions. Works the barrel on plane while maintaining controlled intent throughout the swing. Delivers the barrel with consistency and creates quality contact through a repeatable operation.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 349' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Shows clean arm action with carry on throws. Maintains consistent tempo through the throwing operation.
Defense: Shows active footwork with controlled lateral actions. Works to field the baseball at the center of the body and transitions smoothly from glove to hand. Maintains rhythm throughout the defensive operation with efficient actions.
ATH: 7.78 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

David Scudder 3B / SS / Canterbury School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 204-pounds. Athletic, physical build with present strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Hits from an open stance with loose, active hands. Uses a subtle leg lift while maintaining posture throughout the operation and creates consistent rhythm into launch. Shows easy, quick hands with loose, whippy barrel actions through the zone. Generates backspin to all fields while staying on plane through contact. Swing works with minimal effort and maintains consistent barrel control.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 359' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph. Shows present arm strength with the ability to throw from multiple arm slots. Maintains clean arm action and consistent tempo throughout the throwing operation.
Defense: Works from a low center of gravity with athletic defensive actions. Controls the body well through the baseball and transitions cleanly into the throwing sequence.
ATH: 24.70 max vertical.

Delivery: Works exclusively from the stretch with a simple, repeatable delivery. Maintains efficient kinetic sequencing throughout the operation.
Arm Action: RH. Works from a high three-quarter arm slot with a clean, repeatable arm action.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Fastball showed ride through the zone with life at the top of the strike zone. T2271, 2216 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Showed lateral shape with intermittent bite and maintained consistent hand speed out of the tunnel. T2349, 2235 average rpm.

Tristan Simmons SS / 2B / Cardinal Mooney, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with a compact build.
Hit: RHH. Hits with a simple setup and a no-stride operation. Maintains quiet pre-pitch movements and creates consistent timing into launch. Shows an athletic swing with quick, loose hands through the zone. Generates backspin to all fields with a line-drive approach while maintaining consistent barrel direction through contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.0 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. Works from a high three-quarter arm slot with clean arm action. Delivers accurate throws with a smooth throwing operation and continuing arm strength development.
Defense: Works from a low center of gravity with controlled footwork. Shows smooth transfers and an efficient turn through the throwing sequence while maintaining rhythm throughout the defensive operation.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.

Chaz Templeton C / OF / Braden River High School, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 174-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with present physicality for the catching position.
Hit: RHH. Hits from an upright stance with a slight hand load. Uses a controlled forward stride in place of a leg lift, gathering into the lower half before moving toward the baseball with a simple, repeatable forward move. Works with a long, flat bat path through the zone while maintaining posture throughout the swing. Incorporates the lower half well and delivers the barrel with controlled direction through contact.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Works with clean arm action out of the crouch. Shows an efficient exchange with quick transfers into release and maintains consistent tempo throughout the throwing operation.
Defense: 1.87-1.97 pop times. Stays low through receiving actions with athletic posture behind the plate. Shows smooth, quick transfers and works efficiently from reception into the throwing sequence.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.60 max vertical.

Ryder Tillotson LHP / 1B / Newsome High School, FL / 2029

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean, proportional frame with room for additional physical development.
Delivery: Works with a controlled tempo throughout the delivery. Repeats the operation and maintains direction down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Creates consistent arm speed through release.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Fastball showed feel for the zone and was thrown with consistent tempo. T2032, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Showed top-to-bottom shape with feel for the offering. T2276, 2219 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Maintained arm speed with separation off the fastball and showed feel to mix the pitch. T1538, 1424 average rpm.

Allen Torres OF / 3B / Southwest Florida Christian Academy, FL / 2030

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 151-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame with room for additional physical development.
Hit: LHH. Hits from a slightly open, upright stance. Uses a toe-tap timing mechanism to establish rhythm into launch. Works with a fluid swing operation and maintains controlled sequencing throughout the swing. Delivers the barrel with a measured tempo through the zone.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-71 mph. Works from a high three-quarter arm slot with an unconventional throwing operation. Arm action varies throughout the release while maintaining consistent effort.
Defense: Works under control through defensive actions. Continues to develop overall pace and rhythm while working through the baseball and into the throwing sequence.
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 

Dominic Valverde C / 1B / Bishop Verot, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 193-pounds. Physical, athletic build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a narrow, upright, open stance. Uses a larger hand load with a pronounced forward move and leg lift to gather into the lower half before launch. Shows quick hands through the zone with controlled intent. Delivers the barrel with rhythm and maintains consistent sequencing throughout the swing.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 361' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Works from a traditional over-the-top arm slot. Shows clean arm action with accurate throws and a consistent throwing operation out of the crouch.
Defense: 2.03-2.17 pop times. Shows athletic actions behind the plate. Works efficiently out of the crouch with clean transfers and maintains tempo from reception into the throwing sequence.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Chase Webster OF / 1B / Wellington Sports Academy, FL / 2027

Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 177-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame with present physicality.
Hit: LHH. Hits from an upright, narrow stance with higher hand placement. Uses a controlled, coiled load and gets the foot down early to establish timing into launch. Works with a steeper path through the zone while showing quick hands and whippy barrel speed. Maintains a controlled gather before accelerating the barrel through contact with intent.
Power: 105 max exit velocity, averaged 92.3 mph. 369' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Works from a high three-quarter arm slot. Throws showed arm-side tail with clean arm action and consistent tempo through release.
Defense: Shows athletic actions through the defensive operation. Works through the baseball under control and transitions cleanly into the throwing sequence.